Olideb Gedara

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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 7.5 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport, Olideb Gedara is a 13-minute walk from Negombo Beach. Nearby attractions include St Anthony's Church (1.4 mi) and Dutch Fort (3.1 mi). Highly rated for its connectivity and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Located in the top-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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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nathan
United States United States
“Olideb Gedara was a delightful end to our trip. I usually don't expect much more than a shuttle service from a budget room near the airport, but this place was genuinely great! The property is lovely and quiet (complete with a friendly dog!),...”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm welcome from Deb with a cup of tea. Recommendations for dinner in the local area (Tuk Tuk Wine and Dine restaurant well worth a visit). Lovely breakfast with bread, eggs, fruit, yogurt and juice. Transport to airport included in room...”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Debs was a warm and very helpful host. The house was spacious and welcoming. The breakfast offered fresh fruit, delicious home cooked Sri Lanka food and good coffee and toast etc.”
Shulklapper
United States United States
“The house is very charming and the owners are so lovely and helpful. The town is fun to walk around, close to the beach and many restaurants.”
Jayna
United States United States
“Friendly and accommodating. Good breakfast, hot shower. Arranging transfer for us in the middle of the night was awesome! I wasn't aware they would arrange other tours for you, but the husband is also a tour guide. Nice welcome to Sri Lanka.”
Varsha
Australia Australia
“Comfy stay at Debs homestay and she was very accommodating when I needed to stay an extra night to recover from my flu.”
Alba
Spain Spain
“Deb was super nice and welcoming. Taking a bath in the pool after a hot and tired day was a luxury! And breakfast was delicious and abundant! We will come back here another night at the end of our trip!”
Valerie
Switzerland Switzerland
“Deb and Joseph looked after us so well and were full of informations about the area and Sri Lanka all together as Joseph is a tour guide and tourism manager. The pick up from the airport was highly appreciated due to a 4am arrival. The rooms were...”
Barbara
Poland Poland
“It’s everything you need before or after flight: comfortable bed, pool in the lovely quiet garden, home made breakfast, free pickup or drop off and fantastic hosts Deb and her husband. Such lovely people!!”
Viola
Italy Italy
“Very nice room with all necessary things, very thoughtful take away breakfast for the plane, drop off/pick up included, Deb the owner was super nice she gave me cutlery for my take away dinner and a welcome tea”

Managed by Deb & Joseph

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

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Olideb Gedara

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

Olideb Gedara takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.