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Golden Star Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Negombo Beach

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Exterior
Exterior
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Superior Double Room
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

Explore the area

Map
163 Lewis Place Negombo, Negombo, 11500
  • St. Sebastian's Church
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Negombo Beach Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • St Anthony's Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Negombo

At Golden Star Beach Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of St. Sebastian's Church and Negombo Beach Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing day at Lotus Ayurvedic Spa can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with Ayurvedic treatments and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Blue Marline, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Near this 3-property class Negombo hotel, you'll find Negombo Beach.

What's nearby

  • St. Sebastian's Church - 13 min walk
  • Negombo Beach Park - 15 min walk
  • Negombo Beach - 4 min drive
  • Negombo District General Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Negombo Fish Market - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo - 4 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sameeha Family Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪See Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Grand - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Leonardo By Bella Vita - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Golden Star Beach Hotel

On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Negombo Beach
Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Golden Star Beach Hotel, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities such as an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Golden Star Beach Hotel offers 62 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 22-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Lotus Ayurvedic Spa. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Marline
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Golden Star Beach Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Golden Star Beach
Golden Star Beach Hotel
Golden Star Beach Hotel Negombo
Golden Star Beach Negombo
Hotel Golden Star Beach
Golden Star Beach Hotel Hotel
Golden Star Beach Hotel Negombo
Golden Star Beach Hotel Hotel Negombo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Star Beach Hotel?

Golden Star Beach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Star Beach Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Star Beach Hotel on 25 Mar 2025 start from NZ$173.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Golden Star Beach Hotel?

Yep, Golden Star Beach Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Golden Star Beach Hotel?

The closest beach to Golden Star Beach Hotel is Negombo Beach (1.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Golden Star Beach Hotel?

Yep, Lotus Ayurvedic Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

Does Golden Star Beach Hotel have a pool?

Golden Star Beach Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Golden Star Beach Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Golden Star Beach Hotel.

Does Golden Star Beach Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Star Beach Hotel?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Golden Star Beach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Star Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Golden Star Beach Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Golden Star Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 96 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location. Need to watch for beach parties!
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Could be great
Good location but unfortunately very very run down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Ivan, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Norway

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK hotel at the beach. The room wasnt so clean. Overall a ok hotel if you’re only staying a few days
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Upul Wasantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff,food is good and Nice location .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Silver star for the Golden Star Beach Hotel.
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.

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was quite good for a solo stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sand, sea and location
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great area
Nice hotel, decent buffet breakfast. SLOW WIFI.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

2/10 Terrible

Mikk, melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad and crumbling hotel near the beach
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth it
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.

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay for a few nights.
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.

8/10 Good

Dar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hotel to stay
The hotel was fine. Breakfast was great. The room was ok except to the hot water in the shower and the air conditioner.

8/10 Good

lou, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxed stay
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Andy vic, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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

6/10 Okay

dave, Perth WA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not that good
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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stay was really good. travelled with a very good company. enjoyed all the 3 days. breakfast served was excellent. staff were very friendly. the rooms could be lil more clean. I had my best time.

8/10 Good

david, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Fair for the price, but it would have been better if the air conditioning had worked properly. It is right on the beach, but there is not much nearby of any interest.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
easy taxi ride
Emailed hotel airport pick up confirmed BUT no show. Taxis available made my own way. cest la vie!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Mandy, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Good place to stay arriving/leaving Sri Lanka
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!

2/10 Terrible

Jamal, India

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was ugly, filthy, bad smell ,damaged toilet,a/c not working

4/10 Poor

andyk, Perth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old Hotel that really needs renovation
The hotel is located facing a beach being the best feature plus a reasonable breakfast. Other than that, the rooms are old and run down, furniture creaks, showers leak, outdated air-conditions that take time to cool the room, tv with fuzzy reception, and loud drumming music from beach parties (non hotel guests) makes it hard to sleep. Around the hotel are a couple of boring restaurants which offers little choice on their menus; you need to walk a further few kilometers up the road to find more interesting menus. Hotel has a car park at the back which comes in handy if you hire a car. If you are catching a taxi from Colombo, drivers from there may not be familiar with Negombo and end up being lost especially with the bad street lighting at night.