The lower-middle-range Catamaran Beach Hotel has a good range of facilities, but its dingy and worn appearance is a significant downside. The 46 rooms come with flat-screen TVs, outdoor spaces, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and air-conditioning, but furnishings and fixtures are showing their age, particularly the bathrooms. The highlight here is definitely the outdoor pool with an attached kiddy section and views of the ocean, though guests should expect vendors to come up and try to sell goods. A restaurant and bar are on-site, plus breakfast is included, but food receives mixed reviews. The affordable rates make this an attractive option, but the Paradise Beach Hotel offers a better bang for your buck, as it's just slightly more expensive.
The lower-middle-range Catamaran Beach Hotel has a good range of facilities, but its dingy and worn appearance is a significant downside. The 46 rooms come with flat-screen TVs, outdoor spaces, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and air-conditioning, but furnishings and fixtures are showing their age, particularly the bathrooms. The highlight here is definitely the outdoor pool with an attached kiddy section and views of the ocean, though guests should expect vendors to come up and try to sell goods. A restaurant and bar are on-site, plus breakfast is included, but food receives mixed reviews. The affordable rates make this an attractive option, but the Paradise Beach Hotel offers a better bang for your buck, as it's just slightly more expensive.
The lower-middle-range, 14-room Villa Araliya is a quiet property that's just a five-minute walk from Negombo's public beach. The family that owns the hotel is often on-site, as are the many dogs and cats they've adopted, giving the property a lived-in vibe. Rooms range from bare-bones spaces with little more than air-conditioning, mosquito nets, and safes, to spacious apartments with full kitchens, living areas, and outdoor patios. Amenities are limited to a good-sized pool with loungers, a vegetarian restaurant serving Sri Lankan and Italian food, and free Wi-Fi. Note that wear is evident throughout, there are no TVs, and the hotel has a cash-only policy that may be inconvenient for some. It's worth considering the more impressive and similarly priced Dickman Resort, a stunning boutique property where breakfast is included.
The lower-middle-range, 14-room Villa Araliya is a quiet property that's just a five-minute walk from Negombo's public beach. The family that owns the hotel is often on-site, as are the many dogs and cats they've adopted, giving the property a lived-in vibe. Rooms range from bare-bones spaces with little more than air-conditioning, mosquito nets, and safes, to spacious apartments with full kitchens, living areas, and outdoor patios. Amenities are limited to a good-sized pool with loungers, a vegetarian restaurant serving Sri Lankan and Italian food, and free Wi-Fi. Note that wear is evident throughout, there are no TVs, and the hotel has a cash-only policy that may be inconvenient for some. It's worth considering the more impressive and similarly priced Dickman Resort, a stunning boutique property where breakfast is included.
This upper-middle-range property is situated along the beach and all of the 16 one- and two-bedroom suites have balconies with at least partial ocean views. The modern, streamlined suites have flat-screen TVs with lots of channels, air-conditioning, and kitchenettes, but despite the stovetops, no pots or pans are provided. Features consist of an outdoor pool surrounded by comfy loungers and a tiny gym, plus direct access to the public (though admittedly mediocre and trash-ridden) beach. The rooftop restaurant serves well-reviewed food for dinner alongside amazing views, but no alcohol is available. A lower-level eatery with poolside tables is open for breakfast and lunch, or there are plenty of options nearby. If the in-room kitchenettes aren't a necessity, travelers may prefer the Jetwing Sea, which has two pools and a spa.
This upper-middle-range property is situated along the beach and all of the 16 one- and two-bedroom suites have balconies with at least partial ocean views. The modern, streamlined suites have flat-screen TVs with lots of channels, air-conditioning, and kitchenettes, but despite the stovetops, no pots or pans are provided. Features consist of an outdoor pool surrounded by comfy loungers and a tiny gym, plus direct access to the public (though admittedly mediocre and trash-ridden) beach. The rooftop restaurant serves well-reviewed food for dinner alongside amazing views, but no alcohol is available. A lower-level eatery with poolside tables is open for breakfast and lunch, or there are plenty of options nearby. If the in-room kitchenettes aren't a necessity, travelers may prefer the Jetwing Sea, which has two pools and a spa.
The 85-room Camelot Beach Hotel is a mid-range property with an excellent setting along Negombo Beach. Rooms show wear and are in need of an update, and have little insulation from outside noise, though standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and flat-screen TVs. Most of the action takes place outside at the two pools, one of which has a small kiddy pool, and they're surrounded by tables and lounge chairs. The open-air restaurant is open for all three meals, serving a substantial breakfast buffet that's included in most rates. Despite the widespread dingy look of the property, reasonable rates and a 20-minute drive to the airport make this hotel a popular option. It's worth comparing rates with the similarly priced Paradise Beach Hotel, which has more modern rooms.
The 85-room Camelot Beach Hotel is a mid-range property with an excellent setting along Negombo Beach. Rooms show wear and are in need of an update, and have little insulation from outside noise, though standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and flat-screen TVs. Most of the action takes place outside at the two pools, one of which has a small kiddy pool, and they're surrounded by tables and lounge chairs. The open-air restaurant is open for all three meals, serving a substantial breakfast buffet that's included in most rates. Despite the widespread dingy look of the property, reasonable rates and a 20-minute drive to the airport make this hotel a popular option. It's worth comparing rates with the similarly priced Paradise Beach Hotel, which has more modern rooms.
The 78-room Jetwing Beach is an upscale property along Negombo Beach, conveniently located near restaurants and shops, and a 25-minute drive from the airport. Features are solid, consisting of two lovely pools, a spa with a variety of treatments, and access to gym at sister property next door. Three quality restaurants include a fine-dining eatery, the main buffet, and a beach bar overlooking the ocean. All rates include a hot and cold buffet breakfast with lots of variety. Spacious rooms have sleek decor, superb bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, and furnished balconies or terraces. However, some wear and tear is apparent and the free Wi-Fi is unreliable. This is one of the most high-end options in the area; the Jetwing Blue next door offers similar facilities at much lower rates, though rooms aren't quite as chic.
The 78-room Jetwing Beach is an upscale property along Negombo Beach, conveniently located near restaurants and shops, and a 25-minute drive from the airport. Features are solid, consisting of two lovely pools, a spa with a variety of treatments, and access to gym at sister property next door. Three quality restaurants include a fine-dining eatery, the main buffet, and a beach bar overlooking the ocean. All rates include a hot and cold buffet breakfast with lots of variety. Spacious rooms have sleek decor, superb bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, and furnished balconies or terraces. However, some wear and tear is apparent and the free Wi-Fi is unreliable. This is one of the most high-end options in the area; the Jetwing Blue next door offers similar facilities at much lower rates, though rooms aren't quite as chic.
This 36-room, mid-range Jetwing-brand property is a wellness-centric hotel offering various Ayurveda treatment programs. Rooms range from Standard Rooms that lack air-conditioning, to huge pavilions with outdoor gardens featuring massage tables. An Ayurveda doctor is on-site for consultations and the spa provides massages and hot-oil therapy, or massages can be taken in the villas. The hotel isn't along the beach, but there is a lovely courtyard pool, free yoga and meditation in the mornings, and free Wi-Fi. The well-reviewed restaurant can provide personalized meal plans, or there's a la carte service all day. Unfortunately, wear and tear is visible throughout, and the spa's treatment rooms are underwhelming. It's definitely a solid pick for those that will use the Ayurveda practitioners, but travelers more interested in a beachfront stay should check out the budget-friendly Paradise Beach Hotel.
This 36-room, mid-range Jetwing-brand property is a wellness-centric hotel offering various Ayurveda treatment programs. Rooms range from Standard Rooms that lack air-conditioning, to huge pavilions with outdoor gardens featuring massage tables. An Ayurveda doctor is on-site for consultations and the spa provides massages and hot-oil therapy, or massages can be taken in the villas. The hotel isn't along the beach, but there is a lovely courtyard pool, free yoga and meditation in the mornings, and free Wi-Fi. The well-reviewed restaurant can provide personalized meal plans, or there's a la carte service all day. Unfortunately, wear and tear is visible throughout, and the spa's treatment rooms are underwhelming. It's definitely a solid pick for those that will use the Ayurveda practitioners, but travelers more interested in a beachfront stay should check out the budget-friendly Paradise Beach Hotel.
The 22-room Amagi Lagoon Resort & Spa is an upper-middle-range property in Negombo that's popular with stopover travelers due to its location just a 15-minute drive from the airport. For those that stay at the hotel for longer than a day, there are a few features to keep busy, including an outdoor pool, spa with tiny adjacent gym, and on-site restaurant with seating next to the pretty lagoon. Rooms are modern and attractive, and come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and furnished balconies or patios -- though those next to the pool aren't very private. Also note that there's wear and tear throughout, plus rooms let in lots of noise. It's also worth checking out Jetwing Blue, which has a beachfront location and more impressive rooms -- though it's farther from the airport.
The 22-room Amagi Lagoon Resort & Spa is an upper-middle-range property in Negombo that's popular with stopover travelers due to its location just a 15-minute drive from the airport. For those that stay at the hotel for longer than a day, there are a few features to keep busy, including an outdoor pool, spa with tiny adjacent gym, and on-site restaurant with seating next to the pretty lagoon. Rooms are modern and attractive, and come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and furnished balconies or patios -- though those next to the pool aren't very private. Also note that there's wear and tear throughout, plus rooms let in lots of noise. It's also worth checking out Jetwing Blue, which has a beachfront location and more impressive rooms -- though it's farther from the airport.
The 55-room Jetwing Lagoon is an eco-friendly, upscale property with a stunning location between the Negombo Lagoon and Indian Ocean. However, the beach isn't a true beach and swimming is prohibited. Fortunately, there are two outdoor pools -- one by the ocean and another that's stunningly long in the middle of the property. The contemporary rooms are lovely, outfitted with all the expected trappings, as well as bathrooms with deep tubs and separate showers. Quality dining includes a buffet restaurant and a la carte eatery, plus there are three bars, an Ayurveda spa, and water sports. It's worth noting that some areas are showing a bit of age and occasionally airplanes can be heard. It's easily one of the top options in Negombo, but those looking to be closer to town may prefer Jetwing Beach.
The 55-room Jetwing Lagoon is an eco-friendly, upscale property with a stunning location between the Negombo Lagoon and Indian Ocean. However, the beach isn't a true beach and swimming is prohibited. Fortunately, there are two outdoor pools -- one by the ocean and another that's stunningly long in the middle of the property. The contemporary rooms are lovely, outfitted with all the expected trappings, as well as bathrooms with deep tubs and separate showers. Quality dining includes a buffet restaurant and a la carte eatery, plus there are three bars, an Ayurveda spa, and water sports. It's worth noting that some areas are showing a bit of age and occasionally airplanes can be heard. It's easily one of the top options in Negombo, but those looking to be closer to town may prefer Jetwing Beach.
The 49-room Paradise Holiday Village is a lower-middle-range property set on a main road in Negombo, near dozens of restaurants and shops. Bare-bones rooms and public spaces suffer from dated and worn furnishings, plus there are cleanliness and maintenance issues throughout. However, it does have a few solid amenities and cheap rates that attract budget-minded travelers. Rooms include mini-fridges, TVs with some English-language channels, and suites add wet bars. The outdoor pool is surrounded by a lawn and loungers, and a free hot and cold buffet breakfast is served in the all-day restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Though not along the beach, the public waterfront can be reached in a quick five-minute walk. This hotel is one of the cheapest area options, but it's worth paying a bit more at the more modern Paradise Beach Hotel.
The 49-room Paradise Holiday Village is a lower-middle-range property set on a main road in Negombo, near dozens of restaurants and shops. Bare-bones rooms and public spaces suffer from dated and worn furnishings, plus there are cleanliness and maintenance issues throughout. However, it does have a few solid amenities and cheap rates that attract budget-minded travelers. Rooms include mini-fridges, TVs with some English-language channels, and suites add wet bars. The outdoor pool is surrounded by a lawn and loungers, and a free hot and cold buffet breakfast is served in the all-day restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Though not along the beach, the public waterfront can be reached in a quick five-minute walk. This hotel is one of the cheapest area options, but it's worth paying a bit more at the more modern Paradise Beach Hotel.
The 14-room, upper-middle-range Pledge 3 is a boutique property located on a side street near a main road lined with restaurants and shops, and a five-minute walk from Negombo Beach. Rooms are chic and modern, outfitted with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles, but windows overlook the exterior hallways and hinder privacy. Features are limited to a courtyard with a lovely swimming pool, open-air restaurant and bar that serves top-notch local and international cuisine, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The quiet, relaxing ambience is better suited to couples, though low-key families are still frequent guests. If ocean views and wellness facilities are a must, check out Jetwing Sea, which has a furnished beachfront and rooftop spa.
The 14-room, upper-middle-range Pledge 3 is a boutique property located on a side street near a main road lined with restaurants and shops, and a five-minute walk from Negombo Beach. Rooms are chic and modern, outfitted with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles, but windows overlook the exterior hallways and hinder privacy. Features are limited to a courtyard with a lovely swimming pool, open-air restaurant and bar that serves top-notch local and international cuisine, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The quiet, relaxing ambience is better suited to couples, though low-key families are still frequent guests. If ocean views and wellness facilities are a must, check out Jetwing Sea, which has a furnished beachfront and rooftop spa.