Hotels in Negombo
Suriya Luxury Resorts
Suriya Luxury Resort is a five star resort at Waikkal, north of Negombo and about an hour from Colombo, in a quiet setting away from the city. Its architecture (...)
Anantaya Resort and Spa
Anantaya Resort and Spa is a five-star beachfront hotel in Chilaw, on the west coast, set on a quiet stretch of sand between the Indian Ocean and a lagoon (...)
Arie Lagoon
Arie Lagoon is a mid-range hotel in Negombo, set between the Indian Ocean and the Negombo lagoon. It gives easy access to both the international airport and (...)
Heritance Negombo
Heritance Negombo is a five star beachfront hotel on the coast at Negombo, close to the international airport. Its location and setting make it a good choice (...)
Jetwing Blue
Jetwing Blue is a beachfront hotel on Negombo beach, built in a contemporary tropical style and known for warm Sri Lankan hospitality.
Goldi Sands Hotel
Goldi Sands Hotel is a beachfront hotel in the popular beach resort of Negombo, a short drive from the international airport. Most rooms look out over the (...)
On the main beach
Jetwing Blue is a 120-room beachfront hotel with a contemporary design and a long pool facing the sea. Heritance Negombo, a short way along, is a modern five-star hotel with an outdoor pool and spa. Goldi Sands Hotel is a four-star, better-value option on the same strip, with a pool and access to water sports.
Away from the strip
Arie Lagoon sits between the ocean and the lagoon, about half an hour from the airport, and is quieter than the main beach. Suriya Luxury Resorts is further north at Waikkal, a secluded five-star resort for those who want a proper rest rather than a transit stop.
At a glance
| Hotel | Area | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Jetwing Blue | Negombo beach | Luxury |
| Heritance Negombo | Negombo beach | Luxury |
| Goldi Sands Hotel | Negombo beach | Mid-range, four-star |
| Arie Lagoon | Between lagoon and sea | Mid-range |
| Suriya Luxury Resorts | Waikkal | Luxury, secluded |
Things to do
Even one afternoon is enough for the fish market and a boat ride on the Negombo lagoon and its mangroves. St Mary's Church and the old Dutch fort are in the town. The sea is best for swimming from about November to April.
Read our Negombo guide, or if you need the city instead, see hotels in Colombo.
Quick picks
- Last night before a flight: Goldi Sands or Arie Lagoon, both close to the airport road
- Beach and pool: Jetwing Blue or Heritance Negombo
- A proper rest: Suriya Luxury Resorts at Waikkal
Negombo or Colombo?
Choose Negombo if you land late, fly early or simply want a beach. Choose Colombo if you want restaurants, shopping and the city's sights; it is about 30 to 60 minutes from the airport.