Hotels near Tuttiripitiya

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When I first saw Uga Riva Negombo highlighted in the New York Times 52 Places to Go, I was so excited to see a luxury boutique hotel in Kochchikade (a suburb of Negombo)! My Sri Lankan husband grew up in Kochchikade. While we typically stay with family during our annual spring break trips to Sri Lanka, this year, we had to make last-minute changes to our accommodations. The Uga Riva Negombo resort and staff hit the "ball out of the park" (reference for American travelers) translation: we had a delightful and exceptional 3 night stay! The January 2024, New York Times review is spot on: Sustainability is a focus for businesses, especially the just-opened Uga Riva, a luxe hotel in a refurbished manor house that once welcomed Mohandas K. Gandhi and diplomats from around Asia. And for those family travelers with small children who believe that Negombo automatically means busy beach resorts, please also consider the tranquil and family-friendly luxe Uga Riva. My 6 year old daughter LOVED our stay. She also hates sand between her toes, so beach stay was a no-go. From the infinity pool surrounded by lush trees and chirping birds (try getting that on The Beach Strip in Negombo) to the delicious adult and kid-friendly a la carte meals that you have the option of having delivered to your room vs. The Dreaded All You Can Eat Hotel Buffet, which requires non-pajamas as appropriate attire (parents, you know what I mean). The thoughtfully curated menu included delicious health & wellness options along with continental and Sri Lankan favorites. The Deluxe room (lowest tier of the rooms available but exceeded my expectations) was spacious, immaculately clean and very functional with the comfortable sitting area doubling as a dining area. The in-room espresso machine was next level. We loved the A/C, but some nights, we turned on the 3 beautiful overhead fans, and the room stayed cool and comfortable.

Staff all were super kind and the location was great. 1 minute from the hotel to the beach. They even celebrated my birthday by checking my passport during check-in. Thank you!!

Very nice hotel with very good service. The hotel staff doing all to make your stay comfortable

Huge room and nice outdoor seating area.

It is in a calm place with no disturbance.

Large rooms good ac very comfortable bed helpful staff

very calm and good privacy. very clean room and spacious washroom. The host at the hotel, Chandana was very helpful and always assisted us immediately. He Helped to clean the pool in the morning before we get in also. Nice place for a family stay and or a small group stay.