Illumination Stay

Hotels
9.3 (101 reviews)
No 195 / 02 Prasanna mawatha, Dalupotha , Negombo , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Car hire
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent communication
Delicious breakfast
Spotlessly clean rooms
Cons:
Remote location with limited nearby amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.66
The room was spotlessly clean, even the curtains smelled freshly laundered.
Service
9.63
The communication with the owners was excellent and they were very helpful.
Location
8.17
Surrounded by greenery in a residential area, but remote with few amenities nearby.
Room Quality
9.62
The room was spacious and well-insulated.
Amenities
9.15
The room included a kettle, glasses, and chilled water.
Value for Money
9.11
The place is definitely worth the price.
Food and Beverage
9.66
Breakfast prepared by the owner's wife was delicious and authentic.
Overall Experience
9.43
A highly pleasant stay, worth recommending.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-17 17:01

Property Description

Modern Pet-Friendly Accommodation
Explore Negombo while staying at ILLUMINATION STAY, where modern comfort meets pet-friendly amenities. With free WiFi throughout the property, enjoy a cozy stay just 500 meters from St Anthony's Church.

Comfortable Rooms with Shared Kitchen
Relax in rooms featuring a seating area and a kettle for your convenience. Unwind in a private bathroom with a refreshing shower. Additionally, take advantage of the shared kitchen during your stay.

Convenient Location near Attractions
Experience the best of Negombo with ILLUMINATION STAY's prime location. Visit Negombo Beach Park (1.7 km) and Maris Stella College (1.9 km) with ease. Plus, being only 7 km from Bandaranaike International Airport, travel convenience is guaranteed.

Book your stay at ILLUMINATION STAY now for a memorable Negombo getaway!

Important information:

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
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 6 and older are allowed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for US$3 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 101 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.66
Service: 9.63
Location: 8.17
Room Quality: 9.62
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 9.11
Food and Beverage: 9.66
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Chinthaka solo_traveller nz
2
Very Disappointing
Cons:

Our second stay at this hotel was very disappointing. Unfortunately, we experienced the same problems as during our previous visit. When we arrived, the owner did not open the gate, and we had to call and wait for a long time outside. This already happened to us before, so it seems to be a repeated issue.
We had paid for both the room and breakfast, and we had clearly informed the owner in advance that we would be leaving at 9 a.m. However, the next morning, when we asked about breakfast before checking out, he told us he had not prepared anything. He casually offered to make only bread and jam if we wanted.
This was very disappointing because we were hungry and had expected the breakfast that was included in our booking. In the end, we left the hotel without eating anything. The owner seemed careless, unprofessional, and disrespectful towards guests. Sadly, after two bad experiences, we would not recommend staying here.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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maelle solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Malgré un loupé de départ par l’hôte dû à un souci personnel, il s’est fondu en excuses et a été très arrangeant, je ne peux que reconnaître sa gentillesse et son désir de vouloir bien faire pour ses guests.

Le logement est très agréable, bien placé, bon rapport qualité prix donc je recommande d’y séjourner 😊

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Léa solo_traveller fr
10
10/10, allez y les yeux fermés !
Pros:

L'hôte est une personne merveilleuse : il répondra à toutes vos questions et vos demandes. Il vous donnera des conseils pour savoir où louer un scooter, quoi visiter, où manger...
Il est venu me chercher à l'aéroport et m'a attendu plus d'1h. Il nous a prêté son scooter pour qu'on puisse aller manger un midi. Il nous a donné des mangues quand on est partis.

Le petit-déjeuner est très bon et copieux. Ses mangues sont trop bonnes !

L'emplacement est stratégique et calme. La chambre est propre et spacieuse.

Je recommande ++++ !

Cons:

C'est un 10/10, tout est parfait !

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Pedro solo_traveller ma
10
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

nada

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Ezio couple it
8
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Madina solo_traveller kz
10
Как дома 😍 очень уютно
Pros:

Очень хороший отель, чисто и уютно как дома. Но больше всего мне понравился хозяин отеля, очень приятный человек. Утром заботливо делал завтрак. Всегда во всем помогал , очень заботился. Ощутила себя как дома у бабушки прям 😍

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Simona couple it
10
La struttura è veramente ben curata, il proprietario Derik è super disponibile e la stanza veramente pulita! Se avesse l
Pros:

La stanza più pulita che abbia visto in Sri Lanka! Colazione ottima e Derik super gentile!

Cons:

Posizione un po’ fuori mano

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Amelia couple gb
10
Pros:

Wonderful hospitality. Our host was kind and helpful and made us feel welcome. The room was spacious and very clean, with a comfortable bed. Tasty and good sized breakfast served with fresh juice and hot drinks. In a quiet and calm location good for nearby attractions and moderately close to the airport. Thanks again! ⭐️

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Mike solo_traveller us
10
Good value, new build, great staff
Pros:

Beautiful newley constructed

Cons:

It was nice and the owners were nice

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Ragivan couple lk
10
Pros:

Great room, friendly staff, and a delicious breakfast. Had a very comfortable stay

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
M
Mariusz couple pl
9
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

This place it’s so nice!! Comfy and quiet…
It’s far from the main road. But we just enjoy stay in a clean and big room seeing little animals outside..
Derrick it’s a great host and he really enjoy your company.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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W.A. couple nl
10
Lommerrijke en ontspannen accommodatie.
Pros:

Mooie groene tuin met fruitbomen en bloeiende planten. Het ontbijt was uitstekend. De accommodatie is nieuw. Voor herhaling vatbaar. Aanbevolen!

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Burchardt couple pl
10
Pros:

I traveled throughout Sri Lanka for two weeks, and this was by far the most pleasant place I've ever stayed. The communication with the owners was excellent. The room was spotlessly clean. Even the curtains smelled freshly laundered. The room was very well insulated, allowing it to maintain the temperature you left it in for a long time. The bathroom furniture looked new, as did the fixtures. The lighting was very well thought out. There was plenty of space for luggage. A kettle and glasses and mugs were available inside. I received bottles of chilled water. A beautiful terrace overlooking the well-kept greenery. Breakfast, prepared by the owner's wife, was delicious. The place is definitely worth the price. I think the reviews for this place are too low.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Sebastian solo_traveller pl
10
2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple se
10
2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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De Giuli couple it
10
2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Chinthaka couple nz
8
2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Weerasinghe couple lk
10
2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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FUMIKA solo_traveller jp
10
ゆっくり滞在できて笑顔になれる
Pros:

オーナーご夫妻の優しい人柄と笑顔!!
奥様のとても美味しい朝ごはんに感激しました!
スリランカの朝ごはんで嬉しかったです。
グリーンいっぱいの手入れされたお庭で綺麗な可愛い建物、部屋はとても清潔で、ホットシャワーも出ました!
2階でしたが、デリック(オーナー)がヒョイと担いで上げ下げしてくれました。助かりました。
チェックアウト後の荷物預かりや、pick meからの電話も代わって説明してくれたり本当に親切にしていただきありがとうございました。
周りには何もない場所なんですが、トュクトュク乗れたら行動範囲広がると思うので、買い物したりご飯食べに行ったりできますよ!

Cons:

ないです!

2025-08-18 via Nuitee