What’s Around The Hotel
10 mins walk to Negombo Town
1.5km to the fish market
10km to the airport
9.3km to the Express Highway
35km to Colombo
25 mins walk to the railway station
Things to do in Negombo
The Serene Beach
The Negombo beach gives you clean sand on your feet and creamy waves to play with that comes and goes back to the turquoise waters. With street food alongside the shore, you can just let the salty wind to blow on your hair and go for a peaceful walk with your loved ones.
Hamilton Canal
For those who never get tired of exploring, here is a chance to witness a canal that extends from Negombo through the south of Colombo up to the north part of Puttalam marking a distance of 120 km. Enjoy the sight of small villages and beautiful scenery while going on a ride through this picturesque canal.
The Fish Market
The Fish Market at Negombo is famous throughout the island for its vast range of fish available that can be purchased for very affordable prices. For a traveller, it is a sight that is not only a must-see but a must to be clicked from the camera as it speaks of the livelihood of most of the villagers in the coastal area.
The Dutch Fort
Inscribed with the date of 1678, the old Dutch Fort at Negombo take you to the times when Sri Lanka then named as Ceylon was under the colonialism of the Dutch. It is a site that possesses a lot of historical value and entails interesting stories of the country’s past. Esplanade, the green of the fort is used for holding cricket matches at present.
Angurukaramulla Temple
Angurukaramulla temple is famous for its 6m long reclining Buddha statue and the dragon entrance inside which there are detailed murals that are centuries old. Covered in moss, lies a 300+-year-old ruin of a historic library within the temple that makes it not only sacred but also historically valuable.
St Mary’s Church
Out of the many churches that are available in Negombo, St Mary’s Church takes up a prominent place. Located in the heart of Negombo, St Mary’s Church is only 6km away from the Katunayaka airport. The Church was built during the latter part of 1874 and is known for its detailed architecture.
Shopping at Negombo
From handmade souvenirs to fashionable clothes, local knick-knacks and Ceylon tea, everything can be purchased within the area of Negombo. Depending on the budget you have Negombo also offers a variety of beautiful jewellery. You can purchase these many items from a variety of street vendors as well as classy stores in Negombo.
Negombo Boat Trip
Go on a boat trip that starts from the delta area of the Negombo river and will take you through a rainforest, a local farm and the famous mangroves. You can try local beverages like King Coconut on your stop at nearby villages. The ride is guaranteed to uplift your enthusiasm during your vacation.
