St. Lachlan Hotel & Suites

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Independent
7.4 (50 reviews)
25, St. Anthony's Lane, Poruthota Road, Ettukala, Negombo, 11500 , Negombo , LK
94-31-2275000

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Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Express check-out
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff and owners
Spacious rooms/suites with comfortable beds
Very convenient location near beach, shops and restaurants
Good value for money
Staff responsive to requests and willing to help
Cons:
Pool problems (murky/green at times) and limited sunbeds
Amenities not always as advertised (missing kitchen/cooking facilities)
Cleanliness issues reported in some rooms/bathrooms
Limited breakfast offerings
Occasional wifi and power interruptions

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Several guests reported cleanliness issues (bathrooms not very clean, one report of severe grime), and the pool was described as murky/green at times.
Service
9
Staff and owners repeatedly described as lovely, friendly and very helpful; multiple guests praised upgrades and quick provision of missing items on request.
Location
8.5
Frequently noted as very close to the beach, main street, shops and restaurants — convenient for arrivals/departures.
Room Quality
8
Rooms and suites often described as very large with comfortable beds and modern bathrooms, though some units lacked advertised kitchen facilities or showed signs of repair issues.
Amenities
5.5
Mixed to negative: pool praised by some but reported murky/green by others, limited sunbeds, missing kitchen appliances as listed, limited dining/bar facilities, occasional wifi/power issues.
Value for Money
8.5
Multiple guests called it excellent value for the price and suitable for short stays; good price-to-quality ratio noted.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Breakfast described as adequate but limited/not particularly plentiful by several guests.
Overall Experience
7.2
Overall mixed but leaning positive for short stays: very good service, location and room size, offset by cleanliness and amenity shortcomings; fits the target mid-high rating for a budget-conscious stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-12 04:16

Property Description

Indulge in a serene getaway at St. Lachlan Hotel & Suites, your ideal retreat in the heart of Negombo.

Spa & Relaxation
Treat yourself to an array of rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day basking on our private beach, unwind by our outdoor pool, or savor exquisite local wine from our attached winery.

Culinary Delights
Savor international cuisine at ARIA Restaurant, paired with breathtaking garden views. Enjoy poolside service, or opt for the convenience of our 24-hour room service to relish mouthwatering dishes from the comfort of your room.

Comfort & Convenience
Each of our 16 air-conditioned rooms is equipped with a kitchen and Smart television for your entertainment. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, while our business center and concierge services ensure your stay is both relaxing and productive.

Book your remarkable experience at St. Lachlan Hotel & Suites today!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
  • A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 50 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 7.2
J
Judy • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

The staff were lovely, very friendly & helpful, things that weren't there that were supposed to be according to the listing on booking.com were provided on request. We had booked a suite & it was very spacious, the bed was comfortable & the bathroom modern. The kitchen had a kettle & tea/coffee & a small fridge.

Cons:

As with other properties on booking.com, the description of the room you book is not correct. We booked a suite that has doors opening out on to the pool area but when we arrived we were told that is already booked. We were given a suite on the 5th floor which was fine but it was supposed to have a kitchenette with cooking facilities etc but there was no cooker, toaster, plates or cutlery! However, the staff provided plates etc when we asked. The pool wasn't very nice, the water was a bit murky looking, the staff did admit they had a problem with it at the time we were there which was a shame as we couldn't use it.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Elif • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Lee-Ann • couple • gb
2
If we wasn’t leaving for the airport we would of left and found somewhere else
Pros:

Staff we nice and welcoming

Cons:

The pool was green on arrival couldn’t use that day, and so many chemicals was thrown in to make it clear for the next day, I wouldn’t trust that. Pictures show about 8 sunbeds , there was 3 and only 2 with cushions.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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valentina • extended_group • it
9
Ottimo
Pros:

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, vicinissimo al centro e alla spiaggia, personale gentilissimo, mi sono sentita a casa, ho soggiornato qui dieci giorni e mi sono sentita accolta e sia con i proprietari che con lo staff mi sono sentita come in una famiglia

Cons:

Niente

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Christine • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Nette Mitarbeiter, herzlicher Empfang. Schöne location im " Kolonialstil" , ruhig gelegen. Geräumiges Zimmer.
Ich habe mich wohlgefühlt.

Cons:

Frühstück war okay, aber nicht besonders üppig.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Missaka • solo_traveller • lk
7
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Henri • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Teresa Agnieszka • extended_group • pl
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Peter G • family_with_children • gb
8
Convenient Stopover
Pros:

Good hotel for the money. Lovely friendly staff. Close to shops and restaurants. Comfortable and clean just what we needed before going to the airport.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Elise Hedges • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great for a short stay in Negombo, lovely friendly staff and nice pool facilities.
Pros:

Really lovely staff and owners, very helpful and communicative. Lovely, clean pool with lots of sun beds available. Very large room with big comfortable bed.

Cons:

Quite limited breakfast but still fair for the price of the room.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • au
9
Kind and helpful staff, large suites, great pool and the best location
Pros:

The welcome and the staff were amazing. Upgraded to a wonderful large apartment. The pool was also great and location was two minute walk to the Main Street, Lewis street with all the restaurants and shops. Absolutely loved St Lachlans.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Percy • couple • gb
8
A good place to stay when just arrived or leaving. Excellent value for money.
Pros:

The pool was nice as was the size of the room which also had seats in it. The manager was very helpful.

Cons:

Lack of sunbeds by the pool.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • gb
1
Dreadful
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Although the property is listed as 4 star it is barely 2 star.
There are no kitchen facilities as listed, empty old cabinets. Apartment door did not lock from inside. Poor state of repair. Many items missing from listed facilities. No dining or bar facilities except for buffet breakfast. Receptionist used his mobile phone to scrap what looked like poo in my toilet. I moved out after one night and fighting for refund. Not as advertised. DO NOT STAY HERE

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • nl
7
Prima verblijf.
Pros:

Heel fijn plek. Super lieve mensen en hotel kamer was mega groot.

Cons:

Zwembad was niet verwarm/ aan.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Elin • couple • se
5
Personalen är trevlig och tillmötesgående. Men rummen är inte särskilt rena speciellt badrummen. Men funkar för en natt
Pros:

Det var trevlig personal. Nära stranden och restauranger

Cons:

Rummen var inte så rena särskilt badrummet. Wifit nådde inte till rummen och det var strömavbrott till och från

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Room was large with comfortable bed. Staff were excellent. Close to restaurants and beach

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Lidia • family_with_children • pl
9
Pros:

Miły personel i pani właścicielka.
Blisko plaży.
Przesympatyczna obsługa przy śniadaniu.
Śniadanie w cenie

Cons:

Nie ma się do czego przyczepić.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • fr
10
Lovely stay!
Pros:

It’s calm and close to everything but the best is the staff they are so friendly special thanks to Ajantha!

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Location, room and amazing breakfast and service

Cons:

Cleaning and pool

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Gokel • couple • in
10
Comfortable stay
Pros:

The hotel is very near to beach. The rooms are spacious and beds were very comfortable.

Cons:

The breakfast didn't have any option. It was basically eggs and bread.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee