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The Icebear Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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95 Lewis Place, Negombo., -, Negombo, WP, LK11500
  • Place, Negombo Fish Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Negombo Beach Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Negombo Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Studio Suite

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Studio

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Single Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Apartment | Living area

Basic Apartment

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Negombo

Within a short walk of St. Sebastian's Church, The Icebear Guesthouse is within a mile (2 km) of Ave Maria Convent. This 3.5-star guesthouse has 9 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Ave Maria Convent - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • St.Mary's Church - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Negombo Fish Market - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Negombo Beach Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Negombo Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo - 3 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sameeha Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amra Leaf - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dilika Juice Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪See Lounge - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dinemore Negombo - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Icebear Guesthouse

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
Guests of The Icebear Guesthouse enjoy features like a water park, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. You can take advantage of limited parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 4 per vehicle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with access to locker space, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include coffee/tea in a common area, free use of bicycles, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Relax with a rainfall shower. Coffee makers, free weekday newspapers, and desks are also standard.
Complimentary bicycles and a water park (surcharge) with waterslides are featured at the guesthouse.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 4 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 2 (from 1 to 12 years old)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: noon—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Icebear Guesthouse Negombo
The Icebear Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Icebear Guesthouse Guesthouse Negombo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Icebear Guesthouse?

The Icebear Guesthouse offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near The Icebear Guesthouse?

This guesthouse is located in Negombo, a short 19-minute walk from Negombo Beach Park and also 18 minutes on foot from Ave Maria Convent. You'll also find Negombo Beach and Negombo Fish Market within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Icebear Guesthouse?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Is there a spa available at The Icebear Guesthouse?

Spa services at the guesthouse include massages.

Does The Icebear Guesthouse include a casino at the property?

No, The Icebear Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Icebear Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about The Icebear Guesthouse?

This beachfront guesthouse offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a beach bar and a restaurant.

Does The Icebear Guesthouse have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Icebear Guesthouse feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Icebear Guesthouse serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Icebear Guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Icebear Guesthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at The Icebear Guesthouse?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from The Icebear Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to The Icebear Guesthouse is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), which is 7.3 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Icebear Guesthouse?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer a porch where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

The Icebear Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jodie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place should be removed from Expedia as an option to choose from. We had several COCKROACHES in the kitchen, living room, etc. in fact, they left a bottle of RAID on the kitchen counter. Absolutely disgusting! We could get out of there fast enough. A door to the outside wasn’t even the size of the door frame and had about a 3 inch opening for critters to just get in. No air conditioning either. All around horrid!

4/10 Poor

Keith

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night. The staff were very warm and welcoming. The restaurant food was a good quality. We booked the apartment as we needed the separate beds for children. The apartment is not actually faced into the interior garden, it is accessed from the road at the front. The apartment photos are not representative of the reality. The kitchen was scruffy and not very well maintained. The apartment doesn't have "proper" AC but a noisy stand alone unit that didn't really keep the rooms cool. The courtyard garden is a really nice place to sit and relax so it's a shame the apartment is not really part of the whole vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet Negombo stay

Very good stay, staff and food were great, the room was fine but the bed could have been a little more comfy/bathroom was austere, so for a first spot after a long long flight the room could have been a little comfier in hindsight for our needs. Great courtyard, easy access to all of Negombo, quiet setting away from any crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, warm, clean

Great greating by the friendly staff of this guesthouse even if I arrived late. They couldn't find my reservation but found me an available room. Nice clean spacious room. The window had a view to a wall in little hallway. Had a good meal at the resto on the porch. Nicely located ditectly on beach. Very nice outdoor space bohemian syle with lots of sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Icebear is truely unique. Fine rooms & Its set in a beautiful garden, the beach is right there, Christie & the staff are extremely helpful. You wont belive this place til you see it. It's like what you imagine hotels were like in the olden days, that being filled with character. A joy to stay, relax, unwind, & reflect on a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

T

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room not ready, A/C didn't work. We didn't stay.

The air conditioning for our allocated room had failed. We were offered 2 noisy alternatives off-site. With apologies all round we took our bags without checking in and went to a hotel found by our driver. There the air conditioning in the quiet clean onsite room worked and we checked in there instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Ice cool.

Great place to stay, right on the beach but handy for other places such as restaurants. Relaxing with friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely gardens and beachfront: a great combination

My husband and I spent our last night in Sri Lanka at the Ice Bear. Because it is low season we were the only guests in the house and we got a free upgrade which we much appreciated. The service was great. The room was nice. The shower in the bathroom has an open ceiling and the floor was wet when it rained. To be more eco friendly, the rooms could have screens in the windows and fans so that the AC can be spared. The guesthouse takes only cash as payment. This was a surprise when we checked out but luckily we had just enough cash to cover the bill. We loved the gardens and the quiet atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très agréable guesthouse sur la plage

Ce petit hôtel (une dizaine de chambres) est idéalement situé sur la plage de Negombo (moins d'une demi heure). Personnel agréable et serviable, joli jardin en bordure de plage, petite carte au restaurant mais tout est bien cuisiné et savoureux. Notre chambre était spacieuse, propre et bien décorée. En revanche, juste 2 serviettes de toilette de couleur, une savonnette et un tapis de bain ayant connu des jours meilleurs étaient à notre disposition. Cela dit, je recommande cet établissement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niels Laessoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

A fantastic place with the most beautiful garden. Great food and all of the staff ever so friendly. The best place to stay when just arrived from the airport or ready to leave Sri Lanka. I highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nostalgie. leuke inrichting en prachtige tuin. gelegen aan de indische oceaan. geen luxe voorzieningen maar een unieke sfeer. Zeer toegangelijke staf en managment. We voelden ons er goed thuis. muggen af en toe lastig maar een goede antispray helpt. Ondanks de muggen voor herhaling vatbaar. we hebben er een goed gevoel en tevredenheid aan overgehouden
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020