The Tourist Balcony
183 Sumithuru Mawatha
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Why people book this hotel
“They waited me with a warm breakfast for my arrival at 5am”
“They made us local food for breakfast and it was delicious”
“The host also let me use the kitchen to cook fish”
“Really nice hosts and great breakfast”
“Room was good, comfy bed with everything you need”
“I was greeted warmly and shown my room upstairs in the house where the family re…”
“Everything was very clean and surrounding neighborhood was very suburban and saf…”
“The cleanliness was really good and the hosts were exceptionally helpful and kin…”
“Very clean and neat property, easy to reach from the airport, surrounded by natu…”
“You can easily connect from here to any place in Negombo, even walking to the be…”
“It was an excellent value for one night”
“Good value”
Overview
Boasting garden views, The Tourist Balcony offers accommodation with balcony, around 2.7 km from Wellaweediya Beach. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. All units at the homestay come with a seating area. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the homestay, the units include bed linen and towels. A bar can be found on-site. Guests can also relax in the garden. Negombo Beach is 2.9 km from the homestay, while St Anthony's Church is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International, 8 km from The Tourist Balcony, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Gaien
solo_traveller
March 5, 2026
“cozy and great value”
The house is very beautiful and cozy, just like home. I slept very comfortably, and the furniture has great taste. There really is a big balcony, and small animals often come by. The hairdryer works really well. The host also let me use the kitchen to cook fish. It was an excellent value for one night. Highly recommended!
alice
solo_traveller
February 24, 2026
“Peaceful and serene stay, lovely owners, simple, fresh and nourishing breakfast Fully recommended 😃”
Very clean and neat property, easy to reach from the airport, surrounded by nature
Emilie
solo_traveller
January 21, 2026
Really nice hosts and great breakfast
Horațiu
solo_traveller
December 22, 2025
“Cosy and well priced room, in the quiet area of Negombo.”
Room was good, comfy bed with everything you need. The hosts are very kind! They waited me with a warm breakfast for my arrival at 5am. Really good welcome in Sri Lanka. You can easily connect from here to any place in Negombo, even walking to the beach would take around 40 mts. There is a nice terrace you can enjoy breakfast in the morning. Good wifi.
penelope
couple
December 14, 2025
“Lovely people who were very helpful and kind”
Very attentive owner
Peters
solo_traveller
October 8, 2025
“Cozy Home - Great after flight stay”
I stayed here the first night after arriving in Sri Lanka. I was greeted warmly and shown my room upstairs in the house where the family resides. I had the whole upstairs to myself including room, living room area and large terrace. Everything was very clean and surrounding neighborhood was very suburban and safe.
Kristyna
couple
August 24, 2025
“A nice peaceful stay with amazing and helpful hosts”
Property was in a nice calm location. The cleanliness was really good and the hosts were exceptionally helpful and kind. They made us local food for breakfast and it was delicious.
Jacqueline
solo_traveller
May 13, 2025
“Very pretty homestay with nice family”
Very nice room and good breakfast every day with variation. Nice balcony to sit on also. Very friendly and welcoming family. Its not so close to beach but it has the real sri lankan feeling to be in a local neighbourhood.
Acey
extended_group
April 28, 2025
“The host Dinesh and family were very nice . Upon our arrival they treat us their home grown fruits. Dinesh helped us arr”
Love the aura of the spaces
Dave
couple
April 12, 2025
“Great stay”
Lovely family, amazing food ( breakfast, lunch, diner) all so tastefull . We like to sit on the balcony. Great room. We sleep very well on our first day in Sri Lanka.
Ritchie
solo_traveller
February 7, 2025
“Wonderful”
Loved the family, very friendly all of them. Lovely breakfast and Ceylon tea, thank you! Nice clean room. Hot shower. Good value
Ferd
solo_traveller
February 3, 2025
The breakfast was amazing
Adriaan
solo_traveller
January 28, 2025
Planned 1 night but stayed 3 nights to wait for my luggage. It was lovely! A much quieter and comfortable place, but just a short and cheap tuktuk ride away from the beach. However, I also had a great time just relaxing around the house and enjoying the lovely homemade food. Great breakfast! Eating lunch is also possible. Dinesh is incredibly helpful too. I already booked to stay here the night before I leave Sri Lanka :)
Wiktoria
solo_traveller
January 20, 2025
“Cosy house with amazing owners”
Lovely house located conveniently in a quieter part of Negombo. I loved having breakfast on the balcony, the food was great, and the room very cosy, clean, and comfortable.
Rebekka
solo_traveller
January 16, 2025
“Wonderful place, amazing staff, delicious breakfast!”
Stayed here at the beginning and end of my trip and was very happy to return. Wonderful place, amazing staff, delicious breakfast!
Rebekka
solo_traveller
January 16, 2025
“Great place to start or end your tour, so friendly and helpful staff, wonderful breakfast!”
Great place to start or end your tour, wonderfully friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast! Thank you!
Pijls
couple
January 6, 2025
“Friendly staff, big room with good bed and AC”
We loved our stay here. Owners were really friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and AC worked fine. Big room, nice breakfast.
Rebekka
solo_traveller
January 3, 2025
“Great place to stay when arriving in or leaving Sri Lanka due to the proximity to the airport. Perfectly clean and frien”
It was impeccably clean and welcoming. I felt very well taken care of. The breakfast was excellent! Thank you!
Raja Faizan
solo_traveller
December 16, 2024
“4”
I enjoyed my stay at Tourist Balcony and would recommend it for future visits. The breakfast is highly recommended. The place was quiet and peaceful, making it perfect for a good nap after a long day of exploring the city.
Tanja
solo_traveller
November 30, 2024
“Amazing stay to fill up your batteries. I’m looking forward to coming back.”
Beautiful balcony, comfy bed, amazing food, helpful, very kind, welcoming owners.
Facilities
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
General
Bicycle parking, Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Room service
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Apartment with Balcony
This spacious apartment features 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The apartment features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a balcony and an outdoor dining area. The unit has 4 beds.
Double Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a balcony and an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 2 beds.
Double Room with Balcony
The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Single Room
Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The single room features a private entrance, a seating area, as well as an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. The unit has 1 bed.
Single Room with Balcony
Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The single room provides a private entrance, a seating area, as well as a balcony and an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.
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