Reviews of Ocean View tourist guest house at Negombo beach
122 Lewis Place, 11500 Negombo, Sri Lanka
#92 of 144 B&Bs and Inns in Negombo
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 54 hotel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Elisabeth
Austria22 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice host, and staff is very attentive. I enjoyed my last day in sri lanka at the ocean view tourist guest house. Negombo and this place is a good place to stay before departure. Had plenty of time to chat with the owner, which I enjoyed, he organised my last Sri Lankan breakfast (despite usually offering continental) , which was yummy and spicey, and the pool obviously was great addidition for the wait till my departure. The beach is across the road, so not far. Restaurant next door is also recommended.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Nina
Australia1 review9.0“Very friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Simple but very clean, nice pool and nice breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Brett
Australia52 reviews4 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Ordinary breakfast compared to what we have had in Sri Lanka. 2 fried eggs,toast and 2 pieces of fruit and great cuppa tea. No ocean view from downstairs rooms.
Liked the swimming pool Staff are great. Lots of restaurants around. Staff organised transport to airport. They put my beers in fridge as there are no room fridges and I needed a cold beer sitting by pool.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Emete
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Comfortable stay in a convenient location the night before our flight”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not many plugs in the room!
Amazing pool, great location, good sized room, comfortable bed.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Sussn
Canada6 reviews9.0“great place to stay in negombo with rooftop patio, pool and friendly and helpful staff and owner.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
breakfast was tasty though modest.
bed and pillows were very comfortable. pool was refreshing. owner was friendly and interesting to talk with and had good recommendations for places to eat. on main street but set back so noise really was not an issue.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Till_z
Germany14 reviews8.0“Nice, clean Hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The Price is a little high, but ok!
The location is great, directly in the centre. Room was big and clean. WiFi worked well. Friendly and helpful staff there. Pool in the backyard and super clean as well.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Gary
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0“The hotel was close to the airport with the added bonus of being close to the beach”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Lighting in room was a little dim
Breakfast was good location was good for access to the airport
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Alistair
South Africa17 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beach although close not the greatest. Noisy road in front
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and central. Great swimming pool
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Anthony
United Kingdom17 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 6 February 2024
George
United Kingdom4 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very friendly owner and staff. Could not be more helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Larah
Germany17 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room is very basic but thats fine
Very nice Staff, very close to Beach, close to airport and A fair and trustful Transport
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Rajesh
India3 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“A good stay near the Airport”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Rooms are rather small for the price charged...but the view from the room is good...also the room has a sit out
Location is good....so close to the Airport.....and so was the breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Christopher
Sri Lanka4 reviews8.0“This is a great value for money place to stay ...It's spotlessly clean ,and there is no noise.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The property is set back from the road ,so you do not hear the road traffic..It is easy to get to the airport from here.You can sit on the balcony and watch the sun go down
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 30 April 2022
Maureen
United Kingdom8 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Convenient. Friendly staff
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 24 April 2022
D
Sri Lanka2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing specials
Location is very good
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Thibault
Belgium15 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
ideal guesthouse close to the centre, very warm staff, great breakfast and a lovely pool to top it off
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Roy
Israel11 reviews10“a fantastic experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Time passed by too fast
I recently stayed at Ocean View Tourist Hotel and had a fantastic experience. The hotel's location, just 20 minutes from the airport, was convenient for my travels. I particularly enjoyed relaxing by the swimming pool, which offered a serene atmosphere. The highlight of my stay was the exceptional hospitality provided by the owner and their team. They were incredibly helpful throughout my stay, and even allowed me to use the shower facilities after I had checked out, which was greatly appreciated before my flight. The cleanliness of the rooms and the overall tranquility of the hotel made for a pleasant stay. I highly recommend Ocean View Tourist Hotel for anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming stay in the area.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Bente
Netherlands1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The accomadation was very clean and the staff is very kind. They can arrange a taxi to the airport and are very helpful. It's a nice place to stay before/after your flight, it's very quite and calm and you can relax by the pool. It's also located close to good restaurants and the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Stefan
Germany5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great place with a super kind owner. Highly recommended especially when just arriving in Sri Lanka or for the nights before your departure.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Jana
Netherlands22 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great
Great location, amazing pool, super friendly staff!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Mouli
United Kingdom1 review10“Fantastic”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolute pleasure staying here, very clean and tidy room. Despite being on a busy road, the atmosphere was very quiet and friendly. The owner Mark is lovely to chat to and made the whole stay a pleasure
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Lam
France48 reviews1 helpful vote10“Nice stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Swimming pool is very clean, new, have small Pool for young children, just a fews step to the beach, in center and restaurant around, clean room with balcony and AC , comfort bed and breakfast is nice! The staff is very friendly and helpful!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Gilles
Thailand20 reviews1 helpful vote10“Good stay at this place !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We were at the end of our travel and it was very pleasant to stay at this place. The room and the bathroom were large and clean, the manager and his employees very kind and the beach very near. The swimming pool was very clean and pleasant.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Zvjezdana
Croatia13 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Was perfect👌😇
Clean, location, owner, stuff....was amazing
Stayed in January 2024
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