Beacon Beach Hotel

Sri Lanka , Negombo
NEGOMBO, no 185 porutota road negombo sri lanka
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2/10

Poor

29 Jan 2026

Christopher

This was the most terrible stay. The hotel was dilapidated, and did not look safe. There were holes in the walls, construction was going on, and the bathroom was not clean. Our balcony looked over a green murky pool in the adjacent property with mosquitoes on our balcony. We did not want to sleep in the bed and slept in our clothes and did not sleep well as the power went out at least 20 times during the night. No air or electricity . We checked out the next morning ( we were supposed to stay 2 nights). The staff were friendly and obviously not their fault. Not sure if the hotel is under renovations but do not think our rooms should be inhabited at this time.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Jan 2026

Thilan

Check-in was smooth and the location is convenient, but my main issue was the overall condition of the property. The photos online don’t reflect the current state very accurately.

During my stay there was construction work underway, including installation of a second lift, which made the shared areas dusty and the environment noticeably noisy. The restaurant also felt quite dated and looked neglected.

The room itself also needed attention. The general upkeep felt tired and outdated, with paint marks, visible nails left in the walls where pictures were missing, and water stains on the walls. Even small details were overlooked—there were empty information folders with no useful content, and the telephone in the room wasn’t working.

While it’s not directly the hotel’s fault, the adjoining premises appeared abandoned, and the pool there had stagnant water and a strong, unpleasant smell. Unfortunately, the odor made it uncomfortable to stay in the room at times, and the view of the pool with putrid water was very unpleasant.

On the positive side, the staff were friendly and helpful, and dinner was ok.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2019

Robert

Beacon beach resort is very clean, rooms cleaned everyday, restaurant spotless and good food . The staff was so helpful .Its on the beach, town is about five mins in tuk tuk cheap . would book to stay their again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2019

robert

Value for money hotel

The beacon beach hotel is on the beach so you walk pass the pool and your on the beach. The room was clean every day . Staff always on hand to help . The breakfast was value for money . You can get a tuk tuk into negombo town centre for about two pounds its cheap to eat out and very good.i would go back again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

This a great property right on the beach & not far from the airport so perfect for us after our delayed flight arrival at 1am. The beach is quite strewn with rubbish so probably not a great spot for a long stay but the hotel pool & surrounds are very pleasant and the breakfast area on the top floor has magnificent views. The sheets & towels are a bit old & rooms probably need a bit of refreshing but this is by no means a 5 star hotel, So overall very good value for money.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Clean rooms, friendly staff, they couldn’t find our booking for a while.
WiFi poor.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

We arrived straight from the airport at around 3.30am the hotel was in darkness and completely closed. The street also in complete darkness, no cars, people but lots of dogs everywhere, we love dogs but felt very uncomfortable and not safe. We shouted hello numerous times to see if security or someone was around. We also tried to call but call wasn’t going through. We actually thought we’d been scammed!
We waited around for over an hour looking for transport and alternative accommodation. We made one final attempt to get a response by shouting very loudly through a gap in the doorway and finally lights went on and a porter opened the doors, a member of staff eventually came down from bed to check us in, this took around 30 mins and we finally made it to our rooms.
The following morning the key snapped in the lock and we left it with reception on return to the hotel no one knew anything about our key and there didn’t appear to be any comms between staff and we spent a further 30 mins waiting to get in our room!
You can walk into the beach from the rear of the hotel, we liked listening to the waves but the beach is very dirty full of plastic that has been swept into little pile but then left there!
We wouldn’t stay here again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2019

EcoCafe'

It was a quiet place and friendly staffs. Room was good seaview and clean. Breakfast was good with top view.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Lot loud music just outside the hotel on the front off the building

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Feb 2019

Dee

Great location. Right on beach. Small but nice pool area

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2019

The view was amazing! The location right on the beach is perfect but it’s showing its age. The staf were fine, not overly friendly but not at all rude.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Well run and very welcoming hotel. Staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. On quieter end of beach and close to lots of very good restaurants. Would certain!y return and have no problem recommending. Rooms are perfectly nice with AC, tv and tea/coffee facilities and wifi. Bathrooms are modern and toiletries are provided. Request seaview room and if a priority, rooms above 3rd floor will give best views as palm trees restrict the view a little bit.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2018

Karen

Xmas relaxation

Reception, room and breakfast service excellent. Poolside service good. Breakfast food good and plenty of choice. Location so convenient for beach and local restaurants and bars. Sea view room superb. Room size, comfort and room facilitiez excellent. Maintenance service for a couple of minor issues on arrival superb. All round I would stay again and recommend without hesitation.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Stay was pleasant but yoo shortyo ecperience all the amenities.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Okay stay for discounted price

Very nice and clean rooms but we booked sea view and on the second floor only saw palm trees.

The deck chairs at the beach are old and some are rusty and falling apart. Pillows are too thin to be comfortable.

Breakfast was really good and served fast.

When we were there the owner of the hotel celebrated her birthday with 100 people at the beach, so the beach area was pretty much closed during the afternoon of preparations and it was difficult to sleep because of the music until 2am. As such this would not have been a problem but there was no proper information for the hotel guests and no compensation for the lack of comfort and sleep before and during the party.

Friends

2/10

Poor

05 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

not worth the stay

so much noise outside we didnt sleep all night. beds were very uncomfortable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2018

siva

very nice hotel with friendly staff..but cleanliness can be improved specially walls..

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2018

Chandi

Excellent place with a really good staff and well maintained service. Highly recommended for any type of a visitor.

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2018

Hila

The view was amazing, staff was very friendly. Nice swimming pool.
The bathroom was a little disappointed

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2018

May

Nice view and food. The room is clean but have smell from toilet.

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2018

Kaven

nice small hotel on the beach

small hotel in small nice beach with a small swimming pool near front beach.
take the sea view room for a nice view.
ABF on 7 floor very good view

2/10

Poor

23 Aug 2018

Sal

So dirty and the walls were covered with so much dirt. The beach was very dirty too.
Very bad experience

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Dated hotel with smelly shower, nice seaview

Dated hotel with smelly shower. Seaview from the room was nice. There is a small pool and old chairs on the beach. The hotel looked better on the pictures than in reality.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Great small hotel in Negombo

This is an unpretentious but well-kept small hotel right on the beach in Negombo. There is a small pool, for when the sea is a bit rough (as when I stayed) and lots of loungers and chairs on the beach. There is a small bar, on the ground floor so drinks and snacks cabbn be served to your seat on the beach. Occupying all of the top (7th) floor is a large restaurant and bar open in the evening with great views along the coast. For the price this is gredat value and I will rebook, next time I'm in Negombo

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2018

steven

1st experience of Sri Lanka

Awesome all round

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2018

Verified traveler

Stayed for one night on our way from airport. Easy to reach from airport. Room looked exactly as it was advertised. Views from the sea view room was amazing! Staff excellent very helpful. Building looks like it need bit more updating. Room was OK but considering this is a 4* hotel should have been bit more cleaner. This hotel is good for a short stay. Overall pleasant experience.

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2018

Amit Antony

Budget hotel with great location

The hotel is right off the beach, the tallest structure at the northern end of Negambo. Very decent budget option. The rooms are reasonably clean, the toilets are great and if you get a sea facing room, pay the extra. It's worth it. Lots of privacy and great views of the sea.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2018

Sarath

They gave an excellent buffet breakfast on the 6th floor overlooking the ocean. Staff is very friendly and supportive. Good deal for the price you pay.

4/10

Poor

27 Feb 2018

Beverley

Beautifully located hotel but badly trained staff

The hotel is beautifully located but we were disappointed as our first impression was the hotel is a little tatty. Within minutes of entering the lobby I realised there was a problem with the staff. Check in did not go smoothly and we ended up waiting unnecessarily as our room was ready. The main problem we had with this hotel is the service you receive from the staff. Particularly in the restaurant for breakfast when one morning everything was very cold so we made a formal complaint to the restaurant manager. Most of the staff are obviously are not trained properly. For example we placed an order for drinks various times on the beach which failed to come even though there were plenty of staff standing around. When I went up to chase the drink up I was laughed at by a member of staff. There are so many staff in the hotel but most of them don't really know what they are doing which I put down to bad management.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Having stayed at 10 standard hotels during a two week trip, the Beacon Beach stood out as my favourite. Small but clean and every comfort provided, the staff were charming. Situated on the beach, there's a good pool, bar and restaurant. Service a little slow so make sure you order your drinks straightaway Breakfast is served on top floor with panoramic views.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel on the beach

My sea view room located on the second floor did not have the best view because of the palm tress but still much better than rooms facing the road. Lovely rooms however could be cleaner ad there seems to be a lot of rust on metal pieces like shower and bins etc that takes away from the room that otherwise is lovely with a fantastic balcony.
Breakfast ok with lovely restaurant staff but reception could be more efficient.
Hotel located at the end of the road where all the hotels are giving it a bit quieter ad relaxed vibe.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2017

Mr Ed

OK place, close to airport and on the beach

An OK place to stay if you are transiting to/from the airport but the overall hotel is a bit worn/tired. We got in late and checked out that morning. Beach is not bad, pool looked ok as did the outdoor area under the coconut trees. The breakfast on the top floor was good, they had good omelettes and fresh fruit. Very average serial, only instant coffee. View of beach was pretty good.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

It was a lovely place and the staff were great.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2017

Grant

Adequate

The price paid for the rooms reflects the standard of the hotel. We thought the food from the restaurant was good and the staff were very friendly but we found the bar selection inadequate .

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel in a good location

Nice little hotel right on Nego,bo beach, staff are all lovely and accomodated an extremely early check in for me which was greatly appreciated! Food is excellent and very reasonable priced compared to some of the other hotels I'm experiencing - try the seafood platter, delish!
Rooms are clean however could do with a freshen up (coat of paint on walls & furniture and some pictures on the wall would do wonders!) bathrooms are modern and clean, a/c and bar fridge work well. Pool is clean and a nice touch as the beach is not a place I would go swimming - would stay again

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2017

Lexie

Nice and relaxing

Quieter location towards the northern end of the beach in Negombo but still not too far from the action if you want to eat out or wander around town. The rooms on the beach side of the hotel (sea view) are best - lovely and fairly modern - the cool breeze rushes in off the ocean and you can easily relax on the balcony or down on the sand near the pool.

My check-in was smooth and friendly and the hotel cleaning and bar/restaurant staff were all very nice.

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2017

rachel

Nice hotel on beach

Great place for a stop over. Lovely pool nice beach review, clean, decent food and all mod cons

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2017

hrhah

Wonderful hotel and lovely staff

We stayed here at the start and end of our trip to Sri Lanka, 6 nights in all. It felt like a home from home and we really enjoyed it here.

We were very happy to stay here and all the staff looked after us really well. Ruwina and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again if we came it Sri Lanka.

Thanks to all the staff for making it a wonderful stay.

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2017

jane

Good choice before touring country

Easy access from airport and right on beach. Good buffet meal but plenty of choice of cafes and restaurants locally.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2017

Jannik

New and comfortable hotel perfectly placed next to a small and unspoilt fishing willage.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2017

Maura

Nice, clean hotel

Nice, clean hotel. Ask for a room with ocean view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2016

shane

excellent hotel

I arrived and was greeted with a a free drink then taken to my room which was extremely clean and spacious and had a view to die for. hotel staff are friendly and will do anything to help. the hotel is on the beach has a good pool also. well worth a stay

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Horst

Das Zimmer war in der fünften Etage, mit einem atemberaubenden Blick auf das Meer!
Das Zimmer war nicht auf dem neuesten Stand, aber sauber, großzügig und absolut in Ordnung. Auch das Badezimmer.
Die ganzen schlechten Bewertungen finde ich absolut nicht in Ordnung. Wenn man 70,- € pro Nacht, für ein Doppelzimmer, mit einem solchen Blick und Frühstück bezahlt, kann man keinen fünf Sterneluxus erwarten!
Die Menschen die im Hotel arbeiten, waren Alle unglaublich freundlich, zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.
Wir würden hier auf jeden Fall wieder hingehen!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2024

Patrick

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à l'hôtel Beacon Beach.
Notre chambre avec vue sur mer, nous a permis d'admire un des plus beau coucher de soleil du Sri Lanka.
Personnel au top (avec un Plus pour pour Sandun)
Cuisine local parfaite (Bravo pour les moktails)
Nous recommandons

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Goede lokatie kamers aan straat zijde gehorig Fijn koel zwembad rustig strand

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Lokatie rustig strand fijn personeel en een fijn koel zwembad moeten de boel wel beter onderhouden wij zitten nu voor derde keer in dit hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2020

Susanne

Underbsrt med jazzuci och fin utsikt bodde högst upp. Nära strand, butik och pool. Rent och fräscht. Jobbiga säljare och de flesta pratade svebska, jobbiga, gav sig knappt.sa attvi hade ju dollar, euro ovh bra i Sverige , så vi kunde gott betala extra dyrt till dom, angående resor mm.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Ett mycket märkligt ställe med förvirrad personal. Av någon anledning blev vi felaktigt uppgraderade, fick byta rum efter ett dygn vilket innebar att vi fick lägga en timme packa ihop och packa upp igen, ingen ursäkt från personalen utan snarare än attityd att det var vi som hade orsakat felet. Rummen är ljusa och fräscha, vilket inte kan sägas om restaurangen på plan sju som är ofräsch och sunkig. Baren med poolen på bottenplanet är betydligt trevligare, till detta har man en anslutning till stranden och fria vilstolar.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Good for a short stay. Small rooms, good breakfast.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2019

Anu

Paluumatkan lähestyessä vietimme 2.5yötä tässä hotellissa, koska lentomme lähti 3.15 aamulla ja lentokenttä oli lähellä n.30min riippuen liikenteestä. Tilasimme tästä hotellista lentokenttäkuljetuksen, joka olisi kustantanut n.60$. Lentomme oli hieman myöhässä, joten meitä ei odottanutkaan kukaan kentällä. Saimme apua ja otimme taksin. Suosittelen ottamaan taksin, joita kentältä ulos saapuessa on pilvin pimein ja sopimaan hinnan etukäteen. Se on edullisempi kuin hotellien lentokenttäkuljetukset. Kannattaa laittaa hotellin tarkka osoite ja puhelinnumero ylös ja myös reittiohje hyvä ladata googlemapsiin valmiiksi. Kaikki kuskit eivät tiedä tarkkaan missä mikäkin hotelli sijaitsee. Tässä hotellissa meri oli lähellä ja mikäli et mereen uskaltaudu voi altaassa vilvoitella. Ravintola altaalla, josta voi tilata viileitä juomia ja ruokaa rannalle. Ensimmäisenä aamuna aamupala tarjoiltiin listalta. Tuntui hieman köykäiseltä, koska oletettiin sen olevan buffet aamiainen. Toisena aamuna meidät ohjattiinkin 7 kerroksen ravintolaan, jossa olikin tämä buffet aamiainen. Hyvä ja runsas valikoima aamupalassa. Mietimme, että olisikohan myös ensimmäisenä aamuna ollut buffet aamiainen ylimmässä kerroksessa. Ruoka oli hyvää. Palvelu oli erinomaista sekä sujuvaa ja sisäänkirjautuminenkin meni hyvin. Rakennus hieman vanha ja se näkyi pinnoissa ym. Kalasatama hotellimme lähellä rannalla häiritsi hiukan. Rannalla oli jonkin verran roskaa. Kaupustelijoita oli liikkeellä täällä päin.

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