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Shanith Guesthouse

5.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat steps from Negombo Beach Park, with spa treatments offering rejuvenation and yoga sessions enhancing relaxation

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Shanith Guesthouse delivers a blend of tropical atmosphere and comfortable accommodations. Guests can book body wraps or scrubs at the spa, participate in yoga classes on the property or at the beach, access free WiFi in common areas, and browse the on-site shopping options.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Exterior

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (With AC)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Exterior

Deluxe Room (with AC)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior

Comfort Apartment ( with AC)

  • Garden view
  • 116 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Budget Double Room with Balcony ac | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Budget Double Room with Balcony ac

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 119 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Negombo, Shanith Guesthouse is near the beach. Ave Maria Convent and Supuwath Arana are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Negombo Beach Park and Negombo Beach. St. Sebastian's Church and St.Mary's Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Negombo travel guide
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8A, Kattuwa Raod,Ethukala, Negombo, 11500

What's nearby

  • A traditional sailboat with a large sail on a sandy beach.
    Negombo Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Negombo Beach Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St Anthony's Church
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • St. Sebastian's Church
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Negombo Fish Market
    7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo
    5 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rodeo Pub
    6 min walk
  • Ceylon Coffee Club
    4 min walk
  • Seafood Embassy
    5 min walk
  • Lords Fine Restaurant, Art Gallery and Cocktail Bar
    8 min walk
  • Sea View Restaurent
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Fixed shower seat
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2012
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per night

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number wv 5526

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanith Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Shanith Guesthouse?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Shanith Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Shanith Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Shanith Guesthouse located?

This family-friendly Negombo hotel is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Negombo Beach Park and Negombo Beach. St. Sebastian's Church and Ave Maria Convent are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Shanith Guesthouse Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful owner and a spacious room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chaminda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Debojyoti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's good. Stayed only for one night. Near to the beach. Neat room and quite place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jethro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Per

Disliked: Staff & service

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

sema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kolay ulaşım

İyi
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful manager and staff. Nice breakfast. Walking distance to resturants and beach (we only vent for a walk). 20 minuts from the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent rapport qualité prix

Excellent choix de guesthouse à Negombo. Situé à 200 m de la plage et à coté de nombreux restaurants, cet hôtel familial est très pratique pour arriver ou partir du Sri Lanka. Les chambres sont spacieuses et très propres. Le sourire est toujours présent et le personnel est extrêmement serviable. J'ai passé trois nuits à cet hôtel en attendant l'arrivée de ma fille. Le propriétaire à été des plus aimables, il m'a invité au restaurant afin de goûter un rice and curry 'local' et a accepté de garder une de nos valises jusqu'à la fin de notre voyage. Il n'a pas voulu nous charger pour la valise ni accepté que je paye au restaurant. A mon arrivée à l’aéroport à 2 h du matin, il m'attendait avec une pancarte avec mon nom ce qui permet de bien démarrer un voyage.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Je ne recommande pas

1ère nuit ok, sauf que le propriétaire "partait" alors qu'il avait pris les réservations en compte..et qu'il fallait quitter les lieux,dès le matin, il a trouvé par connaissance un autre hôtel ou le petit dej était à 5$ alors que la réservation pour 2 nuits était comprise avec déjeuner, il a négocié si on peut dire pour cette prestation..il n'est pas rare que les hôteliers fassent du sur booking pour déplacer les touristes ailleurs, et leur faire payer la totalité du séjour en espèce avec les taxes et ne pas reverser cette taxe à l'organisme car ils prennent soin d'annuler la réservation à la fin du séjour, et on s'en rend compte par l'envoi d'un mail de l'organisme qui vous demande pourquoi vous n'étiez pas à l'hôtel..je ne suis pas satisfaite du séjour..dans ce pays la en l'occurrence
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Voor één nacht ok

Grote familyroom(110m2) geboekt. Bij aankomst van helft van familie bleek doe niet beschikbaar. Uiteindelijk 2 losse kamers als oplossing, maar was niet wat we wilden. Eigenaar had emoties ook niet geheel in de hand, zeer onprettig!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay - felt the people running it were always looking for ways to help. Close to beach and plenty of restaurants!
Verified

8/10 Good

marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location.

Very friendly staff. Good breakfast. Taxi from the airport had some trouble finding it.
Verified

6/10 Okay

jun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

夜間チェックイン注意

深夜に到着。門は空いていたが誰もいない。呼べど叫べど誰も出てこないので仕方なくそこらのガードマンのおっちゃんに電話借りて緊急連絡先に電話して、やっとオーナー登場。この間1時間あまり。 施設設備は価格の割にいいのだが、これではおっかなくて夜間のチェックインはできない。
Verified

6/10 Okay

douglas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
not a deluxe room ? no sea view ? no pick up from airport. omelette every day for breakfast . apart from that it was o.k.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
jeg havde er hyggeligt ophold og blev godt behandlet af personaler værelset vad i orden og der var alt hvad der skulle være der var både A/C og loftventilator. myggenet. køleskab og tv der manglede ikke noget god kvalitet for få penge
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pas intéressant

Nous avons été déçu par cette guesthouse , la chambre que l'on nous a attribué à notre arrivée était collée au garage ! Dès la première nuit nous avons changé de chambre car elle était pleine d'insectes (cafards dans la salle de bain et autres dans la chambre) Le petit déjeuner était bon et le personnel sympathique , Je ne recommande pas ce lieu car ils ont des efforts à faire côté hygiène ,
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

OLGA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Негомбо

Приехали в Негомбо после путешествия по югу Шри Ланки. Добирались на электричке из Коломбо. От станции шли 7-8 минут. Нам очень понравился отель. Чисто, уютно. Очень доброжелательный персонал.Очень вкусный завтрак. До пляжа несколько минут пешком.Ходили купаться рано утром. Океан более спокойный.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy Place Near the Beach.

Nice chilled Beer on arrival and guide on cheapest travel around.