ROEL REST vs Mama Beach
Both are in Negombo, 960 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Periyamulla
ROEL REST
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
GuesthousePeriyamulla
Mama Beach
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Mama Beach
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 960 m apart.
Choose ROEL REST if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Mama Beach if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Why is ROEL REST better than Mama Beach?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.3)+0.5
- 218 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+18
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 15)+27
- 4Has a gym
- 5Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Mama Beach better than ROEL REST?
- 1250 m closer to the beach (110 m vs 350 m)−250 m
- 2710 m closer to public transport−710 m
- 3Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00)−3h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| ROEL REST vs Mama Beach: which hotel is better? | ROEL REST | Mama Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.5 | 8.3 |
| Location | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.1 | 10.0 +0.9 |
| Public transport | 2.2 | 6.1 +3.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.1 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.5 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 41 +28 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 37% +14% | top 51% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Distance to Periyamulla centre | 650 m −170 m | 820 m |
| To the beach | 350 m | 110 m −250 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 870 m −710 m |
| To the airport | 6.7 km | 6.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 +18 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 3 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 15 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 11:00 −3h |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
960 m apart
ROEL REST or Mama Beach: common questions
Which is better, ROEL REST or Mama Beach?
Mama Beach leads in 2 of 4 categories, including beach access, public transport. ROEL REST is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, ROEL REST or Mama Beach?
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 820 m for Mama Beach.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Mama Beach is 110 m from the nearest beach; ROEL REST is 350 m.
How far apart are ROEL REST and Mama Beach?
The two hotels are 960 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