Star Beach Guest House

Hotels
8.1 (1409 reviews)
189/12 LEWIS PLACE, NEGOMBO, SRI LANKA , Negombo , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beachfront / direct access to the sea
Very friendly and helpful staff
Nice pool and garden / pleasant common outdoor space
Convenient location near centre and (for some) airport
Good value for money (mentioned by several guests)
Cons:
Persistent drain/sewer smell or musty odours in bathrooms
Rooms and bathrooms described as tired, grubby or outdated
Photos can be misleading (sea view blocked / different to reality)
Pool cleanliness and terrace maintenance sometimes poor
Some small or cramped showers

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Mixed reports: some rooms described as clean, but multiple reviewers reported strong drain/sewer smells, musty odours and grubby/tired bathrooms, lowering overall cleanliness sentiment.
Service
9.4
Consistently praised: staff repeatedly described as very friendly, welcoming and helpful (including accommodating very late arrivals), strongly positive service sentiment.
Location
9.2
Very positive: frequent mentions of beachfront/direct beach access, close to town centre and convenient (some note proximity to airport); location is a key strength.
Room Quality
6.8
Mixed to negative: several comments about tired, grubby or outdated rooms and bathrooms, small showers and photos that misrepresent sea views, indicating below-average room quality.
Amenities
7.6
Amenities generally appreciated (pool, garden, common outdoor space), but issues noted with pool cleanliness and a poorly maintained terrace, so amenities are positive but imperfect.
Value for Money
8.3
Generally seen as good value by many reviewers (explicit mentions of good price-performance), though a few felt the hotel was overrated given dated aspects.
Food and Beverage
8
Mostly satisfactory: breakfast described as good/basic in several reviews and staff offered thoughtful gestures (late-night fruit/tea); no major negative reports on food.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall positive: despite some cleanliness and room quality issues, reviewers repeatedly praise customer service, location, pool and the warm atmosphere, leading to a generally very good overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 08:31

Property Description

Scenic Beachfront Location
Star Beach Guest House is nestled on the picturesque Nogombo Beach, offering a serene escape for travelers.

Charming Rooms and Facilities
Each room features a private balcony, cozy bed linens, and a refreshing fan for your comfort. The hotel also boasts a lush garden, barbecue facilities, and convenient services like luggage storage and laundry.

Convenient and Accessible
Situated near popular attractions such as Negombo Beach Park and St Anthony's Church, with the airport just 8 km away, Star Beach Guest House ensures a hassle-free stay for guests.

Ready to unwind by the beach? Book your stay at Star Beach Guest House now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: CMB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1409 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Anna Viola • couple • cz
10
Pros:

Vy jste proste nejlepsi

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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EVELYN • couple • au
10
Pros:

A booked for two nights and end up staying 3night the accommodation location the stuff the food are excellent. I enjoy my stay there so much. I didn’t wanted leave.

Cons:

None

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Aylesbury Granulation Services Ltd • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

A good location for restaurants and beach

Cons:

Rooms were musty. As were pillows.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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filippo • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Marguerite • couple • au
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

Me gustó como hotel de primera noche. Para dejar las cosas después del vuelo, primera ducha, descansar un poco y ya para irnos.

Cons:

Las instalaciones estaban un poco descuidadas. No en plan muy mal, pero se notaba que es temporada baja y creemos que la limpieza de la habitación podía estar más esmerada y el mantenimiento también.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Adrien • couple • fr
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jens • family_with_children • de
10
Tolle Mitarbeiter und gutes Essen. Gerne wieder
Pros:

Die Unterkunft war sehr zentral und dazu noch direkt am Strand gelegen. Perfekt für uns

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Struttura sul mare, in zona ricca di ristoranti e negozi.
Gli ambienti sono un po' datati ma comunque dotati di tutto
La piscina è molto confortevole quando non si più fare il bagno al mare e i teli per i lettini sono a disposizione in reception.
Il ristorante offre una buona scelta, colazione varia.
Il personale è gentile e disponibile

Cons:

Il motore del condizionatore sul muro della camera faceva un rumore fastidioso
In bagno mancano i prodotti per la doccia

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Giada • couple • it
1
Cafoni, maleducati! Non hanno rispetto per il cliente! HOTEL DA INCUBO! SPORCO E PUZZOLENTE! SCAPPATE
Pros:

ORRIBILE!! Hotel sporco, puzzone! Le foto non corrispondo assolutamente alla realtà, le avranno fatte 20 anni appena hanno aperto! Il mare di fronte è orribile pieno di corvi, topi e sporcizia, infatti rispecchia a pieno l’hotel! ESPERIENZA ORRIBILE!!!!

Cons:

Non c’era una cosa che andava bene!
Struttura super datata, personale folle e assurdo!
La camera era sporca, piena di ragnatele, muffa e umidità, tanto che non si riusciva a stare in camera per dormire, ho chiesto gentilmente di poter cambiare camera e un signore del personale mi ha sbeffeggiato dicendo che avrei dovuto tenere l’aria condizionata a 16 per il ricircolo dell’aria, cose da pazzi, calcolando anche che l’hotel era deserto e poteva benissimo cambiare stanza, ma a questo punto deduco che fossero tutte così! Che schifo!
Lenzuola sporche e piene di insetti che la notte non ti fanno dormire!! Fortunatamente ho fatto solo una notte e ho disdetto la seconda!
Per non parlare del fatto che la mia stanza era direttamente nella hall e si sentiva tutto visto che lo staff sta fino a tardi a vedere la tv e addirittura dorme sui tavoli dove poi si mangia !!

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • gb
10
Close to airport. Lovely beach stay.
Pros:

Lovely people. Great suite with a super comfy bed. I everyone is so helpful and attentive. Walk straight onto the beach and choose to swim in the sea or the pool. Food is great too.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Yeray • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Genial la verdad!!!! El trato increíble,calidad precio perfecto

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn • solo_traveller • de
8
Zentrale Lage zwischen Läden und Strand.
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr hilfsbereit, auch mitten in der Nacht als unser Taxi zum Flughafen kam. Die Zimmer waren sauber. Das Stsr Beach guest House liegt sehr zentral mit einigen Souvenir Shops in der Umgebung.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • es
9
Maravillosa ubicación, cómodo, personal execpcional.
Pros:

Personal amable, súper atento. La habitación con vistas al mar es una maravilla.

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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AULAS • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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TxOxMxMxY • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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TxOxMxMxY • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Berthold • couple • de
6
Insgesamt war der Aufenthalt sehr schön
Pros:

Das Frühstück war sehr gut und immer frisch zubereitet.
Die Lage war auch super Negombo konnte leicht zu Fuß erreicht werden

Cons:

Die gesamt Anlage bedarf einer Generalüberholung.
Aber was wir so gesehen haben trifft das auf mehrere Unterkünfte zu

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • de
8
Ideal für die Nacht vor dem Abflug
Pros:

Genau das richtige für die letzte Nacht vor dem Abflug. Sehr gute Lage, es gibt viele schöne Restaurants in naher Umgebung. Direkt am Strand mit Pool.
Wir hatten kein Frühstück gebucht, da wir schon früh abgeflogen sind

Cons:

In unserem Bad hat es sehr stark nach Abfluss gerochen

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee