Emel Boutique Hotel

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Located close to Negombo Beach and Negombo Beach Park, Emel Boutique Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is ₩33,033
₩47,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

Room options

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A room with a bed, a bedside table, a fruit basket, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A living room with a television, wooden furniture, a patterned rug, and a sofa with red cushions.

Family Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Poruthota, a neighborhood in Kochchikade, is home to Emel Boutique Hotel. Ave Maria Convent and Supuwath Arana are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Negombo Beach and Negombo Beach Park. St Anthony's Church and St.Mary's Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking. Visit our Kochchikade travel guide
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No. 15, Lurudu Road, Poruthota Rd, Kochchikade

What's nearby

  • A traditional sailboat with a large sail on a sandy beach.
    Negombo Beach
    7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • St Anthony's Church
    6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Negombo Beach Park
    8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Ave Maria Convent
    9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • St.Mary's Church
    10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo
    16 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dayan Bakers
    18 min walk
  • Highland Milk Lab
    19 min walk
  • Tuk Tuk Wine & Dine
    7 min drive
  • Jetwing Blue
    7 min drive
  • Jetwing Sea
    5 min drive

About this property

Emel Boutique Hotel

  • Upscale guesthouse near Negombo Beach
  • Located close to Negombo Beach Park and St Anthony's Church, Emel Boutique Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
  • Other perks at this guesthouse include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Express check-in, meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Emel Boutique Hotel have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
    • 36-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Private fenced yards, wardrobes/closets, and communal kitchens

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Frequently asked questions

Does Emel Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Emel Boutique Hotel?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emel Boutique Hotel on Nov 19, 2026 start from ₩33,033, 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 Emel Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emel Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Emel Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Emel Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 15.00 per person applies.

Where is Emel Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Poruthota, this guesthouse is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Negombo Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Negombo Beach Park and St Anthony's Church. Ave Maria Convent and Negombo District General Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Emel Boutique Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely welcome to Sri Lanka

This was the first part of our stay in Sri Lanka and our host made us feel very welcome-waiting outside for us on our arrival and giving us a choice of rooms in either the original hotel or the new one up the road. The rooms were clean and spacious and the swimming pool was very clean and cleaned every day. I explained that I was celiac and our host made sure that i had a suitable and delicious alternative breakfast. Alongside the fresh fruit and omelette inhad a different sidedish each day-my faourite being the rice noodles with a coconut filling. As well as plenty of delicious fresh Ceylon tea!. We explored the area and swam in the pool, leaving feeling refreshed and invigorated for the rest of our trip..
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were amazing and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely worth 5 Stars

Great Hospitality & personal touch. Small Boutique hotel with only 5 rooms and a large swimming pool near airport. We occupied 3rooms on our last day after a fabulous Srilanka tour. Would definitely recommend the place to friends & everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Hotel closed no refund - stranded at midnight

The hotels says 24 hour check in. However, when I arrived at the hotel around midnight all doors and gates where closed and when I called the number at the main gate the answer was that there where no reservations in my name. This even though the hotel has already charged my bank account. I can in no way recommend the hotel. I have send the hotel mails around my situation with all details regarding confirmation without any answer back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a real Sri Lanka experience.

We have just come back from an amazing holiday thanks to having booked at this hotel. It is tucked away in a quiet place in Negumbo and because it is just 6 rooms you get to feel like one of the family. The rooms are very comfortable and Chef (Abey) provides excellent breakfasts (Continental or Sri Lankan style) as well as tending to all other in-house needs. Manager Nalaka went out of his way to provide us with the best itinerary to view the wonders of this country. He listened to some of our suggestions and then gave us the best cultural experience we could have had - places, religions, food and a real immersion into the Sri Lankan way of life. He, together with his driver ((Janaka - the best I have ever driven with) then took us on numerous tours. Some were just days, others overnight at excellent and affordable hotels in the area we were visiting. In the end we were just four firm friends enjoying a holiday together. Eight days that will be fondly remembered thanks to a lucky choice of hotel. Thanks Emel Hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service

No

Made to wait forever at check in as the manager insisted they don't have our booking and that we did not pay when we already booked and paid them 8 months in advance in hotels.com. Even the next day they argued with us until eventually they either found the booking on their system or hotels.com called them. How can a property be on this system when it does not have proper admin to know when people book there? Not worth the trouble
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sehr freundliches Pesonal

Kleines, schönes und gepflegtes Hotel. Liegt etwas abseits von den “Hotelburgen” von Negombo. Mit dem Tuk-Tuk in 5-7 Minuten zum Strand. Sehr freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal. Hotel im Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis empfehlenswert. Garten und Pool sehr gepflegt. Zimmer etwas verspielt und könnten ein Design Update vertragen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow, what can I say. After 24 hours of air travel I was just ready to get to the hotel and sleep. I first peeked at the mattress and was taken back by how dirty it was, but at this point I was just ready to sleep. I took a shower, and then pulled up the sheets to get in bed and what I saw was disgusting. There was significant amounts of blood stains, hair, an wet spots. These sheets had clearly not been washed for a long time I left the the hotel immediatly after and ended up having to take a 45 minute ride to downtown Columbo in TUK TUK on a rainy night at 1:30 AM to search for another hotel. Then the guy would not even issue a refund. Please, I'm warning you, do not book this place. There are plenty of other decent and clean accomodations in Colombo at the same price where you dont have to be freeked out about sleeping in the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

helpful and attentive host

room needs a little renovation but the hosts are extremelly helpful, thumb up for the service!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cheap and cheerful

Excellent value for money. Lovely staff. Easy place to stay for short trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Very hard to find even for taxi drivers. Rooms are large, but need renovating. Metro nearby. Good enough for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boutique hotel

Very nice boutique hotel.Wonderful and attentive service!You'll feel like you're staying with friends in no time.Airport transfer went smoothly,room was spacious and breakfast was fresh and tasty!Will stay here again next time,thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A home from home.

Emel Boutique Hotel, proved to be a fantastic stay. Close enough to the airport to recover in a relaxed manner from a long haul flight and before heading out on the road around Sri Lanka. Nalaka and his staff are very attentive and go above and beyond to help. Either chilling out by the pool or just relaxing in the lounge, Emel proved to be a home from home. As a solo female traveller, it was a good place to start my adventure. I will return again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It’s the staff that makes the stay.

I wanted to stay around Colombo as I thought it good to visit the city for a day. However, Nogombo is about 30 KM north of Colombo, but fairly close to the airport. I found Nagombo more interesting and this hotel a quirky but very nice find. Emel is a cross between a small hotel and a B and B. The most memorable part of the stay was the 2 staff. Nalaka is the manager who went out of his way to make sure I got picked up, advised me on places to go in Sri Lanka, and arranged for transportation to Kandy and Galle. Abee (probably not spelled correctly) was I also incredibly nice. When I got up at 4 am jet lagged, he was immediately up and got me coffee and breakfast. The room was comfortable and a good value. But, it’s the staff that makes the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quiet retreat

A loverly italian inspired and furnished home with a great pool in a garden setting. Close to restaurants and beach by tuk tuk
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very helpful in making our experiences a good one

A good place to be if you enjoy peace and quiet. Very helpful in assisting you to get the most out of your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing holiday

We enjoyed our stay in Emel Boutique very much and plan to stay there again when we visit Sri Lanka in the future. The staff are very friendly and nothing was too much for them. They catered for what ever food we wanted. The place is clean and we felt like being at home as it was so relaxing. We felt much happier staying at Emel Boutique Hotel than staying in other big hotels. We would certainly recommend this place to others specially if you want a relaxing holiday. If you need to go on trips etc they are more than happy to recommend reliable transport to take you about, also will arrange you up from the air port if necessary. Swimming pool under construction and would be completed sometime in August.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017