I did have some work to do, but there was not a desk in the room (although there was room to have one). Wifi was unstable and unreliable. Bathroom could have used a shower divider and proper plumbing for the sink drain - floor was always wet. These would be inexpensive fixes - I recognize the overall value for the money. Breakfast was fine, but the hotel (which is basically just a few individual rooms) is not set up for breakfast upstairs and seemed surprised I had booked it with my room. Probably easier for guests and for the hotel to book the room without breakfast and just to go to one of the many breakfast places along the street.

Great value for money, which is the main reason to stay here and for this rating (comparing to comparably-priced places, not to hotels in general). One block off the beach in the middle of a good strip in Negombo, so lots of choice for restaurants. I initially booked to be closer to the airport (I had been at a conference on the southern side of Colombo, 90 minutes from the airport even without traffic, and had an early morning departure on my final day, so this was 20 minutes from the airport instead). Although the hotel was on the main street and at an intersection, the traffic noise was not an issue. Samantha (the owner) was very friendly and he was also seemingly always available at any hour (I saw him throughout the day and I got messages from him in the middle of the night). Room was clean.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing really. Standard room, great location.

Excellent location, right across from the beach with restaurants at your door and along the esplanade. The host was excellent and very friendly and provided one of the best breakfasts I had in SL - great variety. Highly recommended.

Stayed in March 2025

The beds are a to soft for me at least. Next to very busy street, Saturday is the worst rest of the days is fine.

Very kind host, he gave me a welcome drink and I could do the laundry which was very nice. The place clean and spacious.

Stayed in March 2025

Basic but good and clean

We actually stopped over just for a few hours stay to go to the airport. Take a shower and have a rest. We did not start overnight. Very clean, good showers and even a coffee on the house!

Stayed in January 2025

Noise from the street during whole night

The location, stuff was friendly and kind

Stayed in February 2025

The internet was not stable in the room I was. But was very satisfied with the room though, very spacious and balcony.

Central and Cozy, Samantha was great, whatever needed, he was always helpful 😊 Everything was very easy. The coffee or tea served in the morning, came with nice hot milk separate. (no breakfast or meals at the place)

Stayed in January 2025

Could improve by keeping a kettle for hot water

With this price,it was quite good

Stayed in January 2025

Decor was a bit tired but the whole country is coming out of very tough times

Room only, but many places and street food nearby to eat. Host was very active to ensure that I had a good stay.

Stayed in October 2024

there were a hell lot of mosquitoes, and its not super clean - we were in the family room so maybe other rooms downstairs would be better

Place is very near the beach, the employee Samantha was amazing and helped us a lot, price was good

Stayed in July 2024

Proximity to restaurants, beach and the staff

Stayed in September 2024

Cigarette smell in the room that lasts the whole night. We felt so uncomfortable I think the previous guest was a passive smoker.

Close to the beach Walking distance to Beach park

Stayed in September 2024

Overall, great value for money. The location is 5 min from the beach (non-hotel's, free); lots of restaurants, shops, ATMs nearby. The room features all the essentials for a long stay (a small private kitchen is in). The host was extremely accommodating, which made all the difference for our stay.

Stayed in September 2024

Access is through a shared lounge at the top of 2 flights of steep stairs

Good value in a good location.

Stayed in July 2024

good place to stay at negombo. Budgeted place. Close to browns beach. Samantha (staff) also nice person.

Stayed in July 2024

Can be noisy during the day all in all good

Restaurants very close by over the road from the beach and Samantha was the best host you could ask for Plenty of hot water and good air con

Stayed in April 2024

The street was a little noisy, though not enough to stop me sleeping, as I had just done a 10 hour flight. Not a lot wrong, a nice simple hotel.

A typical Sri Lankan breakfast which suited me well. Location was good , near to the airport as I was in transit with many local shops and restaurants available. The host was most accommodating as I arrived at 5.30 am and normally rooms aren't available until midday.

Stayed in February 2024

near the way，too noise

Stayed in February 2024

Booked hotel last minute - on spot, occupied it late in the evening. Staff was very kind. Room was spacious, clean. Location is central, yet quet several blocks from busy street.

Stayed in December 2023

Near to beach. Good host

Stayed in November 2023

Freedom💯✨

Stayed in November 2023

All nice . Close the beach and the center

Stayed in August 2023

The main road is quite noisy and the shower had only cold water, but otherwise everything was okay.

The location of the residence is really good, it is near the beach and there is a lot of shops and restaurants nearby.

Stayed in February 2023

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Easy access to the beach. Very safety place. You can enjoy some delicious foods from Junny Food (Janaka recommend it to us).

Stayed in July 2022

1. No credit card payments entertained. We had to search for an ATM amidst everything. Fortunately found one in 1 KM radius 2. Washroom door lock was broken 3. The room could be a bit more cleaned

1. Outstanding service by the owners and the caretaker - Mr. Janaka 2. Close proximity to the center of Negombo 3. Very close proximity to Negombo Browns Beach 4. Plenty of restaurants to choose 5. The property will arrange any meal if requested

Stayed in July 2022