Free

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly owners
Delicious breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
Guests appreciate the friendly owners and their willingness to help.
Location
9.8
Conveniently located near various Srilankan restaurants.
Room Quality
9.34
Spacious room with AC.
Amenities
9.29
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.32
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.78
Breakfast was tasty and generous.
Overall Experience
9.93
Overall, a delightful experience worth returning to.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Located in Negombo, Number 01 by Taprobane offers a luxurious stay with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms, and a cozy seating area. Each room is equipped with a kettle for your convenience, allowing you to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at any time.

Convenient Amenities

The property features a 24-hour front desk to cater to your needs anytime. Additionally, guests can enjoy free private parking on site and have the option to explore the area with paid bicycle rentals.

Prime Location

Situated just 300 meters from St Anthony's Church and 1.6 km from Negombo Beach Park, Number 01 by Taprobane provides easy access to popular attractions. With Bandaranaike International Airport only 12 km away, your journey to relaxation begins as soon as you arrive.

Experience luxury and convenience at Number 01 by Taprobane - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that airport pick up / drop can be arranged at an additional charge of:
Pick up – USD 15 (any time of the day) - A/C car
Drop - USD 10 (any time of the day) – A/C car
(anytime of the day in an air conditioned car)

Please contact property for more information
Please note that the property allows guests to stay or remain at the property free of charge, maximum for 2 hours after the checkout time which is 12 pm. After the free 2 hours of stay on departure an additional Rs.300 will be charged per hour if the stay is extended.
Please contact the property for more information.

Please note that no deposit is required, guests can pay on arrival. If guests require extending the stay please inform the property upon arrival.

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

On an early arrival the property will charge an additional Rs.300 per hour depending on availability. This will be charged untill your check in time, which is 2.00PM.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 31 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.34
Amenities: 9.29
Value for Money: 9.32
Food and Beverage: 9.78
Overall Experience: 9.93
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GWYNNE couple gb
10
Comfirtabkecgoid value
Pros:

Everything was good

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Dennis couple nl
10
2025-08-23 via Nuitee
R
Robine00 solo_traveller be
10
Pros:

Ik kreeg een warm welkom met een drankje. De eigenaars zijn heel vriendelijk. De kamer is ruim en heeft AC. Het onbijt was lekker en uitgebreid!

Om de hoek is een grote straat waar je bij verschillende Srilankaanse restaurantjes kan gaan eten. Zeker de moeite waard. De eigenaars helpen je graag verder!

Ik kom zeker nog eens terug :)

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Iris solo traveller de
9
Perfect location after arrival or before departure
Pros:

I liked the location. Easy to reach from the airport and perfect of a quick stop over. Very close to the bus station. Easy to take a bus up north.The breakfast was plenty and very tasty. Room very spacious and comfortable. Nice and friendly host.

Cons:

I could hear the street unfortunately, however, it is a minor thing.

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
B
Bas young couple nl
10
Loved it!
Pros:

Everything was perfect! Very Friendly and helpfull owners. We got to put our tuktuk at their parking spot for the night. Good breakfast and room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-03-14 via Nuitee
L
Lucy solo traveller au
7
Warm welcome, clean room, good breakfast ok for 1 or 2 nights
Pros:

Clean room & bathroom. Safe for solo lady - easy transfer from airport. Super helpful hosts. Good breakfast

Preggo Italian restaurant near beach do huge and excellent pizzas

Cons:

Noise from main road heard throughout the day and night.

2025-01-19 via Nuitee
L
Lika young couple ge
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Great location, bus stop around the corner for intercity busses (not bus terminal), the hosts are a very nice family, they speak English fluently and gave lots of tips for travelling around Sri Lanka. Room was very comfortably furnished, mosquito net on the bed, fan and AC, bathroom was new and clean. breakfast was huge and delicious!

Cons:

nothing

2024-09-10 via Nuitee
L
Lucy young couple lk
10
Exceptional
2024-08-08 via Nuitee
R
Robin young couple nl
9
Perfect homestay for arrival in SL
Pros:

Comfortable bed and breakfast. The hosting family gives you a warm welcome to Sri Lanka.

Cons:

We were not aware of curfew times, due to it being a homestay, as we returned past 11pm from dinner. But this maybe more our mistake.

2024-05-06 via Nuitee
S
Sanjeev solo traveller in
9
Superb
2024-05-05 via Nuitee
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Kamil young couple pl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Host was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and we got early morning delicious breakfast

Cons:

I would recommend to have some spray for mosquitos. In the room there is mosquito net but before we got inside we got some bites :)

2024-04-11 via Nuitee
D
Denis solo traveller fr
9
Clean and convenient place when coming from airport… worryless
Pros:

Close to bus stop (to Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, etc.), and easy to reach by tuk tuk from the airport.
The room was clean and the owner very kind… some restaurants nearby.
Close to main road but still very quiet.

Cons:

Everything was ok and can only be recommended for one night upon arrival or prior to departure.

2024-03-31 via Nuitee
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Dominik young couple de
10
a really nice accommodation to arrive in negombo
Pros:

The owner was very nice and helpful. He always gave good recommendations for the surroundings. the breakfast was also very delicious and you could be well fed. we could park our tuktuk very close safely.

2024-02-28 via Nuitee
T
Tarutaned young couple pl
10
Great final night in Sri Lanka
Pros:

This was the perfect place to stay for our final night in Sri Lanka. We got sent off by our host in the kindest manner, with breakfast packed for the road and a tuk-tuk ordered to get us to the airport on time. We had to leave at 5am, so it was extra early service and there was no problem at all!
The room was very clean and comfortable. It's rather small, and so is the bathroom, but both perfectly functional. AC worked very well and there was hot water in the shower.

Cons:

The only thing I can think of that could be better is that the top sheet on the bed was a bit small. We had either our feet or shoulders sticking out from under it at night. We noticed it too late to ask for a bigger one (we stayed up a bit late), so it probably could've been resolved otherwise.

2023-11-28 via Nuitee
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Alba young couple es
9
Good stay
Pros:

We had a good stay in Number 01 Taprobane. Nishanta came to pick us up at the airport and we had a chatting on the way to his house. He and his wife welcomed us with a juice. The room was good and comfortable. The breakfast was really yummy too.

Cons:

There were some mosquitoes inside the net, so we woke up at night and had to try to kill some. Also, the sheets provided were very small and we couldn’t cover our bodies, which would have helped with the mosquitoes.

2023-08-21 via Nuitee
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Kaori review category business travellers jp
10
One of my best memory in Sri Lanka
Pros:

The room and AC is perfect, the hosts is very kind, welcoming, and reliable. They told me the cheapest way to get to the airport, how to eat curd, and everything about Sri Lanka. I think I’m sooo lucky to choose this guesthouse! Thank you so much

Cons:

Nothing

2023-08-18 via Nuitee
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Florian young couple de
10
Best accommodation in Negombo!
Pros:

We had a great stay at their homestay. Our room was spacious, clean and very comfy. AC and WiFi worked fine. We felt super welcome there and the owners are the nicest people we met in Sri Lanka. It’s the perfect place for staying before or after your flight or just in general if you’re near Colombo. They even prepared an early breakfast for us before our flight. We only stayed one night but we wished we could’ve l stayed longer there. We will be back!

2023-07-24 via Nuitee
C
Caroline young couple gb
8
Friendly place to stay in Negombo
Pros:

Host Nishantha was extremely helpful when we had a last minute request for a very late checkin.
It was clean and good value.
The location is good for anyone arriving in Negombo by bus.

Cons:

Breakfast was a little boring compared with other homestays we visited.
Relatively small bathroom, but clean and everything worked.

2023-07-06 via Nuitee
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Patogiramondo young couple it
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everything was perfect! Nishanta is a fantastic host. He helped me to plan the continuation of my trip with clear information, he also called the tuk tuk for go to the Airport. We stay just one night but it was a pleasure to meet him. Room is spacious and comfy and the breakfast was delicious and abundant. High recommended!

2023-06-28 via Nuitee
T
Thomas young couple fr
10
Perfect place and nice owner
Pros:

Nice owner and very helpful. Perfect place, to stay after or before plane. Vert good breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2023-02-01 via Nuitee