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Ayubowan Guesthouse

47/55, School Lane, Ettukala, 11500 Negombo, Sri Lanka – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>136</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a white bathroom with a toilet and a sink at Ayubowan Guesthouse in Negombo
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Ayubowan Guesthouse

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Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
136 reviews

Offering the facilities and benefits of an outdoor swimming pool, Ayubowan Guesthouse provides free WiFi. Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with hot water shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. At Ayubowan Guesthouse you will find a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a tour desk and a laundry service. The guest house is located just 400 metres from the scenic Negombo Beach Park, 1.3 km from the famousSt Anthony's Church and 2.5 km from Maris Stella College. The Bandaranaike International Airport is 8 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Negombo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Negombo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A little Oasis in Negombo! This was the perfect guest house to start our holiday in Sri Lanka. Brenda and Ron are simply wonderful hosts, and alongside their lovely team of staff, we were looked after very well. We chose the Sri Lankan breakfast,...”
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Ron and Brenda were extremely friendly and helpful, organising airport pick-up, a driver onwards, and making a gorgeous local breakfast.”
  • Ethan
    Australia Australia
    “Great hosts, very helpfull tips for the rest of our trip with their knowledge of sri lanka. Excellent breakfast. Tortoise”
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “From the moment we arrived we were greeted with a warm welcome..the grounds ..house everything was immaculate..comfortable..pool was amazing as was the breakfast..”
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wow!…wonderful gardens & large swim pool, sunbeds & towels provided. Hosts extremely friendly & welcoming, lovely couple who have lived in Sri Lanka for many years. Room clean, air con & fan. Tea/coffee available. Would recommend & stay again if...”
  • Benedetta
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “We enjoyed our first night in Sri Lanka at Brenda and Ron's place. It was interesting to hear their perspective on Sri Lanka after living in the country for over 20 years and they are welcoming hosts. The room and bathroom are simple but have all...”
  • Matthias
    Germany Germany
    “Lovely hosts, comfortable accomodation and in addition, you get to choose between Sri Lanka/english/American breakfast. A lot of good advice and Stories to top it.off. Best place to start your trip from.”
  • Liza
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The location is great for coming from the airport or leaving to it! Also near the Negombo beach. The room was very clean and the airco worked perfectly. The owners as so sweet and accommodating, for us it was a perfect start of our adventure in...”
  • Mar
    Spain Spain
    “The swimming pool, the garden and the porch. It is well located in a quiet area and next to restaurants. Brenda and her husband are very friendly.”
  • Vanisha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location and it was a really homely stay. Ron and Brenda were brilliant - really friendly!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Run by a British couple to a very high stand.
The neighbourhood where the guest house is located is a very quiet residential area. Just a 5 minute walk away you have the main strip which consists of restaurants, bars, hotels, souvenir shops & the beach where there is a park for children, you can take boat & catamaran trips or just stroll the beach & watch the many catamarans going about their daily work of fish/prawn catching, at certain times of the day the boats will haul in the nets of fish onto the beach & will gladly accept a helping hand. There is a diving centre & a centre where wind surfers & kite surfers can be hired. Some hotels have daily volley ball matches & tourists can also join in. Bicycles & motor scooters can be hired daily or for longer periods. Going south in Negombo Town there are many shops, official money changers, the local fish market, the long range fish market which is better seen very early morning, the old fort, the small dutch church, many temples, Hindu & Buddhist, & many churches, the lagoon & dutch canal, the Saturday night bazaar & Sunday Market.
Languages spoken: English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ayubowan Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
Ayubowan Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated in the property.

Please note that the check-in closes at 20:00 hours. Guests arriving after 20:00 hours are required to make special arrangements with the property and book airport pick up service for USD 18.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ayubowan Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Ayubowan Guesthouse

  • The nearest beach is just 500 yards from Ayubowan Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ayubowan Guesthouse is 350 yards from the centre of Negombo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ayubowan Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Cooking class
    • Swimming Pool

  • The prices at Ayubowan Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Ayubowan Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • American

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Ayubowan Guesthouse include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at Ayubowan Guesthouse is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.