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Top 13 · updated 2026

Best Hotels in Negombo

The top 13 hotels in Negombo, ranked by real reviewer feedback.

13
Hotels listed
4.0★
Average rating
118
Reviews aggregated
Jetwing Sea
Top-rated

Negombo sits 8 km south of Bandaranaike International Airport, which shapes its hotel market more than anything else: a large share of guests are arriving or departing travellers who want a comfortable overnight close to the runway, but the town also has a genuine beach strip — Lewis Place and Poruthota Road — that draws holidaymakers for three or four nights. The mix ranges from sea-facing boutique resorts (Jetwing Sea, Camelot Beach Hotel, Golden Star Beach Hotel) clustered on Lewis Place to smaller guesthouses on the side streets of the old town near the Dutch canal. Most beach-strip hotels are within a 15-minute tuk-tuk ride of the airport, so an early-morning departure is straightforward without staying at the terminal area. November to April is high season; prices can jump significantly for Christmas and New Year week in particular. If you're combining a Negombo beach stop with an onward trip, most listed properties store luggage and arrange transfers — confirm at booking.

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  1. 1
    Jetwing Sea Hotel

    Jetwing Sea Hotel

    4.0(15 reviews)Restaurants

     100, 11 Porutota Rd, Negombo 11540, Sri Lanka

  2. 2
    Hotel J Negombo

    Hotel J Negombo

    4.0(15 reviews)Restaurants

     331 Lewis Pl, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka

  3. 3
    Hotel Silver Sands Negombo

    Hotel Silver Sands Negombo

    4.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

     229 Lewis Pl, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka

  4. 4
    Hotel Sico

    Hotel Sico

    4.0(8 reviews)Restaurants

     St.Anthoney's Rd, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka

  5. 5
    Belmont Boutique Hotel

    Belmont Boutique Hotel

    4.0(8 reviews)Restaurants

     82/5 Cemetery Rd, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka

  6. 6
    Grandeeza Hotel

    Grandeeza Hotel

    4.0(8 reviews)Restaurants

     772 කොළඹ, මීගමුව මාර්ගය, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka

  7. 7
    Amaluna Resort

    Amaluna Resort

    4.0(8 reviews)Restaurants

     276, Pamunugama road, Kepungoda, 11370 Pamunugama Rd, Negombo, Sri Lanka

  8. 8
    Golden Star Beach Hotel

    Golden Star Beach Hotel

    4.0(8 reviews)Restaurants

     163 Lewis Pl, Negombo, Sri Lanka

  9. 9
    Camelot Beach Hotel

    Camelot Beach Hotel

    4.0(8 reviews)Restaurants

     345 Lewis Pl, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka

  10. 10
    Negombo Boutique Villa

    Negombo Boutique Villa

    4.0(8 reviews)Restaurants

     215, 24B Station Rd, Negombo, Sri Lanka

  11. 11
    Dickman Resort

    Dickman Resort

    4.0(8 reviews)Restaurants

     Negombo, Sri Lanka

  12. 12
    Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa

    Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa

    4.0(8 reviews)Restaurants

     06 Carron Pl, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka

  13. 13
    Le Petit Hotel and Restaurant Negombo Sri Lanka

    Le Petit Hotel and Restaurant Negombo Sri Lanka

    4.0(6 reviews)Restaurants

     100/7, Poruthota Road Palangathure, Negombo 01500, Sri Lanka

Frequently asked

What's the highest-rated hotels in Negombo?
Jetwing Sea Hotel is currently the highest-rated hotels in Negombo on Review Guru, with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews.
Which hotels in Negombo has the most reviews?
Jetwing Sea Hotel is the most-reviewed hotels in Negombo with 15 customer reviews. A higher review count typically means a more reliable signal — a 4.5★ rating from 50 reviewers is stronger than a 5★ rating from 3.
How many hotels are listed in Negombo?
Review Guru has 13 hotels listed in Negombo, aggregating 118 customer reviews across them. We only include a business on a "best of" page once it has at least 3 reviews so the ranking is meaningful.
How are these hotels ranked?
We use a Bayesian-weighted average score that combines the business's own star rating with the volume of reviews it has received. This prevents a single 5-star review from outranking 30 consistent 4-star reviews. Read more on our methodology page.
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Is Negombo close to Colombo airport?
Yes — Negombo beach hotels on Lewis Place are roughly 8–10 km from Bandaranaike International Airport (approximately 15–25 minutes by tuk-tuk depending on traffic). Most listed hotels can arrange airport transfers; many are quicker to reach than Colombo city hotels.
What is the best area to stay in Negombo?
Lewis Place and Poruthota Road are the main beach-hotel strips and where most tourists base themselves — good restaurants, beachside bars, and watersports are all accessible on foot. The old town near the Dutch canal is quieter and better for budget guesthouses; it's a short tuk-tuk from the beach.
Is Negombo worth staying in for more than one night?
Yes if beach access and a base near the airport matter to you — Negombo suits a first or last night in Sri Lanka more than a full beach holiday, but several hotels are comfortable enough for two or three nights. For longer beach stays, Unawatuna or Mirissa are generally preferred.

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