Golden Star Beach Hotel
Hotel in Negombo
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this hotel
Beachfront, with outdoor pool
At Golden Star Beach Hotel, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy sailing.
Golden Star Beach Hotel offers 62 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 22-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
At Golden Star Beach Hotel, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy sailing.
Golden Star Beach Hotel offers 62 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 22-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Negombo
Available Rooms
Deluxe Double Room
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Superior Double Room
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Double Room
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Quadruple Room
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
1.5 / 5.0
Have stayed here on many previous occasions and keep coming back. This occasion was marred by music on the beach side of the property which did not stop until past midnight. This certainly disturbed our sleep before an early morning flight. Otherwise, recent renovations have improved bathrooms and AC. Decent breakfast. Lovely location on the beach with good pool. Still too expensive for category, yet we keep coming back as very near to airport and on the beach. Food outlets plentiful on the street outside. Did find staff rather sheepish compared to previous stays over the last decade. I believe that there has been a recent change in management and the adjoining Don's Beach Hotel has separated from the Golden Star Beach Hotel.
1.5 / 5.0
Have stayed here on many previous occasions and keep coming back. This occasion was marred by music on the beach side of the property which did not stop until past midnight. This certainly disturbed our sleep before an early morning flight. Otherwise, recent renovations have improved bathrooms and AC. Decent breakfast. Lovely location on the beach with good pool. Still too expensive for category, yet we keep coming back as very near to airport and on the beach. Food outlets plentiful on the street outside. Did find staff rather sheepish compared to previous stays over the last decade. I believe that there has been a recent change in management and the adjoining Don's Beach Hotel has separated from the Golden Star Beach Hotel.
1.5 / 5.0
Good location but unfortunately very very run down
1.5 / 5.0
Good location but unfortunately very very run down
4.0 / 5.0
Well positioned Hotel, relatively close to the airport, tour guides, shops, and restaurants. Right on the beach. Room cleaning staff, food preparation and service staff were great, reception staff were not so great - not knowing much or appearing distracted. All most all staff eager to help.
My room was quiet, with thick walls, ceiling and floors. Air-conditioner essential for comfort and worked well as well as being quiet.
Room clean but a little bit dated, bathroom big with marble appearance tiles.
Pool was popular for others, the water appeared green to me.
Hawkers selling their wares on the beach were annoying, and security didn't do much to stop them. Took about three occasions saying "No thank you" before they would leave you alone.
4.0 / 5.0
Well positioned Hotel, relatively close to the airport, tour guides, shops, and restaurants. Right on the beach. Room cleaning staff, food preparation and service staff were great, reception staff were not so great - not knowing much or appearing distracted. All most all staff eager to help.
My room was quiet, with thick walls, ceiling and floors. Air-conditioner essential for comfort and worked well as well as being quiet.
Room clean but a little bit dated, bathroom big with marble appearance tiles.
Pool was popular for others, the water appeared green to me.
Hawkers selling their wares on the beach were annoying, and security didn't do much to stop them. Took about three occasions saying "No thank you" before they would leave you alone.
3.0 / 5.0
OK hotel at the beach. The room wasnt so clean. Overall a ok hotel if you’re only staying a few days
3.0 / 5.0
OK hotel at the beach. The room wasnt so clean. Overall a ok hotel if you’re only staying a few days
2.0 / 5.0
The hotel was fair for the price & is very close to the beach.
It is not a luxury hotel by any stretch, however, it is appealing from the outside and is of a fair condition inside.
Good service, however we struggled to find the hotel as the sign that reads ‘Golden Star Beach Hotel’ is engraved into a rock that is not illuminated, so we actually drove past the hotel thinking it was a different hotel.
2.0 / 5.0
The hotel was fair for the price & is very close to the beach.
It is not a luxury hotel by any stretch, however, it is appealing from the outside and is of a fair condition inside.
Good service, however we struggled to find the hotel as the sign that reads ‘Golden Star Beach Hotel’ is engraved into a rock that is not illuminated, so we actually drove past the hotel thinking it was a different hotel.
2.0 / 5.0
It was quite good for a solo stay
2.0 / 5.0
It was quite good for a solo stay
2.0 / 5.0
I have stayed here on many occasions over the years and am always taken by the tranquil location/environment beside the sea yet with multiple eateries in the near locality. Access to the airport is easy as is a trip by bus to the city of colombo. No issues with the hotel itself either. However the hotel used to offer free WiFi throughout but this has now stopped. Breakfast was fine but outside breakfast, food is expensive for the category of hotel.
2.0 / 5.0
I have stayed here on many occasions over the years and am always taken by the tranquil location/environment beside the sea yet with multiple eateries in the near locality. Access to the airport is easy as is a trip by bus to the city of colombo. No issues with the hotel itself either. However the hotel used to offer free WiFi throughout but this has now stopped. Breakfast was fine but outside breakfast, food is expensive for the category of hotel.
0.5 / 5.0
Rats in the room, bad really slow service & we got sick of the food, but the staff didn't seem to care. It was mild in the room behind the paintings hanging on the wall. So many minus ---- stayed here before, but this is the last time...
0.5 / 5.0
Rats in the room, bad really slow service & we got sick of the food, but the staff didn't seem to care. It was mild in the room behind the paintings hanging on the wall. So many minus ---- stayed here before, but this is the last time...
2.5 / 5.0
Nice hotel, decent buffet breakfast. SLOW WIFI.
2.5 / 5.0
Nice hotel, decent buffet breakfast. SLOW WIFI.
1.0 / 5.0
Despite the negative reports I booked this hotel. It turns out the negative reports are all true. This hotel needs to be avoided along with a stack of other hotels in the negombo area. They are just interested in taking your money there is no after sales support. This hotels idea of air conditioning is simply having a air conditioner it does not matter if it does not work. If you book this hotel you do yourself in
1.0 / 5.0
Despite the negative reports I booked this hotel. It turns out the negative reports are all true. This hotel needs to be avoided along with a stack of other hotels in the negombo area. They are just interested in taking your money there is no after sales support. This hotels idea of air conditioning is simply having a air conditioner it does not matter if it does not work. If you book this hotel you do yourself in
2.0 / 5.0
Old & rundown with dodgy plumbing, poor air conditioning, no mini bar/fridge as stated, got told at 7 pm at the restaurant hotel to pick something other than chicken curry as it would take too long. As it was i was the only customer & it took 30 mins for my bland chicken noodles. My room had no screen in the bathroom so mosquitoes were getting in. Staff don't pass on information to other staff. Was told i could stay in the room then told i had to move the next day. Next time i'll stay elsewhere.. only stayed here because Intrepid tour starts here. Shocking choice for intrepid considering what they charge for the tour. Only good things were the pool and the location on the beach.
2.0 / 5.0
Old & rundown with dodgy plumbing, poor air conditioning, no mini bar/fridge as stated, got told at 7 pm at the restaurant hotel to pick something other than chicken curry as it would take too long. As it was i was the only customer & it took 30 mins for my bland chicken noodles. My room had no screen in the bathroom so mosquitoes were getting in. Staff don't pass on information to other staff. Was told i could stay in the room then told i had to move the next day. Next time i'll stay elsewhere.. only stayed here because Intrepid tour starts here. Shocking choice for intrepid considering what they charge for the tour. Only good things were the pool and the location on the beach.
2.0 / 5.0
This is a reasonable hotel for a few days. Good beach, fair breakfast. You have to play 'hunt the signal' for WiFi, but it works in the end.
2.0 / 5.0
This is a reasonable hotel for a few days. Good beach, fair breakfast. You have to play 'hunt the signal' for WiFi, but it works in the end.
2.0 / 5.0
The hotel was fine. Breakfast was great. The room was ok except to the hot water in the shower and the air conditioner.
2.0 / 5.0
The hotel was fine. Breakfast was great. The room was ok except to the hot water in the shower and the air conditioner.
4.0 / 5.0
Great helpful staff. Prompt responses to emails before arrival and airport transfer excellent. My room was perfect as view of beach and comfortable setting. Breakfast staff and selection great. Excellent good value stay. Thank you
4.0 / 5.0
Great helpful staff. Prompt responses to emails before arrival and airport transfer excellent. My room was perfect as view of beach and comfortable setting. Breakfast staff and selection great. Excellent good value stay. Thank you
0.5 / 5.0
Worst bed in the month we spent in Sri Lanka! Shower and refrigerator didn't work. Bad service at the front desk. Too touristy.
0.5 / 5.0
Worst bed in the month we spent in Sri Lanka! Shower and refrigerator didn't work. Bad service at the front desk. Too touristy.
3.0 / 5.0
Bathroom in our room was poor but the shared facilities near the pool was very nice. Overall good location and pleasant hotel for the money
3.0 / 5.0
Bathroom in our room was poor but the shared facilities near the pool was very nice. Overall good location and pleasant hotel for the money
3.0 / 5.0
At first we were given room with two singles pushed together- we booked double. The shower was mouldy and smelled as if used as toilet. The A/C just worked -not great.
We were given another room - much better but when had shower , the bathroom flooded - but lived with that.
The breakfast was fine but restaurant food was way overpriced and limited choice.
The pool bar was good and friendly staff helped, though again quite pricey.
3.0 / 5.0
At first we were given room with two singles pushed together- we booked double. The shower was mouldy and smelled as if used as toilet. The A/C just worked -not great.
We were given another room - much better but when had shower , the bathroom flooded - but lived with that.
The breakfast was fine but restaurant food was way overpriced and limited choice.
The pool bar was good and friendly staff helped, though again quite pricey.
4.0 / 5.0
Emailed hotel airport pick up confirmed BUT no show. Taxis available made my own way. cest la vie!
4.0 / 5.0
Emailed hotel airport pick up confirmed BUT no show. Taxis available made my own way. cest la vie!
4.0 / 5.0
This hotel is good for a couple of nights. I arrived straight from the airport for 2 nights before I started a tour of Sri Lanka. The room was large and clean. I didn't go into the sea but spent my time by the pool which was very good. Buffet breakfast was good - eggs made to order and various other options available. I had just arrived after a long flight, so wasn't in the mood to do much exploring. After my tour, realised Negombo is the best place to stay instead of Colombo after/before a flight - being near the airport!
4.0 / 5.0
This hotel is good for a couple of nights. I arrived straight from the airport for 2 nights before I started a tour of Sri Lanka. The room was large and clean. I didn't go into the sea but spent my time by the pool which was very good. Buffet breakfast was good - eggs made to order and various other options available. I had just arrived after a long flight, so wasn't in the mood to do much exploring. After my tour, realised Negombo is the best place to stay instead of Colombo after/before a flight - being near the airport!
1.0 / 5.0
The first room I was shown I was shocked by its shabby condition. It was more like some backpackers accomodation. I asked for another room which they obliged me with. It was better but still the worst hotel I had in my four weeks of travelling in Sri Lanka. It's location is fantastic, the pool and dining room are ok but the rooms need several millions of dollars for refurbishing.
I had to change the fridge plug for the a TV plug as there was only one power point in that area.
The staff were lovely too but I ended up leaving two days sooner than I had booked for because of the condition of the room and the facilities.
1.0 / 5.0
The first room I was shown I was shocked by its shabby condition. It was more like some backpackers accomodation. I asked for another room which they obliged me with. It was better but still the worst hotel I had in my four weeks of travelling in Sri Lanka. It's location is fantastic, the pool and dining room are ok but the rooms need several millions of dollars for refurbishing.
I had to change the fridge plug for the a TV plug as there was only one power point in that area.
The staff were lovely too but I ended up leaving two days sooner than I had booked for because of the condition of the room and the facilities.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Negombo?
The average price for a rental in Negombo is R 719 per night. This rental is R 1,198 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Golden Star Beach Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Golden Star Beach Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is Golden Star Beach Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Golden Star Beach Hotel?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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