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Hotel J Negombo
Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean
Negombo
Hotel J, located in the Western seaside town of Negombo, is the ideal choice for travelers looking for a place to unwind and relax. The golden beaches of Negombo and the wonderful views of the Indian Ocean will provide guests the atmosphere they need for total relaxation and pleasure. Its convenient location provides easy access to the main tourist attractions in the area. Hotel J is a budget hotel with an ideal location for a family vacation or a leisure trip. The thirty-four deluxe rooms and one suite are equipped with all the facilities required for a comfortable stay. Guests will be able to take a dip in the swimming pool overlooking the ocean, and experience the peaceful tranquillity of its surroundings. Café-style dining is available at the main restaurant, and the well-stocked bar adjoining the restaurant offers a wide choice of hot and cold beverages and wines.
Facilities
- Parasols
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Café
- Newspapers
- Terrace
- Garden
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good875 reviews
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34%
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31%
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24%
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7%
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Exceptional Customer Service !!!
We had a wonderful experience at Hotel J Negombo and what truly stood out was the exceptional service from the entire team. From the pre-arrival arrangements right through to our departure, we were warmly welcomed and well taken care of at every stage. A special thank you to Kalana, who handled our reservation so professionally and made sure everything was arranged smoothly along with his wonderful team for their friendly and attentive service. The Housekeeping team also provided excellent service and maintained a high standard throughout our stay. The genuine hospitality and care shown by the staff made our stay even more enjoyable. We are also very thankful to the staff who kindly gave us their kite. It added a special touch to our stay and we had so much fun flying it and creating even more wonderful memories together. Thank you to everyone at Hotel J Negombo for making our experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your warm hospitality and kindness. Hope to see you again very soon! Highly recommended! 🌴🪁🫶🏻❤️✨
Review by Diyath D Colombo, Sri Lanka
Wonderful experience
We had a wonderful experience. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Very homely atmosphere. The food was amazing.
Family stay
Stayed at Hotel J Negombo with my family and had a pleasant experience. It’s a budget-friendly hotel and good value for money, with all the basic facilities you need for a comfortable stay.
The hotel has direct access to the beach, which is a great advantage. However, the beach area was quite dirty. This seems to be a general issue with the surrounding beach area rather than something caused by the hotel.
The à la carte restaurant and bar are also convenient options if you want additional food and drinks during your stay.
Overall, a good choice for a budget family stay by the beach.
Mixed experience
I have mixed feelings about the hotel. Firstly I paid half the room rate as an advanced payment to book the room but upon arrival they changed me the full amount. Luckily about an hour later I checked my bank balance and informed them and they refunded and also deducted a very small amount from my room rate as an apology. Secondly, when we arrived we (me and 2 kids under 8) were told we were upgraded to the 2nd floor but the moment the keys were handed to me, and apology was made and I was told my room is actually 109 in the first floor. I didn't mind but when I went up, it was the room at the far end right next to the service room. And because the service room door was forever open there were many mosquitos that ended up in our room as well. Thirdly, the TV did not work. I wouldn't have minded this much but I was with 2 small kids who needed entertainment. I didn't fuss about changing the room because I hoped to keep the kids in the pool as much as I can. Having said the above, the room and bathroom were pretty clean and spacious for a budget hotel, staff was friendly and helpful especially when I requested to take breakfast up to the room because my youngest didn't eat much. And even though it is small it was perfect for us, would be perfect for anyone looking for budget options for a weekend.
Good!
Very good service specially of a guy named Kalana. We had a clean room, sadly without windows, but the wash room was in a good condition.
