Summer Side Residence vs Trident Sea Hotel
Both are in Negombo, 700 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseEttukala
Summer Side Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★Poruthota
Trident Sea Hotel
- Guest rating
- 6.6 Okay
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 700 m apart.
Choose Summer Side Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 6.6)
- to walk to the sights (4.1 km / 4.8 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (15 / 7)
Choose Trident Sea Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (80 m / 420 m)
Why is Summer Side Residence better than Trident Sea Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.6)+1.6
- 2690 m closer to public transport−690 m
- 3More guest reviews (833 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×76
- 48 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+8
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 39 vs 29)+10
Why is Trident Sea Hotel better than Summer Side Residence?
- 1340 m closer to the beach (80 m vs 420 m)−340 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Summer Side Residence vs Trident Sea Hotel: which hotel is better? | Summer Side Residence | Trident Sea Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 +1.6 | 6.6 |
| Location | 6.1 | 7.0 +0.9 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 10.0 +1.1 |
| Public transport | 5.8 +3.7 | 2.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.4 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +1.6 | 6.6 |
| Number of reviews | 833 +822 | 11 |
| Rank in Negombo | bottom 44% +21% | bottom 23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.1 | 7.0 +0.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.1 km −680 m | 4.8 km |
| To the beach | 420 m | 80 m −340 m |
| To public transport | 930 m −690 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 8.6 km | 9.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 +8 | 7 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km −680 m | 2.7 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19 | – |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
700 m apart
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.
Trident Sea Hotel: city centre: 4.8 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 1.6 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 9.3 km, beach: 80 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m.
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Summer Side Residence or Trident Sea Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Summer Side Residence or Trident Sea Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Summer Side Residence is stronger in guest rating, public transport; Trident Sea Hotel is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Summer Side Residence or Trident Sea 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 4.8 km for Trident Sea Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Trident Sea Hotel is 80 m from the nearest beach; Summer Side Residence is 420 m.
How far apart are Summer Side Residence and Trident Sea Hotel?
The two hotels are 700 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