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Ocean View Guesthouse

2.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool, near St. Sebastian's Church

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On the beach, motor boating, fishing
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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed | View from room
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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104, Lewis Place, Negombo, 11500
  • Place, Negombo Beach Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Sebastian's Church
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Negombo Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Twin Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Negombo

St. Sebastian's Church is within a mile (2 km) of Ocean View Guesthouse, and other popular sites like Negombo Beach are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 13-room guesthouse has a restaurant along with conveniences like a full-service spa and a private beach.
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What's nearby

  • Negombo Beach Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St Anthony's Church - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • St. Sebastian's Church - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Negombo Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • St.Mary's Church - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo - 4 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amra Leaf - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Anzar Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Al-Amra Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Perera & Sons Bakers - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Ocean View Guesthouse

On beach with outdoor pool, near St. Sebastian's Church
Guests staying at Ocean View Guesthouse enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free offsite parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 18 per vehicle one-way. Helpful staff can provide dry cleaning/laundry services, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and express check-in.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, free toiletries, and bidets. Other amenities include furnished balconies or patios, dining areas, and sitting areas.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 4 to 8 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 18 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. 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 free nearby 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Ocean View Guesthouse House
Ocean View Guesthouse House Negombo
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Ocean View Negombo
Ocean View Guesthouse Negombo
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Ocean View Guesthouse?

Ocean View Guesthouse offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of Ocean View Guesthouse?

This guesthouse is located in Negombo within a short 13-minute walk of Negombo Beach Park. You'll also find Negombo Beach and Negombo Fish Market within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Ocean View Guesthouse?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Is there a spa available at Ocean View Guesthouse?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

Does Ocean View Guesthouse have a casino?

No, Ocean View Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ocean View Guesthouse?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Is Ocean View Guesthouse a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront guesthouse offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Ocean View Guesthouse?

No, but this guesthouse does have a steam room.

Does Ocean View Guesthouse feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ocean View Guesthouse serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Ocean View Guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Ocean View Guesthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Ocean View Guesthouse?

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

How far is the airport from Ocean View Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to Ocean View Guesthouse is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), which is 7.5 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ocean View Guesthouse?

Yes, every accommodation at Ocean View Guesthouse comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden views.

Ocean View Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great hotel and owner

15 mins from airport and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room and friendly staff. Reasonable price. It's a short walk to beach and there is a nice place next door to by food ( Food is really nice).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean and comfortable hotel

good location even though not on the beach but walkable, hotel was kept clean and pleasant and owner of hotel can arrange tours at reasonable price

8/10 Good

Melody, Saudi Arabia

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

This is a very nice guest house

This is a great location, right across from beach path and in the hub of shops and restaurants in Negombo. The manager was exceptional, going out of his way to find me a full service salon and everyone was welcoming and helpful

8/10 Good

Michael, UK

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

Relaxed place to stay, close to beach, restaurants

Friendly, clean, helpful, excellent breakfast. My room had its own balcony, a bit near the road, but I slept well. Very good value.

8/10 Good

Susie, Hereford and Moscow

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great position for the beach and restaurants.

For what we paid, we were delighted with the room, large bed with mosquito net, good sized bathroom and shower, lovely balcony with comfy chairs and a table. That made for a super place to have a sun downer before going out to eat. The beach being literally just over the road meant you could leave valuables in the room and go and swim and return for a shower.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Exactly as described

Super quick check-in, big room (I stayed in #3, non a/c), comfy bed, nice bathroom and mosquito net (you need it!). There was a light damp smell in the air and we didn't have a TV like other people but we didn't need it. Cute sitting area in front of the room, quiet but central location, close to everything you need and to the airport. Wifi was strong in the public area but not in the room but this is mentioned in the hotel description and we didn't really need it anyway. Great value and I would stay there again

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6 Jan 2016

No complaints. Recommend. Excellent service

6/10 Okay

Tim, Bath, UK

Easygoing place handy for airport

Arrived 11pm and gates were locked but someone quickly came to open them. No fuss checking in or checking out next day.

8/10 Good

Robyn, New Zealand

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

Nice hotel.

Really appreciated having a very early breakfast provided and being driven to Colombo to catch the 7am train. Travellers dont forget when staff go that extra mile.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

CALEI F, KONA (G'ma SPARKIE)

FIRST VISIT TO SRI LANKA

convenient airport pickup.. helpful staff.. quiet + secure.. only problem was the MOSQUITOS due to no screens on windows + open area in bathroom near ceiling..

6/10 Okay

Nicholas, sydney

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

Great service but average area

Nice-ish place, but not much around the area. Beach OK

8/10 Good

chris, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place to begin Sri Lankan trip

Clean room, friendly staff, nice bathroom, good location. A good place to stay for your first or last few nights in Sri Lanka

8/10 Good

Mr D, nz

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

Well positioned on the main street

Staff were very obliging and help full. Gave much help with onward travel.

10/10 Excellent

Ben, London

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

Great place, 20mins from airport

This place is ideal for airport transfers etc, it's a really pleasant place, the staff are nice, the room was very good and clean. There's a nice restaurant next door too. We only stayed 1 night and didn't explore the area much, but it seemed well located for shops and wasn't noisy during the night. c

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Mugla, Turkey

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

Great, travelling made easy

Huge, comfortable bed. Lovely bathroom with a great shower. Spotlessly clean and a TV with English channels in a great location, what else would you need. We were picked up from the airport by a lovely driver at 4am and within 30mins were in bed. We have also been able to leave some unneeded stuff to pick up in a few weeks. I would highly recommend Ocean View, it far exceeded my expectations.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cheap hotel close to airport

only stayed half a night as had early flight---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very nice

I only stayed overnight as I had a flight out the next morning. However, I was very pleased with the cleanliness and overall room quality. I recommended it to someone else I knew was going to be in the same area a few says later.

2/10 Terrible

Saulius, Lithuania

Disliked: Staff & service

good location, but poor management

In the hotel description (and order confirmation) it was written that bathrobes are included, but when we arrived we did not get them. After informing the management about missing bathrobes, they blamed that it is not their responsibility for the description of their hotel.It is the agents of hotels.com who make the descriptions look better. They never provided any bathrobes and they never will. No other options or alternatives were made. So, if you expect to get bathrobes do not make the same mistake as we did:) Otherwise, it is a good place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Omer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis und super freundliches Personal, die einem jeden Wunsch erfüllen. Man kann vor Ort auch Touren buchen (mehrtägig oder Tagestrips). Ich kann jedem, der sich in Negombo aufhält, empfehlen hier unterzukommen.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accueil, conseils de voyages et booking de mon bus pour anuradhapura. Personnel et patron tres sympathique
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

MISATo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
スタッフは親切です。海が近いです。部屋にエアコンがありません。暑くて眠れませんでした。蚊がたくさんいます。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Juste moyen pour une nuit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019