Best hotels in Negombo & surrounds

Take a step back in time at the 200-year-old Horathapola Estate, a gorgeous, antique-filled bungalow with a focus on rural life in a glorious setting. Food is a way of life on the estate and mealtimes are a tasty foray into Sri Lankan cuisine with the likes of coconut rotis, homemade buffalo curd and fruit picked by your own hands for breakfast, and curries bubbling in clay pots for dinner. Save space for a scrumptious afternoon tea, served in the fragrant gardens surrounded by cinnamon and mango trees, and then explore on a buffalo cart ride through the plantations.

Set around 20 minutes outside central Negombo, Jetwing Lagoon is known as one of the top spots to stay in the area. Just disconnected enough from the city, the setting is ideal, with a lagoon on one side and the lapping Indian Ocean on the other. The very first hotel to be designed by industry icon, Geoffrey Bawa, Jetwing Lagoon has a fresh, tropical feel that takes every advantage of its seaside locale. There's plenty to do on-site including lazing beside one of the two pools – the central pool is one of the largest in Sri Lanka – or kayaking on the lagoon.

Start your Sri Lankan story at Riva, a heritage-style manor hotel in Negombo’s Kochichikade, just a 30-minute drive from Colombo’s International Airport. This treasured home has stood for 180 years yet has been carefully extended over the years by celebrated Sri Lankan artists. Pillared verandas, delicate fretwork, graceful arches and a traditional courtyard all call to mind a former era whilst its contemporary comforts and glorious pool infuse modern sophistication. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or seeking a tranquil escape, our Negombo hotel is the perfect starting point for your exploration.

Cocooned by the skirts of the lagoon and the canopies of the trees- Villa Hundira becomes a hidden paradise to anyone who prefers an ample, private ambiance as an escape from the chaos of life. The guests experience an integration with nature that redefines tranquility and treats the senses to quiet adventure. A single walk around the villa is enough to notice the intricacies of life among us- from the flamboyant flowers that bow over the balconies to the calming waterways that gently reach into the property. The villa boasts of an abundance of nooks and crannies- perfect for remaining still, or for getting you excited; So you could plunge into one of our pools, and then curl up with a book right after. The villa is hidden in the skirts of the Negombo Lagoon in the fishing village, Thalahena- and a little excursion is all it takes to find it. The rooms, inspired by tropical modernism, are tastefully decorated with handpicked furnishing and an eclectic combination of the bright summer shades of "Thimble" linen; all coming together to reflect the vibrancy of Ceylon.

Nearly half a century ago, our legendary brand of hospitality was born on this very coastline. From the warm hearts of a Sri Lankan family, the values of passion, humility, integrity, and tenacity were brought to life in a charming beachside villa that has since inspired a world of luxury spread across our tropical isle. It all began here – at our original home of Sri Lankan hospitality. The home in which we welcomed the world as part of the family, and treated as such. As the timeless seas hold a wealth of stories past, you are invited to nostalgic shores to begin one of your own.

Cocooned by the skirts of the lagoon and the canopies of the trees- Villa Hundira becomes a hidden paradise to anyone who prefers an ample, private ambiance as an escape from the chaos of life. Our guests experience an integration with nature that redefines tranquility and treats the senses to quiet adventure. A single walk around the villa is enough to notice the intricacies of life among us- from the flamboyant flowers that bow over the balconies to the calming waterways that gently reach into the property. The villa boasts of an abundance of nooks and crannies- perfect for remaining still, or for getting you excited; So you could plunge into one of our pools, and then curl up with a book right after.