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Hotel Shanelo

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Negombo Beach Park

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Deluxe Twin Room | Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Twin Room
Reception
Deluxe Twin Room | Balcony
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Room service

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Negombo, Hotel Shanelo is in the city center and near the beach. St. Sebastian's Church and Ave Maria Convent are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Negombo Beach Park and Negombo Beach. St Anthony's Church and St.Mary's Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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78/11, Poruthota Road, Eththukala, Negombo, 11500

What's nearby

  • Negombo Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Negombo Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St Anthony's Church - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St.Mary's Church - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Negombo Fish Market - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo - 6 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪See Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jetwing Blue - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Goldi Sands - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rodeo Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lords Fine Restaurant, Art Gallery and Cocktail Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Shanelo

Bed & breakfast near Negombo Beach Park
Located close to Negombo Beach and St Anthony's Church, Hotel Shanelo provides free airport pick-up, 5 beach bars, and a free grocery shopping service. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or Ayurvedic treatments at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site international cuisine restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Shanelo include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free internet and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 1 per stay); free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 6 per person
  • 5 beach bars
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: USD 5 (one-way), from 12 to 18 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 6 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: USD 10 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Shanelo Eththukala
Shanelo Eththukala
Hotel Shanelo Negombo
Shanelo Negombo
Shanelo
Hotel Shanelo Negombo
Hotel Shanelo Bed & breakfast
Hotel Shanelo Bed & breakfast Negombo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Shanelo have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Shanelo?

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Shanelo on Sept 1, 2025 start from CA $44.49, 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.

Is Hotel Shanelo pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Shanelo?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Shanelo?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Shanelo?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Shanelo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request.

Where is Hotel Shanelo located?

Located in the heart of Negombo, this spa bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Negombo Beach Park and Negombo Beach. St Anthony's Church and St. Sebastian's Church are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hotel Shanelo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An oasis off the main beach road that allowed me time to adjust after a late night arrival. Had full breakfast (additional charge) to start the day - well presented and ample. AC, hot water, tv and access to nearby restaurants and of course the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beaches are good and walk for a long way . Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 2 nights after arriving from the airport, and before our trip in Sri Lanka. Rooms are very clean and spacious, very quiet AC or ceiling fan if you prefer. Lovely well kept property with an easy access to the sea where you are able to swim but unfortunately very little shade on the beach. Would recommend 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place! Nicely furnished, clean & comfortable. The owner is FANTASTIC & she makes a yummy breakfast every morning. Everything that you need is nearby, restaurants, bars, live music, shopping. The beach is directly across the street. You can also use the facilities of the resort across the street for 2,000 rupees per day. This includes beach chairs, towel, pool, wi-fi, restaurant & bar. I would definitely stay here again if I ever return to Sri Lanka.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at the hotel at around 5 am and the owner kindly let me check in at that time (I had paid for the previous night) so didn't have to hang out at the airport forever after an extremely long trip to Sri Lanka which I had read was an issue at other hotels. Breakfast was fantastic. Rooms were very basic but clean. There was tea and coffee in the room but no heating kettle, so you couldn't actually make coffee even though instant coffee was sitting there was there which was a bummer. Lovely property. It's just off the main road (about 1/2 block) down an alley, so was hard to find in the dark until we called and the owner turned on a large lit-up sign. Location is easy walking access to dozens of restaurants, souvenir shops, and other stores so was a good location to be at. Easy walk to the beach and very easy to catch a Tuk tuk on the main road to go into the heart of town or the airport. It's maybe a 15-min drive to the airport. Would def. stay here again and would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice but could be better for the price

Environment is nice and location is great. Room is clean, comfy except lots of mossies. Was in twin room and was bitten by bed bugs or dust mites until i had to switch bed. Would be helpful too if shampoo, conditioner, adult size bath towels were provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi havde 3 overnatninger. Super fint lille hotel og god til prisen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely stay!

A really nice hotel about fifty yards from Negombo beach. It is in a little alley off the main road and is well situated and clean. The staff were lovely also. A tuk tuk will take you to the main sites in a few mins for about 500 rupees. The locals are really lovely - almost everyone will stop to speak to you or to say good morning. A really nice start to a month in Sri Lanka!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can only recommend this place. The owner is absolutely lovely, she communicate all the time. she tried to help us as much as possible. THe room was nice, clean and no smell. That was one of the best things. Even when we stayed in other places including 4* hotels, the smell was terrible. So for sure I would return to this place anytime. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuji

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très confortables chambres avec beaucoup de luminosité. Beaux balcons agréables. Distance de marche de la plage et des restos. Nous avons aussi apprécié l'accueil de la propriétaire et des employés. Petit extra très agréable et écologique: possibilité de remplir nos bouteilles d'eau.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Svante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jätte bra litet hotell.

Jätte bra ställe att bo på. Bra frukost, trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Rent och frächt. Lungt och tyst. Saknade dock ett kylskåp på rummet. Annars så trivdes vi jättebra.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Shanelo

I really enjoyed my stay at Hotel Shanelo. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and breakfast was really good. It was a bit different everyday. They have a very helpful booklet in the room that had great tips where to eat or go sightseeing. Thank you so much for a pleasent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Tannis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort and location

Comfortable bed in large room, air conditioning and fan, and large, clean bathroom. Breakfast (included) was delicious, one morning was Sri Lankan pancakes (like crepes with coconut and brown sugar), fresh fruit, fresh juice and your option of egg. The second morning was dosa with curry, fresh fruits and juices. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. Location is great, many shoos and restaurants nearby, beach access is across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

jean-louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nära till allt!!

Boendet var väldigt fint bra läge, rent och snyggt med fantastisk frukost o service. Vi vill verkligen rekommendera detta ställe när man kommer till Negombo. Vi bodde där i tre dagar och var med om fina dagar, spaa, god mat o härliga solbad. Hälsningar Thomas o Pia ferbr-20
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Panu

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Nice location near beach and restaurants.Very helium staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Kaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra läge nära stranden i negombo. Bra frukost. Trevlig personal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel tres bien pour une ou deux nuits mais nous sommes restees 8 nuits les lits sont fait tous les 2 jours donc poubelles videes que tous les 2 jours tasses a cafe idem papier toilette tres peu savon tres tres peu un probleme la nuit avec un drap on me demande un extra de 500 roupies petit dejeuner tres bien mais cafe infecte le denier jour parties tres tot donc pas de petit dejeuner mais payes
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel.

Cannot recommend this hotel enough. It’s a small family run hotel run by two Italian brothers. The entire hotel is spotless. Their attention to detail is fantastic. The rooms are large and modern. The room was cleaned to five star standard every day. It’s very close to the beach and lots of good restaurants and shops. The breakfast is simple but delicious. The grounds are well kept and welcoming. The staff cannot do enough for you. It’s close to the airport (approx 20 minutes) and is the perfect start or end to a touring holiday of Sri Lanka.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shanelo hotell

Väldigt fint hotell som var relativt nybyggt. Jättefina och stora rum med stor balkong. Lagom stort hotell med kanske 10 rum. De erbjöd sri lankisk frukost om man ville ha det. Hotellet låg nära huvudgatan och stranden på nära håll. Ändå hörde man inte trafiken. Enda smolket i bägaren var trycket i duschen, men det har många hotell i dessa länder.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mycket bra hotell med utmärkt läge

Bodde här 2 nätter. Hotellet och läget överträffade våra förväntningar. Det ligger på en lugn liten sidogata nära till shopping, restauranger och stranden. Hotellet verkar relativt nybyggt. Rummen var rymliga med skön säng och välfungerande AC. WiFi fungerade bra. Duschutrymme med avgränsning med vägg och dörr. Bra med fungerande både varmt o kallt vatten. Balkongen fin men fanns mygg där. Personalen trevlig och serviceinriktade. Hjälpte till med att ordna transport till Kandy. Frukost ingick och den var bra. Bestod av juice, frukttallrik, omelett eller stekta ägg, toast, smör och marmelad samt kaffe eller te. Ska bo här igen innan hemresan om möjligt
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018