Sky Hostel Negombo vs Summer Side Residence
Both are in Negombo, 730 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseEttukala
Sky Hostel Negombo
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
GuesthouseEttukala
Summer Side Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Sky Hostel Negombo
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 730 m apart.
Choose Sky Hostel Negombo if you want
- to be closer to the beach (230 m / 420 m)
- to walk to the sights (3.5 km / 4.1 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (41 / 15)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 8)
Choose Summer Side Residence if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 1)
Why is Sky Hostel Negombo better than Summer Side Residence?
- 1180 m closer to the beach (230 m vs 420 m)−180 m
- 2720 m closer to the area centre−720 m
- 3440 m closer to public transport−440 m
- 426 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+26
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 52 vs 39)+13
- 6Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h
Why is Summer Side Residence better than Sky Hostel Negombo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.9)+0.3
- 2More guest reviews (833 vs 31), so the rating is more reliable×27
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sky Hostel Negombo vs Summer Side Residence: which hotel is better? | Sky Hostel Negombo | Summer Side Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Location | 7.4 +1.3 | 6.1 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 9.5 +0.6 | 8.9 |
| Public transport | 8.1 +2.3 | 5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.2 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.2 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 31 | 833 +802 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 38% | bottom 44% +6% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.4 +1.3 | 6.1 |
| Distance to Ettukala centre | 730 m −720 m | 1.5 km |
| To the beach | 230 m −180 m | 420 m |
| To public transport | 500 m −440 m | 930 m |
| To the airport | 8.1 km | 8.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 41 +26 | 15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km −220 m | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 8 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 19 +13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00 +2h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
730 m apart
Sky Hostel Negombo: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 500 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 8.1 km, beach: 230 m, 41 places to eat within 500 m.
Summer Side Residence: city centre: 4.1 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 930 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 8.6 km, beach: 420 m, 15 places to eat within 500 m.
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Sky Hostel Negombo or Summer Side Residence: common questions
Which is better, Sky Hostel Negombo or Summer Side Residence?
Sky Hostel Negombo leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Sky Hostel Negombo or Summer Side Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sky Hostel Negombo is closer: 730 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Summer Side Residence.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Sky Hostel Negombo is 230 m from the nearest beach; Summer Side Residence is 420 m.
How far apart are Sky Hostel Negombo and Summer Side Residence?
The two hotels are 730 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