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Leo’s Homestay, Dehiwala

Leo’s Homestay is only 50 metres from the beach in the area of Dehiwala. Simply cross the railway track and the beach is there.

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The common area of Leo’s Homestay includes a fully equipped large kitchen and a large lounge. This is also shared with other guests.

There are three bedrooms. Room 1 and 3 and have their own, whereas Room 2 has a bathroom but it is not attached.

For a family of four, Room 2 may be ideal as it consists of one double bed and a bunk bed, whereas the other two bedrooms are doubles only.

All rooms in Leo’s Homestay have air-conditioning. They also have ceiling fans.

Mr. Leo owns this homestay and the guest house next door. His staff from the guest house will attend to you, if he is not personally available.

Leo’s Homestay is located down a lane off Galle Road called Muhandram Lane. Whilst his house is at one of the cul-de-sac in a quiet area, Galle Road at the other end is commercial and busy. It is the major road along the coast taking you to uptown Colombo.

Your travel options include taxi, tuktuk or the bus. As the bus tends to stop everywhere on route, it tends to be the slowest option. If you take a tuktuk we suggest that you take a metered one.

Big John Guest House, Dehiwala

Big John Guest house is located only 30 metres from the beach. Simply cross the railway line and the beach is there. It is therefore a great place to spend your holidays if you don’t mind hearing a train from time to time.

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You can arrive when you like at the Big John Guest House as they have a concierge 24 hours a day. They work on a 24 hour stay. That is if you check in at 7 pm, then you can stay until 7 pm the next day.

There are sea views from the common balcony on the first floor.

Some rooms have AC but all rooms have private bathrooms and ceiling fans.

Internet may not be available in the room, however you can get access to internet from the Big John Guest House lobby area, enabling you to keep in touch with family and friends.

Meals can be provided, many at less than 500 rupees according to the current menu card.

Whilst the the Big John Guest House is located at one end of a peaceful cul de sac, the other end leads into the busy Galle Road. From here you can go directly to uptown Colombo. The other direction takes you to Mount Lavinia.

You can get around by tuktuk or bus, though the buses tend to be slow.

Shanketha Palace Hotel, Kochchikade, Negombo

tripadvisorShanketha Palace Hotel is situated on the banks of the Maha Oya River where it joins the Indian Ocean.

All rooms have air conditioning and a seating area where you can relax. All rooms include views of the sea. Rooms include a private bathroom. Price includes Breakfast

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The On-site restaurant is open to non residents and is a beautiful setting for your lunch or dinner.

Located at the very north end of Negombo beach in an area called Duwana.

The hotel offers boar tours for only 3000 rupees per person for a 2-3 hour journey and can arrange bike hire and motorbike hire at incredible rates for hotel guests

Great Reviews: We really liked that the hotel was a little out of negombo and not in the tourist center. It is right next to a beautiful river and the beach where you can watch fishermen from your room. The room was spacious and the mattress was perfect. Food was excellent. Best of all the staff were lovely and helpful.