West coast

Negombo

Easy first night by the lagoon

Negombo is the natural place to land or leave from. It sits close to the airport, so a late flight in or an early flight out stops being a problem. Fishing boats still work the lagoon, and the morning fish market is worth getting up for. The beach is wide and good for sunsets, though the sea is not the calmest on the island.

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Negombo

Part of the island: West coast
Suggested stay: 1 night
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Things to do: Ask us

Weather

When to go

Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.

Jan: best
Feb: best
Mar: best
Apr: good
May: expect rain
Jun: expect rain
Jul: expect rain
Aug: good
Sep: expect rain
Oct: expect rain
Nov: good
Dec: best

Best Still good Expect rain

Stays

Where to stay

Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.

Budget

Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels

Hotel Transylvania - Negombo
$41
Near Negombo Beach with a pool and family rooms.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Family rooms
Hotel Magdalina Lagoon
$47
Pool hotel near Negombo Lagoon, about 6 km from the airport.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Parking

Comfort

Mid-range hotels, often with a pool

Swanee Grand
$86
Four-star hotel about 5 km from the airport with a pool.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Restaurant
The Cottage Negombo
$94
Wellness-focused hotel with spa, sauna and pool near Poruthota Beach.
Pool · Air conditioning · Family rooms · Restaurant