The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Negombo

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Negombo

Visiting Negombo, Sri Lanka for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Negombo, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Negombo based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Negombo for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Negombo before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Negombo for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Negombo for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Palms Villa

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $18 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 10/5 2nd Mile post, Minuwangoda Rd. Kadirana, Palms Villa has great rooms from $18 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and child care. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, cooking classes, a hot tub, and a game room at this relaxing hotel. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Jetwing Lagoon

4-star Resort with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Negombo
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Jetwing Lagoon which has nice rooms starting at $127. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Pamunugama Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, cooking classes, and a spa and wellness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.7 km from the city center. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Sujeewani Villa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Sujeewani Villa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $30. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at No. 40, St. Anthonys Road, Ettukala. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, cooking classes, free parking, and car rentals which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.5 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Dorset

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $22 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $22, Hotel Dorset, at 70/1A Cemetery road, Negombo provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, a spa and wellness center, a game room, and free parking. It's located just 2.9 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Golden Star Beach Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Negombo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

Golden Star Beach Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $40 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 163 Lewis Place. Furthermore, it also offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Jetwing Beach

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Jetwing Beach is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $138, and it's located at Porutota Road. We also love the a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Suriya Arana

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $36 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Negombo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

A cool place is Suriya Arana because it has great rooms that start at $36. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, and child care, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 92 St.Joseph, Mawatha Etthukala. Only 4.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, cooking classes, a spa, an indoor pool, and free parking at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Villa Kapuru

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $16 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Villa Kapuru offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $16 (before taxes). It's located at 58/1, St,Joesph Street, Negombo and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a private pool, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.4 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator


Randi Homestay In Negombo

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $9 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Negombo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 20/4,St,Jude Place Thaladuwa, Randi Homestay In Negombo has great rooms from $9 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, parking, child care, and laundry services. It has a terrific 9.99 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental


New Rani Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $14 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is New Rani Inn which has nice rooms starting at $14. Offering room service, a restaurant, laundry services, free parking, and car rentals, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 82/1 Lewis Place. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 1.9 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kandy, Colombo, Bentota, and Kalutara.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Negombo, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Negombo, Best Beach Hotels in Negombo, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Negombo, Best Hotels for One Week in Negombo, Best Hotels for One Night in Negombo, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Negombo, or Best Business Hotels in Negombo.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Negombo?

Negombo Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$41

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Negombo, Sri Lanka. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Negombo, Sri Lanka based on data from 20 hotels is an affordable $41. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Negombo.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $138
  • 4-star hotels: $127
  • 3-star hotels: $37
  • 2-star hotels: $20


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