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The Reef Beach Hotel

47 Poruthota Road Ettukala, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka
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The Reef Beach Hotel
Ranked #41 of 63 Negombo B&B and Inns
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

A bit pricey (AUD$60 a night) for an aging hotel but renovations are soon starting. A good location on the beach for one night stopover from airport but a bit noisy. We stayed at the beginning and end of our holiday in 2 different rooms. Both rooms were quite large with A/C , clean and had balconies. The ensuites were... More

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Bo'ness, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This hotel was very convenient for shops, restaurants and especially the beach! We arrived in the morning and were greeted by a smiling Janaka, who welcomed us with a lovely pot of tea. Our room was on the 2nd floor, very spacious and with a fabulous balcony with beach views. The beds were comfortable and the air con was quiet... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

I would agree with another reviewer that it is a tad expensive (60 USD a night for a "sea view" room), but the staff make up for it. The location of the hotel is right in the middle of the commercial beach road, right on the beach, so everything is conveniently available within a short walking distance. There are a... More

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Morin-Heights
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Nice room with space and furniture to put our clothes in (unlike a previous person), balcony, clean but old bathroom. Very well located, we asked for a taxi to bring us from the airport as we arrived in the middle of the night, and found out in the morning that we were near the beach and restaurants. We travelled from... More

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Boston
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

This hotel looks like a converted (and rather garish) house, with a spiral staircase. Doesn't really resemble its web photo. Paid extra for an airport pickup, but nobody showed. When we took a taxi to the hotel, there was only a half-asleep watchman on duty, who had blocked off the entrance with chairs. He couldn't make much sense of our... More

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Additional Information about The Reef Beach Hotel

Address: 47 Poruthota Road Ettukala, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Western Province > Negombo
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #41 of 63 B&Bs / Inns in Negombo
Price range (per night): 52 AUD - 70 AUD
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