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Catamaran Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Ocean views set the scene for international dining at the on-site restaurant, while the poolside bar serves up refreshing cocktails just steps from the water

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Catamaran Beach Hotel sits oceanside, welcoming travelers with thoughtful amenities and friendly staff. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool complex with a children's pool, a peaceful garden retreat, and practical dry cleaning services.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Negombo, Catamaran Beach Hotel is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Dutch Fort and Angurukaramulla Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Negombo Beach and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. Visit our Negombo travel guide
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No.209, Lewis Place, Negombo, 11500

What's nearby

  • Sailboat for sail/swim excursions.
    Negombo Beach
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Negombo Beach Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Sebastian's Church
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ave Maria Convent
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Negombo District General Hospital
    4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo
    4 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ceylon Kitchen
    12 min walk
  • Cafe Zen
    2 min walk
  • Mr. Crab
    5 min walk
  • See Lounge
    10 min walk
  • Island Tea Co. & Ceylon Coffee Club
    8 min walk

About this property

Catamaran Beach Hotel

Hotel near Negombo Beach
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace at Catamaran Beach Hotel. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket information and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Catamaran Beach Hotel have comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travellers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travellers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately USD 10.00 to 10.00 for adults and USD 05.00 to 05.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Catamaran Beach Hotel Negombo
Catamaran Beach Hotel
Catamaran Beach Negombo
Catamaran Beach Hotel Hotel
Catamaran Beach Hotel Negombo
Catamaran Beach Hotel Hotel Negombo

Frequently asked questions

Does Catamaran Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Catamaran Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Catamaran Beach Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Catamaran Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Catamaran Beach Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Catamaran Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Catamaran Beach Hotel located?

Located in Negombo, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Negombo Beach Park, St. Sebastian's Church and St Anthony's Church. Negombo Beach and Dutch Canal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Catamaran Beach Hotel Reviews

6.0

6.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fridge and the TV in room didn't work, the pool was green, the bar photographed on their web site is closed and has mould growing up all the the walls. We had to sweep many cigarette butts away from the landing outside our front door, most of the pot plants around the property have long been dead, I could go with more on but you get the picture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jörgen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Övernattningar i vänta på flyg.

Holellet är mycket slitet och underhållet i dåligt skick men då det bara gällde ett par övernattningar i väntan på flyg så gick det att acceptera. Det man inte kan förstå är att man inte gör mera för att städa upp runt pool och den del av stranden som ligger nära stranden då det bara krävs lite engagemang och det verkade som att man hade personal tillgänglig
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Allen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old and worn out

A.c.. doesn't work, room not cleaned, very old place, bar not functioning, pool was green, no lights on beach, does not look clean, room not what asked for. No sea views from rooms, inward facing. Mosquitos in the rooms, only two old style power outlets, not enough for lights, charging and insect repellant. And much more....choose another place as value for money is not here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

A., Québec

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clim non fonctionnelle Équipement désuet Pas de café au petit dej, buffet incomplet malgré une arrivée tôt le matin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sri Lanka tour

Herrliche Tage und Nächte dort verbracht. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal.

4/10 Poor

MARIO

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

para pasar una noche

Ubicación correcta frente a la playa, muy dejado y no muy limpio. Personal muy amable.Habitaciones muy antiguas y sin mantenimiento,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

christien, Wassenaar

1e overnachting prima, 2e party met veel lawaai

Een party tot laat zorgde voor veel overlast. De manager kon niet gedaan krijgen dat de muziek zachter werd gezet. We lagen te schudden in ons bed door de beat en meer dan zeggen 'sorry' kwamen ze niet waarna de muziek weer verder ging. Verder een goed middenklasse hotel met ruime nette kamers, goed werkende A.C.. Het buffet hebben we door omstandigheden niet geprobeerd (er tegenover is een prima lokaal eethuisje) maar overige gasten waren tevreden. Het strand zou schoongehouden moeten worden want er lag nu veel afval - dat altijd aangroeit tot meer als je het niet opruimt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Pasi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rantahotelli lähellä lentokenttää. Hotelli vanhahkon oloinen, kulunut mutta henkilökunta yritti parhaansa mukaan huolehtia vieraista. Ranta on valitettavan likainen, rannan virtaukset ja mereen laskevat likaojat eivät houkuta uimaan. Lähikaduilla runsaasti hyviä ruokapaikkoja, joista voi valita mieleisen. Sopiva hotelli lennon odottamiseen eli ns. yhden yön juttu.

6/10 Okay

Per Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness
helt ok hotel med liten pool. vissa dagar luktade det lite avlopp vid poolen. tyvärr så är vattnet vid stranden inte trevligt att bada i, vågorna drar upp sanden i vattnet så det är brunt och sandigt.

6/10 Okay

Suz, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Catamaran.

I arrived late. Phone was not connected. Was that a cockroach that I saw?

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty hotel.

Lots of roaches and other bugs in the room. Air conditioning does not work.

8/10 Good

Ruediger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the beach could not be used as apparently the waves were too strong (there was a sign of the municipal authority next street over banning swimming)

4/10 Poor

ochan, Tokyo JAPAN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

空港に近いホテル

空港から近くて移動しやすい位置にあり、初日、最終日に泊まるのに良い。リゾートホテルとしてプールに入ってのんびりできるホテルだが、プールの水が汚すぎてせっかくのゆっくりした時間を過ごすリゾートホテルとしては非常に残念なホテルであった。

6/10 Okay

Lars, København

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fin strand tæt på lufthavn

Fint hotel ned til stranden og meget og super til første nat efter ankomst i Colombo lufthavn.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gutes Flughafenhotel

Matratzen sehr gut. Das Hotel ist für einen kurzen Aufenthalt prima geeignet. Länger würde ich da nicht bleiben. Das liegt aber nicht am Hotel sondern am Ort/Strand. In Sri Lanka gibt es viel schönere Plätze.

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
جيد قريب من المطار

6/10 Okay

Clemens D., Zurich, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Good value for money

Nice hotel directly on the beach. No 5* luxury resort but clean and directly on the beach. Nice little pool overlooking the beach. Nice staff. Rooms are ok - nothing fancy but all you need. All in all ok for the price (around 95USS/room/night). Where as living costs are relatively are very low in Sri Lanka (food and laundry or hair dresser etc. are cheap, acceptable hotels are realtively expensive and the hotel standart is lower as e.g. in Thailand. So this for sure is an acceptable choice.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

２度と利用しません。

点数をつけたくない程 酷いです。サイトの写真とかけ離れています。サイトにはビーチビュールームの記載がありまが、実際にはそのような部屋はひとつもないそうです。部屋の水回りは特に不潔で、チョウバエが飛び交っていました。今回、スリランカ内で別の値打ちなホテルに宿泊もしましたがとても快適でした。朝食込でも高すぎます。この金額の価値はありません。 ただ、スリランカ航空のトランジットホテルとして無料利用される方には立地は悪くはないと思います。

6/10 Okay

Klaus, Stuttgart

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

In die Jahre gekommene Anlage direkt am Strand

Die Anlage ist durchschnittlich ausgestattet. Die Zimmer sind groß, liegen relativ ruhig und haben alle eine kleine Terrasse. Leider ist das Badezimmer renovierungsbedürftig. Das Personal ist sehr nett und aufmerksam. Der kleine Pool ist direkt am Strand.

2/10 Terrible

franziska, NEW YORK

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay somewhere else. Jetwing HOTEL is nicer.

Not for the location, pretty far off from the main area. Sewer smell from the bathroom, mosquitoes and flies in the room with no mosquito nets. Truly an outdated hotel. Thin walls you hear local residents living in the hotel playing in the hallways and babies crying all night long. Pool picture misrepresents reality. Truly an EEEK factor. They are a bit further from the airport than they state.

6/10 Okay

Disappointed, Sydney, Australia

Backs on to the beach and close to the airport

The hotel is definitely below 3 star/motel. Very dated and hot. The rooms however were clean and confortable except for the water presure in shower. No hair dryer boxes tissues. The bar is hot and humid without even a fan which really does not invite guests to use it. The pool area had only limited banana lounges and had limited space for all the chairs and guests. We were constantly hassled by the street vendors who came up to the pool to sell their wares. The beach near the hotel was dirty with rubbish strewn everywhere.

8/10 Good

Paula, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sri Lanka 1st stop

Nice hotel, friendly staff, always helpful. Pool area is perfect for chilling out after a long flight. Close to airport and good restaurants, it was the ideal spot to start the holiday.

8/10 Good

VALERIE, Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

VERY GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY

We stayed here for 5 nights awaiting the start of a tour of Sri Lanka. Very good value, breakfasts were good, nice location on beach, large pool just next to beach. Lots of reasonable small restaurants within walking distance but not much else of interest in the area.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

냉장고 없는 객실

다른 객실도 모두 비슷한지는 모르겠는데 일단 냉장고가 없습니다. 그리고 티비 리모컨이 없습니다. 에어컨 상태도 프레온가스가 빠졌는지 상태가 썩 좋지 않았습니다. 사진에 크게 현혹되어 예약했는데...

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Ok hotel but the area wasnt what we hoped for.

Stayed one night before leaving for the airport and heading back home. The main hotel felt abit old ( but clean), the pool was not clean, shower didnt work well. The Beach outside the hotel was not clean and welcoming. The rooms were clean and nice, looked like they´ve recently renovated the coridor with the rooms and they had a nice garden where you could have breakfast and dinner in. We didnt have any seaside view though we booked it, the safty box battery died so it didnt work. The breakfast was not included ( as it was in all other hotels we stayed at) and it was very expensive in comparison to other meals we had in Sri Lanka. I would recommend to stay more north on the Negombo Beach.