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Rooms and bathrooms described as tired, grubby or outdated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Mixed to negative: several comments about tired, grubby or outdated rooms and bathrooms, small showers and photos that misrepresent sea views, indicating below-average room quality.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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TxOxMxMxY • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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TxOxMxMxY • solo_traveller • de
9
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
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Bruno • couple • nl
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Marguerite • couple • au
10
Staff were friendly and helpful
Pros:

Great location near restaurants. Bed comfortable

Cons:

Limited choice for breakfast

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • au
9
Lovely convenient hotel
Pros:

Great value hotel in the heart of Negombo. Pool was excellent. Staff were awesome

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • es
2
Regular
Pros:

Good location. Very kind staff. When we arrived they gave us a welcome drink.

Cons:

It was our last night before the flight. We had a personal problem so we didn't stay. But we saw the rooms and we would had moved to another one anyway. Weird smell from toilet, rooms really small, the a/c was making a massive noise and a weird balcony with horrible views. Photos didnt correspond with reality.
I know is cheap but still. We were travelling with a child, maybe if it was just the 2 of us we would think about it. Still I wouldn't recommend.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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VICENZI • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • gb
6
Purposeful for being near flights. Negombo beach strip has good restaurants and massage places, but really busy and lots
Pros:

I had a room with a balcony and view of beach which was very nice.
Staff friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Very basic hotel. It was very tatty and the Pool was dirty - Definitely not like pictures. Also lots of parties on the beach , very lively area, which meant I couldn’t sleep as so loud. Annoying as had flight early in morning.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Nitin • solo_traveller • in
9
Pros:

The behaviour of the staff and their service.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Xavier • couple • fr
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • es
5
Habitacion poco cómoda
Pros:

La ubicación bien, cerca de restaurantes y a pie de playa.

Cons:

En general hotel muy descuidado y poco limpio.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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EMMANUEL • extended_group • fr
8
Parfait pour un séjour sur la plage, dans un quartier sympa pour un prix hyper raisonnable
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel
La piscine sur la plage
La proximité de la plage et des commerces
Le quartier très villégiature

Cons:

Ne pas y être arrivés plus tôt pour y passer plus de temps. Nous n’y avons passé qu’une journée en attente de notre départ le soir même

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Prajeet • family_with_children • in
7
The location is very good, The staff are very helpful, but if the quality of rooms improves this can be an Average place
Pros:

The location is close to Airprot

Cons:

The restrooms door locks and showers were not in good condition.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Janaka • couple • fr
6
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Moulin • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Moulin • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Paolo • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Posizione, cortesia personale

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee