Sanoreech Hotel vs Villa Shade
Both are in Negombo, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Dalupotha
Sanoreech Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
GuesthouseSilvapura
Villa Shade
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 1.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Villa Shade
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.4 km apart.
Choose Sanoreech Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 3.3 km)
- to walk to the sights (1.7 km / 3.0 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (20 / 0)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 15 / 3)
Choose Villa Shade if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.6)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 15)
Why is Sanoreech Hotel better than Villa Shade?
- 12.2 km closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 3.3 km)−2.2 km
- 21.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 320 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+20
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 0)+42
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2011 vs 2000)+11y
- 6Offers an airport transfer
- 7Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Villa Shade better than Sanoreech Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.6)+1.5
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3More guest reviews (168 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×24
- 47 more listed amenities (24 vs 17)+7
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sanoreech Hotel vs Villa Shade: which hotel is better? | Sanoreech Hotel | Villa Shade |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 9.1 +1.5 |
| Location | 4.4 +2.6 | 1.8 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 8.3 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 3.0 +3.0 |
| Beach access | 6.4 | – |
| Public transport | 2.4 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 9.0 +0.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 9.1 +1.5 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 168 +161 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 41% | top 3% +56% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.4 +2.6 | 1.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km −1.3 km | 3.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | – |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | – |
| To the airport | 6.2 km | 5.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 20 +20 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.0 km | 570 m −470 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 15 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 +11y | 2000 |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 24 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.4 km apart
Sanoreech Hotel: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 1.6 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 6.2 km, beach: 1.2 km, 20 places to eat within 500 m.
Villa Shade: city centre: 3.0 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 5.9 km.
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Sanoreech Hotel or Villa Shade: common questions
Which is better, Sanoreech Hotel or Villa Shade?
Villa Shade leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Sanoreech Hotel is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Sanoreech Hotel or Villa Shade?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sanoreech Hotel is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 3.0 km for Villa Shade.
How far apart are Sanoreech Hotel and Villa Shade?
The two hotels are 2.4 km 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