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The Notary's House

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa hotel with free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
Restaurant
Front of property
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Mawathahena Watta, Gonawila, Pannala, 60170
  • Negombo Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Negombo Beach Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Negombo Fish Market
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Makandura

In Makandura .You'll be 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Negombo Beach with a stay at this Makandura hotel.

What's nearby

  • Negombo Beach - 33 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • St Anthony's Church - 33 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Negombo Beach Park - 34 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Negombo District General Hospital - 36 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Negombo Fish Market - 38 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo - 43 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Browns Indutrial Park Ltd - Canteen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roshan Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sampaya Restaurant - Pannala - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Laa Village Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sashikala Catering Service - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Notary's House

3.5-star spa hotel with free breakfast
The Notary's House offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Notary's House. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Makandura hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Notary's House offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. This Makandura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 2:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 2:00 PM and 6:00 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Notary's House Hotel Pannala
Notary's House Hotel
Notary's House Pannala
The Notary's House Hotel
The Notary's House Pannala
The Notary's House Hotel Pannala

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Notary's House to the airport?

The Notary's House is 21.6 mi (60-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Notary's House have an airport shuttle?

The Notary's House offers an airport shuttle, for a charge of USD 60.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is The Notary's House to the beach?

This hotel is 13.7 mi (43-min drive) from Negombo Beach.

Does The Notary's House offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Notary's House offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Notary's House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Notary's House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Notary's House?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Notary's House have a pool?

The Notary's House features an outdoor pool.

Does The Notary's House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Notary's House have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is The Notary's House to downtown Makandura?

The Notary's House is 0.8 mi away from Makandura.

The Notary's House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

claire

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

Excellent hotel.

Lovely hotel. Staff were very courteous and helpful. Excellent Sri Lankan style food, cold beers, and beautiful grounds and lovely swimming pool. Rooms were spacious, clean and had AC and a fan. Thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Subaratna

Traveled with family and small children
Charged more than Expedia gave us when we booked the place That was unacceptable but I paid a s the staff at that place had nothing to do with it I do not think the company that runs the place is genuine in the price they gave me I feel I was overcharged by the local company that runs the property
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Would do it again

Friendly, clean, beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for families and children
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful estate with great food and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE

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

HOTEL A RECOMMANDER

Hôtel parfait après un long vol. Belles prestations dans la chambre. Dîner traditionnel Sri Lankais excellent. Très bon accueil.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018