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Ziegler Cottage

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Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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16/B, Pamunugama Road, Rajawaththa, Dungalpitiya, Negombo, Western Province, 11500
  • Muthurajawela Visitor Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Dutch Canal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • St.Mary's Church
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Partial Sea View | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Triple Room, Partial Sea View

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

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About this property

Ziegler Cottage

4.5-star hotel in Dungalpitiya
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 accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)).

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Have fun in the sun at Ziegler Cottage with summer activities like sailing and motor boating.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers an attached winery, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site, along with a car charging station. A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2022.

Ziegler Cottage has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
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.

Languages

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

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

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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Refrigerator on request
  • 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
  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • 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

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

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

Ziegler Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wang

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

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

Elena

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place with great food and friendly stuff
Very nice family run guesthouse, all the stuff extremaly polite and helpfull with everything. Also food was really good there, one of the best we had in Sri Lanka.