Negombo Holidays

Kitty Pickersgill

We stayed at Goldi Sands in February, the room was basic but good enough for our stay. We were in the older part of the hotel. Very clean and quiet. The service was first class, nothing was too much trouble. All the staff made our holiday that more special. The food was lovely, always spoilt for choice. They always had live music through out dinner which was a lovely touch. Excellent location to relax or tour. We are already looking forward to returning again next year. Highly recommend! Kitty & Dale

Simina Suciu

We stayed at Golden Sands Beach for 10 nights, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst experiences we've had. We expected warmth and hospitality but instead witnessed disturbing behavior. Staff members were seen throwing stones at dogs, kicking them, chasing them, and using sticks. This kind of treatment is absolutely unacceptable. When I requested to speak with the general manager, he claimed that this was supposedly the hotel’s policy and that water was used to drive the dogs away, which clearly wasn't the case. We are not the first to complain about this, and yet, nothing was done. I also raised concerns about the considerable food waste displayed on a sign showing the monthly amount wasted and suggested they feed the dogs, but once again, I was told it was against their policy. The reason the dogs come around is that they are hungry and thirsty, especially in 35-degree heat without access to water. We have pictures documenting the staff’s abuse of the animals. In 2025, animal cruelty should never be accepted. Furthermore, the room cleaning was consistently late, and while some staff members were kind and helpful, this was not the case for everyone. We left feeling deeply disappointed. There was also excessive noise at night and a very poor internet connection.

Greet Fit

I recently stayed at this hotel and, unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. We were charged for a Deluxe Room, but upon arrival, we were allocated a Standard Room instead. Even if it was indeed a Standard Room, the quality did not meet the expectations of a 4-star hotel—the room was far below acceptable standards in terms of cleanliness, comfort, and overall condition. I have attached photos as proof to support my feedback. For fellow travelers considering this hotel: I strongly advise exploring other options. There are better places that truly offer the quality and service they promise.

Izabela Butniewicz

A wonderful hotel in the style of the colonial era. Excellent beach and great location. Great hotel service, a manager who cares about quality and relations with clients (polite, cordial and professional). Hotel, garden, beach and pool - all wonderfully maintained. Excellent food. And great location. I recommend to everyone!

Jamie Palliser

Had a short, one night stay here after flying into columbo ready for a tour. Rooms were ok, clean and functional. Location is very good, right on the beach - staff friendly and attentive. Food was average and not as exciting as the menu made out, but good to sit and watch the sun go down over the beach with a drink. Breakfast buffet was varied and tasted good too.

Tiffany Chan

Our room was very spacious, well-designed, and complete with a private balcony offering beautiful uninterrupted views of the beach. The hotel reception area was also breathtaking and felt very special. There is a lot of wildlife surrounding the hotel - but you are unable to walk on the beach at dusk due to wild animals. However, while the property itself was beautiful, the service fell short of the five-star experience we expected and as advertised by the hotel. Upon check-in, the staff handed us our keys and simply waved us to follow a long hallway to our room rather than escorting us directly there and showing us around our room. We didn’t mind the walk itself (which took about five minutes, as we timed it), but the lack of attentiveness and warmth felt a bit underwhelming for a hotel of this caliber. A more disappointing moment occurred when we woke up at 5 a.m. to leave for a safari and asked the man at reception for two bottles of water to bring with us. We were told that water was unavailable unless we had "pre-ordered" it the night before. We were never informed of this requirement, and when we asked if water could be arranged from elsewhere in the hotel, the staff member simply shrugged and told us there was nothing they could do. Given that providing water to guests is a basic request, it was surprising — and frankly frustrating — that such a simple need could not be met. There was no proactive effort to find a solution (e.g. to arrange bottles of water to be brought from elsewhere like the restaurant or kitchen), and it left us feeling disappointed in the overall service. Overall, we had a beautiful stay at the hotel, but the service did not quite match the high standard we were hoping for. That said, we would still recommend the hotel for its stunning location, beautiful rooms, and overall ambiance.

priyesh d

Incredibly well appointed hotel. Rooms are very spacious, particularly the bathroom which was huge and had double height ceiling above the shower. Location for safari is fantastic, and there’s a lot of wildlife even in the hotel grounds itself. Best part is probably the pool set up, must be 50m+ in length and a great temperature. Just awesome.

Hu GS

Amazing location. Wild animals everywhere, long sandy wild beaches around you. Friendly staff, great food. Pool was very well integrated in nature. Spa massages super relaxing. Definitely stay here!

Brian Dowie

Stayed here at end of our Sri Lanka tour and wish we had more time here. Wonderful room with huge bathroom and great views. Did not have opportunity to experience the beach we could see from our room. Enjoyed our dinner and breakfast with good choice and tasty food. Excellent service. Thoroughly recommend.

Brian Halim

The room was spacious and was connecting rooms so we could easily communicate with each other. The bathroom was enormous and there was a 🛁bathtub. The breakfast packet for the safari was amazing as there was alot of choices of food to eat. The safari was really cool and we saw many animals including elephants, iguana, and leopard!