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Ziegler Cottage

4.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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16/B, Pamunugama Road, Rajawaththa, Dungalpitiya, Negombo, Western Province, 11500
  • Place, Muthurajawela Visitor Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, St.Mary's Church
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Negombo Fish Market
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Triple Room, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 2992 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Negombo

Located in Dungalpitiya, Ziegler Cottage is within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Negombo Fish Market and St.Mary's Church. This 4.5-star hotel has 15 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, a winery, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Muthurajawela Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Dutch Fort - 16 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • St.Mary's Church - 16 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Negombo Fish Market - 17 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Ave Maria Convent - 17 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo - 23 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airport City Family Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Chef King - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Gemunu Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kurana Roast Chicken - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jadi Jadi Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Ziegler Cottage

At Ziegler Cottage, guests enjoy a winery, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center.
32-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Furnished balconies or patios, dining areas, and minibars are other standard amenities.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a children's pool.

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 and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • 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

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sailing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - May 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 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 and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per day

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 full breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 12
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the airport (available 24 hours) or the train station (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Ziegler Cottage Hotel Negombo
Ziegler Cottage Hotel
Ziegler Cottage Negombo
Ziegler Cottage

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Ziegler Cottage?

Ziegler Cottage provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Ziegler Cottage?

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ziegler Cottage on Jun 21, 2026 start from $36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Ziegler Cottage?

This hotel is situated in Dungalpitiya, close to Negombo Fish Market, Ave Maria Convent, and Supuwath Arana. Muthurajawela Visitor Centre is also within a driving distance of 4.4 mi.

Is there parking available at Ziegler Cottage?

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Are there luxury amenities available at Ziegler Cottage?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, an ocean-view restaurant, and a winery at this hotel.

Does Ziegler Cottage have a casino?

No, Ziegler Cottage doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ziegler Cottage?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

What do couples enjoy most about Ziegler Cottage?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an ocean-view restaurant, an outdoor pool, and couples/private dining.

Does Ziegler Cottage have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Ziegler Cottage feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ziegler Cottage serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Ziegler Cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Ziegler Cottage.

Does Ziegler Cottage have connecting rooms available?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Ziegler Cottage?

The closest major airport to Ziegler Cottage is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), which is 12.8 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Ziegler Cottage?

Yes, every guestroom at Ziegler Cottage comes with a furnished balcony/patio and some offer ocean and garden views.

Does Ziegler Cottage have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Ziegler Cottage if that's in your vacation plans.

Ziegler Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The manager was really kind, even getting up in the middle of the night to welcome us. Breakfast and dinner were very good. Room was a good size and very clean. We had a tuk tuk tour of Negombo organised by the hotel. Thank you for looking after us so well
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Cute pool aerea.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mahshad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice but there is a lie here It is not a 4 or 5 start hotel it is i guess 2 or 3 stars But the staff were very helpful and nice Breakfast was really good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lavinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, friendly and detail oriented. Very nice room and bathroom (room 26). Great location if you appreciate some quiet time and pool or beach time. They waited for us with welcome drinks in the middle of the night and we had a fantastic view from our room. Improvement points: a better bed and better food (the chicken dish l had at lunch had more smashed bones in it than meat).
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice clean room with good AC. Staff is very friendly and ready to make your stay good. Nice garden with pool and access to the beach. Area is
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a couple days
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place, close to the beach and also convenient to the airport
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff really made this stay special. They made you feel like family and every detail was taken care of. The view is wonderful and the food in the restaurant made fresh. Great Value for money. It is a wonderful place to start and finish your holiday!!
Sri Lankan Curry
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Andreia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was an enjoyable stay. The pool is really nice and the sea is close, although it is not possible to swim there. The place is a bit run down, but I think the price paid was fair. The staff are really really nice, with Lucky helping us and booking for us a couple of day trips. I did also enjoy the food, which had that homemade taste which was welcome after eating out so much while on holiday. I would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Majken Hauge

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

Amazing stay at Ziegler Cottage

Nice stay. Very affordable, great pool and location on the beach. Breakfast was great and the views from our room was splendid as well. I give it 4 stars because the staff was really bad at washing our clothes so do that somewhere else. Otherwise great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Nice guesthouse, remote

Very cute little guesthouse. Note that it is in the middle of nowhere, so if you want to explore it's not very convenient. Also you are basically bound to the hotel restaurant, which is decent but not fancy. But the rooms and pool area are nice, with an exit onto the beach. Super good value for a getaway when you truly just want to relax :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

A truely wonderful stay

Our stay at Ziegler Cottage was truely remarkable. It can only be described as a little piece of paradise. A truely beautiful place where I could relax in a way I haven't for years & as a result I think I healed. The spectacular garden backs onto the beach & we saw the most incredible sunsets. The staff were amazing & they looked after us in a way I've never experienced.We felt like royalty. A really incredible place & a remarkable experience. I don't know what led me there but I'm so grateful the path did.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maimie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to get away from the hustle & bustle of the city and retreat to nature in a beautiful setting. This is what Nature’s Nest offers. The staff is really exceptional and knowledgeable on the animals, birds, area. The activities offered are varied with many options available. The meals were delicious with lots of variety. Kudos to the chef and his team. Definitely recommend Nature’s Nest.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a bad experience. There are far better hotels/stays for just a few more quids: Room condition: Degraded, dirty and with questionable stains everywhere and we witnessed ants moving pieces of food from under the bed (see photos). Cupboard couldn’t close properly and pops open midnight. Windows had strong watermarks so you can’t really enjoy the view. Service: The manager look-a-like gives zero respect to customers, abruptly stopping people mid sentence to say whatever he needs to say. The staff is very cheeky, asking for more tips rudely (literally said “this is little money, more?”) even though we already tipped well above standards. Location: It locates right below the landing path of airplanes so you wouldn’t be able to catch a good night sleep here. It looks like it’s near the airport, but in reality it will take you 40mins to get to the airport, as it locates right in the middle of the strip with no bridge to cut across to the airport. Overall, it’s an utter waste of a could-be-lovely seaside cottage.
Ants moving rotten food from under the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Abdulla

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

Not great

When I arrived they checked me in a 4 walls. No window, like I have been checked in prison. I asked to change room and they told me nothing available. Instead they asked me if I want to go another hotel which they can help with. It was like 5pm and had a long day, I just wanted to check in and relax. But I was taken to another hotel and had to wait like another 1 hr. I wouldn’t come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jacqueline Bette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic. The rooms are clean however, I have to mention that I was traveling as a solo female and a staff member was watching me through holes in my door after I showered in the morning. I sent a message to the manager of the property to please address the issue with staff through whatsapp and received no response. I had to cover the holes myself and was disgusted for most of my stay. I sent multiple requests for an airport pickup which were ignored and then, I was asked mockingly if I got a ride days after I arrived. When I arranged for a tour to a place 6hrs away, the tour driver decided he would try to stay in my room which I had to adamantly object to. Are you kidding me? This was not my first trip to Sri lanka but this was by far my worst. I have doubts this is run by a German family. Who is Hans the man behind the magic curtain who you never actually see? I do hope some improvements are made so other tourists don't feel as uncomfortable as I did.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yung-Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La chambre, les équipements et le personnel étaient tout simplement parfait !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

tristan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
une grande baie vitrée qui ne s'ouvre pas . Chambre au troisième étage sans ascenseur Pas d'eau chaude
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Lotta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotellet motsvarade inte alls beskrivningen. Det går inte att bada från stranden och det är fullt med sopor och skräp vilket gör att det inte är speciellt trevligt att ta en promenad heller. Rummen motsvarade inte det vi betalt för, trasiga lakan, blodfläckar i sängen och oerhört lyhört. Hotellet läge är inte bra, det finns absolut ingenting i närheten. Det går att ta en buss utanför hotellet till Negombo eller tuk tuk men det tar minst 30 minuter. Poolen och maten från hotellet restaurang var någorlunda ok
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Fredsted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastisk modtagelse og meget venligt og smilende personale. Stedet er lidt slidt men værelset var helt fint. Pool, have og spise området var helt perfekt. Standen er dejlig med for farligt at bade pga sten. Men man kan gå lidt og så er det fint
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025