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Ziegler Cottage

4.5 star property
Upscale beachfront hotel with winery

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Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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16/B, Pamunugama Road, Rajawaththa, Dungalpitiya, Negombo, Western Province, 11500
  • Negombo Fish Market
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • St.Mary's Church
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Negombo Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Studio

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Quadruple Room

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

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

Deluxe Triple Room, Partial Sea View

  • 2992 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Negombo

On the beach.Your stay at this Dungalpitiya hotel places you within 9 miles (15 km) of Negombo Fish Market and St.Mary's Church. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Dutch Fort and Ave Maria Convent.

What's nearby

  • Negombo Fish Market - 14 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • St.Mary's Church - 14 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Guruge Nature Park - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Supuwath Arana - 21 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Negombo Beach - 33 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪olinia airport hotel - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪CoffeeLab - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Dilmah Tea Boutique - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Ziegler Cottage

Upscale beachfront hotel with winery
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.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2016
  • Winery on site
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

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

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

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

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

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ziegler Cottage to the airport?

Ziegler Cottage is 12.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ziegler Cottage?

As of May 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ziegler Cottage on May 20, 2025 start from $32.36, 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.

Does Ziegler Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Ziegler Cottage offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 20 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Ziegler Cottage to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ziegler Cottage offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ziegler Cottage, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 7 for adults and USD 3 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ziegler Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Ziegler Cottage?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Ziegler Cottage have a pool?

Ziegler Cottage features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Ziegler Cottage have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ziegler Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ziegler Cottage to downtown Negombo?

Ziegler Cottage is 4.1 mi away from Pamunugama.

Ziegler Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Place to Stay

Lovely hotel with very clean pool and excellent restaurant. Away from the noise of the town and perfect for a peaceful unwind.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wasted potential

The Chinese receptionist never smiles and just sits around doing absolutely nothing.They gave us welcome drinks on arrival but did not bother offering anything to our driver who was sitting right next to us. There are many mosquitoes around. They should consider closing doors and adding mosquito nets. We were promised Sri Lankan breakfast but instead got bread, jam, and an omelette!?! The garden is not well maintained. To access the dirty beach that is behind the house one needs to go through a small wooden gate that is barely visible. The layout of the bathroom is strange with the shower right in the middle of it. The soap looked like it had been used by the previous guest. The reception area needs a makeover. The rooms are clean and the location is convenient (for people who need to go to the airport) but other than that the owners clearly did not make the best of it.

10/10 Excellent

Gurdev, London

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

Great little night away

Lovely friendly family run place! So clean and very good hospitality. Always smiling! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

wendy, Yorkshire

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

peaceful rest stop for travel to/from airport

stayed here for 2 nights after long journey in Sri Lanka before getting plane home. Lovely, family run hotel, all personnel very friendly and welcoming. Very clean and comfortable, I slept really well and woke to lovely breakfast with huge pot of tea.There is a very attractive garden to relax in. It's a long way out of town but that adds to the peaceful environment and, as a frequent bus service runs right outside the door, getting into town is easy.The garden backs onto the beach. Not really an attractive beach for swimming or sunbathing, its rocky and litter strewn( unfortunately, that's Negombo, the litter gets much worse closer to town) but I enjoyed a walk along it and listening to the waves and watching the sunset over the sea. Negombo town is interesting to pass a day or two before travelling onwards, much preferable to big, noisy Colombo while recovering from your journey.

8/10 Good

marcel

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

People who care about you

Hans and his do their best to fulfil your wishes and make your days pleasant. Good food, however mind to order well ahead or not to please a too complex order for a group of people. It was a good start for our trip around Sri Lanka. I recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice location next to sea

I totally recommend. Nice staff Good breakfast Quiet Not far from airport

8/10 Good

Majken Hauge

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Tommi Marko

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