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title: "Nebula Residence vs Shanith Guest House: which hotel is better?"
description: "Nebula Residence or Shanith Guest House in Negombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Nebula Residence vs Shanith Guest House

Both are in Negombo, 200 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 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1887650/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Ettukala
## [Shanith Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shanith-guest-house-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2084185/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Shanith Guest House

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 200 m apart.

### Choose Nebula Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.5)

### Choose Shanith Guest House if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (170 m / 360 m)

### Why is Nebula Residence better than Shanith Guest House?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.5) (+1.4)
2.  Has a swimming pool

### Why is Shanith Guest House better than Nebula Residence?

1.  190 m closer to the beach (170 m vs 360 m) (−190 m)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2017) (+4y)
3.  Has a gym
4.  Has 24-hour room service
5.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)
6.  Later check-out (23:30 vs 12:00) (+12h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Nebula Residence | Shanith Guest House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.4) | 7.5 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.9  (+0.7) |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 7.5  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | 7.0  (+2.5) |
| Beach access | 9.1 | 9.8  (+0.7) |
| Public transport | 7.6  (+0.9) | 6.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+1.1) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.4) | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 115  (+37) | 78 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 7%  (+72%) | bottom 21% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.9  (+0.7) |
| Distance to Ettukala centre | 230 m | 90 m  (−140 m) |
| To the beach | 360 m | 170 m  (−190 m) |
| To public transport | 600 m  (−170 m) | 770 m |
| To the airport | 7.6 km | 7.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 44 | 49  (+5) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.7 km  (−200 m) | 1.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 6 | 5 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2021  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 19  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 23:30  (+12h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| 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.

[Nebula Residence prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nebula-residence-negombo/prices/)

## Location

200 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.

Shanith Guest House: city centre: 3.0 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 770 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 7.7 km, beach: 170 m, 49 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 Shanith Guest House: common questions

### Which is better, Nebula Residence or Shanith Guest House?

Shanith Guest House leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Nebula Residence is stronger in guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Nebula Residence or Shanith Guest House?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Shanith Guest House is closer: 90 m from the centre, against 230 m for Nebula Residence.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Shanith Guest House is 170 m from the nearest beach; Nebula Residence is 360 m.

### How far apart are Nebula Residence and Shanith Guest House?

The two hotels are 200 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nebula-residence-negombo-vs-shanith-guest-house-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/