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Emel Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Negombo Beach

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Exterior
Deluxe Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Interior entrance
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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No. 15, Lurudu Road, Poruthota Rd, Kochchikade
  • Popular LocationNegombo Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationNegombo Beach Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationNegombo Fish Market10 min drive
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)32 min drive

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kochchikade

Kochchikade retreat .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Negombo Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Negombo Beach Park with a stay here. St Anthony's Church and Ave Maria Convent are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Negombo Beach - 7 min drive
  • Negombo Beach Park - 7 min drive
  • Negombo District General Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Ave Maria Convent - 8 min drive
  • Negombo Fish Market - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo - 16 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ranowell - 10 min walk
  • Rodeo Pub - 7 min drive
  • Jude Place Rooms & Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • King Coconut Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • The Grill - 4 min drive

About this property

Emel Boutique Hotel

4-star guest house near Negombo Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Emel Boutique Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Kochchikade guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Emel Boutique Hotel offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 36-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per person (one way)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash.

Property is also known as

Emel Boutique Hotel Negombo
Emel Boutique Negombo
Emel Boutique
Emel Boutique Hotel Guesthouse
Emel Boutique Hotel Kochchikade
Emel Boutique Hotel Guesthouse Kochchikade

Frequently asked questions

How close is Emel Boutique Hotel to the airport?

Emel Boutique Hotel is 10.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Emel Boutique Hotel?

As of May 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emel Boutique Hotel on May 30, 2024 start from $18.72, excluding 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.

Does Emel Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Emel Boutique Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 15.00 per person, one way.

How close is Emel Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.3 mi (7-min drive) from Negombo Beach and 11.7 mi (23-min drive) from Marawila Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Emel Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Emel Boutique Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Emel Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Emel Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Emel Boutique Hotel?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Emel Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Emel Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Emel Boutique Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Emel Boutique Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Emel Boutique Hotel to downtown Kochchikade?

Emel Boutique Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Kochchikade.

Emel Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 17 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
No
Made to wait forever at check in as the manager insisted they don't have our booking and that we did not pay when we already booked and paid them 8 months in advance in hotels.com. Even the next day they argued with us until eventually they either found the booking on their system or hotels.com called them. How can a property be on this system when it does not have proper admin to know when people book there? Not worth the trouble
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Mathusuthanan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel closed no refund - stranded at midnight
The hotels says 24 hour check in. However, when I arrived at the hotel around midnight all doors and gates where closed and when I called the number at the main gate the answer was that there where no reservations in my name. This even though the hotel has already charged my bank account. I can in no way recommend the hotel. I have send the hotel mails around my situation with all details regarding confirmation without any answer back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely worth 5 Stars
Great Hospitality & personal touch. Small Boutique hotel with only 5 rooms and a large swimming pool near airport. We occupied 3rooms on our last day after a fabulous Srilanka tour. Would definitely recommend the place to friends & everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for a real Sri Lanka experience.
We have just come back from an amazing holiday thanks to having booked at this hotel. It is tucked away in a quiet place in Negumbo and because it is just 6 rooms you get to feel like one of the family. The rooms are very comfortable and Chef (Abey) provides excellent breakfasts (Continental or Sri Lankan style) as well as tending to all other in-house needs. Manager Nalaka went out of his way to provide us with the best itinerary to view the wonders of this country. He listened to some of our suggestions and then gave us the best cultural experience we could have had - places, religions, food and a real immersion into the Sri Lankan way of life. He, together with his driver ((Janaka - the best I have ever driven with) then took us on numerous tours. Some were just days, others overnight at excellent and affordable hotels in the area we were visiting. In the end we were just four firm friends enjoying a holiday together. Eight days that will be fondly remembered thanks to a lucky choice of hotel. Thanks Emel Hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

John , Sri Lanka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow, what can I say. After 24 hours of air travel I was just ready to get to the hotel and sleep. I first peeked at the mattress and was taken back by how dirty it was, but at this point I was just ready to sleep. I took a shower, and then pulled up the sheets to get in bed and what I saw was disgusting. There was significant amounts of blood stains, hair, an wet spots. These sheets had clearly not been washed for a long time I left the the hotel immediatly after and ended up having to take a 45 minute ride to downtown Columbo in TUK TUK on a rainy night at 1:30 AM to search for another hotel. Then the guy would not even issue a refund. Please, I'm warning you, do not book this place. There are plenty of other decent and clean accomodations in Colombo at the same price where you dont have to be freeked out about sleeping in the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
helpful and attentive host
room needs a little renovation but the hosts are extremelly helpful, thumb up for the service!

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap and cheerful
Excellent value for money. Lovely staff. Easy place to stay for short trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boutique hotel
Very nice boutique hotel.Wonderful and attentive service!You'll feel like you're staying with friends in no time.Airport transfer went smoothly,room was spacious and breakfast was fresh and tasty!Will stay here again next time,thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vajini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A home from home.
Emel Boutique Hotel, proved to be a fantastic stay. Close enough to the airport to recover in a relaxed manner from a long haul flight and before heading out on the road around Sri Lanka. Nalaka and his staff are very attentive and go above and beyond to help. Either chilling out by the pool or just relaxing in the lounge, Emel proved to be a home from home. As a solo female traveller, it was a good place to start my adventure. I will return again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

David, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s the staff that makes the stay.
I wanted to stay around Colombo as I thought it good to visit the city for a day. However, Nogombo is about 30 KM north of Colombo, but fairly close to the airport. I found Nagombo more interesting and this hotel a quirky but very nice find. Emel is a cross between a small hotel and a B and B. The most memorable part of the stay was the 2 staff. Nalaka is the manager who went out of his way to make sure I got picked up, advised me on places to go in Sri Lanka, and arranged for transportation to Kandy and Galle. Abee (probably not spelled correctly) was I also incredibly nice. When I got up at 4 am jet lagged, he was immediately up and got me coffee and breakfast. The room was comfortable and a good value. But, it’s the staff that makes the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017