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Summer Side Residence vs Maple Leaf Hotel

Both are in Negombo, 510 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse★★★Ettukala

Summer Side Residence

Guest rating
8.2 Very good
Location score
6.1
Score by category
3 of 7
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Guesthouse★★★Poruthota

Maple Leaf Hotel

Guest rating
7.0 Good
Location score
7.3
Score by category
2 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Summer Side Residence

It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 510 m apart.

Choose Summer Side Residence if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a spa and wellness
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Choose Maple Leaf Hotel if you want

  • to be closer to the beach

Why is Summer Side Residence better than Maple Leaf Hotel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.0)+1.2
  2. 2Has a spa
  3. 3470 m closer to the city centre−470 m
  4. 4480 m closer to public transport−480 m
  5. 5More guest reviews (833 vs 48), so the rating is more reliable×17
  6. 6Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2012)+10y

Why is Maple Leaf Hotel better than Summer Side Residence?

  1. 1350 m closer to the beach (70 m vs 420 m)−350 m

All compared facts

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

Summer Side ResidenceMaple Leaf Hotel
Score by category
Guest rating 8.2 +1.2 7.0
Location 6.1 7.3 +1.2
Facilities 5.8 5.8
Families 2.0 2.0
Spa & wellness 5.5 +4.0 1.5
Beach access 8.9 10.0 +1.1
Public transport 5.8 +2.6 3.2
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.2 +0.7 7.5
Guest rating 8.2 +1.2 7.0
Number of reviews 833 +785 48
Rank in Negombo top 58% +34% top 92%
Location
Location score 6.1 7.3 +1.2
Distance to the centre 4.1 km −470 m 4.6 km
To the beach 420 m 70 m −350 m
To public transport 930 m −480 m 1.4 km
To the airport 8.6 km 9.1 km
Restaurants within 500 m 15 17
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★
Rooms 8 10
Floors 3 2
Newest building or renovation 2022 +10y 2012
Listed amenities 19 +2 17
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ –
Massage ✓ –
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Concierge – ✓
Nightclub – ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

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      Summer Side Residence or Maple Leaf Hotel: common questions

      Which is better, Summer Side Residence or Maple Leaf Hotel?

      Summer Side Residence leads in 3 of 7 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness, public transport. Maple Leaf Hotel is stronger in location, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Summer Side Residence or Maple Leaf Hotel?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Summer Side Residence is closer: 4.1 km from the centre, against 4.6 km for Maple Leaf Hotel.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Maple Leaf Hotel is 70 m from the nearest beach; Summer Side Residence is 420 m.

      How far apart are Summer Side Residence and Maple Leaf Hotel?

      The two hotels are 510 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