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Ziegler Cottage

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Located close to Dutch Fort and Negombo Fish Market, Ziegler Cottage provides an attached winery, a bowling alley, and a free grocery shopping service. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, ecotours, and fishing. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a free daily manager's reception and a terrace.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AED 117
AED 152 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 278 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
16/B, Pamunugama Road, Rajawaththa, Dungalpitiya, Negombo, Western Province, 11500

What's nearby

  • Muthurajawela Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Dutch Fort - 16 min drive - 10.9 km
  • St.Mary's Church - 16 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Negombo Fish Market - 17 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Ave Maria Convent - 17 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo - 23 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chef King - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Airport City Family Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪CoffeeLab - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kurana Roast Chicken - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jadi Jadi Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Ziegler Cottage

Luxury family-friendly hotel renovated in 2022 and located near Negombo Fish Market
Located close to Dutch Fort and St.Mary's Church, Ziegler Cottage provides an attached winery, a bowling alley, and a free grocery shopping service. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, ecotours, and fishing. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a safari
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sailing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - May 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ziegler Cottage Hotel Negombo
Ziegler Cottage Hotel
Ziegler Cottage Negombo
Ziegler Cottage

Frequently asked questions

Does Ziegler Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Ziegler Cottage?

As of 7 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ziegler Cottage on 8 January 2026 start from $41.4, including 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 Ziegler Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ziegler Cottage?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Ziegler Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Ziegler Cottage provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ziegler Cottage located?

Located in Dungalpitiya, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within 9 mi (15 km) of Negombo Fish Market, St.Mary's Church, and Dutch Fort. Ave Maria Convent and St. Sebastian's Church are also within 9 mi (15 km). Seeduwa is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Ziegler Cottage Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Cute pool aerea.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahshad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice but there is a lie here It is not a 4 or 5 start hotel it is i guess 2 or 3 stars But the staff were very helpful and nice Breakfast was really good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff really made this stay special. They made you feel like family and every detail was taken care of. The view is wonderful and the food in the restaurant made fresh. Great Value for money. It is a wonderful place to start and finish your holiday!!
Sri Lankan Curry
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andreia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was an enjoyable stay. The pool is really nice and the sea is close, although it is not possible to swim there. The place is a bit run down, but I think the price paid was fair. The staff are really really nice, with Lucky helping us and booking for us a couple of day trips. I did also enjoy the food, which had that homemade taste which was welcome after eating out so much while on holiday. I would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a couple days

10/10 Excellent

Wang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place, close to the beach and also convenient to the airport

8/10 Good

Majken Hauge

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

Amazing stay at Ziegler Cottage

Nice stay. Very affordable, great pool and location on the beach. Breakfast was great and the views from our room was splendid as well. I give it 4 stars because the staff was really bad at washing our clothes so do that somewhere else. Otherwise great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Nice guesthouse, remote

Very cute little guesthouse. Note that it is in the middle of nowhere, so if you want to explore it's not very convenient. Also you are basically bound to the hotel restaurant, which is decent but not fancy. But the rooms and pool area are nice, with an exit onto the beach. Super good value for a getaway when you truly just want to relax :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

A truely wonderful stay

Our stay at Ziegler Cottage was truely remarkable. It can only be described as a little piece of paradise. A truely beautiful place where I could relax in a way I haven't for years & as a result I think I healed. The spectacular garden backs onto the beach & we saw the most incredible sunsets. The staff were amazing & they looked after us in a way I've never experienced.We felt like royalty. A really incredible place & a remarkable experience. I don't know what led me there but I'm so grateful the path did.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maimie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to get away from the hustle & bustle of the city and retreat to nature in a beautiful setting. This is what Nature’s Nest offers. The staff is really exceptional and knowledgeable on the animals, birds, area. The activities offered are varied with many options available. The meals were delicious with lots of variety. Kudos to the chef and his team. Definitely recommend Nature’s Nest.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abdulla

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

Not great

When I arrived they checked me in a 4 walls. No window, like I have been checked in prison. I asked to change room and they told me nothing available. Instead they asked me if I want to go another hotel which they can help with. It was like 5pm and had a long day, I just wanted to check in and relax. But I was taken to another hotel and had to wait like another 1 hr. I wouldn’t come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline Bette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic. The rooms are clean however, I have to mention that I was traveling as a solo female and a staff member was watching me through holes in my door after I showered in the morning. I sent a message to the manager of the property to please address the issue with staff through whatsapp and received no response. I had to cover the holes myself and was disgusted for most of my stay. I sent multiple requests for an airport pickup which were ignored and then, I was asked mockingly if I got a ride days after I arrived. When I arranged for a tour to a place 6hrs away, the tour driver decided he would try to stay in my room which I had to adamantly object to. Are you kidding me? This was not my first trip to Sri lanka but this was by far my worst. I have doubts this is run by a German family. Who is Hans the man behind the magic curtain who you never actually see? I do hope some improvements are made so other tourists don't feel as uncomfortable as I did.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

FRANCESCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colazione non abbondantissima come scelta ma con ottima qualità
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Petit hôtel propre, en bord de plage, avec piscine, équipe sympa et prêt à rendre service. Petit dej et Restaurant copieux Bon, La plage n'est très propre
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tommi Marko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Henkilökunta oli aivan luksusta. Hinta-laatusuhde oli erinomainen.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Jeanne

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

Endroit idéal pour attendre son vol

Bel hôtel doté d'une superbe piscine. Les chambres sont très confortables, les salles de bain sont modernes. Super petit déjeuner. Je recommande...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gert

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

Hyggeligt

Dette hotel var hyggeligt og boede der 3 dage dejlig pool og havet ligger i baggrunden hvor man kan se de lokale fiskere hive fisk ind i net med håndkraft så dejlig oplevelse alt sammen
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anders

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

Idyllisk pärla!

Familjärt ställe med oerhört trevlig och hjälpsam personal! Ligger i princip på stranden som, i alla fall vi, hade nästan helt för oss själva.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Carl Henrik

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

Godt pool område. Tæt på lufthavn

Godt pool område. Tæt på lufthavn. Bus til Negombo. Venligt personale.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Small friendly family run hotel . The staff were very helpful and we had an excellent meal and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

rob

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

Really nice hotel ' in a lovely quiet location

A lovely place to stay after long plane trip , good way to ease in to Sri Lanka . The staff were extremely helpful and friendly , and more than happy to help arrange transport ect . The food in the restaurant was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Fantastic hospitality and friendly staff

We booked this hotel as it was reasonably close to the airport and we were meeting our adult daughter who was arriving on an earlier flight and we wanted her to have a comfortable place to spend the afternoon. Despite the fact that our already late scheduled flight was delayed for four hours, and with our daughter telling him that it was absolutely unnecessary, the manager insisted on staying up until our arrival at 3.30am to provide us with a welcome drink. Genuine hospitality with a happy smile. We were really impressed (and quite embarrassed to be honest). In the morning, we were proudly served our cooked breakfast and the manager gave us helpful information about onward travel. Arranged a tuk tuk for our departure to the bus station. Our triple room was fairly basic, quiet, clean and with very comfortable beds and bedding. Highly recommended for an overnight stay with staff providing a very warm, welcoming introduction to Sri Lanka.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Tolles Service - die Umgebung bietet aber wenig

+ Top Service, hilfsbereites und sehr aufmerksames Team. Bequemes Bett, gutes Essen. - in der näheren Umgebung gibt es nichts (man bekommt aber alles im Hotel), Strand ist sehr verdreckt
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018