45 A, St Joshep Mawatha, 11500 Negombo, Sri Lanka
#41 of 128 hotels in Negombo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 375 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
7.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 20, 2025
Leire
SpainThere's no area for socialising. You hear the music from a restaurant until midnight. In the female 4 bedroom you don't hear the noise.
Confortable to arrive from a trip to Colombo airport or before departing. (closer to the airport than Colombo and quieter). They charge you 4 dollars for using the hostel before the check in at 1 or 2 pm. Confortable big beds. AC has no fixed temperature , roommates decide it. Individual clean toilets. Clean and big room. Warm shower. Reasonable prices for food. You can use the swimming pool in the next hotel (2 min walk). You can pay with card. After checking out at 12.00 I could have a shower to go clean to the airport.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Sharon
CambodiaI missed a locker to put valuable things in. A curtain in front of the bed would’ve been great - especially because the main lights are bright and if someone comes in the room while you’re already asleep and turns the light on it easily wakes you up 😅. When I was there the music from the restaurant / bar was quite loud but stopped at a reasonable time.
The beds were comfortable; it was nice to have your own pod as it gave you some privacy. I liked that there is some extra space next to the mattress to put your phone/earplugs/e-reader etc next to you. The bathrooms were good too although a bit of warm water would’ve been nice.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Jack
United KingdomNice clean bathroom facilities and the hostel is very modern with a good energy.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 19, 2025
Kamille
CanadaGreat hostel . I chose it for the pool. I slept great. The beds were so comfortable. I do wish there was a common area for guests. The hostel was basically a very popular restaurant. So in the evening it got very crowded and loud. You can hear the noise in the rooms. Also there would be no quiet space sit. That being said, I still recommend it
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 16, 2025
Rigby
United KingdomNot social unless you’re lucky to have good people in your room, but most people use this as a layover before/after airport
Lovely hostel, beds really really comfortable, lots of space in the pod and the room, bathrooms and showers are amazing
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 11, 2025
Mélodie
French PolynesiaIt’s more a big restaurant with rooms and facilities rather than a hostel. Not really any chill area to socialise with other backpackers so not very social.
Dorms and facilities are amazing. Individual pods with comfy mattress, towel, individual light, plugs and big lockers for each bed. AC in the rooms. Bathrooms are individual little bathrooms with shower, toilet and sink, way more private than just cubicles. Also the food at the restaurant is amazing! I tried the fish curry, the seafood pizza and the Watalappam (desert) and all three were out of this world. I recommend staying there if you’re in Negombo.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 8, 2025
Allen
United Arab EmiratesThey have sister’s company called “Sea Horse Hotel and Spa” which by the serves a very good fried rice. HOWEVER, that sister’s company has SPA partner in Jasmine Villa. The SPA service is NOT GOOD at all! The masseuse literally did not know how to do it. I literally paid 5K LKR for full body massage and i was not happy at all. She just scattered the oil in my body for 75 mins with open palm and that’s it until ending.
The property itself is wow! Super clean! Super spacious! Sooo many washrooms (very important)! Friendly staffs! AC is amazingly cooling! Very safe and secured! Just i loved everything. (I would give 7 because of my SPA experience)
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 28, 2025
Haydn
United KingdomBit of walk to the toilet in the night. The staff were friendly, but more like hotel than hostel staff.
AC, clean, big dorms, with towels provided. Pool available for use in the sister hotel 5 mins walk away. Great security.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 24, 2025
Barbora
Czech RepublicThere is big surcharge in the restaurant and the laundry is super expensive (do it somewhere else)
The rooms, AC, friendly staff (but didn’t speak a lot of English)
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 14, 2025
Jessica
AustraliaWhen I paid, reception lady did not give me the correct change. Same as the restaurant. I had to request the correct change.
The photos are true reflections of the dorms. Each bed has a light but no curtains. The bathrooms are clean. There is a restaurant connected to the hostel which has great atmosphere. They also provide a towel.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 13, 2025
Ronja
GermanyIf there is an event, there is loud music outside
Really comfy and clean place to stay with friendly stuff :) Little backyard with Tuk Tuk wine & dine
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 5, 2025
Jacqueline
GermanyUnfortunately the place is made of a lot of wood, not sure if it’s due to the humidity or coming from the bathrooms but it smelled like pee in the hall and partly the rooms. ACs blow pretty promptly to the upper beds so make sure to bring covers.
Nicely located in Negombo, large restaurant with various food options and a pool at the close by located hotel that can be used for free as well.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Pia
GermanyNot a super social hostel & quite loud in the evening as there was a party in the restaurant directly next to the room. Bathrooms were a bit dirty.
Comfortable beds with light and plug.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 1, 2025
Jort
NetherlandsThe people didn't speak much English unfortunately.
Good price, clean and good facilities
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Mariana
United StatesRooms and bathrooms were very stuffy
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Paige
United KingdomThere wasn’t much of a community hostel vibe here and it would be great if the beds had privacy curtains
Really clean and tidy and loved that the bathrooms were separate with a toilet so you could take your time. Also liked the security card access and perfect for a one night stay before the airport
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Ymke
NetherlandsWe didn’t get the room we asked for, booked a 4 bed dorm and got a 6 bed dorm, but that was okay. On our last night there (the 14th of February), there was a big local party going on at the hostel. Meaning that we couldn’t get drinks or food at our own hostel, which I think is ridiculous.
Good rooms, very comfortable beds, good location. You can use the swimming pool at their other hotel, only a 2 minute walk from the hostel. You can also have breakfast there, but would not recommend.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Federica
NetherlandsWalls very soft. I could hear a couple talking
Clean and comfortable. Lovely restaurant and night life
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Melissa
United KingdomIt would be great if they served breakfast. I went to the sister hostel for breakfast which was nice though.
Very comfortable hostel for one night. The shower facilities are great, bed was very comfy and everything was clean. It's not as hostel as such (no social area) but suitable for one night before/after flying. The staff were kind and gave me a towel so I could shower after checkout too.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Gadhave
IndiaToo close and compact rooms, No cloth drying arrangements.
Restaurant right next.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 11, 2025
Anna
United KingdomLoud music on weekend nights. But other than that would recommend
Clean rooms, friendly & helpful staff, good location.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 11, 2025
Chloe
United KingdomMy bed didn’t have a sheet but cos i arrived late I didn’t think I could go ask anyone so got a bit cold. Top bunk is very high up though there is a decent amount of handles.
Great hostel for a night. Good facilities and comfy bed and hot shower. Would recommend.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 7, 2025
Anne
GermanyAbsolutely a good hostel with some privacy in the dorms:)
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Fahim
AustraliaThe ladder on the bed was very uncomfortable and didn’t feel very safe because of the handle placement. There were loud parties every night I stayed which was heard from the room (maybe because it was the weekends)
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The location was fine, a little far from Negombo, fairly close to the beach but not on the beachside
Stayed in February 2025
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