Located close to Negombo Beach, Golden Star Beach Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sunloungers and fishing. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, a body scrub and a body wrap at Lotus Ayurvedic Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Blue Marline, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with shopping on-site and a garden.
Located in Negombo, Golden Star Beach Hotel is on the beach. Dutch Fort and Angurukaramulla Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Negombo Beach and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Negombo travel guide
163 Lewis Place Negombo, Negombo, 11500
What's nearby
Negombo Beach
4 min drive - 2.2 km
St. Sebastian's Church
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Negombo Beach Park
17 min walk - 1.4 km
Ave Maria Convent
3 min drive - 1.5 km
Negombo District General Hospital
3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Railway Station Negombo
4 min drive
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
24 min drive
Restaurants
Sameeha Family Restaurant
19 min walk
Amra Leaf
16 min walk
Anzar Hotel
17 min walk
Ceylon Kitchen
14 min walk
Al-Amra Hotel
16 min walk
About this property
Golden Star Beach Hotel
Hotel near Negombo Beach
At Golden Star Beach Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. With a beachfront location, sunloungers and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, a body scrub and a body wrap at Lotus Ayurvedic Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Blue Marline, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to shopping on-site and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Airport pick-up service (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Beach umbrellas, tour/ticket information and barbecues
Room features
All 62 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as minibars.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
22-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Blue Marline
Pool Bar
Things to do
Fishing
Full-service spa
Library
Outdoor pool
Playground
Sailing
Shopping
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Conference centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
More
2 floors
3 buildings
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Towels provided
Entertainment
22-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Golden Star Beach
Golden Star Beach Hotel
Golden Star Beach Hotel Negombo
Golden Star Beach Negombo
Hotel Golden Star Beach
Golden Star Beach Hotel Hotel
Golden Star Beach Hotel Negombo
Golden Star Beach Hotel Hotel Negombo
Frequently asked questions
Does Golden Star Beach Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Golden Star Beach Hotel?
As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Star Beach Hotel on 14 Mar 2026 start from AU$133, including 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 Golden Star Beach Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Golden Star Beach Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Golden Star Beach Hotel?
Check-in begins at 2 PM.
What time is check-out at Golden Star Beach Hotel?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Golden Star Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.
Where is Golden Star Beach Hotel located?
Nestled on the beach, this Negombo hotel is within a 15-minute walk of St. Sebastian's Church and Negombo Beach Park. St Anthony's Church and Ave Maria Convent are also within 1 mile (2 km). Railway Station Negombo is 26 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Golden Star Beach Hotel Reviews
6.0
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6.2
Cleanliness
6.4
Location
6.6
Staff & service
5.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 97 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 97 reviews
8 - Good
31
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 97 reviews
6 - Okay
27
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 97 reviews
4 - Poor
14
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 97 reviews
2 - Terrible
17
Reviews
8/10 Good
Saulius
25 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotwl review
Hotel itself from the street is looking good. Rooms could do with an update. Staff is really friendly and helpfull. Next to the sea which is quite handy as only 2min walk and swimming in the sea. Swimming poole is clean. All good. Need to chech air con as some rooms it did not work. Overall good location
Saulius
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andreas
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Heilt ok hotell ved stranden
Bra hotell i Negambo by ved stranden.
Hyggelig betjening.
Hotellet trenger litt tlc og litt omsorg. Slik at det kan bli top klasse igjen.
God pris.
Andreas
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Selma
26 Oct 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Toll direkt am Strand gelegen mit sehr sauberem und gepflegtem Pool. Bei den Zimmern war es nicht überall so sauber, die Klimaanlage hat nicht einwandfrei funktioniert und es ist allgemein etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Allerdings super gelegen mit tollen Restaurant "Blue by you" nebenan.
Have stayed here on many previous occasions and keep coming back. This occasion was marred by music on the beach side of the property which did not stop until past midnight. This certainly disturbed our sleep before an early morning flight. Otherwise, recent renovations have improved bathrooms and AC. Decent breakfast. Lovely location on the beach with good pool. Still too expensive for category, yet we keep coming back as very near to airport and on the beach. Food outlets plentiful on the street outside. Did find staff rather sheepish compared to previous stays over the last decade. I believe that there has been a recent change in management and the adjoining Don's Beach Hotel has separated from the Golden Star Beach Hotel.
Benjamin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
4 Feb 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Detta hotell inget helt perfekt vid stranden. Men själva hotellet behöver fräschas upp i de flesta utrymmen. Balkonger går inte att sitta på eftersom AC aggregatet är placerad där. Restaurangen är rätt ok. Finns en 50 m bredvid Blue by you som var väldigt bra. Receptionen bör varna förstagångsbesökare om försäljarna på stranden, säljer varor till extrema överpriser mot affärerna och några vill sälja rundturer, fanns en person som pratade svenska men kändes väldigt opålitlig.
Vi bokade då istället 2 dagar till Mirissa med Fernando och hans bror Fernando, väldigt trevliga och bra på engelska.
Bra service, bra frukost! Låg precis vid stranden och fanns mycket annat omkring. Receptionen va väldigt hjälpsam. En av de bättre hotellen i sin prisklass!
Amalia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
Ivan, Australia
22 Oct 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Well positioned Hotel, relatively close to the airport, tour guides, shops, and restaurants. Right on the beach. Room cleaning staff, food preparation and service staff were great, reception staff were not so great - not knowing much or appearing distracted. All most all staff eager to help.
My room was quiet, with thick walls, ceiling and floors. Air-conditioner essential for comfort and worked well as well as being quiet.
Room clean but a little bit dated, bathroom big with marble appearance tiles.
Pool was popular for others, the water appeared green to me.
Hawkers selling their wares on the beach were annoying, and security didn't do much to stop them. Took about three occasions saying "No thank you" before they would leave you alone.
Ivan
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018
6/10 Okay
Lisa, Norway
21 Oct 2018
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK hotel at the beach. The room wasnt so clean. Overall a ok hotel if you’re only staying a few days
Lisa
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Mohammad
27 Mar 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Silver star for the Golden Star Beach Hotel.
The hotel was fair for the price & is very close to the beach.
It is not a luxury hotel by any stretch, however, it is appealing from the outside and is of a fair condition inside.
Good service, however we struggled to find the hotel as the sign that reads ‘Golden Star Beach Hotel’ is engraved into a rock that is not illuminated, so we actually drove past the hotel thinking it was a different hotel.
I have stayed here on many occasions over the years and am always taken by the tranquil location/environment beside the sea yet with multiple eateries in the near locality. Access to the airport is easy as is a trip by bus to the city of colombo. No issues with the hotel itself either. However the hotel used to offer free WiFi throughout but this has now stopped. Breakfast was fine but outside breakfast, food is expensive for the category of hotel.
on nous a proposé une chambre sans aucune fenêtre, pas content, on a refusé. 2ème chambre proposée avec une petite fenêtre à l'entrée donnant sur un mur: on a refusé. 3ème chambre mieux avec grande fenêtre + clim et ventillo mais douche qui ne fonctionne pas (réparée après 3 jours d'attente !!!) et literie ancienne.
Hôtel de 1988 non entretenu: 50% des transats sont cassés.
on leur a demandé, la veille de partir, de réserver un transport pour l'aéroport, ils ont confirmé que c'était fait mais le lendemain après une heure d'attente pas de taxi. on a prix un Tuc-tuc et on est arrivé 1/4 heure avant la fermeture de l'enregistrement pour notre avion, ouf...
A ne pas y revenir.
eric
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
Vladimir
7 Jan 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Отдыхали на 3 курортах воровство здесь все убило
Все просто обнулило то что разбирая чемоданы дома мы обнаружили пропажу кремов мыла шампуней купленных на шри ланке
Rats in the room, bad really slow service & we got sick of the food, but the staff didn't seem to care. It was mild in the room behind the paintings hanging on the wall. So many minus ---- stayed here before, but this is the last time...
Despite the negative reports I booked this hotel. It turns out the negative reports are all true. This hotel needs to be avoided along with a stack of other hotels in the negombo area. They are just interested in taking your money there is no after sales support. This hotels idea of air conditioning is simply having a air conditioner it does not matter if it does not work. If you book this hotel you do yourself in
Old & rundown with dodgy plumbing, poor air conditioning, no mini bar/fridge as stated, got told at 7 pm at the restaurant hotel to pick something other than chicken curry as it would take too long. As it was i was the only customer & it took 30 mins for my bland chicken noodles. My room had no screen in the bathroom so mosquitoes were getting in. Staff don't pass on information to other staff. Was told i could stay in the room then told i had to move the next day. Next time i'll stay elsewhere.. only stayed here because Intrepid tour starts here. Shocking choice for intrepid considering what they charge for the tour. Only good things were the pool and the location on the beach.
Ikke et 3 stjernes hotell, toppen 2. Dusj fungerte ikke, lite vann og ikke oppheng. Elendig dørlås. Mye moskito p.g.a. Utette dører og ventiler. Håndklær manglet 15 av 19 dager, måtte mase mange ganger før vi fikk enkelte dager. Bråkete aircondision. Bra frokost.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Geoffrey
24 Nov 2016
Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay for a few nights.
This is a reasonable hotel for a few days. Good beach, fair breakfast. You have to play 'hunt the signal' for WiFi, but it works in the end.
Geoffrey
8/10 Good
Dar
4 Sept 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hotel to stay
The hotel was fine. Breakfast was great. The room was ok except to the hot water in the shower and the air conditioner.
Great helpful staff. Prompt responses to emails before arrival and airport transfer excellent. My room was perfect as view of beach and comfortable setting. Breakfast staff and selection great. Excellent good value stay. Thank you