VIlla Shade, Aruna Mawatha, Thimbirigaskatuwa
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1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
“The owner, his family and staff are all very kind and accommodating”
“Great staff”
“Spacious rooms with lovely bathroom and kitchen facilities”
“Lovely quiet part of town”
“The local breakfast was delicious and we’ve had a great variety of choices”
“Breakfast and dinner traditional and great for what we paid”
“Pool and basketball court great for the kids”
“Lovely pool”
“We’ve had a very long travel and arrived at 4 am, airport taxi was easily organi…”
“A great place to stay before travelling home as near to the airport”
“The staff were really friendly, rooms were large and clean”
“Gorgeous pool and clean room”
Run by a local family, Villa Shade is a charming and peaceful property surrounded by green gardens, just 4 km from Negombo City. Bicycles are available for rent, while traditional Sri Lankan breakfast is served upon request at an extra cost. Simply furnished, all rooms are cooled with a fan and are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities. En suite bathrooms come with a shower. Air conditioning facility can be provided on request at a surcharge. Villa Shade is a 10-minute drive from Negombo Bus Station and Negombo Beach. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Airport transfers are available upon request. The villa's kitchen is accessible by all guests, while free wired internet is available at the reception. On-site parking is free.
Katie
family_with_children
April 6, 2026
“Relaxing and friendly”
The staff were really friendly, rooms were large and clean. Pool and basketball court great for the kids! Wish we could have stayed longer
Felicitas
family_with_children
March 23, 2026
“Amazing first accommodation in Sri Lanka”
This was truly an amazing first accommodation on our trip. We’ve had a very long travel and arrived at 4 am, airport taxi was easily organized and we could right away go to our room and rest and postpone the check in for later. The owner, his family and staff are all very kind and accommodating. We’ve received some good tips and help for the continuation of the trip. The local breakfast was delicious and we’ve had a great variety of choices. The property is beautiful and well taken care of, with lots of things to explore for children and adults. Warmly recommended!
Holly
family_with_children
February 14, 2026
“A beautiful oasis. One of the nicest places we stayed it. Thank you”
Lovely pool. Great staff. Spacious rooms with lovely bathroom and kitchen facilities. A great place to stay before travelling home as near to the airport. We also had dinner there which was very nice. The gardens are fab.
Natasha
family_with_children
January 24, 2026
Lovely feel about the place, lovely garden and pool. Very helpful staff. We had a beautiful dinner at the property
Cole
family_with_children
December 18, 2025
“Family stay as our first stop in Sri Lanka. The standards were set very high. Thank you for such a wonderful stay”
Lovely quiet part of town. Absolutely beautiful gardens and accomodation. The outdoor shower was lovely. Shiraj and his team were all so polite and generous during our stay. We had a tour of the amazing fish pond as well as vegetable gardens. The pool was perfect to cool down and relax, and the kids loved the treehouse and basketball court.
Karen
family_with_children
October 30, 2025
The staff were really lovely. The dinner was absolutely delicious. The kids really enjoyed the pool and cubby house.
Hylke
family_with_children
August 9, 2025
Very nice staff, great food and beautiful place. Nice and spacious rooms.
Liz
family_with_children
August 6, 2025
“Wonderful and personal place to stay to start or end your holiday in Sri Lanka”
The friendliness of the people. Gorgeous pool and clean room
Ros
family_with_children
August 2, 2025
“Excellent one night stay after long flight.”
Welcome hosts who genuinely care about your stay, they absolutely aim to please. We spent one night to rest after a long flight, which was just 30 mins from airport. Taxi arranged at very reasonable rate. Breakfast and dinner traditional and great for what we paid.
Bowen
extended_group
July 31, 2025
2nd time with Villa Shade. The host prepared us wonderful dinner and breakfast. Clean pool to chill. Quiet part of town makes it perfect location for starting our Sri Lanka retreat.
Karen
family_with_children
July 31, 2025
“Wonderful stay in this warm, authentic place”
The staff did everything to make our stay perfect, and it was! The place is very calm, and the atmosphere is great. There are plenty of tropical plants also.
Huijzers
family_with_children
July 17, 2025
“Don't hesitate, go!”
The staff was excellent: very friendly and very helpful. They were also very flexible with times for breakfast and dinner. The servicelevel was higher then we expected. The athmosphere around the villa was very nice: quiet and cosy. The villa and swimmingpool were super. It was a perfect place to adjust to the weather eand time after a long flight. I would definitely recommend it.
Arno
family_with_children
July 11, 2025
“Great place to stay!”
Super nice, cosy place with beautiful flora/fauna. Friendly staff with a big smile 😊 Good local breakfast and dinner 👌🏻
Nicholas
family_with_children
July 5, 2025
“Wonderful hospitality.”
The breakfast was delicious.
Carina
family_with_children
May 14, 2025
“Great quite stay a bit further out of town”
Super nice and quite hotel. Staff was extremely kind.
Valentijn
couple
May 7, 2025
“An incredible stay with a wonderful staff. Fully recommend.”
We had a wonderful time at Villa Shade. The staff is incredibly kind and considerate, really doing everything they can to provide you a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We had great food from which most of the fruits and vegetables where from the local garden that the owner gave us a personal tour of. He was incredibly courteous and you could feel the passion he and his wife put into growing the place over the past few decades. Furthermore, my girlfriend has celiac disease and he went out of his way to make sure she could safely eat breakfast and dinner. The place itself is beautiful and the room was comfortable. I can fully recommend staying at Villa Shade, whether you stay near Negombo for multiple days, or just as a stay-over when flying in our out of Colombo airport.
Mary-Ellen
family_with_children
May 1, 2025
“Great first stop off a late night flight.”
Good for a night's stay after a late-night flight arrival.
Martin
family_with_children
April 28, 2025
“It was a great place to stay! We loved the pool, and the room was lovely. We loved the semi-outdoor shower in our bathro”
It was very unique, and it was well maintained and comfortable
Lisa
family_with_children
April 20, 2025
“Excellent stay with amazing staff and comfortable room”
We stayed here the first and last nights of our trip and it was ideal to get to and from the airport (about 20-25 mins taxi ride). The staff were exceptional and the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast, lunch, and dinners were superb. Without us having to ask, they also catered to our two young children food-wise. The lads who worked there were amazing, playful and friendly with the kids and even took the time to show them round the organic vegetable garden. Our room was lovely with an indoor/outdoor bathroom and small kitchenette. Overall a perfect stay!
Naomi
family_with_children
April 18, 2025
“Great stay near the airport”
Everything went very smoothly here, from the late night airport pick up we arranged via the hotel right up to our departure the next day. This made a big difference after a long day of travel with young children. The family villa was clean and comfortable with good AC and we had a great sleep. Loved waking up to the sound of birds singing in the morning. The breakfast of hoppers, local fruit etc was delicious. The well established and maintained gardens made for a relaxing setting and the kids enjoyed climbing up the treehouse, playing basketball etc. Everyone there was very friendly from the owner to the staff. Highly recommend Villa Shade.
Wheelchair accessible, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink, Auditory guidance
Badminton equipment, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Evening entertainment, Open-air bath, Public Bath, Water sport facilities on site, Kids' club, Fishing, Games room, Massage, Children's playground, Hiking, Cycling
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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment, Baby safety gates
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options, Fruits
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Allergy-free room, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Shared kitchen
Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), BBQ facilities, Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Picnic area, Outdoor furniture
Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing rules followed
Swimming Pool, Fence around pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Water slide, Swimming pool toys, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels
Invoice provided
24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Fire extinguishers
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, Access to health care professionals
Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Trouser press, Vending machine (snacks), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Car hire, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Barber/beauty shop, Ironing service, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
In-House Air-Conditioned Room for 2-3 Guests with TV, Tea/Coffee making facility and a Private Bathroom with Shower.
We don't have Standard Double room any more.
This triple room's standout feature is the pool with a view. Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker in the kitchen. The triple room also has a barbecue. The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this single room. Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned single room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
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