Nebula Residence vs Panorama Residencies
Both are in Negombo, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseEttukala
Nebula Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
GuesthouseEttukala
Panorama Residencies
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Nebula Residence
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 230 m apart.
Choose Nebula Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.8)
- a spa and wellness
Choose Panorama Residencies if you want
- to be closer to the beach (200 m / 360 m)
Why is Nebula Residence better than Panorama Residencies?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.8)+1.1
- 2Has a spa
- 3230 m closer to public transport−230 m
- 4More guest reviews (115 vs 46), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 64 more listed amenities (17 vs 13)+4
- 7Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Panorama Residencies better than Nebula Residence?
- 1150 m closer to the beach (200 m vs 360 m)−150 m
- 2Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00)−4h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nebula Residence vs Panorama Residencies: which hotel is better? | Nebula Residence | Panorama Residencies |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.1 | 7.8 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.7 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +2.5 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 +3.0 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.1 | 9.6 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 7.6 +1.3 | 6.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.8 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.1 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 115 +69 | 46 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 7% +61% | bottom 32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.7 +0.5 |
| Distance to Ettukala centre | 230 m | 80 m −160 m |
| To the beach | 360 m | 200 m −150 m |
| To public transport | 600 m −230 m | 830 m |
| To the airport | 7.6 km | 7.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 44 | 45 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.7 km −160 m | 1.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 6 | 8 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 +4 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 10:00 −4h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Nebula ResidencePanorama Residencies
- Nebula Residence is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Nebula Residence: €21 a night on average · Panorama Residencies: €47 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Negombo by month
All months
| Month | Nebula Residence | Panorama Residencies |
|---|---|---|
| November | €21 | €47 |
| December | €22 | €47 |
| January | €21 | €47 |
| February | €21 | €47 |
| March | €21 | €47 |
| April | €21 | €47 |
| May | €22 | €47 |
| June | €22 | €47 |
| July | €22 | – |
| August | €22 | – |
| 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.
Location
230 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.
Panorama Residencies: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 830 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 7.6 km, beach: 200 m, 45 places to eat within 500 m.
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Nebula Residence or Panorama Residencies: common questions
Which is better, Nebula Residence or Panorama Residencies?
Nebula Residence leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Panorama Residencies is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Nebula Residence or Panorama Residencies?
Over the year Nebula Residence costs about €21 a night on average against €47 at Panorama Residencies, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Panorama Residencies is closer: 80 m from the centre, against 230 m for Nebula Residence.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Panorama Residencies is 200 m from the nearest beach; Nebula Residence is 360 m.
How far apart are Nebula Residence and Panorama Residencies?
The two hotels are 230 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