Summer Side Residence vs Villa Kapuru
Both are in Negombo, 730 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
- 0 of 4
GuesthouseEttukala
Villa Kapuru
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Villa Kapuru
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 730 m apart.
Choose Summer Side Residence if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2013)
Choose Villa Kapuru if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.2)
- to walk to the sights (3.5 km / 4.1 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (35 / 15)
Why is Summer Side Residence better than Villa Kapuru?
- 1More guest reviews (833 vs 331), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2013)+9y
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Villa Kapuru better than Summer Side Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.2)+0.9
- 2690 m closer to the area centre−690 m
- 3610 m closer to public transport−610 m
- 420 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+20
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 50 vs 39)+11
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Summer Side Residence vs Villa Kapuru: which hotel is better? | Summer Side Residence | Villa Kapuru |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.1 +0.9 |
| Location | 6.1 | 6.8 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Public transport | 5.8 | 9.0 +3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 9.0 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.1 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 833 +502 | 331 |
| Rank in Negombo | top 56% | top 2% +54% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.1 | 6.8 +0.7 |
| Distance to Ettukala centre | 1.5 km | 770 m −690 m |
| To the beach | 420 m | 410 m |
| To public transport | 930 m | 330 m −610 m |
| To the airport | 8.6 km | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 | 35 +20 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 1.6 km −390 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 8 | 8 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +9y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 19 +10 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
730 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.
Villa Kapuru: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station Kattuwa Railway Station: 330 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 8.0 km, beach: 410 m, 35 places to eat within 500 m.
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Summer Side Residence or Villa Kapuru: common questions
Which is better, Summer Side Residence or Villa Kapuru?
Villa Kapuru leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Summer Side Residence or Villa Kapuru?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Villa Kapuru is closer: 770 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Summer Side Residence.
How far apart are Summer Side Residence and Villa Kapuru?
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