--- title: "Nebula Residence vs Oasis Beach Negombo: which hotel is better?" description: "Nebula Residence or Oasis Beach Negombo in Negombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nebula-residence-negombo-vs-oasis-beach-negombo-negombo/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-04 --- # Nebula Residence vs Oasis Beach Negombo Both are in Negombo, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · Ettukala ## [Nebula Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nebula-residence-negombo/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 7.2 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1887650/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★ · Ettukala ## [Oasis Beach Negombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/oasis-beach-negombo-negombo/) - **Guest rating:** 8.2 · Very good - **Location score:** 7.7 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1909591/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 770 m apart. ### Choose Nebula Residence if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.2) - to walk to the sights (3.0 km / 3.7 km) ### Choose Oasis Beach Negombo if you want - to be closer to the beach (80 m / 360 m) - a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2017) ### Why is Nebula Residence better than Oasis Beach Negombo? 1. Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.2) (+0.7) 2. 620 m closer to the area centre (−620 m) ### Why is Oasis Beach Negombo better than Nebula Residence? 1. 270 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 360 m) (−270 m) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2017) (+8y) 3. Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Nebula Residence | Oasis Beach Negombo | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.9 (+0.7) | 8.2 | | Location | 7.2 | 7.7 (+0.5) | | Facilities | 6.7 | – | | Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – | | Beach access | 9.1 | 10.0 (+0.9) | | Public transport | 7.6 (+0.5) | 7.1 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.8 (+0.6) | 8.2 | | Guest rating | 8.9 (+0.7) | 8.2 | | Number of reviews | 115 | 192 (+77) | | Rank in Negombo | top 7% (+49%) | bottom 44% | | Location | | Location score | 7.2 | 7.7 (+0.5) | | Distance to Ettukala centre | 230 m (−620 m) | 860 m | | To the beach | 360 m | 80 m (−270 m) | | To public transport | 600 m (−90 m) | 690 m | | To the airport | 7.6 km | 8.3 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 44 (+10) | 34 | | To the nearest food shop | 1.7 km (−330 m) | 2.0 km | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 | | Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | – | ★ | | Rooms | 6 | 8 | | Floors | 3 | 1 | | Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2025 (+8y) | | Listed amenities | 17 | – | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Free parking | ✓ | – | | Airport transfer | ✓ | – | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Swimming pool | ✓ | – | | Spa | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Nebula ResidenceOasis Beach Negombo Oct - Oasis Beach Negombo is cheaper in 7 of 10 months - Nebula Residence: €22 a night on average · Oasis Beach Negombo: €39 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Negombo by month](https://stayversus.com/en/sri-lanka/negombo/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Nebula Residence prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nebula-residence-negombo/prices/)[Oasis Beach Negombo prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/oasis-beach-negombo-negombo/prices/) ## Location 770 m apart Nebula Residence: city centre: 3.0 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 600 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 7.6 km, beach: 360 m, 44 places to eat within 500 m. Oasis Beach Negombo: city centre: 3.7 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 690 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 8.3 km, beach: 80 m, 34 places to eat within 500 m. ## Weather in Negombo [Negombo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/western-province/negombo/weather) ## Nebula Residence or Oasis Beach Negombo: common questions ### Which is better, Nebula Residence or Oasis Beach Negombo? They are evenly matched. Nebula Residence is stronger in guest rating, public transport; Oasis Beach Negombo is stronger in location, beach access. ### Which is cheaper, Nebula Residence or Oasis Beach Negombo? Over the year Nebula Residence costs about €22 a night on average against €39 at Oasis Beach Negombo, and it is cheaper in 3 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Nebula Residence is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 860 m for Oasis Beach Negombo. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Oasis Beach Negombo is 80 m from the nearest beach; Nebula Residence is 360 m. ### How far apart are Nebula Residence and Oasis Beach Negombo? The two hotels are 770 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nebula-residence-negombo-vs-oasis-beach-negombo-negombo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/