The Icebear Guesthouse

The Icebear Guesthouse Bed and Breakfast in Negombo

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(290 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Negombo

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this bed and breakfast

Boasting free bikes and on-site dining, The Icebear Guesthouse is located in Negombo, a 16-minute walk from St Anthony's Church and 1.4 km from Negombo Beach Park.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Negombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

36.4 mi

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

44.9 mi

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

38.8 mi

Beddagana Wetland Park

37.8 mi

Available Rooms

1 Single • 96 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 3

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1 King • 333 ft²

Sleeps 4

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1 Single • 139 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Icebear Guesthouse

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(290 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Negombo

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this bed and breakfast

Boasting free bikes and on-site dining, The Icebear Guesthouse is located in Negombo, a 16-minute walk from St Anthony's Church and 1.4 km from Negombo Beach Park.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Negombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

36.4 mi

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

44.9 mi

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

38.8 mi

Beddagana Wetland Park

37.8 mi

Available Rooms

1 Single • 96 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 333 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 139 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(290 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Gartenidylle am Strand von Negomboj

Wunderschöner Garten, nettes kleines Restaurant, individuelle Zimmer und traumhafte Lage abseits vom Massentourismus. Angenehm altmodisch. Genau richtig, um auf Sri Lanka erst einmal anzukommen oder als schöner Abschluss vor der Rückreise.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Fijne laatste dagen in Sri Lanka

Prachtig gebouw, met fijne veranda om op uit te rusten. Lekker dichtbij de zee (letterlijk aan het strand), goed restaurant en ook lekker ontbijt. Personeel ontzettend vriendelijk

Geen minpunten

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Perfect

The staff was very friendly and helpfull. Very nearby the beach.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Mega cutsie place to rest up

The property was cutsie pie with so many beautiful areas and the breakfast was superb. Would recommend this to anyone.

Maybe have newer fridge or hairdryer they looked very worn. But they still worked.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Pleasant stay, fair.

We were a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) and had a large family apartment in a separate house. The guesthouse is very well situated, right on the beach, with a nice garden a peaceful atmosphere and a friendly staff.

Our large apartment was separated from the main building and we had to walk each time in the streets to reach the garden, restaurant and beach, which was not very practical or comfortable. The apartment could really use some maintenance; and the mosquito nets had holes in them. The restaurant service was very very slow.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Beautiful hotel in the garden

It was our first stop on the way around Sri Lanka and we stayed there just one night. So we saw only pluses))) We liked that idea of rooms in the garden,the garden itself and access to the beach. However we didn't swim as in July there are rather big waves. Staff is really helpful and friendly. Also we liked the dinner.

There weren't any

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Superb

the place has a lot of charm, nicely furnished rooms and lovely garden

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Charming place to stay and very good staff.

Delightful setting adjacent to beach. Staff polite and attentive.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Perfect location, great food, cozy atmosphere!

Beautiful location, nice outdoor area, amazing food, helpful and sweet staff. Thank you, i highly recomend it!

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Convenient as an over night from the airport

It was really close to the airport, only a 15 minute tuk tuk. Don't pay any more then 700 rupees. Cars will try charge you a whole lot more so try and just get a tuk tuk. The workers there will organise you a tuk tuk if you need to leave early in the morning (which most probably do as Negombo is very much a stopover place).

The bed was really small and I didn't really fit in it (and I'm only 5ft10). Cuz the bed is pushed up against the wall the mosquito net doesn't really do the job as you can't wrap it around the bed. I got bit quite a bit. If you arrive late at night the front gate will be locked. If it's raining I imagine you'll get drenched as you have to wait for someone to come out.

2.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

cheap but living on past glory

super helpful staff

They must be surviving on the recommendation in the Lonely Planet guidebook, because this is not a comfortable place to stay. The rooms are quirky and have antique furniture but mine was not clean. This stopped me eating in the restaurant. Noise travels easily: e.g late arrivals, early departures and staff movements. The bathroom was clean but outdoor but the tiled floor dangerously slippery.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

This is beautiful please with wonderful garden and really home made food.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Very nice and affordable budget boutique hotel with tons of atmosphere. Wonderful garden and super nice, helpful staff. Good value for money, got a free upgrade for our rooms.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Beautiful sanctuary

The Icebear is like a fairytale land on the beach. Such a beautiful place, and the food, especially the breakfast, is incredible. I was there twice before, but not as a sleeping guest, but drinking afternoon tea on their porch, which is also recommended.

Many of the old typical Sri Lankan hotels surrounding The Icebear has been demolished for new modern hotels, but build in very low quality and extremely unattractive and others are simply run down, as for instance nearby Paradise Hotel, where I was married 14 years ago. Then it was one of the nicest hotels on Brown's Beach, now at least the front from the outside looks less attractive. Negombo is even among Sri Lankans known as a tourist trap, where you can experience all the worst sides of such. The Icebear is a little sanctuary in the middle of all of that

7.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Good

great breakfast, tasty tea, amazing garden

7.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Great staff & location, avoid Room #9

The staff was extremely kind, helpful, and genuinely happy to accommodate. Communication with Mr. Cristi was smooth and all the people working there were so, so wonderful. The garden setting was beautiful and quaint. The beachfront provided a great vantage for sunsets. The gates were locked at sundown, so it felt safe and secure. I was happy to also enjoy a European moka pot of coffee instead of the usual Nescafe at breakfast.

I stayed in room 9, and while it was adequate for my needs, I wasn't a big fan of my "roommates" -- very large flying cockroaches that were found in my bathroom. There's an extremely high vaulted ceiling, and there were 2-4 of them hanging around waiting for a moment when you're at your most vulnerable (naked in the shower) to swoop down and make your acquaintance. Eeeew. On the plus side, the Guesthouse must be aware of this because I was provided a large aerosol can of toxic insect killer. It killed the roaches, but then I had to deal with the lingering fumes because there was no ventilation. And while I understand this is a tropical location, and it's the beach, I have stayed in other guesthouses for the same price point, and they were much cleaner and without B-52 bomber roaches. Another slight bother was that I had to go outside and downstairs to flip a switch each time I wanted to shower, otherwise the on-demand water heater/pump wouldn't be on.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Hotel worthy of a longer stay than just one night before/after flight

We treated Negombo only as last stop before flight home, but this hotel definitely made us regret that we came only for one night. You can really tell the hotel is managed with attention to any details that would make the guests feel welcome. Staff's attitude, the way the garden is arranged, the way all the menu's and signs are phrased. Owners and staff sincerely care and it shows. All in all place worth staying - the room, the food in the restaurant, the cleanliness, the atmosphere all are great.

Don't expect much from the beach, it's jist so-so. But the hotel's garden makes you forget about it.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Disappointing

location

smell of sewage just outside the hotel garden, plastic covers on matress

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Mellow space.... lovely gardens...

Lovely gardens.. afternoon tea... amazing staff! Quiet room..

Beach is disappointing..

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

best place to stay in Negombo, close from the airport (20 min), close to the beach (less than 3 min walk) and all the fa

very authentic interior, with lots of greenery, truly oasis inside the heart of touristic Negombo.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

A tropical wonderland and oasis for the soul

wonderful ambiance. beautiful gardens with birds and animals. fabulous friendly staff. right on the beach too. I loved this place!

my bedroom was gorgeous but the bathroom needed a good clean. lots of mosquitos too.

7.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Good

Friendly, knowledgeable staff and a lovely verandah restaurant.

Overpriced for what it is!

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

nice garden and comfy bed.

the garden is very cute with many animals, I saw two turtles <3 the manager was really helpful with questions before and during my arrival.

the bathroom could use some work, it was below expectations based on photos I had seen here.

2.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Very poor

Location was nice

Wifi not working properly, bathroom lock not working, no ac, fans are not good

1.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Bad

Very dirty and full of cocoraches

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Amazing garden with friendly employees

It was our first duration and we were very happy that we chose this one. Such a nice enviroment with an amazing garden. The room was clean. Everything was perfect thank you

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Best remedy against your jetlag…

The Icebear Guesthouse has lots of old charm and atmosphere, surrounded by a beautiful lush garden, located right at the beach of Negombo. We could not be happier kicking off our Sri Lanka trip relaxing on the little terrace in front of our room amidst flowering trees and singing tropical birds, or sipping tea on the communal veranda listening to the sound of the rolling waves of the Indian Ocean… Together with the good breakfasts and attentive service this was the perfect start for us. As were the airport transfer upon arrival and the car-with-driver to Sigiriya, which we easily arranged via The Icebear GH for very reasonable costs. Thank you Christi & staff, for the soft landing on your beautiful island.

We loved everything in The Icebear Guesthouse! Even the spiderwebs and green mold spots in our semi open air bathroom… But those in search of the modern comforts of a luxury beach resort should try their luck elsewhere. Also good to know for first timers Sri Lanka: the beach in Negombo is not the paradise you find elsewhere on the island; the main road has a lot of traffic, so forget about carelessly strolling for shopping…

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Passable

I turned up to a tired old room that stank of damp. With an awful shower. An Air conditioner that was so broken that it leaked litres of water over the floor. And nothing but European breakfasts on offer... in Sri Lanka! I’ve literally no idea why the reviews are so great for this place.

9.6 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Exceptional

Great atmosphere

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Superb

Great staff, great location. We were very comfortable

Not a lot

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Negombo?

The average price for a rental in Negombo is $55 per night. This rental is $19 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Icebear Guesthouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Icebear Guesthouse pet friendly?

Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Icebear Guesthouse?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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The Icebear Guesthouse

Bed and Breakfast in Negombo

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Negombo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Icebear Guesthouse

Bed and Breakfast in Negombo

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Negombo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Negombo?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Icebear Guesthouse pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Icebear Guesthouse?

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