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About this property
Shanith Guesthouse
When visiting Negombo, Shanith Guesthouse is a great choice to consider. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, Ayurvedic treatments, or mani/pedis. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a 24-hour health club, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
Dutch, English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time ends: anytime
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Free offsite parking within 1 ft; reservations required
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Train station pick-up
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Free daily reception
Room service (late night)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
What to do
Beach yoga
Shopping
Bicycle tour information
Beach nearby
Access to nearby health club
Free bicycles nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Bike repair services
Bike cleaning
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2012
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Mosquito nets
24-hour health club
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Full-service spa
Lockers available
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Accessible shuttle
Accessible airport shuttle
Fixed shower seat
8 stairs to reach property
Ceiling hoist
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free wired internet
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 60.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property only accepts cash.
Also known as
Shanith Guesthouse Hotel Negombo
Shanith Guesthouse Hotel
Shanith Guesthouse Negombo
Shanith Guesthouse
Shanith Guesthouse Hotel
Shanith Guesthouse Negombo
Shanith Guesthouse Hotel Negombo
Frequently asked questions
Does Shanith Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shanith Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shanith Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shanith Guesthouse?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Shanith Guesthouse?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shanith Guesthouse?
Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Shanith Guesthouse and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as beach yoga. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a 24-hour health club and spa services. Shanith Guesthouse also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Shanith Guesthouse?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Shanith Guesthouse have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Shanith Guesthouse like?
Shanith Guesthouse is a short 4-minute walk from Negombo Beach Park and 15 minutes' walk from Negombo Beach.
Shanith Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Thatchaneshkanth
Thatchaneshkanth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
Very helpful owner and a spacious room.
Eric
Eric, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
May 14, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2022
Very satisfied
The staff are very king and attentive for guests needs. The breakfast is delicious and the fruits are fresh. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Very good location. They suggest interesting tours. They were very helpful with the PCR booking, transport for PCR, and airport transport. I recommend.
Yara
Yara, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 9, 2020
It's good. Stayed only for one night. Near to the beach. Neat room and quite place.
Debojyoti
Debojyoti, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 26, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 7, 2018
Great value place close to airport
3rd stay here - perfect for first/last night as it is close to the airport. Quite basic but very clean with friendly and helpful hosts.
Jethro
Jethro, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 26, 2018
No frills guesthouse
The position of the hotel is fabulous - just off the beaten track and quiet, but close enough to the main drag. We arrived very early morning to find out that we could have a room at the additional cost of $5 as the room we'd previously booked was not available until 11:00am. Both very tired, we opted to pay the extra $5. The room was clean, but very outdated - as it the whole guesthouse, but the staff are nice enough and the breakfasts are delicious. Large portion size too!
Beverly
Beverly, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 17, 2017
Very pleasant stay - felt the people running it were always looking for ways to help. Close to beach and plenty of restaurants!
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 3, 2017
Great location.
Very friendly staff. Good breakfast. Taxi from the airport had some trouble finding it.
marlene
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 10, 2017
not a deluxe room ? no sea view ? no pick up from airport. omelette every day for breakfast . apart from that it was o.k.
douglas
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2017
Great staff really friendly....smiles aplenty..fab
If you are looking for five star luxury look elsewhere, but if you want good, basic, budget accommodation look no further. We had a great stay. We slept in late on our first day and missed the breakfast by two hours but they insisted on making us it even though it was after 12, they were fabulous. Bed really comfortable aswell
tracy
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 15, 2017
Thelma
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2016
Perfect for what we wanted.
Stayed just one night, to be able to be near the airport, Mirando was extremely helpful and Shanith delivered everything it said it would
wendy
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 23, 2016
Very pleasant stay as we acclimatised to the heat. Off the main road so quiet. Close to lots of recommended restaurants that we sampled and enjoyed. Host welcoming and informative.
Alison
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 18, 2016
Convenient, roof-top breakfast area.
Relatively close to the international Colombo airport. The hotel will drive you there in their van for 1,500 - muck better than the 1,000 tuk tuk ride.
The key to the room did not work well, and the ac was either under-powered, or the room was way too hot at the start. The room had an apartment size refrigerator - not turned on.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2016
Cosy Place Near the Beach.
Nice chilled Beer on arrival and guide on cheapest travel around.
Kiran
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2016
Nice place to stay
I came back to Shanith Guesthouse for the end of my stay and it's definitely the nicest place I stayed in Sri Lanka. Very friendly ladies who make the breakfast in the morning, nice seating area on the balcony outside the rooms, fridge in the rooms which is nice if you want to cool water etc. The location is good, minutes away from the beach but also away from the noise of Lewis Place so it's quiet. I highly recommend this guesthouse
chris
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2016
Fantastic budget hotel
Really enjoyed my stay here. The rooms are great with fridge, kettle, kitchen area, air conditioning, and there's a great balcony area outside the room with chairs to relax.
The owner seems like a really nice guy and the other staff all seemed friendly.
A very comfortable stay, I will be back.
chris
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2016
Awesome!
This place is the greatest, I stayed because it was only $20 and it was super clean, the people were super nice and the room was awesome. I had stayed at a beach resort and checkout was noon and we had a night flight so I booked this to get a shower and relax before flight. I wish I stayed here a few days.
Earl
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2015
Negombo's little secret
Great location and staff are lovely. Makes you feel at home.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 6, 2015
It could be said OK
In Negombo,You have no more choice,Shanith guesthouse is worth of the price yet,that's family style guesthouse which the house owner is nice,also helpful & You can stay at ease.Oh, the fish market is gorgeous ,strongly suggest
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2019
Verified traveler
25-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2019
jag tycker boende är underbar. hotel ägare va gästvänligt och hjälpsam underbar frukost rummet är ren och fin.jag kan rekemendera åt alla. tack Expedia ni har ordnat en underbar resa ni är värt en guld sjärna. ni är bäst.
Verified traveler
25-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 4, 2018
Scammers!
Booked and paid for the AC family apartment via MrJet/Expedia. On arrival the receptionist denied having any booking. After som argumentation, it was changed to "your booking was yesterday". Finally after about half an hour, they found their printout confirming our reservation, but then said that the AC apartment was already occupied by someone else. We got to speak to the owner over the phone who shouted that we had to accept a double room (2 adults & three kids) or take our money and go somewhere else. Oviously our advice would bee to stay away from this establishment!