Nebula Residence vs Oasis Beach Negombo
Both are in Negombo, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseEttukala
Nebula Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★Ettukala
Oasis Beach Negombo
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.2)+0.7
- 2620 m closer to the area centre−620 m
Why is Oasis Beach Negombo better than Nebula Residence?
- 1270 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 360 m)−270 m
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2017)+8y
- 3Earlier 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 vs Oasis Beach Negombo: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
- 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
All months
| Month | Nebula Residence | Oasis Beach Negombo |
|---|---|---|
| November | €21 | €88 |
| December | €22 | €83 |
| January | €21 | €83 |
| February | €21 | €19 |
| March | €21 | €19 |
| April | €21 | €19 |
| May | €22 | €19 |
| June | €22 | €19 |
| July | €22 | €19 |
| August | €22 | €19 |
| September | €22 | – |
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 monthOasis Beach Negombo prices by month
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
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.
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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