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Ziegler Cottage

4.5 star property

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Deluxe Studio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views
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Deluxe Studio | Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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16/B, Pamunugama Road, Rajawaththa, Dungalpitiya, Negombo, Western Province, 11500
  • Place, Muthurajawela Visitor Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, St.Mary's Church
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Negombo Fish Market
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Partial Sea View

Deluxe Triple Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 278 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Ziegler Cottage

At Ziegler Cottage, hit the beach, relax by an outdoor pool, or spend the day at an attached winery.
Ziegler Cottage offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Negombo hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Ziegler Cottage, you'll be close to Supuwath Arana. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free valet parking, self parking, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Options for a bite to eat include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include free babysitting, free grocery shopping service, and free supervised childcare
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals, yoga classes, and scooter/moped rentals
  • 14 minutes by car from Negombo Fish Market and 14 minutes from St.Mary's Church
  • Airport, train station, and theme park shuttle service available for a fee
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Summer fun is a breeze at Ziegler Cottage with activities like sailing and motor boating.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers an attached winery, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Free self parking and valet parking are available. A complete renovation of Ziegler Cottage was completed in May 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Negombo hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Onsite venue - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 kilometres
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 motorised 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 centre
  • Conference centre
  • 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 lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ziegler Cottage

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Ziegler Cottage offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Ziegler Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lavinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, friendly and detail oriented. Very nice room and bathroom (room 26). Great location if you appreciate some quiet time and pool or beach time. They waited for us with welcome drinks in the middle of the night and we had a fantastic view from our room. Improvement points: a better bed and better food (the chicken dish l had at lunch had more smashed bones in it than meat).
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with group
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

Asif Muhammad

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Harry, El Sobrante

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maimie

Travelled with family
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

Marczali

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline Bette, pittsburgh

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

2/10 Terrible

Kayleigh

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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, australia

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, Perth, Australia

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

Erika

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

1 night stay

We had a shakey start as didn't get a message to say we would be met at airport and had to take a local taxi. But on arrival we were met with big smiles, clean room and comfortable bed. Food good, staff excellent and pool lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Great place and welcome

The place and people are really great. We will go there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Do it again, anytime

Fabulous guesthouse At the beach Relatively close to airport Quiet Lovely crystal clear pool Very well looked after and super clean Naturally friendly and pleasant family Don't look any further, you won't get it any better