Negombo is a major city on the west coast of Sri Lanka (4th largest), known for its fishing. As in films about exotic countries on the ocean, here you can see huge fish markets, they are visited even by tourists: such a national flavor is not found everywhere. Negombo has a special atmosphere because the city is multinational. Historically, Catholics settled here, and nowadays there are a lot of them. Attractions are Catholic churches and statues of Jesus.
Negombo is located near the airport, even more convenient than Colombo. This is one of the reasons for the appearance of a large flow of tourists. The region has good beaches, developed infrastructure and road networks, and Negombo often becomes a starting point for further travel in Sri Lanka. There are hotels of different star ratings (although vacationers choose accommodation more according to reviews and recommendations than according to the rating in the network).
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions – Full Board & Treatments
The 4 star resort stands on the first coastline in Negombo and the coastline in the area is very lively. The international airport and the city of Colombo are only half an hour away.
Among the few hotels in Sri Lanka, guests are offered full-board accommodation along with Ayurvedic treatments. According to numerous reviews of vacationers, this is the best hotel in the west of Sri Lanka: all the traditions of India at a glance, including yoga, meditation and music therapy.
Rules of accommodation and services of the hotel:
- therapeutic and prophylactic procedures of Ayurveda are carried out;
- a pharmacy and 2 traditional centers of Weda Niwasa and Weda Arana were opened;
- the restaurant serves only vegetarian and vegan food, in the process of cooking they are guided only by Ayurveda techniques;
- the cook prepares several types of herbal tea and serves fresh fruit;
- Staff can provide information about the resort’s attractions and help arrange day trips on request.
- the hotel rooms are designed so that the practice of Ayurveda is perceived correctly and effectively;
- rooms of a class above standard are equipped with air conditioning, all procedures are carried out in a separate area.
Tranquility and real privacy can be found at Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions – Full Board & Treatments.
Camelot Beach Hotel
Located on the beachfront in Negombo, Camelot Beach Hotel is known for its Ayurvedic spa complex. From the airport you can get here in just 15 minutes, rent a car and park it on site for free.
The territory of the hotel is very green and well-groomed, and you should not expect anything else in Negombo. Palm trees, a forest with exotic plants and walking animals – this is a real country holiday, which many people dream of. The staff speaks good English and all matters are resolved quickly and efficiently.
For accommodation are offered spacious and bright rooms,with panoramic windows and sliding doors. Comfortable furniture and all necessary appliances in the bathroom are installed. Depending on the room type, there is air conditioning and a balcony with sea views.
The price of accommodation includes breakfast in the concept of the buffet, find out about other types of meals when booking. The food is varied, suitable for both vegans and conventional eating patterns, all requests are taken into account. The restaurants and bar serve local and international cuisine, and room service is available.
Guests can spend their leisure time not only in meditation and yoga classes, but also in active games in tennis, darts and water sports. There are 3 restaurants and a poolside bar.
Heritance Negombo
The resort is an hour’s drive from Colombo International Airport and 100 metres from Negombo Beach Park, the first coastline. Nearby there is a local landmark – the Church of St. Anthony.
Rooms of all categories are equally favorably located: all offer stunning views of the ocean, and this is the first thing that guests note. The rooms have a small seating area with a sofa, cable TV, desk and ironing board. The spacious bathroom is equipped with quality plumbing, toiletries and bathrobes.
In a relatively small area, villas and several restaurants with ocean views are comfortably located. It features a cosy lounge and a seafood restaurant. Administrators and hotel staff are happy to recommend directions for excursions in groups or individually by car. A modern fitness centre is also available.
Guests celebrate very tasty food in restaurants, chefs try to surprise daily, only because of this it is worth choosing the Heritance Negombo hotel for your vacation.
Rooms on the ocean shore are a fairy tale and a dream of many, and the territory is decorated with interesting sculptures, which is also unusual and very beautiful.
Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa
The spa hotel is located on the first coastline in Negombo, a 15-minute drive from the international airport. The hotel is famous for its outdoor seating areas: bars, terraces and a rooftop pool, which is quite rare for Sri Lanka.
Check-in to the hotel is carried out around the clock, a confident Wi-Fi signal is available for guests everywhere.
The rooms are spacious and well maintained, cleaning is carried out daily, and drinking water and toiletries are often replenished. From the balconies of the rooms there is a magnificent view of the sea, from here you can admire the sunsets. The staff tries to make sure that various insects do not cause inconvenience to residents, and this is worth noting separately.
A continental or American breakfast is included in the room rate, and you can choose from the rest of your meals at a restaurant or a meal at a café nearby.
The list of additional services includes an excellent spa complex and a panoramic rooftop pool, there is also a restaurant of local cuisine with very attractive prices. In the evening, animators begin entertainment programs for children and adults.
In your free time from a beach holiday, explore the surroundings of Negombo: the Church of St. Mary and the beautiful monastery of Ave Maria.
Arie Lagoon
Hotel Arie Lagoon is comfortably located in relation to the main roads and the airport of the city of Colombo. Near the promenade and the beach of Negombo, and the owner of the hotel will tell you everything in detail, where and how best to spend time.
It offers cosy rooms with air conditioning, satellite TV and a spacious bathroom with all amenities. The superior rooms have a seating area and a balcony with pool or sea views.
The complex features a spa, gym and 2 large swimming pools, one of which is located on the hotel’s rooftop.
For guests there is a wine bar and 3 author’s restaurants, where adults like to go, while their children are busy with teachers in the playroom.
This hotel is often rented for wedding ceremonies, which have become common in Sri Lanka. Beautiful scenery and excellent service are the key to the success of any event. The owner personally checks the quality of services and the restaurant’s dishes taste. For the works of local chefs come even from neighboring hotels, which Arie Lagoon is proud of.
Jetwing Blue
A premium resort on the first coastline in Negombo, convenient for both permanent stays on vacation and for an overnight stay before departure (located very close to the airport). Negombo Railway Station is a 10-minute drive away and this information is useful for those planning to travel around Sri Lanka. Around there are many souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants of local cuisine.
For accommodation offer rooms of different categories: family with sea view, deluxe and suites. The rooms are spacious, with modern furniture, mini-bar, living room and a view balcony.
There are 2 large swimming pools with bars, a fitness centre and spa, squash courts and a bronze sand beach.
The restaurants serve international cuisine, it is possible to order a diet menu for vegans and children. The types of meals included in the price are discussed at the time of booking and may vary.
The tour desk offers tours of local attractions such as St. Anthony’s Church, Ave Maria Monastery, Dutch fortress and Buddhist temples.
Waterland
The complex of villas in Negombo is located a few kilometers from the airport, and is most often rented by guests for a short period upon arrival in Sri Lanka or closer to departure dates. From here it is convenient to travel to other parts of the island, and the quality of service is not inferior to many large hotels.
Such houses are ideal for couples or families with children:
- superior open plan villas (outdoor pool) for two;
- villa with 2 bedrooms for a family, has its own pool;
- Deluxe villa for 4 people with living room and pool.
All houses are luxuriously furnished, each has a spacious veranda with a dining table and access to the pool. Air conditioning and satellite TV are mandatory. The “highlight” of the hotel is a floating spa complex. It is unlikely that anywhere else you have undergone procedures in such a unique place. Small barges take guests to the spa and restaurant. You can borrow bicycles for free, play billiards and table entertainment, all in the open air.
Jetwing Beach
The 5-star hotel is located 3 km from Negombo, but such short distances are familiar to Sri Lanka. Both international airports are also not far away – no more than half an hour.
The spacious rooms receive a lot of light through panoramic windows and large balconies from which you can admire the lush tropical vegetation. There is modern comfortable furniture, a tea corner and a TV with a DVD-set-top box.
Guests note the optimal combination of quality and price for accommodation. The hotel is located in a coastal area with shops, cafes and restaurants, so you can diversify your diet and get acquainted with the sights and traditions. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on the beach, while the spa has baths and massage rooms with Ayurveda treatments. An outdoor pool is available on site throughout the year.
There is a bar and 3 restaurants, one of them hosts buffet breakfasts. It serves authentic local dishes and an international menu.
Jetwing Lagoon
The luxurious 5-star hotel in Negombo is known for its stylish eco-friendly rooms, a title it received because it uses solar energy as a power source. The quality of service and comfort of guests do not suffer from this, on the contrary, here you will find rooms that are not everywhere.
Rooms are represented by such types of rooms:
- family rooms with garden and lagoon views;
- Bawa Standards and Suites;
- suites with treatment included.
Each of the rooms can accommodate up to 4 people, has bedrooms, large living rooms and open bathrooms. The windows of some of the rooms overlook the lagoon, the equipment has a mini-bar, satellite TV, a set of toiletries, towels and bathrobes.
The high quality of service is evident in everything: the care of the huge swimming pool in 100 m and its year-round work, super-restaurants, its wine cellar and spa complex.
Gourmet meals can be enjoyed on the restaurant’s outdoor terraces or in-room dining.
Goldi Sands Hotel
The 5-star hotel is located on the 1st coastline of Negombo Beach. It is surrounded by buildings in the Dutch colonial style, which gives the place a special uniqueness. The international airport is a 15-minute drive away, and a shuttle service is available on request.
Rooms with a view of the Indian Ocean are equipped with a balcony and terrace, and this adds more space to the already comfortable space of the room. There is air conditioning, a minibar, a tea corner and a living room.
The complex has an Ayurveda-based spa, the most popular treatment in Sri Lanka, but there will also be plenty to do for water sports enthusiasts.
The hotel’s à la carte restaurant serves traditional cuisine and fresh seafood. Every evening, the chef holds cooking matches and barbecues on the beach.
Negombo in Sri Lanka is a small but very cozy exotic resort, an ideal place for privacy and acquaintance with the culture and traditions of the island.
Selection of hotels Negombo on map
