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The Icebear Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
The Icebear Guesthouse offers pristine beaches and genuine hospitality. Enjoy a massage, join the manager's evening reception on the beach bar terrace, or play volleyball. Relax at the nearby outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
Front of property

On the beach

This guesthouse is located on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels at the white sand beach. Unwind and sip on a chilled cocktail at the beach bar. Some on-site activities to enjoy while you're visiting include beach yoga and beach volleyball. Noteworthy nearby activities include windsurfing and fishing.

Sundeck
Fitness facility

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 5 - Sep 6
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Tomorrow

Sep 6 - Sep 7
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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Comfort Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Apartment | Living area

Basic Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
95 Lewis Place, Negombo., -, Negombo, WP, LK11500

What's nearby

  • Ave Maria Convent - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • St.Mary's Church - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Negombo Fish Market - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Negombo Beach Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Negombo Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo - 3 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dinemore Negombo - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Seafood Embassy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sri Mugil Villas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Perera & Sons Bakers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Anzar Hotel - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Icebear Guesthouse

Family-friendly guesthouse near Negombo Beach
Take advantage of a beach bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at The Icebear Guesthouse. With a white sand beach, sun loungers, and beach volleyball, this guesthouse is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby along with a waterslide and sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A water park (surcharge), free newspapers, and outdoor furniture
  • Beach umbrellas, ATM/banking services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and children's dinnerware
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 4 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 2 (from 1 to 12 years old)

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 credit card, debit card, or 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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

The Icebear Guesthouse Negombo
The Icebear Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Icebear Guesthouse Guesthouse Negombo

Frequently asked questions

Does The Icebear Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is The Icebear Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Icebear Guesthouse?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Icebear Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Icebear Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Icebear Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 4 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Icebear Guesthouse located?

Nestled on the beach, this Negombo guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Sebastian's Church, Negombo Beach Park, and Ave Maria Convent. St.Mary's Church and St Anthony's Church are also within 1 mi (2 km). Railway Station Negombo is 22 minutes by foot.

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The Icebear Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, first rate service. If you stay tell the General Manager Cristi, that I will be back soon to take him and his son out for Cheeseburgers and fries. If you meet the owner, give him a Chat he is a great guy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
See previous review
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Quiet Negombo stay

Very good stay, staff and food were great, the room was fine but the bed could have been a little more comfy/bathroom was austere, so for a first spot after a long long flight the room could have been a little comfier in hindsight for our needs. Great courtyard, easy access to all of Negombo, quiet setting away from any crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Ice cool.

Great place to stay, right on the beach but handy for other places such as restaurants. Relaxing with friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Icebear is truely unique. Fine rooms & Its set in a beautiful garden, the beach is right there, Christie & the staff are extremely helpful. You wont belive this place til you see it. It's like what you imagine hotels were like in the olden days, that being filled with character. A joy to stay, relax, unwind, & reflect on a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

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

Friendly, warm, clean

Great greating by the friendly staff of this guesthouse even if I arrived late. They couldn't find my reservation but found me an available room. Nice clean spacious room. The window had a view to a wall in little hallway. Had a good meal at the resto on the porch. Nicely located ditectly on beach. Very nice outdoor space bohemian syle with lots of sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jodie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place should be removed from Expedia as an option to choose from. We had several COCKROACHES in the kitchen, living room, etc. in fact, they left a bottle of RAID on the kitchen counter. Absolutely disgusting! We could get out of there fast enough. A door to the outside wasn’t even the size of the door frame and had about a 3 inch opening for critters to just get in. No air conditioning either. All around horrid!

4/10 Poor

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night. The staff were very warm and welcoming. The restaurant food was a good quality. We booked the apartment as we needed the separate beds for children. The apartment is not actually faced into the interior garden, it is accessed from the road at the front. The apartment photos are not representative of the reality. The kitchen was scruffy and not very well maintained. The apartment doesn't have "proper" AC but a noisy stand alone unit that didn't really keep the rooms cool. The courtyard garden is a really nice place to sit and relax so it's a shame the apartment is not really part of the whole vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

T

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room not ready, A/C didn't work. We didn't stay.

The air conditioning for our allocated room had failed. We were offered 2 noisy alternatives off-site. With apologies all round we took our bags without checking in and went to a hotel found by our driver. There the air conditioning in the quiet clean onsite room worked and we checked in there instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Très agréable guesthouse sur la plage

Ce petit hôtel (une dizaine de chambres) est idéalement situé sur la plage de Negombo (moins d'une demi heure). Personnel agréable et serviable, joli jardin en bordure de plage, petite carte au restaurant mais tout est bien cuisiné et savoureux. Notre chambre était spacieuse, propre et bien décorée. En revanche, juste 2 serviettes de toilette de couleur, une savonnette et un tapis de bain ayant connu des jours meilleurs étaient à notre disposition. Cela dit, je recommande cet établissement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

Lovely gardens and beachfront: a great combination

My husband and I spent our last night in Sri Lanka at the Ice Bear. Because it is low season we were the only guests in the house and we got a free upgrade which we much appreciated. The service was great. The room was nice. The shower in the bathroom has an open ceiling and the floor was wet when it rained. To be more eco friendly, the rooms could have screens in the windows and fans so that the AC can be spared. The guesthouse takes only cash as payment. This was a surprise when we checked out but luckily we had just enough cash to cover the bill. We loved the gardens and the quiet atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niels Laessoe

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

Great place

A fantastic place with the most beautiful garden. Great food and all of the staff ever so friendly. The best place to stay when just arrived from the airport or ready to leave Sri Lanka. I highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nostalgie. leuke inrichting en prachtige tuin. gelegen aan de indische oceaan. geen luxe voorzieningen maar een unieke sfeer. Zeer toegangelijke staf en managment. We voelden ons er goed thuis. muggen af en toe lastig maar een goede antispray helpt. Ondanks de muggen voor herhaling vatbaar. we hebben er een goed gevoel en tevredenheid aan overgehouden
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

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