New Rani Inn vs Roel Rest
Both are in Negombo, 270 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthousePeriyamulla
New Rani Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
GuesthousePeriyamulla
Roel Rest
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick New Rani Inn
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 270 m apart.
Choose New Rani Inn if you want
- to be closer to the beach (90 m / 350 m)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 9 / 3)
Choose Roel Rest if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.8)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 9)
Why is New Rani Inn better than Roel Rest?
- 1260 m closer to the beach (90 m vs 350 m)−260 m
- 2More guest reviews (73 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×5.6
- 3Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00)−3h
Why is Roel Rest better than New Rani Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.8)+1.0
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2013)+3y
- 3Has a gym
- 4Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| New Rani Inn vs Roel Rest: which hotel is better? | New Rani Inn | Roel Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.8 +1.0 |
| Location | 7.3 +0.6 | 6.7 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0 +0.9 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.4 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.8 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 73 +60 | 13 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 29% | top 36% +35% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 +0.6 | 6.7 |
| Distance to Periyamulla centre | 830 m | 650 m −190 m |
| To the beach | 90 m −260 m | 350 m |
| To the airport | 6.9 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 | 19 +3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 990 m | 820 m −170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 9 | 3 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2016 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 19 +9 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 −3h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
270 m apart
New Rani Inn: city centre: 2.1 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 6.9 km, beach: 90 m, 16 places to eat within 500 m.
Roel Rest: city centre: 1.9 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 6.7 km, beach: 350 m, 19 places to eat within 500 m.
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New Rani Inn or Roel Rest: common questions
Which is better, New Rani Inn or Roel Rest?
New Rani Inn leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Roel Rest is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, New Rani Inn or Roel Rest?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Roel Rest is closer: 650 m from the centre, against 830 m for New Rani Inn.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
New Rani Inn is 90 m from the nearest beach; Roel Rest is 350 m.
How far apart are New Rani Inn and Roel Rest?
The two hotels are 270 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