#29, St Josep Mw, Ettukala, Negombo, 11500 Negombo, Sri Lanka
#76 of 113 hotels in Negombo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 19 hostel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Location
8.2
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Free Wifi
2.5
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Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Joanna
AustraliaI stayed the night I arrived to Sri Lanka, so wasn’t there for very long, but the host was very hospitable, accomodating and an all-round legend. Would stay again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Leonie
FranceNot the cleanest possible
The owner was very nice. The location is good and the garden is great for breakfast. Breakfast which’s good.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Sushanta
IndiaNo such point.
Antoniyo is a smiling person. He even drop me at the Bus stop to take Dambula Bus. I will ever come again, will stay here only
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 1, 2024
Abdolrahman
IranKitchen for dormitory was empty
The staff and his family very nice,yard very big, location not bab price was good
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Sarah
DenmarkWhen there was heavy rain, the roof was leaking with water and our bed got wet. The bathroom never really dried after using the shower, because the damp couldn’t escape
The owner was very sweet and we liked talking to him. We liked his turtle and the breakfast was really good!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Donit
IndiaOwner was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Carlijn
NetherlandsAntonio is very nice and helpful. He helped me wash some of my clothes, brought me tea while I was reading and made some amazing breakfast! Its a 10 min walk from the beach or you can use a bicycle from antonio and drive around. Enought to see, churches, temples, nice parks. There are musquito nets!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Maddy
IndiaMy booking showed that a tea/coffee maker is available as well as towels. There was NO tea/coffee maker available as the owner says due to high electricity charges. He did provide me with hot water in a tea pot for my tea. The towel wasn't provided until asked and it was an old worn out towel, useless.
The property is old but nice. Big courtyard and beautiful trees all around. It is quiet and one can hear chirping of the birds in the morning. A 10- min walk to the beach and beautiful St. Sylvester Church nearby. The 4-bed dormitory room is big enough and spacious. Antonio and gos wife are nice to talk to. Breakfast is simple.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Safat
MalaysiaThe location is very convenient. It is less than 1 km to the train station, beach, grocery store and several restaurants on the beach and main road. The hostel room is very clean and spacious. The owner is one of the nicest people I have met. If you need any help, do not hesitate to ask him. Perfect place to stay if you have just arrived from the airport or are just waiting around for your flight outside of Sri Lanka.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Manuela
ChileMy mattress wasn’t the best one, but even though, it was all good.
Antonio was super kind and helpful with everything. He wait me even when i arrived super late, he show me everything around and in the morning he explained me how to go to the bus station. Also the breakfast was AMAZING. I love it
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Ram
IranAntonio(the owner) is a friendly and great person. Breakfast was nice and whenever i wanted, he brought me tea. We hangvout and talk about something. The yard is beautiful and he prepare me a delicious food with the breadfruit in their Villa.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 1, 2023
Dushmantha
Sri LankaExemplary stay at sylvester villa hostel! Impeccably clean rooms, top-notch amenities, and attentive staff made my experience memorable. Convenient location, outstanding dining options, and exceptional service elevated my stay. Highly recommend this hotel for a luxurious and delightful experience. Can't wait to return!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: February 12, 2023
Vijaykumar
MalaysiaI nothing like anything. Property owner was alcoholic and drunked, arrogant and always trying to fight with customers and transport driver. Property location is very remote and is not easily accessible to foreign tourists.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: July 27, 2022
Andrea
SpainWhen paying the room the owner asked for more money telling us that in Booking the price was really high and the situation in Sri Lanka was now very bad. We needed to negociate the price.
Room was clean and spacious. The area was quite and the staff was amazing. He helped us with everything we needed. Breakfast was also good! Hot water, soap, fan and air condition...
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Nadezhda
RussiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Karan
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Md
BangladeshThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 1, 2023
Piranavan
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2023
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