Olideb Gedara

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Olideb Gedara

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
190 reviews

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<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Olideb Gedara in Negombo offers a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. <h2>Convenient Facilities</h2> Guests enjoy a free airport shuttle service, private check-in and check-out, a lounge, and outdoor seating areas. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free on-site parking. <h2>Delicious Breakfast</h2> A variety of breakfast options are provided, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. <h2>Prime Location</h2> Located 7.5 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport, the guest house is a short walk from Negombo Beach and close to attractions such as St Anthony's Church and Dutch Fort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Negombo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
10
High score for Negombo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shulklapper
    United States United States
    “The house is very charming and the owners are so lovely and helpful. The town is fun to walk around, close to the beach and many restaurants.”
  • Jayna
    United States United States
    “Friendly and accommodating. Good breakfast, hot shower. Arranging transfer for us in the middle of the night was awesome! I wasn't aware they would arrange other tours for you, but the husband is also a tour guide. Nice welcome to Sri Lanka.”
  • Varsha
    Australia Australia
    “Comfy stay at Debs homestay and she was very accommodating when I needed to stay an extra night to recover from my flu.”
  • Alba
    Spain Spain
    “Deb was super nice and welcoming. Taking a bath in the pool after a hot and tired day was a luxury! And breakfast was delicious and abundant! We will come back here another night at the end of our trip!”
  • Valerie
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Deb and Joseph looked after us so well and were full of informations about the area and Sri Lanka all together as Joseph is a tour guide and tourism manager. The pick up from the airport was highly appreciated due to a 4am arrival. The rooms were...”
  • Barbara
    Poland Poland
    “It’s everything you need before or after flight: comfortable bed, pool in the lovely quiet garden, home made breakfast, free pickup or drop off and fantastic hosts Deb and her husband. Such lovely people!!”
  • Mathias
    Germany Germany
    “Very nice clean garden and excellent pool to chill out. Very helpful host.”
  • Heather
    Australia Australia
    “Fantastic communication. Free shuttle from airport at a late hour with perfect instructions and smiling happy driver, Lovingstone to pick us up. Deb was waiting and explained a couple of things, most importantly what time we wanted our delicious...”
  • Vincenzo
    Spain Spain
    “Great peaceful little place. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast too. Perfect place to start the tour.”
  • Gina
    Ireland Ireland
    “When you arrive into an unfamiliar country at 4am after 24 hours travel, what you really need is: A clean, friendly, safe environment with a pick up that is guaranteed and hassle free. What we got was exactly this but much more. Deb, the host...”

Managed by Deb & Joseph

Company review score: 10Based on 188 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Joseph and Deb look forward to welcoming you to Olideb Gedara. Joseph is an experienced tour manager and can provide suggestions for touring Sri Lanka. We also conduct day tours and holiday tours - vehicles Mercedes E300, Toyota Van or Honda Shuttle. Deb, originally from Australia, moved to Sri Lanka in January 2020. Deb and Joseph offer advice on travelling in Sri Lanka, can assist with bus and train timetables, and where to go and what to see in Negombo. We are happy to assist guests to exchange money, buy SIM cards, shopping and restaurant options. We love meeting people and ensuring their stay in Sri Lanka is warm and welcoming. We offer Sri Lankan food, however can also cater to Western tastes. Joseph and Deb like their home to feel like your home while you are staying.

Property info

Olideb Gedara offers a homestyle stay in a Sri Lankan home in a quiet residential neighbourhood. Your hosts welcome you to their home and will provide suggestions of restaurants, attractions, beach and shopping. Television in lounge area with cable channels. Shared lounge, patio and garden with sitting areas. Sitting room with tea and coffee making facilities. Dinner by arrangement. Guided tours of Negombo can be arranged at extra cost. The property is located in Palangathure, Negombo, close to the Kattuwa Railway Station. On Google Maps search for Olideb gadara Negombo for our exact location. Whilst we don't take credit card, we will accept USD, EURO, AUD or Sri Lankan Rupee and if cashless transactions are preferred payment can be made by direct debit. Please note we are flexible with check-out times, however a day rate will be charged if guests have not checked out by 3pm. Appropriate hygiene and sanitizing is undertaken in guestrooms and in common areas. Hand sanitizer is available in all guestrooms and common areas.

Neighborhood info

The area is a residential area, with the street being very quiet as it is not a thoroughfare. Close to Kattuwa Railway Station - a 3 minute walk. St Johns Garden is a lane off Station Road, Palangathure, Negombo. Search Olideb gadara Negombo for location on google maps. Negombo beach and tourist area is a 10 minute walk. We can recommend restaurants within walking distance. A mini supermarket and bakery are close by.

Languages Spoken

English,Tamil

Area info

Amenities of Olideb Gedara
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Basic free Wifi 9 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Airport shuttle
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Tamil

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Olideb Gedara of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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