Guests connect with local culture at intimate daily receptions or venture to nearby temples from this peaceful Negombo retreat with family-friendly amenities
West Dene guesthouse in central Negombo offers daily manager's receptions, a peaceful garden, in-room WiFi, and a sun terrace. Families love the children's playground. Cultural attractions like Angurukaramulla Temple and Maris Stella College are just minutes away.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Breakfast available
Bar
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Located close to Maris Stella College and Ave Maria Convent, West Dene provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking and valet parking
English breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at West Dene boast comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
Bathrooms with showers and bidets
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 12:30 PM
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
The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: USD 100 per day (for stays between 01 February and 13 June)
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)
Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent
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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Frequently asked questions
Is West Dene pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at West Dene?
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at West Dene?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at West Dene?
Checkout is at 12:30 PM.
Does West Dene provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.
Where is West Dene located?
Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Angurukaramulla Temple, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Maris Stella College and St.Mary's Church. Ave Maria Convent and St. Sebastian's Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
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9.2
Wonderful
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Very large house, wonderful verandahs and an excellent room with its separate study alcove with a window. The staff were extremely helpful and the location is a mere 15 mins from the airport. Tuk-tuk rides into Negombo town were 10 mins and yet the location of the house is an end-of-an-alley hideaway with lots of trees and vegetation.
The room is spotless, spacious bathroom with everything you might need, big common area and nice garden. We enjoyed everything here. Great host who will assist you with everything! If you are looking for somewhere to stay near the airport, look no further. And you can walk to a railway station where you can have a scenery journey to Colombo. Highly recommended!
Perfect place for a short stay, when you are arriving or leaving Sri Lanka! Clean and very comfortable room with everything you need in a peaceful neighborhood and with extremely helpful and lovely hosts. Can highly recommend!
I could not have had a better experience. I was picked up at airport at 2am as was promised with family member waiting for me when I arrived at their home. Entire family was very welcoming, warm, friendly, helpful. The bedroom was very comfortable with adjoining reading room. Excellent breakfast with tea or coffee & local restaurants within walking distance. I would strongly recommend without any hesitation West Dene to anyone whether they be staying for one day or for afew days.
mitch
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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6/10 Okay
piyush raj
17 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed one night as transit stay due to proximity to the international airport. while property and owners are nice. It’s not meant for short stay. Limited help to move luggage upstairs and down. Will not go again for transit
Clean and just exactly what we needed it for which was an overnight stay before journeying to our next destination.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
16 Mar 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Not bad for stopover but confirm prices on extras
Hotel was clean and air conditioning worked well. WiFi was ok. Lots of noise from outside and surrounding areas. NOTE... they advertise van shuttle for $10USD and then demanded $15 after booking the property. Have screenshots of everything. Would have chosen another property since there are many similar ones in same price point
If you love a place away from the hustle and bustle of the city and yet near enough to go by 'tuk tuk, you will definitely love this place. The building is set against beautiful lush greenery. The garden is well maintained and is surrounded by big matured trees. Evangeline and her husband Stanley are such good and jovial host. Each email to Evangeline is replied very promptly and clear. The moment I met Evangeline and see the smile radiating her face I knew I have chosen the right place to stay. Waking up and having a table laid out with fruits and yummy dishes set on the balcony overlooking the garden it sure feels like home. We had a triple room and its very spacious and the air con and wifi is good. The Colombo airport is just a mere 20 mins drive.
Meget hjælpsomme værter med alt - lån af cykler - hjælp til rejseplanlægning - kørsel til restaurant og hjælp til at komme med den rigtige bus - altsammen uden ekstra beregning. Hjalp os med et værelse kl 01.00 om natten. Utolig døde og kælpsomme
Our stay at West Dene was just what we needed after a 28 hour journey. The property was nice and clean and the owners were very hospitable. Would definitely recommend West Dene.
My First staying in Sri Lanka.
Highly recommend for a late night arrival travellers and also business person. The staff is very kind and professional of travelling.
Absolut Perfekte Unterkunft für den Transfer aber auch längere Aufenthalte in Colombo und Umgebung. Es handelt sich um eine sehr luxuriöse, perfekt saubere Unterkunft mit riesigen, top ausgestatteten Zimmern in einer tollen Villa die von einem tropischen Garten umgeben ist. Sie befindet sich in einer ruhigen etwas besseren Wohngegend etwas versteckt und man ist zu Fuss in ca 10-15 Minuten am Strand bzw. in dem Bereich in dem alle Restaurants etc. sind. Der Hausherr ist ein sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Mensch. Dies war die Unterkunft in Sri Lanka mit dem absolut besten Preis Leistungsverhältnis. Schade dass wir sie nur für eine Nacht vor dem Abflug genutzt haben.
Nous sommes arrivés en train, station Kurana à 400 m. Les propriétaires nous attendaient, ils sont prévenants et sympathiques. La prestation est très au-delà de nos autres expériences sri-lankaises en matière d'hébergement. Quartier résidentiel, calme, à 7 km de l'aéroport donc parfait pour un transit, déplacement facturé 1000 LKR et possible à toute heure. Resto à 700 m.