Hotel Lagoon Paradise

It probably had better days because it’s a very big property. It is quite isolated and the Uber driver had a hard time to find it. But the staff is incredibly sweet and ready to go above and beyond for the customers. Such nice people. It was for one night because I couldn’t make my flight, and was so tired I didn’t realize how far from the airport it was. Food is good and abundant.

I booked a last minute stay here for a week while waiting for my friend who got delayed flying out - what a great choice!

This lovely hotel is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing break. Lovely grounds, good view of the lagoon and nice little bar/restaurant with lots of character. The hotel is a fair distance from the main road so no noisy traffic and very tranquil with some nice birds and wildlife. It has a really magical feel.

The staff are fantastic and made me feel welcome & safe from the moment I arrived. They are all very helpful and kind and definitely people who I would trust.

On to the food: I don't usually buy food at hotels as most of the time I find it bad value for money and often nothing special. Not the case here! All the food was absolutely amazing! Charitor and his assistant are fantastic cooks. I would recommend any dishes with seafood as they buy this fresh from local fisherman each morning. My favourite dish was the seafood pasta which tasted like a really good creamy Italian pasta but with a Sri Lankan twist (quite spicy), packed with lovely fresh seafood. Probably the best pasta I have ever eaten and the best thing I ate during my whole 2 month trip!

I stayed in one of the economy rooms. This was quite small and basic but clean and comfortable.

The only bad thing I would note is that I asked Charitor to book me a tuk-tuk when I left and the driver massively overcharged me. This was mainly my fault for not confirming a price but I just assumed it would be a reputable driver.

Overall, highly recommended and would definitely stay again! Thanks!

Gamini (the owner) was so friendly and helpful with every need. He answered any question and did much more than you can expect from a hotel service. The staff in general was super friendly and polite and the food was great. Probably the best food in town! A quick ride to the surfkite Lagoon and right next to the bus station. Great experience and i would totally recommend this place!

Overall we had a good experience at this hotel because the staff (Banda) was an awesome guy who looked after us so well!! The location is out of the way the menu was limited the wifi not great rooms are good no amenities though only soap no fridge or kettle however the property has a beautiful outdoor area with pool and we were really looked after well by the helpful staff. Value for what we paid was great.

Peaceful area with pool and restaurant. Very helpful and nice staff! Good food and good service

We only spent one night at this hotel and the staff were super friendly and spoke good English. It was quiet when we stayed there but that did not make a difference to the quality of stay we had. The location by the lagoon was wonderful and the pool was calming. The food from the restaurant was great but nothing special and it is far away from the main centre making it more of a retreat from the busy city. If you’re looking for a relaxing day or two this is the place.

This is a really Nice hotel for a cheap price.
The rooms are great, and so is the breakfast.
Dont forget to go out and respect their swimming pool as well, the pool is huge.

It is a bit out of Negombo town, but no worries.
At the hotel, there is a man that they call «The guy», and he will hook you up with his personal tuktuk driver if you are going somewhere.

Superb service, and a really great stay.

Wat een vies en sterk verouderd hotel. Vlekken en gaten in de bedlakens, groen zwembad, alleen kousmd douchewater. Afstandsbediening van de airco moest bij de receptie blijven, omdat ze er niet genoeg hadden

Hotel niet aan het strand, en lagoon niet zwembaar. Slechte locatie dus.

Het strand van Negombo is prima en daar liggen uitstekende hotels.

Hotel Lagoon Paradise is about a 20 minute taxi ride from the airport and on a thin strip of land between the sea and the large lagoon, off the main road and very peaceful. The pool offers a view over the inland waterway and you can watch the small fishing boats and hear birds. If you want a relaxing start or end to your trip I'd highly ecommend this hotel. The staff were excellent, as was the food. We travelled off season so had the place to ourselves for one day! But even if it was full, its small enough to be relaxing anyway. The room was basic but comfortable and clean. If you want your room to be cleaned you just have to request it. Comfy bed. If staying longer visit the fish market in Negombo, very busy and a lot going on. Our thanks go to the manager who was good enough to drop us off at the airport himself! Great service.

AS long as you don't mind asking politely and firmly for the bathroom to be cleaned thoroughly, an extra shet if need be, and that if the A/C doesn't work in your allocated room you can be moved to another, this hotel is correctly priced for a modest budget. We were transferred to the upstairs rooms which have a little balcony offering gorgeous sunrise views across the lagoon. It is quiet and the garden is large, so it is easy to feel almost as if it is your own. The large pool is a little acidic, but very clean. Food can take a little while, so order ahead especially if you would like the excellent traditional Sri Lankan curry...if they say hot, it WILL be!! We did a boat trip on the lagoon using someone recommended by the Hotel who was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with a marvellous breakfast of fresh fruits, served on the sandbar in a few inches of water. (shame about the rubbish in the magrove roots, but this is a general cultural lack of awareness we found all over Sri Lanka where we travelled.) We were allowed to bring in our own buffalo curd for dessert. Seer fish was excellent and very fresh. Very accommodating for dietary requirements(ie gluten, dairy free etc)

I travel most of the time in and out Negombo,Kandy,Arugambay and some other places in Sri lanka so I haven't explore and stay much in the hotel. Located just beside the lagoon,half an hour drive from the airport-far from the busy city, eco-friendly with private pool,recommended for a budget traveler. I just had a nice dip in the pool and breakfast on my 2nd day. Very friendly staff they always look after you if you need anything and other information about sri lanka.

Note* Don't let you get fool by the taxi an tuktuk driver asif they are asking too much for the transportation esp. from the foreigners as they're not aware about the prices. So better ask before dealing with them- Charita will help you out regarding this matter.

This is located away from the bustling Hotel Road in Negombo towards the Lagoon side! Hence this is an ideal location for relaxation and comfort in a private simplistic setting... Easily accessible either on a Tuk Tuk, with your personal chauffeur or even if you're depending on public transport, 273 bus route directly gets here. The tropical garden looks so serene and my favorite was the relaxation, calm and quiet I experienced late evenings by the side of the lagoon. Just too beautiful to describe. This goes to show that one does not need a 5 star luxury hotel to immerse in an "experience connected with nature". Very homely and food too aligns with that. Recommend to anyone who's longing for a 'holiday getaway' or a day out with friends, family or loved ones.

Falling apart, mosquito ridden. Poor value for the Negambo area. Couldn't get out of there fast enough.

Very bad experience that lead me to return back on second day after my arrival.

This was the first hotel we stopped after a total of 16 hours travelling and we spent one night here. The few people working there were very nice to us. Dinner was very good as well and the relaxed atmosphere was all we needed before starting all the adventures :)

The only negative feedback, but unfortunately most of the hotels in Sri Lanka do so is the fact that they did not book any room for our driver/ guide, he had to find somewhere where to eat something and sleep.

Hotellet var OK men det var ganska avlägset samt väldigt få gäster vilket gav känslan av att det var lite öde..

For the price this is a real find (we had a budget room that was clean and comfortable). In a quiet area away noisy central Negombo, but on a main bus route (273) that will get you there in 20 minutes for 26 rupees. Great pool in tropical garden. Also excellent hairdresser 200 yards down main road towards Negombo. We did not eat in the hotel but in the Ziegler cottage restaurant on opposite side of main road. Very pleasant and helpful hotel staff.

Mysigt ställe!

We spent 2 days here and enjoyed it very much. Christophe is a wonderful host and went out of his way to accommodate our party. The meals were freshly prepared, so expect a little wait to be served, but worth it. There is a full bar with a lot of choices. The property is beautifully maintained and very lush. The pool is clean and refreshing. Would love to stay much longer.

Lovely people who couldn't help more. Area is not near anything local so not great for long stay but fantastic for stop off after airport.