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title: "Pledge Scape vs Swanee Grand: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Swanee Grand. It leads in 3 of 6 categories. Pledge Scape or Swanee Grand in Negombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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# Pledge Scape vs Swanee Grand

Both are in Negombo, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · Kurana
## [Pledge Scape](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pledge-scape-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1964814/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Angurukaramulla
## [Swanee Grand](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/swanee-grand-negombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2170199/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Swanee Grand

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose Pledge Scape if you want

-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Swanee Grand if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Pledge Scape better than Swanee Grand?

1.  More guest reviews (72 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable (×2.9)
2.  Has free parking
3.  8 more listed amenities (20 vs 12) (+8)
4.  Has a gym
5.  Has 24-hour room service
6.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Swanee Grand better than Pledge Scape?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.2) (+0.6)
2.  910 m closer to the beach (2.2 km vs 3.1 km) (−910 m)
3.  1.3 km closer to the city centre (−1.3 km)
4.  12 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+12)
5.  Offers an airport transfer

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Pledge Scape | Swanee Grand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.8  (+0.6) |
| Location | 3.8 | 4.2  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+3.3) | 4.2 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+1.5) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 2.8  (+2.8) |
| Public transport | – | 3.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.5  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.8  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 72  (+47) | 25 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 58% | top 26%  (+32%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.8 | 4.2  (+0.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.9 km | 670 m  (−1.3 km) |
| To the beach | – | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 3.6 km | 4.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 20  (+12) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 32 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+8) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

1.3 km apart

## Pledge Scape or Swanee Grand: common questions

### Which is better, Pledge Scape or Swanee Grand?

Swanee Grand leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Pledge Scape is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Pledge Scape or Swanee Grand?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Swanee Grand is closer: 670 m from the centre, against 1.9 km for Pledge Scape.

### How far apart are Pledge Scape and Swanee Grand?

The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/pledge-scape-negombo-vs-swanee-grand-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/