Olideb Gedara

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Olideb Gedara in Negombo offers a sun terrace, a year-round outdoor swimming pool, and a lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides free bicycles, a free airport shuttle service, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and private check-in and check-out services. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Guests can enjoy warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits each morning. Prime Location: Located 12 km from Bandaranaike International Airport, Olideb Gedara is a 13-minute walk from Negombo Beach. Nearby attractions include St Anthony's Church (2.3 km) and Dutch Fort (5 km). Highly rated for its connectivity and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Negombo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Danuta
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Helpful and friendly host, continental breakfast, free airport shuttle, tranquil setting, swimming pool”
Joanne
Australia Australia
“A very peaceful guesthouse with a beautiful garden and pool. The location is in a quiet residential area within easy walking distance of the beach/restaurants. Deb is a fabulous host. She is very friendly and extremely helpful. All communication...”
Jan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Welcomed by Joseph at the airport and given a warm welcome on arrival at Olideb Gedara. Felt at home straight away, Deb showing me round and making me feel comfortable. Water and warm drinks available as needed. Relaxed by the pool for a while...”
Stieneke
Spain Spain
“Staying in this beautiful house was such a good idea. The price-quality relation is excellent, and the hosts couldn´t have been more helpful. A real bonus is the pool, the nice breakfast, and the FREE transfer to the airport.”
Leah
Australia Australia
“Very welcoming and comfortable, not far from airport. Deb is great, she's from Australia and very helpful.”
Eva
Netherlands Netherlands
“We had a very good time. Deb was a very nice host. Good breakfast, taxi to the airport was included with the very affordable room price. We enjoyed the nice garden and swimming pool at this last stop in Sri Lanka.”
Basak
Belgium Belgium
“Deb is wonderfully welcoming and helpful. The beach is a pleasant walk away. The house is very pretty. Breakfast was plentiful and good.”
Anna
Netherlands Netherlands
“We immediately felt at home with Olideb Gedara. We felt very welcome. The hosts were incredibly sweet. We booked three rooms with our family. We arrived after a long journey. The children weren't feeling well. Deb immediately made toast and took...”
Elke
Belgium Belgium
“Very kind people, free pick up at airport is very comfortable, really beautiful house, good beds, good airco, best western breakfast out of 5 up to now!”
Tracy
Australia Australia
“First timers to Sri Lanka and Deb and Joseph were the best hosts. Full of local knowledge, hot tips and local contacts. Airport transfer was a bonus. Beautiful, homely, quiet stay and Deb's breakfasts were yummo. Pool was a refreshing touch.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Deb & Joseph

Company review score: 10Based on 248 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Joseph and Deb look forward to welcoming you to Olideb Gedara. Joseph is an experienced tour manager and can provide suggestions for touring Sri Lanka. We also conduct day tours and holiday tours - vehicles Mercedes E300, Toyota Van or Mitsubishi Outlander - availability dependent on tour bookings. Deb, originally from Australia, moved to Sri Lanka in January 2020. Deb and Joseph offer advice on travelling in Sri Lanka, can assist with bus and train timetables, and where to go and what to see in Negombo. We are happy to assist guests to exchange money, buy SIM cards, shopping and restaurant options. We love meeting people and ensuring their stay in Sri Lanka is warm and welcoming. Joseph and Deb like their home to feel like your home while you are staying.

Property information

Olideb Gedara offers a homestyle stay in a Sri Lankan home in a quiet residential neighbourhood. Your hosts welcome you to their home and will provide suggestions of restaurants, attractions, beach and shopping. Television in lounge area with cable channels. Shared lounge, patio and garden with sitting areas. Tea and coffee making facilities. Two bicycles available. Breakfast is served between 07:00 and 10:00. Free airport transfers are available depending on availability of vehicle - it is suggested you organize transfers at the time of booking. Guided tours of Negombo can be arranged at extra cost. The property is located in Palangathure, Negombo, close to the Kattuwa Railway Station. On Google Maps search for Olideb Gedara Negombo for our exact location. Whilst we don't take credit card, we will accept USD, EURO, AUD or Sri Lankan Rupee and if cashless transactions are preferred payment can be made by direct debit. Please note we are flexible with check-out times, however a day rate will be charged if guests have not checked out by 1:00pm and there may be a charge for check in before 12:00. Appropriate hygiene and sanitizing is undertaken in guestrooms and in common areas. Hand sanitizer is available in all guestrooms and common areas.

Neighbourhood information

The area is a residential area, with the street being very quiet as it is not a thoroughfare. Close to Kattuwa Railway Station - a 3 minute walk. St Johns Garden is a lane off Station Road, Palangathure, Negombo. Search Olideb Gedara Negombo for location on google maps. Negombo beach and tourist area is a 10 minute walk. We can recommend restaurants within walking distance. A mini supermarket and bakery are close by.

Languages spoken

English,Tamil

Property surroundings

House rules

Olideb Gedara takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Olideb Gedara in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.