39 Sramadana Mawatha Ethukala, 51000 Negombo, Sri Lanka
#36 of 144 B&Bs and Inns in Negombo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 97 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 April 2024
Lauren
United Kingdomexpensive for what it is if you’re travelling on a budget. aircon is extra cost too
great location & the family are so lovely, warm & welcoming
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Monica
SwedenLovely couple running the place, very comfortably beds, nice breakfast, very nice area with walkingdistance to restaurants.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Alan
United KingdomEnjoyed our stay at Familyhouse, good location only 10 min walk to beach area and restaurants. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Arkadiusz
PolandFar to the beach
All
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Katrin
HungaryIt was ok
Staff, ckean, good breakfast, close to the beach walking distance
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Susan
United KingdomEverything was great.
Cees, Chandi and their family were wonderful. They were so welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. Their homestay, which is around a 15 minute walk to Negombo beach, was spotlessly clean and the breakfast was great. If you want somewhere to stay when you first arrive in Sri Lanka, we would not hesitate to recommend Family House. Thankyou for welcoming us in to your home.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Lenka
Czech RepublicWe spent here one night after the arrival, the owner was so kind, communication was perfect, he was waiting for us at the airport right on the time and took us safely straight to our beds after a long flight. Room was nice, breakfast delicious, we felt very comfortable there. Thanks a lot for everything.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Alexigro
ItalyThe hosts are very nice
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Ka
Hong KongThe best hosts ever!!!!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Alexandra
United KingdomEverything was great!
I was picked up from the airport and allowed to check in early, Cees and him family were very friendly and accommodating, and provided a lovely breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Marzena
ItalyVery welcoming , kind and caring hosts. Cees (you pronounce his name “Case, but not beauty-case “😂) has welcomed us very well at our arrival in Sri Lanka. He came to pick us up at the airport (with a very good price, better than Pick me and Uber). He let us sleep and they made breakfast for us even if it was very late :) he gave us a lot of useful information. Living in their house has been a beautiful experience for us, sharing their space and their day to day life was something I feel very grateful for. You feel like home. Also, you really can trust Cees, in Sri Lanka you always have to be cared because it’s unfortunately so common that if you are a tourist they charge you a lot more. Cees has been really fair and honest. We’ve also been to Negombo and we enjoyed the visit a lot. We went with tuc tuc (only 500 rupie) and we walked back in about 25 minutes by night. Safe place, lots of people on the street, illuminated…. Really good!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
John
AustraliaNot much at all
Chandi and Cees are a very welcoming host Cees picked me up from the airport @ 2am I call that above duty breakfast good & Chandi put in touch with a very accommodating Tuk Tuk driver Raju
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Arul
South AfricaI liked the quietness at the same time the company of good people.
The owners of the property really treated one as if u are part of there family. They create a relaxed and friendly environment.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Ella
AustraliaThere was nothing we would change about our stay.
We had a perfect stay for two nights after arriving on a very delayed flight, we were still picked up at 3.30am from Colombo airport which was well and truly going above and beyond. Absolutely perfect and accommodating hosts, the bed was also outstanding in terms of size and comfort. My partner (and one year old) would highly recommend staying here as a starting point on your trip in Sri Lanka!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Guillaume
FranceExcellent location and friendly atmosphère. I recommand !
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Kathryn
South AfricaSuch Kind hosts, very helpful and friendly. Made a Lovely breakfast.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Oana
ItalyThe family is very kind, and it was very helpful and comprehensive of our travel necessities related to our journey finising and getting back to the airport. Many thanks. The room with the small terrace is very comfortable and clean, and the breakfast ok.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Tamar
AustraliaVery kind and friendly family!! Very helpful and homey feeling. Really appreciate their kindness
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 23 April 2023
Evilmillsy
United KingdomThe family was super friendly, and nothing was too much. From very early morning pick up and allowing me a bed to sleep while my room was made ready. Breakfast every morning superb and kept me going till evening.. Also arranged a took took to take me on to my next hotel Would highly recommend a stay here
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Ana
PortugalVery Nice place to relax!!! The owners are very friendly, the Room very confortable and the breakfast very good :)
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Sterling
Australiasome remote activity around the house
warm family, friendly service, home away from home
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Elwira
Sri LankaThe breakfast was great, the owners were extremely nice and arranged transportation as well as directions to the best food and shops. I really enjoyed and rested well before my trip back home. Highly recommended!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 30 March 2023
Beata
PolandEverything was perfect. Super clean, tasty breakfast (big coffee pot ❤️), friendly owners. Next time we will stay longer. Thank you so much for having us.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Vyky
Czech Republicbeautiful garden very nice people super
Stayed in March 2023
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