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Best hotels & accommodations in Negombo
8
Very good
1109 reviews
Amagi Aria
"to throw my hat in the location debate -- i do not think it is a negative. it is only 10-15 minutes from the airport and feels very safe / secluded. soon all the drivers will know the location, but until then, see my travel tip!
despite arriving after midnight, a group of employees greeted us with a cold towel and drink and carried our bags to our deluxe room. this room is a suite, and unless you need two queen beds, i'd say go with the premier room which shares the same great balcony view over the lagoon. our bed was decorated with intricate "towel sculptures" and flowers -- begged for a photo!
staying one full day, we utilized the breakfast, wifi, and concierge services. staff was extremely friendly and bent over backwards to help us. our driver gave us a great tour of the negombo area and waited while we visited a spa, ate lunch, and shopped. back at the hotel, we asked if the chef could cook us local sri lankan food for dinner. we were not disappointed! they seated us at a private table in the tree house bar, and we enjoyed 6 spicy sri lankan delicacies -- our best meal of the trip! you can ask for it!
the resort will soon have its spa open, and it seemed like most of the kinks from the "soft opening" had been worked out. it was nice to have brand new linens, towels, etc. the pool, airy modern design of the property, and grounds were magnificent. one area of improvement could be the weatherstripping on the door to the room, as it was not sufficient to keep bugs / ants out of the room. that said, we had minimal issues and frankly expect the occasional bug or mosquito in a tropical country.
overall, we loved this resort and will return here again!"Show more
8
Excellent
481 reviews
Camelot Beach Hotel
"Great hotel to finish our touring around Sri Lanka at. Negombo is a little more expensive than other areas we have traveled to, but good value meals can be had a few minutes walk from the hotel. Eating/drinking at the hotel is expensive, 300SLR for a bottle of water (the same can be bought across the road for 70SLR). But the hotels facilities are great, two (very clean) pools and direct views/access to the beach front. Breakfast is varied and plentiful. The room was clean, but the temperature of the hot water varied between tepid and hot, day depending. Definitely get a sea view room to make the most of the great sun sets!"Show more
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8
Very good
465 reviews
Jetwing Blue
"Jetwing Blue has an open restaurant concept and beautiful pools that take full advantage of the tropical trees and golden sand. You can enjoy the view as you relax by the pool or as you enjoy their delicious food. The hotel has newly renovated rooms. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and our stay was simply magical. The prices are very reasonable and the restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets so one can explore the various local and international dishes. We travel a lot and found this hotel and town to be one of our best surprises... Negombo is now in our "preferred" places list.
We had been in Sri Lanka on business before and wanted to return for a holiday... We did it and plan to return. Sri Lanka is a jewel of a country with beautiful mountains, dense forests, and lots of wildlife. Now that the civil war is over, the government is taking good care of the national parks and have amazing elephant orphanages where one can observe elephants feeding and playing in the river--some were wounded during the war and have been rehabilitated. These orphanages take care of these handicapped animals. Some foundations offer elephant rides as well.
Negombo is only about 14km from the airport. It's a stunning beach with charming fishing boats in bright colors dotting the coastline. The town caters to tourists, so there are dozens of little shops selling arts, crafts and jewelry. Spas are also very popular. One can get around easily by walking, on tuc-tucs or by hiring a car.
If you want to give Sri Lanka a try, start with a stay at Negombo beach, and make sure you stay in Jetwing Blue Hotel."Show more
7.6
Very good
467 reviews
Pegasus Reef Hotel Colombo
"This hotel was the best way to end our trip. My boyfriend and I wanted somewhere to stay that was close to the airport near Colombo, but quiet and away from everything. And this was the perfect fit. The room was clean, with cable television, comfortable beds, small nice and clean bathroom. It was perfect. The hotel's breakfast had plenty of options, but the best thing over all was the service and staff. The were very polite, accomodating and Always willing to help especially the front desk manager Kumudu J. He was such a delight. We wished we could have stayed an extra day in Sri Lanka just to rest up and stay at this hotel. As far as transportation goes, we ended up taking a tuk tuk to the airport. We loved taking tuk tuks everywhere (when in Sri Lanka do as the Sri Lankans do) which took about 35 minutes to get to the airport and it wasn't expensive. We made friends with a tuk tuk driver and he Always gave us local prices. If you were to take a bus to the airport you would first have to take a tuk tuk to the major road and then catch your bus, or just hire a taxi-driver. The hotel is not on a main road it s tucked away from all the hustle and bustle, which was a dream for us. Colombo's city center is also about 20 minutes away by bus. The hotel is on the beach, but if I had to say something negative it would only be that you can't go in the sea. You can sun bath, etc, but the beaches waves were to rough, but thats pretty much how it is everywhere along that side of the coast. But please if you are staying in the Colombo area go there. It's a fantastic hotel!"Show more
8.2
Excellent
262 reviews
Jetwing Beach
"We stayed here on our last night in Sri Lanka and wished we had stayed a further night. I was a little put off by Negombo after reading many reviews, however I thought it to be a pleasant town. Agreed, it doesn't have the same charm us other beach areas in Sri Lanka. However, I would always opt to stay here on my final nights in Sri Lanka, given its close proximity to the airport and the crazy flight times! I would also definitely opt to stay at Jetwing Beach again.
It was a beautiful hotel, from the grand check in, beautiful pools, great big rooms, exceptional service, great sunlounger area (the beach in Negombo is fine!! not at all as dirty as some reviewers state, we still swam) expansive and wide beach area exclusive to hotel and one of the best spas we visited on our entire trip.
The whole experience was excellent, down to the lovely packed breakfast they provided us for our very early morning flight. It was delicious and very generous!
We went for dinner next door at Jetwing Blue as my boyfriend wanted a buffet feast for his last night and that was a delicious dinner. The Jetwing chain of hotels know how to get it right!"Show more
8.4
Excellent
289 reviews
Jetwing Lagoon
"I have stayed at Lagoon many times and will continue to do so. It is the best hotel in Negombo with only downside perhaps to some travellers is that it is quite isolated about 15 minutes out of town on the Lagoon side however beach is just across the road but probably can't swim here too rough. Still, two amazing pools on this property...one over looking beach and one in the complex near Lagoon side. 100 metre pool makes it one of the biggest in the country. I love the rooms and you can get a Deluxe Room for some really good specials every now and then. Deluxe room is huge with the biggest bathroom ever!! Staff are friendly, food is delicious and at a good price too. Wifi can be a bit slow but ok if using data can stream. All in all, a great place to stay."Show more
8
Excellent
196 reviews
Grandeeza Luxury Hotel
"We stayed @ Grandeza Hotel for one night and it was one of the best hotel experience in Sri Lanka.
The whole crew was friendly and had a warm welcome. We went 1 hr before the usual check in time,but we were provided with the room quickly. The room was quite large and clean as well. And the view of lagoon from the room was marvellous.
The food at Sea food restaurant was excellent and worth all the money. Mouth watering sea foods were available at affordable prices. And the food at Crave is also really nice, fresh and tasty.
I would recommend this without any hesitation.
Cheers!"Show more
8.5
Excellent
314 reviews
Oreeka Hotels (Katunayake Airport Hotel)
"this is one of the cheap and best transit hotel in Negombo, very near to airport providing full & half board meals with complimentary airport pick and drop facility. i would highly recommend this place. I've been there couple of time and its good"Show more
7.8
Very good
411 reviews
The Beach All Suite Hotel
"Highly enjoyable stay thank you to the excellent accommodation, kind and helpful staff, clean pool and garden terrace, pool terrace breakfast, roof terrace dinning, access to the beach, privacy, safety, central location in Negombo beach. It is probably one of the best hotels in Negombo and the price is not so much higher than the nearby three stars hotels as the quality is superior. It offers a luxury living, everything is to a high standard and functioning: suits with Indian ocean panoramic wall size windows and balconies, modern design and furniture, new bed, sofa, air condition, power shower, toiletries, lightning, shades, kitchen equipment, satellite TV with free programmes, safe. Quiet beach side hotel yet just a few steps away from the main street with shops, restaurants and pubs. A memorable experience of luxury living."Show more
7.5
Very good
499 reviews
Goldi Sands Hotel
"I booked this sensibly priced hotel in Negombo as it is close to the airport to finish our two week tour of Sri Lanka. We liked the Goldi Sands as it was clean, modern and airy in a nice setting on the beach with a pool. The staff were also pleasant and helpful. Only negative: Recommend you buy a can of mozzie spray for the room."Show more
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8.9
Excellent
396 reviews
Heritance Negombo
"Heritance is by far the best hotel in Negombo (in our opinion)
The property allows easy access to the beach and has an awesome pool overlooking the beach.
Negombo does not have much to do or see except the beautiful beach. It's a good thing therefore that we booked our stay at the Heritance coz it's right there.
The staff were helpful and food was good. The mini bar was complimentary. All this made our stay at the Heritance amazing."Show more
7.9
Very good
531 reviews
Jetwing Sea
"We chose Negombo as its only 15 kns from the airport and we were in Sri Lanka for a short 4 day break. we reached the hotel at 10 pm and the sound of the indian ocean and the size of the rooms and bathrooms got us in really excited. our rooms were in on the ground floor with direct access to the beach. this hotel has a narrow beach which makes it more accessible as compared to the other hotels in negombo. the staff always greets you with a smile and helps you with all your needs. the hotel has tours to nearby tourist spots like kandy, colombo etc. we took a day trip to kandy. the seafood restaurant is amazing. the seer fish and jumbo prawns are highly recommended. sarath at the restaurant was extremely helpful and went the extra mile to cater to all our needs. we were so in love with this restaurant that each night this was our dinner spot! its amazing to eat great food at the beach with the water crashing right besides you. jetwing sea does not have a water shed but jetwing blue (a sister hotel) offers diving, snorkeling, surfing. kayaking etc.i took 2 surf lessons with buddi who was extremely helpful and patient.the hotel has free wifi in the lobby and a great view as well. loved this place. it was peaceful and quiet. perfect for R&R and quality family time. the only downside was that there are no taxis in the city so you always have to book one from the hotel which is slightly more expensive. we got to the hotel from the airport in roughly $12 but for the ride back the hotel charged us $25."Show more
8.5
Excellent
258 reviews
Hotel Pledge 3
"The best hotel in Negombo. Super service, delicious food. Nice and clean room. The pool is super. Double thanks for the free airport transfer.
Лучший отель в Негомбо. Супер сервис, очень вкусная кухня. Красивая и чистая комната. Бассейн супер. Отдельное двойное спасибо за бесплатный трансфер из аэропорта.
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8.1
Excellent
111 reviews
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
"for a quiet relaxing ayurvedic break its not the best location as its right on the negombo beach road which is very busy and a new hotel is being built close by. the construction work could be heard during our first days stay, but fortunately it was quiet on our second full day and third morning. the busy road affects only those rooms adjacent to the road and i think we were offered the noisiest one, which they changed straight away. however we had the 3 day ayurvedic treatment squeezed into 2.5 days and this included yoga and a sitar music therapy which was excellent. on the whole we had a lovely stay and for the time we had available it was perfect. it is ideal for a short break. the negombo beach area itself however is not particularly pleasant if you are looking for an off the beaten track resort/hotel for a longer period than 2 or 3 days."Show more
7.5
Very good
83 reviews
Beacon Beach Hotel
"I absolutely loved this hotel. I had one issue with my room. I paid extra movie for sea view and got a room where the only thing you saw was trees. I asked to be moved and they accommodated me quickly and put me in a beautiful room with a stunning view. The restaurant was cheap and food was delicious. It’s walking distance from other restaurants and the staff was very friendly. The beach is right behind the hotel and is wonderful to spend the day at. Watch for scammers on the beach trying to sell ‘boat rides’. The only con to the hotel was the beds. They weren’t terrible, but they weren’t comfortable and pretty hard. Other than that, it was one of the best stays I had in Sri Lanka!"Show more
8.9
Excellent
239 reviews
8Plus Motels
"This was our first stop in Sri Lanka and what a great little find this place was. We arrived very late at night and were welcomed with cool towels and an iced tea! So refreshing!!
Our room was very spacious and accommodated our family of 4 very comfortably. Everything was so clean as well! The family who own this hotel were so friendly and hospitable and provided us with such a fantastic and sufficient breakfast and always offered us more. We walked everywhere from the city to the beach, the location is great! Thanks again To the wonderful family of 8+ motel 😄"Show more
7.6
Very good
265 reviews
Ranweli Holiday Village
"I only stayed here for one night for easy access to the airport in Negombo the next day. It was my last hotel, following an 18 day tour of Sri Lanka. Ranweli is a nice beach front hotel on a private small island where you need to take a short boat-shuttle (30 seconds to cross)..from the mainland to the island. The boat ride is a charming way to arrive at the hotel. Staff at reception speak English very well and are kind and welcoming. There is a lovely pool with many sun beds for relaxing. A bar is close to the pool. WiFi is only available in the lobby or by the pool bar and reception is fast. Personally, I found the meals standard and rate them 3 star according to North American standards in my opinion. I only ate two meals here (dinner and breakfast) and the food was fine. The hotel offers "all-inclusive" packages for long staying guests and meals are local Sri Lankan and western food. I would certainly stay here again, yet for a longer period of time, just to rest and do "nothing" in the sun. Lovely lovely ocean view for sunsets on a private hotel beach. The staff is very professional."Show more
7.7
Very good
129 reviews
Olanro Negombo Hotel
"We stayed for 2 nights here, it is well worth the money, the staff are helpfull and friendly:) The room was very nice, and the food was very good!:) You for sure get value for the money you Pay. If i should mention one thing that is a tiny bit negative, it is that the bathroom could be a Little bit more clean, but it was nice and it didnt make a difference for how we enjoyed our stay there overall:) Thank you so much!Thank you Sri Lanka:)Best regards Sara and Eddin from Sweden"Show more
6.7
Good
402 reviews
Golden Star Beach Hotel
"Negombo beach is not the best Sri Lanka has to offer, but we enjoyed the big waves and turbulent sea during the SW monsoon. Location close to the airport makes it a perfect choice to stay on arrival and before departure. We hired a car a Colombo Kathunayake Airport but had a hard time finding Lewis Place, where the hotel is located, as there are hardly any sign boards and asking locals is difficult as English is poor. No problem on the way back to the airport as friendly hotel staff gave directions."Show more
7.6
Very good
54 reviews
Otha Shy Airport Transit Hotel
"We stayed one night at Otha Shy Airport Hotel. We needed a place to stay before leaving Sri Lanka. The owners were SO sweet and helpfull. Even though we arrived late at night they gave us a nice welcome and were very friendly. The next day the owner took us to the airport (about 5 minutes by car). If you're looking for a place to stay for one night this is the place! "Show more
8.2
Excellent
359 reviews
Blue water Boutique Hotel
"Arrived after two long flights needing a good nights rest before setting off around Sri Lanka. Very welcoming lady on reception, lovely fresh juice on arrival, bedroom was large with seating area as well as the double bed, air con a blessing in the 30degree heat.
You can use the pool at the next door hotel until 6pm and you can walk through there to the beach. Sunset in Negombo followed by beers on the roof terrace, so relaxing!
Breakfast the next morning was served on the terrace in the sunshine. Wonderful start to my trip, wish I could have stayed longer!"Show more
7.7
Very good
181 reviews
Cove Beach Villa
"A very pleasant home away from home
In May 2018 I stayed for two weeks at the Cove Beach Villa in Negombo, Sri Lanka. I was in Sri Lanka to deliver training near the airport.
While the hotel only has three (3) rooms, it was very comfortable and ideal for a business traveller. Direct access to the beach was perfect. The morning breakfast was very tasty and customized to my needs, being vegetarian. The staff was very attentive to my needs. Close by restaurants and convenience stores were ideals.
I would strongly recommend the hotel for those looking for a simple a quiet experience."Show more
7.3
Very good
342 reviews
Paradise Beach Hotel
"We checked all the other hotels in the area for ambiance ,food ,room,pool service and after the first visit and going around the island came back here as the friendly value for money with good selection of all types of food and a nice pool and pool area, the management gave us a late check out and looked after us because we came back the second time thanks so much would recommend this hotel above all the others in ANY price range Robert and Debbie
Ps we took local buses to negombo and Colombo right outside hotel 15c to Negombo centre and all along the hotel restaurant strip"Show more
8.7
Excellent
85 reviews
hotel cloud nine
"The staff is very friendly but not intrusive. Location is great with regard to the airport but a little bit away from the negombo center. However the beach is nearby as well as a few restaurants.
The pool is clean and big enough to relax after or before your journey. We enjoyed our tasteful dinner at the hotel which has a nice rooftop terrace. All in all great boutique hotel in a quiet alley in Negombo. Ideal place to start or end your journey in Sri Lanka."Show more
6.3
Good
66 reviews
Catamaran Beach Hotel Negombo
"Saw out the remaining 2 x nights of our holiday here and had been to Negombo before so was a little savvy on location. On arrival you are given a juice drink at reception, so far so good, however on arrival in room the furnishings are extremely tired in need of replacing as opposed to being quaint, the shower room particularly poor with low water pressure. Also went for swim in pool which was smothered in mosquitos in corners so pool not cleaned as regular as most pools. The pluses are the location is near to some other great restaurants, the beach is metres away, and the restaurant looked good but again much more more expensive than other restaurants with the same or better standards. Disappointed overall but then maybe we got spoilt in most of other places we visited which where an ecclectic range from home stays to small and medium hotels. Would go back if no other option but rather try elsewhere for low value for money."Show more
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7.5
Very good
530 reviews
Hotel J Negombo
"We stayed here for our last night in Sri Lanka after a three week holiday. The first night of our holiday we also stayed in Negombo, but then in a guest-house. This was a better option! You pay less than the average guest-house (Negombo is expensive compared to other places in Sri Lanka), but the room, bed, shower, and service is so much better! Of course you don't get that nice homey feeling that you can find in a good guest-house, but we weren't looking for that. We just wanted a comfortable night before catching our plane. The staff is very kind (some of them are trained in the 5 star Jetwing Beach hotel, which is a partner hotel). We got a free upgrade of our room to a beach view and absolutely loved it. We could recommend this no-nonsense hotel to everybody arriving or leaving from Colombo international airport (20 minutes from Negombo). But don't let them arrange a airport transport for you. For less than half the money you can arrange it yourself just outside the door on the street."Show more
7.1
Very good
111 reviews
Avenra Garden Hotel
"I chose this hotel because I flew into Sri Lanka at midnight and needed 2 peaceful nights and a restful day before heading down to Colombo for work. It was perfect for this. Small hotel with banquet/wedding halls nearby - but the weddings are not intrusive. Garden setting. Friendly staff. Very clean hotel. Large rooms with good size balcony. Adequate sized swimming pool. Restaurant food was good - but if you want a Sri Lankan curry you need to order ahead. Note, this hotel is not near the beaches of Negombo nor close to the town shopping centre."Show more
8.2
Excellent
63 reviews
Miura Dutch Edge Hotel
"We stayed two nights at Miura Dutch hotel during a 7 day trip to sri lanka.
The staff was amazing (Sarang was a one man army!). They offer one-way airport transfer. We left 4:30ish to catch a 7:30 flight and the owner/manager drove us himself (very convenient). Mr Nirmal was extremely helpful in letting us use his office resources so we could modify one of our future reservations online. We would highly recommend this place!
Yasha B"Show more
8.3
Excellent
63 reviews
Terrace Green Hotel & Spa
"Unbelievably delicious Sri Lankan breakfast, best food we had in 3 week trip; Really polished, stylish, modern room, excellent bed, wonderful interior design, bathroom top notch; nice balcony, but limited view; staff are really warm, welcoming, helpful. We were disappointed with some other hotels around Sri Lanka, but this place was really perfect. About 15 min free taxi to airport. Really fun nightlife and dining spots five minute walk away. It was a perfect last night before flying out, and we wished we’d stayed here our first night in the country, and could have skipped Colombo."Show more
6.6
Good
313 reviews
Topaz Beach Hotel
"This charming hotel has the best beachfront and street position in Negombo and is only a short tuktuk or taxi ride from the airport. Ideal for a short stay on arrival or before departure. There are good bars and restaurants within a short walking distance. The view out to sea is unobstructed and this whole magnificent length of beach is pretty clean and uncluttered. We have used the Topaz twice and would do so again without doubt on a return visit to Sri Lanka.. It is not the Hilton but very acceptable and the staff are exceptional."Show more
Cheapest hotels in Negombo
7.2
Very good
11 reviews
Olive Tree Guest House
"Very easy to find, 10 min from Negombo beach. It's a new hostel with new stuff. Good Chinese breakfasts. It has a hot water!"
7.6
Very good
51 reviews
Villa 7 Negombo
"If you have to be in Negombo (we had an early flight the next morning) then this is a great place to stay. Friendly, clean and with air con"Show more
7.4
Very good
54 reviews
Mazz Homestay
"I stayed for two nights at this guest house and it was very nice! It is very close to the National Airport. But the best thing was the personal: very friendly and attentively! they gave me the feeling to be welcome! very advisable! a good start for a tour through sri lanka!"Show more
8.3
Excellent
115 reviews
Flip-Flop Hostel
"Felt at home when I was greeted by the front desk guy and "uncle" who was helping clean the hostel. Such a sweet old man! The morning front desk guy was also sweet- they really went out of their way for me to feel safe who's a first time female solo traveler in Sri Lanka. Helped me with currency exchange, getting an honest tuktuk ride, breakfast, etc. The only awkward thing in the beginning was the fact that the dorm room had no lock, but they assured me it was safe.. and it was. I want to come back with my family."Show more
7.2
Very good
31 reviews
Barracuda Beach Inn
"We stayed one night at Barracuda. The rooms are very small, but with fantastic new bathrooms and comfy beds. The undercover area where breakfast is served is great for sitting around chatting and you have use of the kitchen. Breakfast was simple, but fine to start the day. We moved the next day because the rooms are fan only and it was very hot in Negombo when we were there. If they had AC they would be perfect. However, when it is not a zillion degrees the rooms would be fine with fan only. Great value though for the new condition of the rooms...even if they are a little on the small side. We saw plenty of places way more expensive in really poor condition. Grab this one if you can...just not during a heat wave!"Show more
7.6
Very good
38 reviews
Randi Homestay
"The hostel was fine with shared bathroom and worth for money. The location was good which only 300 meters from Negombo bus terminal. It was good for short stay (1 night) in order to connect the bus from Negombo to other city. Or just for stay to wait the outbound flight from Sri Lanka as it was only 15 - 20 minutes to CMB airport."Show more
7.5
Very good
31 reviews
Colombo Airport Hostel @ Negombo Beach
"I stayed 3 nights for my first few days in Sri Lanka and enjoyed the quiet convenient location close to beach and shopping street...and very good price. Helpful staff who also an evening meal with me. I will stay here on my next time in Negombo."Show more
9.4
Exceptional
2 reviews
Sera villa Transit To / From Katunayake Airport
"It’s a really nice place. Calm and quit. Close to airport. Extremely helpful staff.nice food. "
8.7
Excellent
12 reviews
House of Le Meridien
"Firstly, Mr. Denis, the owner, is one of the most helpful and friendly person that I've ever met in Sri Lanka (believe me, we were there 3 months and some of our experiences weren't nice). He's given us a very good advice where to go, what to see, what to avoid. He speaks very good English (his wife is an English teacher ). He's stored our luggage for a three months, there they were safe and well carred. Secondly, The House is located in very quiet and greeny part of Negombo, but it's very easily to get to the city center by bus or tuk tuk. Thirdly, it's located very close to the airport, about 5 km. From the air port we took a tuk tuk, using Pick me app, late night, after 11, without any problems, but as far as I know Mr. Denis also can arrange pick up transfer. At the end I can only add, that it was a very good decision to stay in House of Le Meridien. I'm pretty sure, we'll come back to his place next time."Show more
6.4
Good
2 reviews
Explore Hostels Negombo
"The best thing is their seaview balcony! It is also a good place to explore local fishermen village life :) But be prepared that this place is far from the Negombo busy bar street, only few local mini shops here."Show more
8.3
Excellent
171 reviews
La Grande Hotel
"We had a one night stop before our flight from Colombo. The hotel is located on the main street next to Jetwing Sea, so its easy for all drivers to find. A bigger part of the restaurants and shops are some 1,5 km away, though all along this street you find places to eat so no worries. It means its a bit more quite here. The hotel has 6 rooms and the rooms are very clean. It has AC, but as in India and Sri Lanka the electricity goes of sometimes you cant always use the AC.
It said in the room specification that free water bottle and newspaper was included, but we got none of these. However, we were welcomed with a non-alcoholic cocktail, which was nice.
The staff is very friendly and free wifi is supplied.
Many hotels in Negombo is well overpriced, so compared to other hotels´ prices its quite ok price here.
The picture of the pink hotel building with the forest behind it (taken from outside) does show how the hotel accutally looks like, but that is a minor issue."Show more
8.2
Excellent
104 reviews
Hostel First
"arrived quite late evening, due to rain I took tuktuk, otherwise is just walking distance from train station. only stayed for one night at dormitory room, good choice if you just arrive Srilanka or going abroad next morning, very near to airport & Negombo city"Show more
7.9
Very good
96 reviews
New Rani Inn
"A great location, just off the Negombo Beach Road means its a quiet location. We had a room at the back with a small balcony, which was good for drying clothes. Big bathroom and probably the best mosquito net in Sri Lanka. Very friendly family, warm, welcoming and extremely genuine.
On our morning in Sri Lanka they didn't disappoint with a superb Sri Lankan break fast of coconut sambal, dhaal and string hoppers, with good strong coffee.
Internet that worked
This is a quiet location at a good price. Our only problem was finding it, our tuktuk driver took us to the Rani Resort (but that was him), a quick phone call to the new rani inn got us back on track.
Highly recommended and a great way to end our month in Sri Lanka. The family also arranged (at the last minute) an 800 LKR tuktuk to the airport, which was another great last memory of the country."Show more
9.1
Exceptional
18 reviews
Hostel Katunayake at colombo airport
"Good location near by the airport, near the main road to go any where you need, lagoon beach just 5mint walk, many restaurants near by too, fantastic stuff people there are so friendly, save place too, so clean too."Show more
8.7
Excellent
50 reviews
A&B RESORT NEGOMBO
"My husband and I stayed here at three times during our time in Sri Lanka. Right away we felt like we were home. The rooms are big and clean and quiet (it's not right on the road so the traffic sound is minimal). There are great restaurants from fancy to local spots right outside in the road, places to buy tea, fresh juices, souvenirs, and daily staples like water and snacks, and the beach is just a quick walk across the street and down a sandy path. We would definitely recommend staying with Bianca, especially in one of her Budget rooms."Show more
8.2
Excellent
24 reviews
King Fish Guest House
"Mr Silva and his family were fantastic. They made us feel very welcome. They helped with all our questions. The hotel suited us well, clean, and great value"Show more
8.1
Excellent
25 reviews
The Hermitage Negombo
"My host was so kind and helpful. She was there for me all the time I needed her. The sandwich I got for breakfast was not that much but quite tasty. The Bed was very comfortable. Just a bedcover was missing but it doesn't matter at that temperature.
Great stay! Maybe I come back before leaving Sri Lanka! "Show more
7.9
Very good
31 reviews
Colombo Airport Luxury Hostel @ Negombo Beach
"The hostel has a perfet location just 10 minutes from the airport. The facilities are great and the best relation value/money. The manager is great! She was waiting for me in my arrival, very very friendly and turn my last day in Sri lanka perfect! I was not expecting the reception, the amenities (free fish barbecue and cockatil drink), had one of my best Sri Lankan currys cooked expecially for me bu the manager (sorry can't rementer the lady´s name.... Free droop at the airpot at 4 AM."Show more
7.9
Very good
9 reviews
Monkey Beach Hostel @ Colombo Airport - Negombo
"I arrived and the place has no sign, I think it's still new. I had booked a female dorm. The owner tried to put me in a 4 bedroom dorm with 3 guys. When I told her I had booked a female dorm she brought me to an empty dorm with about 8 beds. I guess she sleeps in one of the rooms if there are no guests. Otherwise she takes the couch in her living room/hotel common area. She offered to cook me a basic fried rice dinner, which was cheap and nice because I was tired from traveling. The beach wasn't very nice. I had a horrible sleepless night as their were bed bugs. In the morning I told the owner and she tried to tell me it was just mosquitos. The she had insisted I needed to leave for my 7am flight at 4am! The airport is only 15 minutes away. Turns out she only uses her friend(or husband?) to drive the guests to the airport for about $10, over priced but it was early. I found out in the way there he had to drive some other guests at 5:15. Instead of calling another Taxi and letting me sleep another hour, she insisted I go early to keep all the business with her friend. Would not stay here again."Show more
9.6
Exceptional
1 review
Mama's Villa by Taprobane
"Mama’ host is very kindly, the service is super good, and the breakfast is so great, the location is also very good, worth recommending, cost-effective!"Show more
9.2
Exceptional
11 reviews
Lakshmi Family Villa
"Great first night in Sri Lanka! We arrived so tired and Lalith picked us up in the airport (14$) and in 15/20min we were at their home. Very clean room and bathroom private. We didnt need the AC as the ventilator was more than enough (also there is an extra charge for the ac, as it happens all around in SL)
We decided to have bfast (extra) and dinner (extra) and it was delicious.
It was also the bday of one of the kids and it was so great to be enjoying that moment!!!!! Trully unique.
We would definetly recommend this place for any first and/last night"Show more
9.1
Exceptional
9 reviews
Villa Paragon
"The family hosts were fantastic and provided us with information for our continued travels of Sri Lanka. The breakfast was delicious and couldn't ask for anything better. Great room, bed and shower pressure. Would recommend this stay 100%."Show more
6.8
Good
34 reviews
Marine Tourist Guest House
"As a solo female traveller landing at midnight I wanted to find something relatively close to the airport so that I did not have to go into COLOMBo on my own late at night. This guesthouse was the perfect place for me to come and relax after 24 hrs on a plane. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgable on what to do in Sri lanka and how to get around. Rooms very clean. Very nice linen. Will come back here on my way home"Show more
8.6
Excellent
9 reviews
Villa Rodrigo Lite
"Loved staying here. The owners were so kind and helpful. They provided us with an amazing Sri Lankan breakfast in the morning. WiFi is super fast. They bedroom is very clean and spacious. Definitely recommend staying here. "Show more
9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Rooms 154/14
"We were scammed by the taxi driver from the airport so Amare the host was immediately on the phone to the cops and a bunch of other people and it was all resolved within half an hour and our money had been recovered. He is also a fountain of info and an all round good, generous bloke."Show more
7.8
Very good
13 reviews
Hill4 Residence
"if you decide to live somewhere close to the negombo beach and not so far from airport for a few days at the beginning of your Lanka trip, Hil4residence will be your best choice! the room is extremely organised and the staff is super helpful! we have lived for 4 days, nice view of the garden, and very close to the beach about 1.4 km, as well as you can avoid the noise from the tourists on the beach. it's a perfect stay."Show more
6.6
Good
16 reviews
Cinnamon Airport Residencies.
"Nothing to say, everything was good , WiFi ,bed, room,food,location close to the airport, beautiful people."
8.9
Excellent
3 reviews
Negombo Railway Rest Hostel
"a bit pricey for a dorm but staffs were very helpful
we arrived at midnight - that would be very very late for Lanka, they not only waited for us, but also accompanied us to the restaurant nearby, then walked us back, locked the main gate, guided us to use the facilities, then only went to sleep after we were all settled.
they provided us detailed info of how to catch a bus to south the next morning too.
the space is a bit interesting for the deco, and it looks like renovated from a former office.
room was clean and cozy."Show more
4-star hotels in Negombo
8
Excellent
481 reviews
Camelot Beach Hotel
"Great hotel to finish our touring around Sri Lanka at. Negombo is a little more expensive than other areas we have traveled to, but good value meals can be had a few minutes walk from the hotel. Eating/drinking at the hotel is expensive, 300SLR for a bottle of water (the same can be bought across the road for 70SLR). But the hotels facilities are great, two (very clean) pools and direct views/access to the beach front. Breakfast is varied and plentiful. The room was clean, but the temperature of the hot water varied between tepid and hot, day depending. Definitely get a sea view room to make the most of the great sun sets!"Show more
7.6
Very good
467 reviews
Pegasus Reef Hotel Colombo
"This hotel was the best way to end our trip. My boyfriend and I wanted somewhere to stay that was close to the airport near Colombo, but quiet and away from everything. And this was the perfect fit. The room was clean, with cable television, comfortable beds, small nice and clean bathroom. It was perfect. The hotel's breakfast had plenty of options, but the best thing over all was the service and staff. The were very polite, accomodating and Always willing to help especially the front desk manager Kumudu J. He was such a delight. We wished we could have stayed an extra day in Sri Lanka just to rest up and stay at this hotel. As far as transportation goes, we ended up taking a tuk tuk to the airport. We loved taking tuk tuks everywhere (when in Sri Lanka do as the Sri Lankans do) which took about 35 minutes to get to the airport and it wasn't expensive. We made friends with a tuk tuk driver and he Always gave us local prices. If you were to take a bus to the airport you would first have to take a tuk tuk to the major road and then catch your bus, or just hire a taxi-driver. The hotel is not on a main road it s tucked away from all the hustle and bustle, which was a dream for us. Colombo's city center is also about 20 minutes away by bus. The hotel is on the beach, but if I had to say something negative it would only be that you can't go in the sea. You can sun bath, etc, but the beaches waves were to rough, but thats pretty much how it is everywhere along that side of the coast. But please if you are staying in the Colombo area go there. It's a fantastic hotel!"Show more
8
Excellent
196 reviews
Grandeeza Luxury Hotel
"We stayed @ Grandeza Hotel for one night and it was one of the best hotel experience in Sri Lanka.
The whole crew was friendly and had a warm welcome. We went 1 hr before the usual check in time,but we were provided with the room quickly. The room was quite large and clean as well. And the view of lagoon from the room was marvellous.
The food at Sea food restaurant was excellent and worth all the money. Mouth watering sea foods were available at affordable prices. And the food at Crave is also really nice, fresh and tasty.
I would recommend this without any hesitation.
Cheers!"Show more
7.8
Very good
411 reviews
The Beach All Suite Hotel
"Highly enjoyable stay thank you to the excellent accommodation, kind and helpful staff, clean pool and garden terrace, pool terrace breakfast, roof terrace dinning, access to the beach, privacy, safety, central location in Negombo beach. It is probably one of the best hotels in Negombo and the price is not so much higher than the nearby three stars hotels as the quality is superior. It offers a luxury living, everything is to a high standard and functioning: suits with Indian ocean panoramic wall size windows and balconies, modern design and furniture, new bed, sofa, air condition, power shower, toiletries, lightning, shades, kitchen equipment, satellite TV with free programmes, safe. Quiet beach side hotel yet just a few steps away from the main street with shops, restaurants and pubs. A memorable experience of luxury living."Show more
7.5
Very good
499 reviews
Goldi Sands Hotel
"I booked this sensibly priced hotel in Negombo as it is close to the airport to finish our two week tour of Sri Lanka. We liked the Goldi Sands as it was clean, modern and airy in a nice setting on the beach with a pool. The staff were also pleasant and helpful. Only negative: Recommend you buy a can of mozzie spray for the room."Show more
7.9
Very good
531 reviews
Jetwing Sea
"We chose Negombo as its only 15 kns from the airport and we were in Sri Lanka for a short 4 day break. we reached the hotel at 10 pm and the sound of the indian ocean and the size of the rooms and bathrooms got us in really excited. our rooms were in on the ground floor with direct access to the beach. this hotel has a narrow beach which makes it more accessible as compared to the other hotels in negombo. the staff always greets you with a smile and helps you with all your needs. the hotel has tours to nearby tourist spots like kandy, colombo etc. we took a day trip to kandy. the seafood restaurant is amazing. the seer fish and jumbo prawns are highly recommended. sarath at the restaurant was extremely helpful and went the extra mile to cater to all our needs. we were so in love with this restaurant that each night this was our dinner spot! its amazing to eat great food at the beach with the water crashing right besides you. jetwing sea does not have a water shed but jetwing blue (a sister hotel) offers diving, snorkeling, surfing. kayaking etc.i took 2 surf lessons with buddi who was extremely helpful and patient.the hotel has free wifi in the lobby and a great view as well. loved this place. it was peaceful and quiet. perfect for R&R and quality family time. the only downside was that there are no taxis in the city so you always have to book one from the hotel which is slightly more expensive. we got to the hotel from the airport in roughly $12 but for the ride back the hotel charged us $25."Show more
8.1
Excellent
111 reviews
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
"for a quiet relaxing ayurvedic break its not the best location as its right on the negombo beach road which is very busy and a new hotel is being built close by. the construction work could be heard during our first days stay, but fortunately it was quiet on our second full day and third morning. the busy road affects only those rooms adjacent to the road and i think we were offered the noisiest one, which they changed straight away. however we had the 3 day ayurvedic treatment squeezed into 2.5 days and this included yoga and a sitar music therapy which was excellent. on the whole we had a lovely stay and for the time we had available it was perfect. it is ideal for a short break. the negombo beach area itself however is not particularly pleasant if you are looking for an off the beaten track resort/hotel for a longer period than 2 or 3 days."Show more
7.5
Very good
83 reviews
Beacon Beach Hotel
"I absolutely loved this hotel. I had one issue with my room. I paid extra movie for sea view and got a room where the only thing you saw was trees. I asked to be moved and they accommodated me quickly and put me in a beautiful room with a stunning view. The restaurant was cheap and food was delicious. It’s walking distance from other restaurants and the staff was very friendly. The beach is right behind the hotel and is wonderful to spend the day at. Watch for scammers on the beach trying to sell ‘boat rides’. The only con to the hotel was the beds. They weren’t terrible, but they weren’t comfortable and pretty hard. Other than that, it was one of the best stays I had in Sri Lanka!"Show more
8.9
Excellent
239 reviews
8Plus Motels
"This was our first stop in Sri Lanka and what a great little find this place was. We arrived very late at night and were welcomed with cool towels and an iced tea! So refreshing!!
Our room was very spacious and accommodated our family of 4 very comfortably. Everything was so clean as well! The family who own this hotel were so friendly and hospitable and provided us with such a fantastic and sufficient breakfast and always offered us more. We walked everywhere from the city to the beach, the location is great! Thanks again To the wonderful family of 8+ motel 😄"Show more
7.6
Very good
265 reviews
Ranweli Holiday Village
"I only stayed here for one night for easy access to the airport in Negombo the next day. It was my last hotel, following an 18 day tour of Sri Lanka. Ranweli is a nice beach front hotel on a private small island where you need to take a short boat-shuttle (30 seconds to cross)..from the mainland to the island. The boat ride is a charming way to arrive at the hotel. Staff at reception speak English very well and are kind and welcoming. There is a lovely pool with many sun beds for relaxing. A bar is close to the pool. WiFi is only available in the lobby or by the pool bar and reception is fast. Personally, I found the meals standard and rate them 3 star according to North American standards in my opinion. I only ate two meals here (dinner and breakfast) and the food was fine. The hotel offers "all-inclusive" packages for long staying guests and meals are local Sri Lankan and western food. I would certainly stay here again, yet for a longer period of time, just to rest and do "nothing" in the sun. Lovely lovely ocean view for sunsets on a private hotel beach. The staff is very professional."Show more
7.1
Very good
111 reviews
Avenra Garden Hotel
"I chose this hotel because I flew into Sri Lanka at midnight and needed 2 peaceful nights and a restful day before heading down to Colombo for work. It was perfect for this. Small hotel with banquet/wedding halls nearby - but the weddings are not intrusive. Garden setting. Friendly staff. Very clean hotel. Large rooms with good size balcony. Adequate sized swimming pool. Restaurant food was good - but if you want a Sri Lankan curry you need to order ahead. Note, this hotel is not near the beaches of Negombo nor close to the town shopping centre."Show more
8.2
Excellent
63 reviews
Miura Dutch Edge Hotel
"We stayed two nights at Miura Dutch hotel during a 7 day trip to sri lanka.
The staff was amazing (Sarang was a one man army!). They offer one-way airport transfer. We left 4:30ish to catch a 7:30 flight and the owner/manager drove us himself (very convenient). Mr Nirmal was extremely helpful in letting us use his office resources so we could modify one of our future reservations online. We would highly recommend this place!
Yasha B"Show more
8.3
Excellent
63 reviews
Terrace Green Hotel & Spa
"Unbelievably delicious Sri Lankan breakfast, best food we had in 3 week trip; Really polished, stylish, modern room, excellent bed, wonderful interior design, bathroom top notch; nice balcony, but limited view; staff are really warm, welcoming, helpful. We were disappointed with some other hotels around Sri Lanka, but this place was really perfect. About 15 min free taxi to airport. Really fun nightlife and dining spots five minute walk away. It was a perfect last night before flying out, and we wished we’d stayed here our first night in the country, and could have skipped Colombo."Show more
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9.2
Exceptional
21 reviews
Villa Hundira
"This is an amazing find - I used to live in Sri Lanka and have been coming back for 28 years but have never stayed in or near negombo - it's not the nicest part of the island at all . But this resort is a little bit of heaven. Superb staff - Jay was wonderful , lovely owners and wonderfully stylish and tasteful. For 3-4 days you wouldn't want to leave - a perfect place to wind down and only 30 minutes from
The airport . We stayed in the pool suite - which could sleep 4 - beautiful room - superb balcony. The Sri Lankan food was superb ! But for us as vegetarians/vegans the menu is limited and the special dishes the chef prepared were not great -BUT the prices are very reasonable and like I said the vegetable rice and curry was some of the best I've had !
Would definitely stay here again if I needed to be in the area ."Show more
7.8
Very good
273 reviews
St.Lachlan Hotel & Suites
"we stayed there on our last night, before flying back home. the hotel is well hidden and not easy to find, but only a 15 minutes drive away from colombo airport. it is a little treasure and we were all positively surprised. the staff was very friendly, competent and always tried to help. the food was excellent and prepared with a lot of fantasy so that the eye too was enjoying it. only disadvantage: a little noisy during the night. we recommend it for all your short stays after arriving at and before living sri lanka. the fact that it is not situated on the beach should not be considered as an handicap! in other beach hotels in negombo you get less value for your money."Show more
8.5
Excellent
111 reviews
Lespri Grand
"Sri Lanka is very expensive for accommodation relative to the cost of living so this place was a great find. This was the best value for money I found in Sri Lanka though I booked very late so got a good discount. Really good food and a very relaxing and private location. Ideal for a stop before or after flying out of Colombo. "Show more
8.3
Excellent
23 reviews
Karunakarala Ayurveda Spa & Resort
"Its amazing. This is the first hotel I stayed in Sri Lanka with clean wash-let. Separate shower, very good smell, If I tell shortly its look like a Japanese standard hotel. If some one need to stay in Japanese stranded hotel in Sri Lanka I recommend with full confidence. In the hotel had huge Ayurveda hospital, Yoga and meditation studio and more than 7 spa rooms. Doctor consultancy also perfect. Other than everything the river next to the hotel is gave us new breath. Within 5 minute can go to beach by boat.
When we going to hotel it took around 45 minute from the air port as it was heavy traffic. But when returning it take only 25 minute to air port from hotel. Mostly young staff always with smile. I love this place..."Show more
8.8
Excellent
65 reviews
Rainbow Lagoon Villa
"We chose the Rainbow Lagoon Villa primarily because it was close to the airport but away from the hustle and bustle of the town of Negombo, and were not disappointed! The villa is great for those wanting to stay close to Colombo, and not far away from the airport – we stayed there for 3 days after a week in Kandy before catching the flight back to Chennai, on our way home.
The owner of the hotel, Sriyani, is a very warm and friendly lady who made sure that her guests were comfortable and enjoyed their stay. Along with her brother, they cooked food that was excellent and tasted fantastic, all served in their tasteful kitchen – we enjoyed this so much that we never actually ate anywhere else when we were here!
The hotel rooms were comfortable and were of a good standard – ours had a small balcony where we often sat looking out over the lagoon whilst we had our evening cup of tea (Sri Lankan of course!). There is no TV, fridge or mini-bar, but then we never felt that they were needed. The swimming pool is fantastic and great for a cool down after the heat of the day, the well-kept surrounding garden made it a perfect place to relax with a book, and another pot of tea.
The villa is located some way from the town, and too far to walk, but within easy reach by tuk-tuk. Sriyani was able to recommend a reliable and friendly driver who ferried us to and from Negombo and the northern beach for a modest price. There is a beach close by, but is nothing fantastic to talk about, and the rock shelves make it dangerous to swim in the sea – sunset, though, was a different matter and was a truly atmospheric experience walking along the beach watching the waves break in the twilight as the sky turned yellow, orange and red as the sun set.
We enjoyed our stay very much and will certainly stay here again when we come back!"Show more
9.2
Exceptional
48 reviews
Dickman Resort The Boutique Hotel
"Dickman Resort is a classy, secluded resort hotel for adults in the beach area of Negombo , Sri Lanka. It is within easy walking distance of the beach and the main strip where there are numerous good restaurants and interesting shops. It is an easy tuk-tuk ride to the historical area of Negombo."Show more
8.4
Excellent
20 reviews
Blueelephant Boutique Hotel
"This is a great hotel. Brand new, clean, unique decor, every room is different. The good size pool is a bonus and we used it every day. The food rates high and at a very reasonable price.. Staff friendly and welcoming. Best hotel we stayed in whilst in Sri Lanka. "Show more
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6.4
Good
485 reviews
Full Moon Garden Hotel
"We arrived in the early morning at this nice hotel, located les than 10 minutes drive from Colombo international airport.
Our booking and payment was ok and we quick got our room. The staff is very friendly and servicemided. Food is also very good - and very important, the beer is cold and glases comes from the freezer. Playing pool costs 1000 for an hour (maybe a little expencive)
Should we again visit Sri Lanka, this hotel would be our first choice as a "start and end" hotel for our travel.
Regards from Denmark"Show more
8.4
Excellent
22 reviews
Sasha Transit Hotel
"Stayed in a double room in Feb 2017.
Staff speak good English, very professional, efficient and can be multi-tasking, which is considered very exceptional in southeast asian countries. The hotel is a surprise as everything is quite up to standard of a typical hotel. Clean, good facilities (hot shower), just 10 minutes to the airport. If double-layer of window could be installed, it would be perfect as Negombo seems to have busy traffic throughout the mid-night. It's a pity that the hotel does not have branches in other cities and that we only stayed one night there for taking early flight."Show more
8.7
Excellent
6 reviews
Diva Villa Airport Transit Hotel
"Lovely owner, the chef was so sweet too. Amazing food, we ate every last crumb.
Rooms are spotless clean and very comfortable. The owner gave us a airport transfer a 4am in the morning. They were super helpful anf if we ever go to sri lanka again, we will stay over again. "Show more
7.1
Very good
197 reviews
Paradise Holiday Village
"Very nice place to stay. We enjoyed the beds and the large rooms. The pool was excellent. Good location in negombo, close to lots of restaurants and other touristy stuff. The staff was excellent, and the service was impeccable.
Very well kept grounds and lots of space and privacy, compared to other hotels we have stayed at in negombo and colombo.
The only thing I can say that's negative is that the breakfast wasn't that good, not very many choices, and not that tasty. The dinner/lunch menu was overpriced, just like most restaurants on Negombo Beach Road.
We did come in the rainy season and there weren't many guests."Show more
8.8
Excellent
9 reviews
Villa Araliya
"Only stay in Negombo if you need to be close to the airport. Much better beaches down south. This beach water has brown murky water. Not far away the fishermen and pollution leak waste into the sea. It's quite touristy nearby with the shops and restaurants - although plenty of choice.
Nevertheless, for a stay in Negombo before departure or upon arriving and before moving on, this hotel is lovely. Very pleasant with a refreshing pool and cool drinks available to purchase."Show more
8.2
Excellent
348 reviews
Vivanta Colombo Airport Garden
"i arrived at 1.40 am. to a warm welcome and complimentary drink.
staff were polite , friendly and eager to ensure that everything was to the customers liking.
the room had a wonderful view , was large and with every facility (including complimentary room safe) necessary for a three night stay in colombo.
meals were good value.
i have already booked another night when i leave sri lanka early november.
i will certainly recommend the hotel to my friends who regularly visit the country."Show more
7.8
Very good
302 reviews
Club Hotel Dolphin
"We spent two nights at this good resort north of Negombo in Waikkal. It´s a quiet place compared to the busy beaches in Negombo. Hotel is good 4star-standard, friendly staff. Most of tourists are All-inclusive. Huge and good breakfast buffet. We enjoyed our stay, it was aperfect start for touring Sri Lanka after a long journey from Europe."Show more
The Lagoon Villa
"Relaxing and private. Fantastic for a chill out away from the rat race!"
8.5
Excellent
91 reviews
Kaya Leisure
"Best hotel in Sri Lanka. Ask for a guy his name is Rizawan he is very helpful. They have good chif who knows how to come his name Ameer. Also they offer Halal food .Very clean place they will advise you where to go in Sri Lanka also they will make other reservations in Sri Lanka. Highly recommend"Show more
Lotus Blue Cabanas
"had a problem with this Hotel.
I booked one night at Lotus Blue Cabanas
We arrived very tired after 13 hours travelling, we went with the taxidriver to that place, but it doesn't exist, we looked for Lotus Blue Cabanas around the area, we asked to another tuk tuk drivers, a local people but they never heard about this place. So, after 1 hour looking around, we decided to go another place.
In the afternoon, we decided to look again this area to understand or ask again the people about Lotus Blue, and we had a surprise when we realized that they changed the name of the Hotel. Sorry? Could you understand that? They have another name in the entrance so it's normal we NEVER go into this place. The name we booked is completely different as the sign outside, now it's called Achintha Beach Cottage.
When we arrived, we called at the mobile phone provided by Agoda but no one answered. Then we had a conversation with the owner but he refused to give our money back."Show more
5-star hotels in Negombo
8
Very good
1109 reviews
Amagi Aria
"to throw my hat in the location debate -- i do not think it is a negative. it is only 10-15 minutes from the airport and feels very safe / secluded. soon all the drivers will know the location, but until then, see my travel tip!
despite arriving after midnight, a group of employees greeted us with a cold towel and drink and carried our bags to our deluxe room. this room is a suite, and unless you need two queen beds, i'd say go with the premier room which shares the same great balcony view over the lagoon. our bed was decorated with intricate "towel sculptures" and flowers -- begged for a photo!
staying one full day, we utilized the breakfast, wifi, and concierge services. staff was extremely friendly and bent over backwards to help us. our driver gave us a great tour of the negombo area and waited while we visited a spa, ate lunch, and shopped. back at the hotel, we asked if the chef could cook us local sri lankan food for dinner. we were not disappointed! they seated us at a private table in the tree house bar, and we enjoyed 6 spicy sri lankan delicacies -- our best meal of the trip! you can ask for it!
the resort will soon have its spa open, and it seemed like most of the kinks from the "soft opening" had been worked out. it was nice to have brand new linens, towels, etc. the pool, airy modern design of the property, and grounds were magnificent. one area of improvement could be the weatherstripping on the door to the room, as it was not sufficient to keep bugs / ants out of the room. that said, we had minimal issues and frankly expect the occasional bug or mosquito in a tropical country.
overall, we loved this resort and will return here again!"Show more
8
Very good
465 reviews
Jetwing Blue
"Jetwing Blue has an open restaurant concept and beautiful pools that take full advantage of the tropical trees and golden sand. You can enjoy the view as you relax by the pool or as you enjoy their delicious food. The hotel has newly renovated rooms. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and our stay was simply magical. The prices are very reasonable and the restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets so one can explore the various local and international dishes. We travel a lot and found this hotel and town to be one of our best surprises... Negombo is now in our "preferred" places list.
We had been in Sri Lanka on business before and wanted to return for a holiday... We did it and plan to return. Sri Lanka is a jewel of a country with beautiful mountains, dense forests, and lots of wildlife. Now that the civil war is over, the government is taking good care of the national parks and have amazing elephant orphanages where one can observe elephants feeding and playing in the river--some were wounded during the war and have been rehabilitated. These orphanages take care of these handicapped animals. Some foundations offer elephant rides as well.
Negombo is only about 14km from the airport. It's a stunning beach with charming fishing boats in bright colors dotting the coastline. The town caters to tourists, so there are dozens of little shops selling arts, crafts and jewelry. Spas are also very popular. One can get around easily by walking, on tuc-tucs or by hiring a car.
If you want to give Sri Lanka a try, start with a stay at Negombo beach, and make sure you stay in Jetwing Blue Hotel."Show more
8.2
Excellent
262 reviews
Jetwing Beach
"We stayed here on our last night in Sri Lanka and wished we had stayed a further night. I was a little put off by Negombo after reading many reviews, however I thought it to be a pleasant town. Agreed, it doesn't have the same charm us other beach areas in Sri Lanka. However, I would always opt to stay here on my final nights in Sri Lanka, given its close proximity to the airport and the crazy flight times! I would also definitely opt to stay at Jetwing Beach again.
It was a beautiful hotel, from the grand check in, beautiful pools, great big rooms, exceptional service, great sunlounger area (the beach in Negombo is fine!! not at all as dirty as some reviewers state, we still swam) expansive and wide beach area exclusive to hotel and one of the best spas we visited on our entire trip.
The whole experience was excellent, down to the lovely packed breakfast they provided us for our very early morning flight. It was delicious and very generous!
We went for dinner next door at Jetwing Blue as my boyfriend wanted a buffet feast for his last night and that was a delicious dinner. The Jetwing chain of hotels know how to get it right!"Show more
8.4
Excellent
289 reviews
Jetwing Lagoon
"I have stayed at Lagoon many times and will continue to do so. It is the best hotel in Negombo with only downside perhaps to some travellers is that it is quite isolated about 15 minutes out of town on the Lagoon side however beach is just across the road but probably can't swim here too rough. Still, two amazing pools on this property...one over looking beach and one in the complex near Lagoon side. 100 metre pool makes it one of the biggest in the country. I love the rooms and you can get a Deluxe Room for some really good specials every now and then. Deluxe room is huge with the biggest bathroom ever!! Staff are friendly, food is delicious and at a good price too. Wifi can be a bit slow but ok if using data can stream. All in all, a great place to stay."Show more
8.9
Excellent
396 reviews
Heritance Negombo
"Heritance is by far the best hotel in Negombo (in our opinion)
The property allows easy access to the beach and has an awesome pool overlooking the beach.
Negombo does not have much to do or see except the beautiful beach. It's a good thing therefore that we booked our stay at the Heritance coz it's right there.
The staff were helpful and food was good. The mini bar was complimentary. All this made our stay at the Heritance amazing."Show more
8.5
Excellent
258 reviews
Hotel Pledge 3
"The best hotel in Negombo. Super service, delicious food. Nice and clean room. The pool is super. Double thanks for the free airport transfer.
Лучший отель в Негомбо. Супер сервис, очень вкусная кухня. Красивая и чистая комната. Бассейн супер. Отдельное двойное спасибо за бесплатный трансфер из аэропорта.
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7.7
Very good
181 reviews
Cove Beach Villa
"A very pleasant home away from home
In May 2018 I stayed for two weeks at the Cove Beach Villa in Negombo, Sri Lanka. I was in Sri Lanka to deliver training near the airport.
While the hotel only has three (3) rooms, it was very comfortable and ideal for a business traveller. Direct access to the beach was perfect. The morning breakfast was very tasty and customized to my needs, being vegetarian. The staff was very attentive to my needs. Close by restaurants and convenience stores were ideals.
I would strongly recommend the hotel for those looking for a simple a quiet experience."Show more
8.2
Excellent
33 reviews
Tranquil Negombo Boutique
"Wonderful hotel. The staff was excellent, the best staff we encountered in Sri Lanka. They were very accommodating. They helped us arrange Tuk-tuks and the car to the airport was included in the price. You need to take a tuk-tuk to the beach, but it's well worth being away from the hustle and bustle.
The food was incredible, we ate here two nights and we very pleased."Show more
7.4
Very good
13 reviews
Airport Resort
"It is a newly built hotel every facility is brand new and near to airport, independent villa style big garden with swimming pool. Elegant design nice enjoyable stay, super recommend to stay one night "Show more
7.8
Very good
16 reviews
Jetwing Thalahena Villas
"We booked the master bedroom and it was massive. It was literally an entire floor to ourselves with our own private pool. The toilet is huge and has an amazing Jacuzzi. All in all everything was wonderful. The staff was lovely but when i requested for a table for a private dinner in our patio by the pool as they have advertised on Agoda with their pics and because it was a b'day surprise, they still werent willing to oblige. Either way lovely hotel, great food and a brilliant weekend"Show more
7.3
Very good
8 reviews
Arie Lagoon
"A lovely spot - however it is important to have mosquito management in order - putting the insecticide vapouriser next to the bed head is not an option - the rooms should come with a warning that the mosquitoes come from the bathroom and it would be best to sleep with insect repellent."Show more
7.8
Very good
157 reviews
Suriya Resort
"I have been to Sri Lanka Three times, I usually stay at the top hotels in Colombo during my stay. While searching for a hotel for this trip I found Suriya Resort online, I was quite unsure about the property as pictures posted online are usually deceptive, but I still wanted to give it a go because it looked beautiful in the pictures. When I arrived at the resort I was completely blown away by the grand structure and landscape of the resort. The quality of facilities and services available on the resort are unmatchable anywhere else in Sri Lanka. They allowed us early check-in and upgraded us to a suite. Miss Madhushani at the reception was really helpful and made sure our stay went smoothly till the check out. I highly recommend this Resort because of its scenic views and quality of service. It will definitely be my first pick when I visit Sri Lanka again."Show more
8.8
Excellent
64 reviews
The Wallawwa Hotel
"We booked this hotel to spend our last night and day in Sri Lanka after almost 3 weeks of visiting the country. This was not the most expensive hotel in our vacation, but it was definitely one, if not the best. I loved its fusion menu, prepared with fresh ingredients, and found the service to be attentive, nice and well trained. We noticed right on arrival that this is a very well managed, and decorated, hotel and that the staff do an excellent work. The breakfast was also perfectly to our taste.
To add to perfection i would have asked for: a better expresso, i think they had run out of beans (sooo difficult to find good expresso coffee in Sri Lanka...), a bit more of cleaning of the swimming pool, and some evening quiet live music ( also missed that in Sri Lanka hotels).
All in all, a gem of a hotel in a gem of a country."Show more
8.1
Excellent
26 reviews
Waterland
"In the Negombo area this is à place you can call your luxury home, served by à friendly staff. However they charge verry commercial prices, you get good worth of your money. Our advice, stay there at least onece!"Show more
8.7
Excellent
50 reviews
A&B RESORT NEGOMBO
"My husband and I stayed here at three times during our time in Sri Lanka. Right away we felt like we were home. The rooms are big and clean and quiet (it's not right on the road so the traffic sound is minimal). There are great restaurants from fancy to local spots right outside in the road, places to buy tea, fresh juices, souvenirs, and daily staples like water and snacks, and the beach is just a quick walk across the street and down a sandy path. We would definitely recommend staying with Bianca, especially in one of her Budget rooms."Show more
9.5
Exceptional
3 reviews
Let'Stay Home
"Good service, really friendly would definetly recommend people to stay here. Nice peacefull environment. "
9.4
Exceptional
2 reviews
Sera villa Transit To / From Katunayake Airport
"It’s a really nice place. Calm and quit. Close to airport. Extremely helpful staff.nice food. "
Suitable for first and last night(close to airport
"After booking the room correctly on agoda, we were contacted by the host asking for more money as he said it was not the rate he had set up in the system. We agreed to pay, when we got there one of the rooms did not even have aircon which was shown on the listing in agoda. The host insisted that he had not listed rooms which aircon, when shown the listing on the phone they just said contact agoda if you have a problem with the listing. In the evening someone kept switching of the internet router! Overall very poor experience."Show more
9.1
Exceptional
4 reviews
Luxury bed room with balcony and private lobby
"This house was absolutely incredible! We were the only guests so we had the house all for ourselves. The house was sooo beautiful and the room super cosy! The bed was really great to sleep in and the bathroom was really luxurious. We had a great night there and I recommend this to everyone. Also, the place is really close to the center so it’s nice to go out. The host sent us his uncle who spoke French cause he studied in Paris, because we are French speakers! Really cute from the host."Show more
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Traveler impressions of Negombo
A strip of what is rapidly becoming a Sri Lankan over developed Costa Brava - even Tesco's and Asda's are there!
Glynthea, United Kingdom
Wave sounds come from the sea. I like this strong wave from the sea. There are a lot of seafood restaurants around this area.
Shingo, Japan
It's a convenient beach stop near Colombo, but the beach isn't wonderful for swimming as it's a working fishing beach.
David, United Kingdom
Can't comment as have only stayed in Negombo twice as a stop over after a flight in. Good location to airport.
Jill, Australia
many churches, guess local people main religion are Catholics & Christian, quite enjoying time to visit around those chuches to see around there.
TAN HARRY, Indonesia
Negombo is very popular for it's fresh sea food and nightlife. Locals and foreigners are love this place alike.
Sampath, Sri Lanka
Very dirty beach. Nothing to do in this area. At 10 everything is closed and no one in the road. Felt unsafe.
SHANY, United Arab Emirates
Best is to take city tour in tuc-tuc. DO NOT pay the first price!!! Haggling is a must. IF I returned to Negombo, I would only go there to 1-2 days.
Amy, United States
beach is the main attraction here. but its not the sea. the big sand beach is the attraction. you can find sri lankan Yatchs here.
DINESH, Sri Lanka
Negombo is not the nicest part of Sri-Lanka despite the really convenient location near the airport. Mirissa beach, 2h from the airport by bus is undoubtly better.
Arnaud, France
Just love the atmosphere. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. We are 2 single women, and loved the huge choice of shops, cafés and bars.
Joy, Australia
Negombo is flying under the radar for the present. It is very friendly, relaxing and has much to offer if you slow down and look around the place.
John, United States
MORE OF A RETIREMENT CITY BUT NICE MY REASON TO STAY AT NEGOMBO WAS DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO COLOMBO AND SOUTHERN SRI LANKA AT A LESSER PRICE THAN WHAT I WOULD HAVE HAD TO PAY HAD I STAYED IN COLOMBO
PRITVII, India
Negombo is a thriving town, now benefitting from the peace in Sri Lanka, it has a highly developed shopping centre, a busy traders market and a superb fish market.
Gowrie, United Kingdom
Negombo is a quiet place - the inhabitants once known are friendly. The Tok Tok drivers need to be regulated as there are no safe guards for tourist from fleecing.
Claudius, Australia
Try to see as much of the nature as possible. You can see the places of worship and walk on the long coast lines.
Denrick, Netherlands
Negombo, which is only a short drive from the airport. Negombo itself was excellent lazing on the beach, chatting to the locals and drinking.
Safraz, Sri Lanka
Chaotic city but with a few nice and interesting places.(fishmarket, dutch canal, harbour, old churches and you can make boattrips on the lagune)
Maria, Netherlands
Near to the air-port,good beaches but only the main road to walk down to see a few shops and restaurants .
barry, United Kingdom
Negombo is mostly of beaches and nothing more . You can also take up some boat rides but I preferred to chill out at the beach instead.
Aditya, India
It is a good place to visit. The old fish market gives a good sense of the culture of Negombo. If you visit, ask for Jo-kim.
Tania, Canada
Just stay one night if you are arriving late at night as this city is very close to the airport. Nothing else much.
Naka, Japan
This was my 3rd visit it Negombo,and indeed Sri Lanka,the city is very vibrant,and bustling with people,and shop vendors only to happy to show you their wares,it also boasts a magnificent train station with regular services into Columbo,the beach area is near by with buses running from the main terminal in the city,it is big enough,but small enough to walk around
Kevin, United Kingdom
A very good city to either start or end your trip as it is close to the international airport. has good choices of local restaurants, travel agencies are plenty around.
Alaa, Bahrain
Take care when shopping or buying anything. Most of the buyers are layers and you have to keep bargining with them.
Samer, Saudi Arabia
I usually stay near the lagoon as i am not keen on beaches.Negombo is a very small town where you can shop if you want.
stan, United Kingdom
Negombo city is just a city. Recommend to stay at the beach area. Lots of accommodation to choose from.
KIM, Singapore
We went to Negombo on our last day in Sri Lanka. It was a relaxing ending to our perfect trip. We stayed at the Jetwing Beach Hotel and walked around a little in the streets and visited the small shops which was a really nice experience.
Sara, Canada
It´s a good place to go when you arrive to Sri Lanka or when you are leaving. It´s near to the airport and you can skip the crazy Colombo.
ARACELI, Spain
Nice and friendly city nearby the airport. Reachable by TukTuk at the fare of 500rupe only.. going to the Lagoon and saw the activities of Fish Market on the beach.
MOHAMMAD SUHAIMI, Malaysia
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The city of Negombo is located in the Gampaha District of southwestern Sri Lanka. The city is served by Bandaranaike International Airport, which can be accessed either by taxi or transfers from hotels that offer the service.
Being a waterfront city, the best thing to do while vacationing in Negombo is undoubtedly relaxing at one of the beaches, such as the popular Negombo Beach, or visiting the beautiful Negombo Lagoon which is surrounded by rice paddies and coconut plants along with many water birds flying above.
Find out where all the remaining hotels, attractions, and must-see destinations of Negombo are located by exploring the interactive map on this page.
Being a waterfront city, the best thing to do while vacationing in Negombo is undoubtedly relaxing at one of the beaches, such as the popular Negombo Beach, or visiting the beautiful Negombo Lagoon which is surrounded by rice paddies and coconut plants along with many water birds flying above.
Find out where all the remaining hotels, attractions, and must-see destinations of Negombo are located by exploring the interactive map on this page.