Olideb Gedara
169A St Johns Garden
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Why people book this hotel
“Deb and Joseph are very friendly and helpful”
“Wonderful host”
“pick up from airport”
“It was very close to airport & Host picked up us from our very long flight into …”
“The house was very comfortable and Deb really helped us to plan our short time i…”
“Bedroom lovely and so was the breakfast”
“Great location, nice garden to sit in, lovely pool”
“Breakfast was delicious and we loved the pool”
“Breakfast was really good”
“The pool was a lovely bonus, location good, breakfast plentiful”
“Airport transfer and lovely breakfast included, cold aircon, very clean room and…”
“Place a little dated but very clean and great value for money”
Overview
Located in Negombo, 1.1 km from Negombo Beach and 2 km from Poruthota Beach, Olideb Gedara offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning. This guest house provides free private parking and free shuttle service. The accommodation offers free shuttle service and a housekeeping service for guests. At the guest house, the units come with a outdoor furniture. With a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available daily at the guest house. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Wellaweediya Beach is 2.8 km from Olideb Gedara, while St Anthony's Church is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Renske
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
“Best place to start your Sri Lanka trip”
Deb and Joseph are very friendly and helpful. Even before our arrival in Sri Lanka. pick up from airport. Great location, nice garden to sit in, lovely pool.. Close to the beach. You could refill your waterbottle. Breakfast was really good.
Leesa
couple
April 9, 2026
“Deb was very friendly & helpful. The room was very clean & great value for $$”
It was very close to airport & Host picked up us from our very long flight into SriLanka
Tracy
solo_traveller
March 21, 2026
“I had a wonderful time here, Debbie is extremely helpful, but the dog did make me slightly uncomfortable”
The pool was a lovely bonus, location good, breakfast plentiful.
Robyn
couple
March 15, 2026
“Great value for money. Highly recommend”
Excellent value for money. Airport transfer and lovely breakfast included, cold aircon, very clean room and nice pool. Wonderful host.
Mark
solo_traveller
March 12, 2026
A great property to stay at in Negombo, not too far from the beach but far enough away to be out of the crowded areas. Good access to all surrounding facilities, including the airport. Breakfast was wonderful and the host was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Bryan
couple
March 9, 2026
“Grat value for money, pleadant hosts and exceptionally clean”
Hosts Deb and Joseph very nice. Place a little dated but very clean and great value for money
jane
couple
February 4, 2026
“Wonderful guest house!”
Deb was so helpful from the start, sending lots of information in advance of our stay. The house was very comfortable and Deb really helped us to plan our short time in Negombo well. Breakfast was delicious and we loved the pool. We really enjoyed our stay here. Can highly recommend.
Samantha
couple
January 11, 2026
“Deb was fantastic at communicating before we arrived. Arranged transport from airport and transport for ongoing journey.”
The property was lovely with e writhing you needed have you addition of the pool was great. Bedroom lovely and so was the breakfast. Dingo ( the family dog is lovely )
Ieva
solo_traveller
January 7, 2026
“Nice place and wellcoming personal.”
Andrea
couple
January 5, 2026
“Awesome!!!! 🤩”
What can I say? An absolute gem of a place!!! Location great for exploring Negombo. The property itself is just lovely, welcoming and classy. Debs was incredibly helpful and friendly. Such a lovely warm lady who was so nice about my dietary choices and my incessant questions. Would definitely stay there again.
Serge
couple
January 3, 2026
“Just a great stay at a great location.”
We had a great two nights here in Negombo. Nice pool, good rooms and a great host.
Frank
solo_traveller
December 18, 2025
Lovely quiet guesthouse house. Great spot from where you can explore local life. The rooms are basic, but clean and comfortable. Dingo the dog will immediately be your bestie. (Negombo has way to more to offer than just being a start- or endpoint.)
Meryn
couple
December 13, 2025
“It was a great place to start our Sri Lankan holiday.”
Lovely people. Pool was very welcome, as was the airport pickup.
Michele
couple
December 11, 2025
“Lovely hosts and lovely home - quiet area close to town”
Lovely home and lovely hosts, comfortable bed and quiet location - close to town
Koogan
couple
November 30, 2025
“Really enjoyed our short stay, after a long flight from Sydney, very friendly and helpful staff, highly recommended!!!”
Excellent service; super friendly hosts; clean and comfortable rooms; free airport pickup!
Stefan
couple
November 23, 2025
Very friendly hosts, awesome location. We only regret we stayed for only 1 night, would like to have stayed a couple more. Definitely recommend
Angela
extended_group
November 22, 2025
Joseph and Deb welcoming and gave helpful tips. House was lovely and comfortable. Quiet area.
Johanna
extended_group
November 20, 2025
Super friendly owner! We arrived very late and tired and she made us some dinner with tea. Beautiful place.
Christina
solo_traveller
November 18, 2025
“Wonderful hosts, nice house, easy airport transfer”
Private, secluded, family atmosphere
Dolman
couple
November 10, 2025
Fantastic place to stay close to the airport Free airport pick up, a very warm welcome and the most adorable dogs ever! This great team gave us loads of information on places of interest, recommendations and tips about the local etiquette. The pool and breakfast are added bonuses to what already is great value Recommended!
Facilities
Activities
Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (free), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (free), Shuttle service (additional charge)
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Double Room
The double room provides air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests can benefit from an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Terrace
The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make the most of an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin Room with Terrace
The twin room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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