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Shanith Guesthouse

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free valet parking

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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8A, Kattuwa Raod,Ethukala, Negombo, 11500
  • Negombo Beach Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Negombo Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • St Anthony's Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (With AC)

Exterior

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (With AC)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (with AC)

Exterior

Deluxe Room (with AC)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 King Beds

View all photos for Comfort Apartment ( with AC)

Exterior

Comfort Apartment ( with AC)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 116 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Budget Double Room with Balcony ac

Budget Double Room with Balcony ac

Budget Double Room with Balcony ac

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 119 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Negombo

A luxury stay in Negombo awaits you at Shanith Guesthouse. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Negombo Beach Park and Negombo Beach within a 15-minute walk. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include in-room free wired Internet, fireplaces and balconies. .A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps along with Ayurvedic treatments and mani/pedis. The hotel's restaurant is a nice spot to grab a bite. Enjoy the 24-hour gym along with access to yoga classes and a playground. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Negombo hotel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from St. Sebastian's Church and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Ave Maria Convent.

What's nearby

  • Negombo Beach Park - 4 min walk
  • Negombo Beach - 15 min walk
  • St. Sebastian's Church - 4 min drive
  • Negombo District General Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Negombo Fish Market - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪See Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rodeo Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Leonardo By Bella Vita - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lords Fine Restaurant, Art Gallery and Cocktail Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Shanith Guesthouse

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free valet parking
Shanith Guesthouse offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour health club. There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Shanith Guesthouse. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Negombo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2012
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Shanith Guesthouse offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Negombo hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Shanith Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per night.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property only accepts cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Shanith Guesthouse?

Shanith Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Shanith Guesthouse?

Yep, Shanith Guesthouse has a free self car park and free valet parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Shanith Guesthouse?

Yep, Shanith Guesthouse is a short 15-minute walk from Negombo Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga and snorkelling.

Is there a spa on site at Shanith Guesthouse?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Shanith Guesthouse. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

What makes Shanith Guesthouse a romantic place to stay?

Late-night room service, plus fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shanith Guesthouse.

Is Shanith Guesthouse family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Shanith Guesthouse is a hit with families.

Does Shanith Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yeah, brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shanith Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shanith Guesthouse?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Shanith Guesthouse's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shanith Guesthouse?

Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shanith Guesthouse?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Shanith Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

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 Excellent

Thatchaneshkanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Debojyoti

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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!

8/10 Good

marlene, Santa Monica, CA U.S.A.

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.

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.

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

4/10 Poor

Thelma

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

wendy, u.k

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

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.

10/10 Excellent

Kiran, Mumbai ,India

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.

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Earl, Albany

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Negombo's little secret
Great location and staff are lovely. Makes you feel at home.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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