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Reviews of Shalom Residencies

7 Dolarosa Road, 11540 Negombo, Sri Lanka

#150 of 187 B&Bs and inns in Negombo

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 28 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    7.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is basic and could be cleaner but fine for a night or two.

    The host was amazing, he showed us around the area, took us to the local fish market and taxied us to Colombo. He was knowledgeable, funny and friendly. Would recommend.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    9.0
    I like this stay because owner is very helpful and friendly, and he really appreciated to e request
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to tell

    Place at the location, helpful staff, and the room, and privacy

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    8.0
    The most affordable and well equipped guesthouse in Sri Lanka
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Allergen infested. Unfortunately there are some allergens in the place, most probably dust mites, so allergic people could have a bit of an issue. Further away from the main promenade. Apart from that nothing negative.

    The price can't beat any other property in Negombo. The size of the room, bathroom, own private terrace sitting and specifically AC in the price are unmatched. Also kind landlady and ladlord who can prepare meal in no time for you.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    8.0
    The best relaxing place in negambo for affordable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was spacious and clean. Bathroom also clean Balcony is good for relaxation. Surrounding area clam and quiet. Owner is nice and helpful person. In walking distance, there's a beach, very good for evening fun and relaxing. The A/C room is best value for money. If anyone plan to negambo it's highly recommend.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislikes

    Biggest room i ever stayed in nigombo . everything is fantastic.calm environment,very respectful host,no loud noises,very peaceful place.the host and his wife are very friendly to us .we enjoyed our stay. price also fair enough, food is great.walking distance to the beach and near to railway station.i highly recommend shalom residencies for everyone who like to stay calmly and happly.we are very happy about the stay.good job guys. looking forward to stay again in your place👍✌️

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is very dusty. No toilet paper provided.

    Hot shower

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unpleasant smell (probably mold). We tried to air out the room but the smoke from burning of the green leaves make it even worse. A/C does almost nothing but it's really noisy, thus, you cannot use it at night. You cannot open windows at night because there are mosquitoes but no mosquito nets. There was no toilet paper. There were no blankets.

    Early check in. The staff was nice. Ceiling fan.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2025

    6.0
    Great find in Negombo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little away from the beach, but we'll connected with pick me the local ride hailing app. The gardens could have been better maintained.

    Had a pleasant stay at Shalom Residences, Negombo. The accomodation is tucked away in a quiet residential area, a couple of kilometres away from the beach. Was allocated a room' on the upper floor, room was basic, clean with attached washroom. Air conditioning was good. On the whole comfortable place to stay in. You wouldn't get a better host in Negombo. Kasun picked me up from the airport as I arrived late evening. Drove me around town, change money, got a local Sim and enjoyed some authentic Srilankan cuisine. On check out dropped me off at the local train station, for my train to Colombo . Was helpful throughout my stay there. Plenty of parking if you have your own vehicle. The location gives you real Srilankan village vibes. Even managed to visit the local church on a Sunday. Definitely recommend, because of the most pleasant host in Negombo. Thank you Kasun for a memorable stay.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    ගොඩක් හොද සවිස් එකක් දෙනවා.ගෙවන මුදලට හොද සාධාරණයක් කරනවා එයාලා.ගොඩාක් ෆ්‍රෙන්ලි ස්ටාෆ් එකත්.බයක් නැතුව ඕන කෙනෙකුට නවතින්න පුලුවන් ආරක්ෂාව උපරිම තැනක්.♥️

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    1.0
    highly suggest not to stay in this property even to save money this is a scary option
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    hygiene wise it's worse, the room once we opened the door had a strong horrible smell it hasn't been cleaned for weeks

    The staffs who met us on the property was rude to us and took a payment from us even when we decided we don't wanna stay in the property

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    10
    Lovely time
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One room air con just needs a tweak to be stronger in downstairs room.

    Lovely space, nice host

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very helpful host and beautiful place

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    1.0
    Shalom Residence, Negombo: Avoid at All Costs
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was by far the worst hotel experience I've ever encountered. From the moment we arrived, it felt like entering a ghost town. The entrance was gloomy and unwelcoming, and the entire hotel was plunged into darkness with no lights turned on. Checking in was a chaotic experience. Before I even had a chance to unpack, the owner demanded full payment upfront. This aggressive approach continued throughout our stay, with the owner constantly inquiring about the bill. It became clear that the owner insists on upfront payment due to past experiences where guests were unwilling to pay for their stay, likely due to the poor quality of the hotel and services. The service was appalling. When we requested the menu, the owner simply listed a few options orally, and there was no written menu available. We ordered spaghetti bolognese with extra cheese, but what arrived was a meager portion of dry noodles, clearly not what we had ordered. The room itself was utterly dismal. The bed was incredibly thin and uncomfortable, feeling more like a piece of cardboard. We ended up sleeping on the floor, which was more comfortable than the bed. The lack of respect for our privacy was shocking. In the middle of the night, around 1:30 AM, the owner called and demanded payment again. He and his wife then proceeded to bang on our door, further disrupting our sleep. This hotel offers absolutely no value for money. I strongly advise anyone considering this hotel to look elsewhere.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2024

    10
    Clean and comfortable
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Feels like own home

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2024

    10
    Great
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing all good

    Super location & lovely owner he make the day so beautiful and the facilities was excellent Highly recommended

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    8.0
    Had a great stay here. The owner was friendly and continuously kept in touch to facilitate our needs
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

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