Emel Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Kochchikade guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Property grounds
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
No. 15, Lurudu Road, Poruthota Rd, Kochchikade

What's nearby

  • Negombo Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Negombo Beach Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Negombo District General Hospital - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Ave Maria Convent - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Negombo Fish Market - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 32 min drive
  • Railway Station Negombo - 16 min drive
  • Seeduwa - 34 min drive
  • Gampaha Railway Station - 39 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ranowell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rodeo Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sha Bojunhala - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lords Fine Restaurant, Art Gallery and Cocktail Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Emel Boutique Hotel

At Emel Boutique Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Negombo Beach. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Accessible bathtub
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per person (one way)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Emel Boutique Hotel Negombo
Emel Boutique Negombo
Emel Boutique
Emel Boutique Hotel Guesthouse
Emel Boutique Hotel Kochchikade
Emel Boutique Hotel Guesthouse Kochchikade

Frequently asked questions

Does Emel Boutique Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Emel Boutique Hotel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Emel Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Emel Boutique Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Emel Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Emel Boutique Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15.00 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Emel Boutique Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Emel Boutique Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Emel Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

Emel Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Hosts were amazing and spacious rooms
Levi, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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!
Mathusuthanan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ian, 7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
John , 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

helpful and attentive host
room needs a little renovation but the hosts are extremelly helpful, thumb up for the service!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cheap and cheerful
Excellent value for money. Lovely staff. Easy place to stay for short trip.
Martha, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Vajini, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
dutchy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Noreen, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Elizabeth, 6-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Christian, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Very hard to find even for taxi drivers. Rooms are large, but need renovating. Metro nearby. Good enough for one night.
Juergen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review