The Icebear Guesthouse

Guest Houses
8.4
/10
Very Good
22 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Jeremy

10.0
/ 10
Very friendly staff, first rate service. If you stay tell the General Manager Cristi, that I will be back soon to take him and his son out for Cheeseburgers and fries. If you meet the owner, give him a Chat he is a great guy.

Nathalie

10.0
/ 10
Great greating by the friendly staff of this guesthouse even if I arrived late. They couldn't find my reservation but found me an available room. Nice clean spacious room. The window had a view to a wall in little hallway. Had a good meal at the resto on the porch. Nicely located ditectly on beach. Very nice outdoor space bohemian syle with lots of sitting area.

michael

10.0
/ 10
The Icebear is truely unique. Fine rooms & Its set in a beautiful garden, the beach is right there, Christie & the staff are extremely helpful. You wont belive this place til you see it. It's like what you imagine hotels were like in the olden days, that being filled with character. A joy to stay, relax, unwind, & reflect on a wonderful holiday.
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95 Lewis Place, Negombo., -, Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka, LK11500

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Restaurant
Swimming Pool
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
The Icebear Guesthouse is located in area / city Gampaha. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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95 Lewis Place, Negombo., -, Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka, LK11500
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General


Near Negombo Fish Market

Location


With a stay at The Icebear Guesthouse in Negombo, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Negombo Beach and St. Sebastian's Church. This beach guesthouse is 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from Colombo City Centre and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ave Maria Convent.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

St. Sebastian's Church - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Ave Maria Convent - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Negombo Beach Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
St.Mary's Church - 1.6 km / 1 mi
St Anthony's Church - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Negombo District General Hospital - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Maris Stella College - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Dutch Canal - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Negombo Fish Market - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Negombo Beach - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Dutch Fort - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Angurukaramulla Temple - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Andiambalama Temple - 11.3 km / 7 mi
Supuwath Arana - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
Muthurajawela Visitor Centre - 20.6 km / 12.8 mi

The preferred airport for The Icebear Guesthouse is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 11.7 km / 7.3 mi

Facilities


Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park (surcharge). Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.

Dining


Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The guesthouse also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

All facilities in The Icebear Guesthouse

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Things to Do

  • Waterpark
  • Beach umbrella
  • Garden
  • Beach towel
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Waterslide
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool sun loungers

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Welcoming drinks
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Public Facilities

  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in lobby
  • Parking
  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box

Family-friendly Facilities

  • Toys
  • Children games

Transportation

  • Limited parking
  • Airport transfer

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

General

  • Lockers
  • Terrace

Nearby Facilities

  • Hair salon
  • ATM/Banking

Sports and Recreations

  • Beach volleyball
  • Game room

Kids and Pets

  • Children facilities

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Icebear Guesthouse

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
12:00 - 05:30
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 4 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 2 (from 1 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 12:00 - 05:30 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Icebear Guesthouse
9
Another facilities in The Icebear Guesthouse
Waterpark, Beach umbrella, Garden, Beach towel, Picnic area

Frequently asked question in The Icebear Guesthouse

What are available facilities at The Icebear Guesthouse?
There are top facilites at The Icebear Guesthouse such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Icebear Guesthouse?
The standard check-in time at The Icebear Guesthouse is starting from 12:00 - 05:30 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Icebear Guesthouse provide breakfast?
Yes, The Icebear Guesthouse provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Icebear Guesthouse?
The Icebear Guesthouse is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Icebear Guesthouse?
The Icebear Guesthouse has 9 rooms in total.
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8.4
Very Good
From 22 reviews
Cleanliness

8.2

Room Comfort

7.6

Service and Facilites

9.4

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Trent
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Was greeted and escorted into a room full of mosquitos! They knew and didn't even attempt to help. There was a net for a single bed but we had a double Couldn't sleep afterany attempts to kill them...
Joseph
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

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Staff friendly and helpful, overall condition of bathroom was pretty poor though. Location is excellent right next to beach, and honestly for the price it’s still pretty competitive. There was quite a lot of bugs in the bathroom though, it was hard for me to look past that. Otherwise I enjoyed the stay in a good location. Bedsheets clean, normal room amenities like coffee/heater/tea.
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Jeremy
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

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Jeremy
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very friendly staff, first rate service. If you stay tell the General Manager Cristi, that I will be back soon to take him and his son out for Cheeseburgers and fries. If you meet the owner, give him a Chat he is a great guy.
Jodie
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Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This place should be removed from Expedia as an option to choose from. We had several COCKROACHES in the kitchen, living room, etc. in fact, they left a bottle of RAID on the kitchen counter. Absolutely disgusting! We could get out of there fast enough. A door to the outside wasn’t even the size of the door frame and had about a 3 inch opening for critters to just get in. No air conditioning either. All around horrid!
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Keith
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Leisure with Children
4.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed for one night. The staff were very warm and welcoming. The restaurant food was a good quality. We booked the apartment as we needed the separate beds for children. The apartment is not actually faced into the interior garden, it is accessed from the road at the front. The apartment photos are not representative of the reality. The kitchen was scruffy and not very well maintained. The apartment doesn't have "proper" AC but a noisy stand alone unit that didn't really keep the rooms cool. The courtyard garden is a really nice place to sit and relax so it's a shame the apartment is not really part of the whole vibe.
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Chris
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

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Very good stay, staff and food were great, the room was fine but the bed could have been a little more comfy/bathroom was austere, so for a first spot after a long long flight the room could have been a little comfier in hindsight for our needs. Great courtyard, easy access to all of Negombo, quiet setting away from any crowds.
Nathalie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 73 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great greating by the friendly staff of this guesthouse even if I arrived late. They couldn't find my reservation but found me an available room. Nice clean spacious room. The window had a view to a wall in little hallway. Had a good meal at the resto on the porch. Nicely located ditectly on beach. Very nice outdoor space bohemian syle with lots of sitting area.
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michael
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 80 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The Icebear is truely unique. Fine rooms & Its set in a beautiful garden, the beach is right there, Christie & the staff are extremely helpful. You wont belive this place til you see it. It's like what you imagine hotels were like in the olden days, that being filled with character. A joy to stay, relax, unwind, & reflect on a wonderful holiday.
Read More
T
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with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 125 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The air conditioning for our allocated room had failed. We were offered 2 noisy alternatives off-site. With apologies all round we took our bags without checking in and went to a hotel found by our driver. There the air conditioning in the quiet clean onsite room worked and we checked in there instead.
George
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great place to stay, right on the beach but handy for other places such as restaurants. Relaxing with friendly and attentive staff.
Sonia
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 140 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

My husband and I spent our last night in Sri Lanka at the Ice Bear. Because it is low season we were the only guests in the house and we got a free upgrade which we much appreciated. The service was great. The room was nice. The shower in the bathroom has an open ceiling and the floor was wet when it rained. To be more eco friendly, the rooms could have screens in the windows and fans so that the AC can be spared. The guesthouse takes only cash as payment. This was a surprise when we checked out but luckily we had just enough cash to cover the bill. We loved the gardens and the quiet atmosphere.
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Sillapachai
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Det är ett speciellt hotell. Ett bekvämt men enkelt ställe. Bra mat. Personalen är mycket hjälpsamma.
Eva
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Fint läge vid stranden, jätte trevlig personal!
Max Kurt
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Freundliches, zuvorkommendes und unkompliziertes junges Personal. Die Rezeption war für alle Fragen offen und suchte, wenn sie nicht direkt Antworten konnten, nach Antworten! Die Anlage und das Zimmer waren sauber, alles war Vorhanden. Das Zimmer war zweckmässig eingerichtet. Das moderne Bad komplett ausgerüstet. Der Manager sprach Deutsch und pflegte mit dem Personal einen liebenswürdigen Umgang.
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Marie
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 118 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Ce petit hôtel (une dizaine de chambres) est idéalement situé sur la plage de Negombo (moins d'une demi heure). Personnel agréable et serviable, joli jardin en bordure de plage, petite carte au restaurant mais tout est bien cuisiné et savoureux. Notre chambre était spacieuse, propre et bien décorée. En revanche, juste 2 serviettes de toilette de couleur, une savonnette et un tapis de bain ayant connu des jours meilleurs étaient à notre disposition. Cela dit, je recommande cet établissement.
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Niels Laessoe
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 221 week(s) ago

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A fantastic place with the most beautiful garden. Great food and all of the staff ever so friendly. The best place to stay when just arrived from the airport or ready to leave Sri Lanka. I highly recommend it
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Friends and Family with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 331 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nostalgie. leuke inrichting en prachtige tuin. gelegen aan de indische oceaan. geen luxe voorzieningen maar een unieke sfeer. Zeer toegangelijke staf en managment. We voelden ons er goed thuis. muggen af en toe lastig maar een goede antispray helpt. Ondanks de muggen voor herhaling vatbaar. we hebben er een goed gevoel en tevredenheid aan overgehouden
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8.4
Very Good
From 22 reviews
Cleanliness

8.2

Room Comfort

7.6

Service and Facilites

9.4

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Traveler Reviews The Icebear Guesthouse

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Top reviews
Trent
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Was greeted and escorted into a room full of mosquitos! They knew and didn't even attempt to help. There was a net for a single bed but we had a double Couldn't sleep afterany attempts to kill them...
Joseph
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff friendly and helpful, overall condition of bathroom was pretty poor though. Location is excellent right next to beach, and honestly for the price it’s still pretty competitive. There was quite a lot of bugs in the bathroom though, it was hard for me to look past that. Otherwise I enjoyed the stay in a good location. Bedsheets clean, normal room amenities like coffee/heater/tea.
Read More
Jeremy
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

See previous review
Jeremy
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very friendly staff, first rate service. If you stay tell the General Manager Cristi, that I will be back soon to take him and his son out for Cheeseburgers and fries. If you meet the owner, give him a Chat he is a great guy.
Jodie
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This place should be removed from Expedia as an option to choose from. We had several COCKROACHES in the kitchen, living room, etc. in fact, they left a bottle of RAID on the kitchen counter. Absolutely disgusting! We could get out of there fast enough. A door to the outside wasn’t even the size of the door frame and had about a 3 inch opening for critters to just get in. No air conditioning either. All around horrid!
Read More
Keith
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
4.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed for one night. The staff were very warm and welcoming. The restaurant food was a good quality. We booked the apartment as we needed the separate beds for children. The apartment is not actually faced into the interior garden, it is accessed from the road at the front. The apartment photos are not representative of the reality. The kitchen was scruffy and not very well maintained. The apartment doesn't have "proper" AC but a noisy stand alone unit that didn't really keep the rooms cool. The courtyard garden is a really nice place to sit and relax so it's a shame the apartment is not really part of the whole vibe.
Read More
Chris
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very good stay, staff and food were great, the room was fine but the bed could have been a little more comfy/bathroom was austere, so for a first spot after a long long flight the room could have been a little comfier in hindsight for our needs. Great courtyard, easy access to all of Negombo, quiet setting away from any crowds.
Nathalie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 73 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great greating by the friendly staff of this guesthouse even if I arrived late. They couldn't find my reservation but found me an available room. Nice clean spacious room. The window had a view to a wall in little hallway. Had a good meal at the resto on the porch. Nicely located ditectly on beach. Very nice outdoor space bohemian syle with lots of sitting area.
Read More
michael
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 80 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The Icebear is truely unique. Fine rooms & Its set in a beautiful garden, the beach is right there, Christie & the staff are extremely helpful. You wont belive this place til you see it. It's like what you imagine hotels were like in the olden days, that being filled with character. A joy to stay, relax, unwind, & reflect on a wonderful holiday.
Read More
T
icon-with Partner
with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 125 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The air conditioning for our allocated room had failed. We were offered 2 noisy alternatives off-site. With apologies all round we took our bags without checking in and went to a hotel found by our driver. There the air conditioning in the quiet clean onsite room worked and we checked in there instead.
George
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great place to stay, right on the beach but handy for other places such as restaurants. Relaxing with friendly and attentive staff.
Sonia
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 140 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

My husband and I spent our last night in Sri Lanka at the Ice Bear. Because it is low season we were the only guests in the house and we got a free upgrade which we much appreciated. The service was great. The room was nice. The shower in the bathroom has an open ceiling and the floor was wet when it rained. To be more eco friendly, the rooms could have screens in the windows and fans so that the AC can be spared. The guesthouse takes only cash as payment. This was a surprise when we checked out but luckily we had just enough cash to cover the bill. We loved the gardens and the quiet atmosphere.
Read More
Sillapachai
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Det är ett speciellt hotell. Ett bekvämt men enkelt ställe. Bra mat. Personalen är mycket hjälpsamma.
Eva
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Fint läge vid stranden, jätte trevlig personal!
Max Kurt
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Freundliches, zuvorkommendes und unkompliziertes junges Personal. Die Rezeption war für alle Fragen offen und suchte, wenn sie nicht direkt Antworten konnten, nach Antworten! Die Anlage und das Zimmer waren sauber, alles war Vorhanden. Das Zimmer war zweckmässig eingerichtet. Das moderne Bad komplett ausgerüstet. Der Manager sprach Deutsch und pflegte mit dem Personal einen liebenswürdigen Umgang.
Read More
Marie
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 118 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Ce petit hôtel (une dizaine de chambres) est idéalement situé sur la plage de Negombo (moins d'une demi heure). Personnel agréable et serviable, joli jardin en bordure de plage, petite carte au restaurant mais tout est bien cuisiné et savoureux. Notre chambre était spacieuse, propre et bien décorée. En revanche, juste 2 serviettes de toilette de couleur, une savonnette et un tapis de bain ayant connu des jours meilleurs étaient à notre disposition. Cela dit, je recommande cet établissement.
Read More
Niels Laessoe
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 221 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A fantastic place with the most beautiful garden. Great food and all of the staff ever so friendly. The best place to stay when just arrived from the airport or ready to leave Sri Lanka. I highly recommend it
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family with Partner
Friends and Family with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 331 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nostalgie. leuke inrichting en prachtige tuin. gelegen aan de indische oceaan. geen luxe voorzieningen maar een unieke sfeer. Zeer toegangelijke staf en managment. We voelden ons er goed thuis. muggen af en toe lastig maar een goede antispray helpt. Ondanks de muggen voor herhaling vatbaar. we hebben er een goed gevoel en tevredenheid aan overgehouden
Read More
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