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The Ayubowan Guesthouse

47/55 School Lane | Ettukala, Negombo, Sri Lanka
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The Ayubowan Guesthouse
Ranked #4 of 63 Negombo B&B and Inns
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Zwolle
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Liking a hotel/guesthouse, and feeling good en wanted there, is not just about how pretty it looks, how clean the rooms are, how nice the swimming pool is and how excellent the breakfast tastes. It is, most of all, about a ‘feeling’, which isn’t described in words. Especially when you stay at a small, more private guesthouse, the ‘feeling’ is... More

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happySriLanka, Owner at The Ayubowan Guesthouse, responded to this review
29 April 2013

We at Ayubowan thank you for your review and thank you for your custom, You fail to mention that you had tried two other hotels before coming to Ayubowan where we gave you a 30% reduced price but still you went to another guesthouse where you were told maybe you should ' go back to ayubowan'. One wonders why! Yes... More

Newcastle, Australia
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26 hotel reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This is as comfortable & welcoming accommodation as one could hope for. Extremely clean, well furnished & comfortable rooms with friendly, knowledgable & attentive hosts. A loverly garden with a pristine pool. About 15 mins from the airport.

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happySriLanka, Owner at The Ayubowan Guesthouse, responded to this review
16 April 2013

thank you for your review,as you can see we do try to do our best at ayubowan and when we get reviews such as yours it makes it all worth while, once again thank you from all the staff at ayubowan. More

Hoogstraten
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

The first couple of days we stayed at the Ayubowan guesthouse. I'm glad we booked a room with Ron and Brenda. They can give you advice on everything. If you like to take a trip with a taxi or a van, they will arrange it for you. The food they prepared for us was excellent. The rooms (bedroom and bathroom)... More

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happySriLanka, Owner at The Ayubowan Guesthouse, responded to this review
17 April 2013

sorry we took so long to reply to your review, we would certainly like to take the opportunity to thank you both for taking the time out of your busy life to do this,we hope to see you both again soon. More

Ottawa, Canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
26 hotel reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

The Ayubowan Guesthouse was the most meticulously maintained and scrupulously clean lodging that we stayed in during our 3 months trip in Sri Lanka and southern India. We stayed here 4 times and each time appreciated our cosy, air conditioned room (it was hot on the coast); wonderful, generous breakfasts; shady lower verandah with comfortable chairs and chaise lounges, cooling... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

We stayed at Ayubowan to round off our honeymoon before our outgoing flight. Ron and Brenda have a fab place - just the final bit of style and comfort we needed to complete our travels. Nicely secluded location, set back from the busy strip. We were warmly welcomed with a cold drink, before taking a hot shower (much needed after... More

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happySriLanka, Owner at The Ayubowan Guesthouse, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Hi, we were so pleased you chose to stay at Ayubowan to end your honeymoon , we can just hope that the future holds a bounty of good cheer to you both. More

Brighton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Ayubowan Guest House We were planning a tour of Stri Lanka and this place was the perfect start to our holiday. The owners Ron and Brenda arranged for one of their drivers to meet us at Colombo Airport after our long flight. Their guest house in Negombo is only 20-30 minutes from Colombo Airport. We stayed for two nights at... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

This is the perfect place to start or end a visit to Sri Lanka, close to the airport and yet a million miles away! We had a lovely clean and comfortable room, the garden and pool are just perfect. Brenda and Ron are the perfect hosts and were very helpful in arranging a car and driver for us. Food was... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

It's not very often you find a gem when you are travelling but this is one, spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated, immaculate gardens and most important of all owners who genuinely care about there guests. The breakfasts are fantastic with enough choice to satisfy the most picky guest. For a short or long stay look no further. We booked through a... More

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happySriLanka, Owner at The Ayubowan Guesthouse, responded to this review
26 February 2013

thank you so much for an honest review from an honest couple .we are so pleased that you had a great time with us, we will certainly be pleased to see you on your return, oh by the way the e-mail address is brenda_cornelius0@hotmail.com and the phone number is 0094312238673. kind regards. More

Tangalle, Sri Lanka
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62 reviews 62 reviews
44 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

I spent 2 nights with Ron and Brenda at Ayubowan Guesthouse recently. They have a lovely home with beautiful outdoor gardens and a pool. Very relaxing environment, well appointed rooms with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Very, very clean! Location is down a quiet lane so you are away from the main strip which can be quite noisy... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

This is our third stay at the Ayubowan, this time my wife and I stayed for 9 days. The owners are an inspiration in the way they run an efficient business with a very human touch. They seem to be focused on improving the service and quality of their product on each visit over a two year period. Ayubowan boutique... More

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Additional Information about The Ayubowan Guesthouse

Also Known As:
The Ayubowan Guesthouse Hotel Negombo
The Ayubowan Guesthouse Hotel
The Ayubowan Guesthouse Sri Lanka/Negombo
Address: 47/55 School Lane | Ettukala, Negombo, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Western Province > Negombo
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 63 B&Bs / Inns in Negombo
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Guest House is situated in Negombo on the west coast of Sri Lanka.2 Double ensuite rooms on the ground floor.2 Double rooms on the 1st floor with shared bathroom, private eating area and balcony (ideal for families)All rooms have A/C, ceiling fan, hairdryer, bathrobe. Weddings can be arranged at the house. We also provide airport transfer,free wifi is available. lunch and dinner is available in the dining room and in the garden. Tourist board approved grade A. ... more   less 

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