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Reviews of Camelot Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Camelot Beach Hotel
345 Lewis Place, Negombo, Western

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 219 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed how relaxed the Camelot Beach Hotel was. The staff were all very friendly, the room was comfortable and the restaurant had a nice buffet. Of course the beach was lovely, this was a great place to stay at the end of my trip to Sri Lanka - it was nice to have some relaxing walks on the beach prior to me long journey home :) I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely view from room but room and bathroom were very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Anjana on 21 Jan,2024
Dear Guest,Thank you very much for your feedback. We have well noted your constructive feedback and will look in to those with great interest. Thanks Again

4/10 Poor

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Anjana on 25 Dec,2023
Thank you for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the property for 9 nights. The foods was wonderful and had great options. The staff were so helpful from the dining area to housekeeping. Very happy with our stay and would highly recommend for anything considering visiting Negombo.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Anjana on 30 Nov,2023
Thank you very much for your feedback.

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for 1 night before I joined a group trip in the hotel next door. The staff were amazing. They were continuously cleaning all areas of the hotel. As a solo female, I felt really safe and comfortable here. I booked a sea view room which was lovely and clean and a really good size. Both pools were a good size and nice temperature. The poolside staff would rush over with sun lounger cushions and towels as soon as you sat your things down next to a sun lounger. I re booked this hotel for my last 2 nights after my group trip. I wasn’t as impressed with my second room as the lock didn’t work on my door and it wasn’t updated and modern like my previous room (that’s just me being a snob). It was still clean and tidy and had all the facilities you could want and need. I raised my concerns about the lock with one of the hotel receptionists and he managed to change my room for me. There’s plenty of restaurants around. I highly recommend cafe Zen (right of hotel) and Boho (left of hotel) I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Anjana on 4 Nov,2023
Thank you very much for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Kapilraj

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Anjana on 27 Oct,2023
Thank you very much for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been visiting this hotel over the years and is has always been a favorite in Negombo. The hotel has seen some upgrades which makes it fresh, with nice modern deco. The staff are wonderful. The staff at reception, the dining room staff and the staff that maintain the rooms. The pool staff make sure that you all you need for a day by the pool or beach. The hotel gardens open out onto the beach. I will be back on my next visit to Sri Lanka in 2024.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Anjana on 16 Oct,2023
Thank you very much for your feedback

8/10 Good

jonathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A reasonable mid priced option next to a not so great beach. Easy distance to the airport and short walking distance to a dozen different dining options, a couple of supermarkets and a pharmacy. Good for first or last couple of nights. Rooms appear recently renovated. No lift though!! It’s a two story walk up scenario. Food was ok and well priced. Service a little slow though but still manageable. Basically good value for money, worth a look. But don’t expect too much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Anjana on 11 Oct,2023
Thank you very much for you feedback. Hope to see you again

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was full of mosquitoes, hundreds. Wifi had no signal in the room. Careless not not good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Anjana on 5 Oct,2023
Thank you very much for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Great location.
Great hotel. Great location. Service & Food Buffet was impeccable. No Airport Shuttle service. Wanted to charge $30.00 USD for Airport Transfer. Recommend taking Uber instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Anjana on 5 Oct,2023
Thank you very much for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and clean hotel, amazing views of Kandy and the staff were very friendly. Roshan looked after us 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Anjana on 27 Sept,2023
Thank you very much for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, a little worn inside but pool and tiki bar are very nice. Breakfast buffet is excellent and huge. Staff was exceptional, bed comfy. For the price it is worth a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Anjana on 25 Sept,2023
Thank you very much for your feedback

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to wake up after long flight
We arrived after midnight and found staff waiting for us, check in smooth, drinks served and bags taken to our rooms. Room was good size but only really cared about bed at that stage which was very comfy. Woke to great view of pool and beach which the restaurant also overlooks, where we had a lovely breakfast with lots of options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Anjana on 20 Sept,2023
Thank you very much your feedback

8/10 Good

Fu Hung

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Anjana on 10 Sept,2023
Thank you very much for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Anjana on 10 Sept,2023
Thank you very much for your feedback

6/10 Okay

F

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great reception staff - shame about the bar staff!
I wish I could rate the staff at different areas differently. The staff at the desk and at breakfast were great and very friendly. The bar by the pool was a disgrace - the staff were not that polite, and they add on taxes amounting to about 35% extra on your bill without any notice before or when we ordered, - so a total rip off. Be aware of this! I asked them and they basically just laughed. The food was ok, but not at the price we ended up paying for it. The hotel need a bit of TLC and sprucing up - it looks tired and run down. I also got hounded by the people on the beach who leant over the hotel wall to get me to buy things - I ended up moving because of it and complained to the bar staff, who again did nothing. Breakfast was good - a fair choice for the price - be aware of the birds though - they steal stuff :) The staff at breakfast were great - they chased away the birds as we hadn't noticed :) I would not stay there again and I'm glad we were just there for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Anjana on 16 Jun,2023
Dear Guest,Thank you very much for taking time to share your constructive comments with other readers. We have well noted your constructive feedback and will look in to those with great interest. Further, Look forward to welcome you again at Camelot Beach Hotel.Thanks

10/10 Excellent

KEANCHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money for sure! Amazing breakfast with variety of choices. Nice swimming pool and private beach Staffs are very helpful and nice Room is extremely clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Anjana on 7 May,2023
Thank you for your feedback.

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and made my stay comfortable. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Anjana on 27 Apr,2023
Thanks a lot for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Anjana on 9 Apr,2023
Thanks a lot for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Friendly welcome with welcome drink, all staff really friendly, especially the those around the pool. Really lovely and comfortable room, with view over the pool and partial sea. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Anjana on 17 Mar,2023
Dear Guest,Thank you very much for taking time to share your comments with us and thank you for highlighting some experience what you had. We are happy to hear that, you have had a memorable stay with us. Look forward to welcome you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Noor, Sugar Land

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! so helpful and always smiling. Very clean property. Also, there are so many restaurants nearby. I would definitely comeback to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Anjana on 9 Mar,2023
Thank you very much for the comment.

10/10 Excellent

Drita, Tucson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stag was great especially Supun, Ranga, Bositha we’re very attentive and helpful! The beach area near the property needs to be cleaned of trash!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Anjana on 28 Feb,2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay. Awesome breakfast many items to choose from. Staff is great. Grounds and pool area is wonderful. There is a multitude of restaurants within easy walking distance. Property is right on the beach. The bar and pool staff could do a better job of going around and asking if you want a drink or food. If you sit in the chairs next to the beach the street vendors are very obnoxious, perhaps the hotel could help with that. As caution while in Sri Lanka watch out for the stray dogs they will sneak up behind you and bite you.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Anjana on 18 Feb,2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for the compliments and for your review. The team will be delighted by your feedback and for highlighting the experiences you have had with us. We are really happy to hear that, you have had a memorable stay with us. Look forward to welcome you back again.Thanks AgainAnjana GunawardanaCamelot Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Anjana on 23 Feb,2023
Thanks a lot

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice
Great location, excellent pool area, beach was amazing, pleasant staff, lots of restaurants and shops within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Anjana on 23 Feb,2023
Dear Guest,Thanks a Lot

10/10 Excellent

Shayantheca

Response from Anjana on 30 Nov,2023
Thank you very much for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Sunilaka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place

8/10 Good

Manel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful location.Rooms are much larger than 5 star hotels nearby.Very clean and wonderful service by the dinning room staff.Special thanks to Tharaka who kept my room very clean.Will come back again.I have stayed at other five star hotels with very good service.Camelot is as good as them.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

BALAMURUGAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable
My stay at Camelot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from GM | Camelot Beach Hotel on 15 Nov,2021
Dear Balamurugan, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. I am very happy to read that you had an enjoyable stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Sincerely

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Kimberley | Director on 1 Apr,2020
Thank you for your 10/10 review. We look forward to having you stay with us again.

10/10 Excellent

Janetfal, England uk

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel ,great value food good Only downside we were full board ,the dinner menu was the same each day We had a lovely stsy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Kimberley | Director on 1 Apr,2020
Dear Janetfal, Thank you for taking the time to review Camelot. I am very happy to read that you enjoyed your stay. Your comments on our dinner offering have been noted and will be brought to the attention of our chefs for review. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and beach side location. Dining facilities and friendly, helpful staff, especially Dishan.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Kimberley | Director on 1 Apr,2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time to review Camelot and appreciating Dishan's efforts. I am sure he will be very happy to read your comment when we share it with our Associates. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Peterborough UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was good, lovely pool and lounger area, lovely room. Only qualm was the staff sometimes didn’t feel friendly or particularly happy to be there. Not a major issue though, otherwise a great hotel and particularly good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Kimberley | Director. on 1 Apr,2020
Dear Simon, Thank you for taking time to review Camelot Beach Hotel. I am very happy to read that you enjoyed your stay and that you enjoyed our gardens and pool. I am surprised to read your comment on our teams and hope that it was a rare moment. My teams, are my greatest asset and I ntry to ensure they are all well looked after. We do certainly look forward to having you stay with us again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Amitha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth for money
Exellent room condition. Very much spacy. Worth for money. Staff very friendy and helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Kimberley | Director on 1 Apr,2020
Dear Amitha, Thank you for choosing to stay at Camelot Beach Hotel. I am very happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 day stay
Hotel service was great. We had full board, excellent food, worth it. Right on the beach. The beach is not guarded, rather not for swimming, only for walks. The hotel grounds are constantly monitored by the staff, it is safe. Hotel staff at the highest level.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Kimberley | Director on 1 Apr,2020
Dear Jacek, Thank you for choosing to stay at Camelot Beach Hotel. I am happy to read that you enjoyed your stay and that you felt at home with us here. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Kimberley | Director on 1 Apr,2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for yuor 5/5 review. We certainly look forward to having you stay with us again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff/service excellent Food quality and choice excellent Location excellent Massage/spa very good - I prefer more ayurvedic style
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay holiday of a lifetime
It was an amazing venue it’s great facilities and views
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Average hotel. Check in a little slow and the fan was literally about to fall from the ceiling wobbling like I’ve never seen before. Nice pool. Horrendous Christmas carols- do westerners like Christmas carols on New Year’s Eve? Does anyone any where? On repeat. No window in room which was odd. Was surprised that opposite our room was staff room. And a little sad to see how many of them seemed to be squeezed into one room. I honestly think the smaller hotels do it better in Sri Lanka. Not a bad stay but not special.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

nissan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great beachside stay
Great hotel, just on the beach with a decent restaurant. WiFi had issues during our stay but nonetheless worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the hotel, from reception to housekeeping, could not have been nicer or more welcoming, I was greeted with a smile and a "good morning/afternoon" everywhere I went. The food was great - portions are large, you won't go hungry! I wanted a quiet and relaxing stay, and I got it. Would definitely love to return to Camelot Beach Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice breakfast, but beverages extremely expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Reza Sinnen. on 28 Oct,2019
Thank you for taking time to review your recent stay at Camelot Beach Hotel,Negombo. Appreciate your positive comments on the culinary offering. Noted your your comments on the beverage pricing.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Reza Sinnen on 17 Oct,2019
Thank you for the review submitted of your recent stay at the Camelot Beach Hotel,Negombo. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Reza Sinnen on 17 Oct,2019
Thank you for taking time to review your recent stay at the Camelot Beach Hotel,Negombo. Appreciate your positive comments. Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely two night stay at the Camelot - lovely pols and outdoor space, good breakfast and super friendly staff. Really convenient for the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Reza Sinnen /General Manager on 3 Oct,2019
Dear Sir/Maam, Thank you for taking time to review your recent stay at the Camelot Beach Hotel,Negombo. Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Zoaib

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
3 star
It was good the staff was very Co operative breakfast was not so good and pool was not temperature controlled else it was relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Reza Sinnen on 23 Sept,2019
Dear Zoiab,, Thank you for taking time to review your recent stay.Appreciate your positive feedback on the team members. Apologies on the breakfast not being up to your expectations. None of our pools are mentioned as temperature controlled. Regards,

4/10 Poor

Murtaza

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and not worth it - not so clean bathroom
Cheap hotel near airport, you get what you pay for, the bathroom top head shower did not work, there was no hot water AND I could see mold below shower door amd the smell of incense was a total killer, spent most of my time by the pool since i had to kill time for flight else wouldve asked for refund.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Reza Sinnen on 12 Sept,2019
Dear Mr Murtaza, Thank you for taking time to review your recent stay at Camelot Beach Hotel,Negombo. Apologies on some aspects of the room product but on further checking both shower and hot water was no operating as the necessary button above the taps had not been used. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Reza Sinnen on 12 Sept,2019
Dear Steve, Thank you for taking time to review your stay at Camelot Beach Hotel,Negombo. Regards,