At The Icebear Guesthouse, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, yoga and volleyball, plus windsurfing is nearby. The water park provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a beach bar, a snack bar/deli and free bike rentals.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Free supervised childcare
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking is limited
Street parking available
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private dining
Private picnics
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Water park access (surcharge)
Playground
Free supervised childcare/activities
Children's games
Toys
Corner guards
What to do
On the beach
Beach yoga
Beach volleyball
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Free bike hire
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Water park access (surcharge)
Arcade/games room
Water slide
Lockers available
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Children's dinnerware
High chair
Paper towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Cleaning supplies
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 4 per vehicle
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 1 and 12 costs USD 2
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts cash.
Also known as
The Icebear Guesthouse Negombo
The Icebear Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Icebear Guesthouse Guesthouse Negombo
Frequently asked questions
Does The Icebear Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Icebear Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Icebear Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Icebear Guesthouse?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Icebear Guesthouse?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 4 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Icebear Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Icebear Guesthouse and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as volleyball, beach yoga and cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a water slide, an arcade and a garden. The Icebear Guesthouse also has access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Icebear Guesthouse?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Icebear Guesthouse like?
The Icebear Guesthouse is a short 19-minute walk from Negombo Beach Park and 20 minutes' walk from St.Mary's Church.
The Icebear Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2024
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
17 Jan 2024
Room not ready, A/C didn't work. We didn't stay.
The air conditioning for our allocated room had failed. We were offered 2 noisy alternatives off-site. With apologies all round we took our bags without checking in and went to a hotel found by our driver. There the air conditioning in the quiet clean onsite room worked and we checked in there instead.
T
T, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2023
Ice cool.
Great place to stay, right on the beach but handy for other places such as restaurants. Relaxing with friendly and attentive staff.
George
George, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2023
Lovely gardens and beachfront: a great combination
My husband and I spent our last night in Sri Lanka at the Ice Bear. Because it is low season we were the only guests in the house and we got a free upgrade which we much appreciated. The service was great. The room was nice. The shower in the bathroom has an open ceiling and the floor was wet when it rained. To be more eco friendly, the rooms could have screens in the windows and fans so that the AC can be spared. The guesthouse takes only cash as payment. This was a surprise when we checked out but luckily we had just enough cash to cover the bill. We loved the gardens and the quiet atmosphere.
Sonia
Sonia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Mar 2024
Très agréable guesthouse sur la plage
Ce petit hôtel (une dizaine de chambres) est idéalement situé sur la plage de Negombo (moins d'une demi heure).
Personnel agréable et serviable, joli jardin en bordure de plage, petite carte au restaurant mais tout est bien cuisiné et savoureux.
Notre chambre était spacieuse, propre et bien décorée. En revanche, juste 2 serviettes de toilette de couleur, une savonnette et un tapis de bain ayant connu des jours meilleurs étaient à notre disposition.
Cela dit, je recommande cet établissement.
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Mar 2022
Great place
A fantastic place with the most beautiful garden. Great food and all of the staff ever so friendly. The best place to stay when just arrived from the airport or ready to leave Sri Lanka. I highly recommend it
Niels Laessoe
Niels Laessoe, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Feb 2020
Nostalgie. leuke inrichting en prachtige tuin. gelegen aan de indische oceaan. geen luxe voorzieningen maar een unieke sfeer.
Zeer toegangelijke staf en managment.
We voelden ons er goed thuis.
muggen af en toe lastig maar een goede antispray helpt. Ondanks de muggen voor herhaling vatbaar.
we hebben er een goed gevoel en tevredenheid aan overgehouden