10/10
Reviewed Apr 17, 2026My stay at Ziegler Cottage was honestly exceptional from start to finish. The property itself is stunning — beautifully designed with a perfect blend of modern comfort and tropical charm. The atmosphere is calm, peaceful, and incredibly aesthetic, making it feel like a private escape away from everything.
The rooms were spotless, spacious, and thoughtfully arranged with every little detail taken care of. The pool area was absolutely gorgeous, especially in the evening — it created such a relaxing, almost magical vibe.
What truly made the experience unforgettable was the hospitality. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely caring, always going the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable. A special mention to the owner, Hans — he was incredibly welcoming and hands-on, ensuring everything ran perfectly. You can really feel the passion and care behind this place through him.
Everything — from the ambiance to the service — felt well thought out. It’s the kind of place where time softens, where you breathe a little deeper, and where leaving feels just a little harder than expected.
There’s truly nothing I didn’t like — I loved everything about this place, from the smallest details to the overall experience.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 16, 2026Breakfast was decent, but nothing to write home about. It’s definitely a good place to rest after a flight. The rooms were a decent size, and we really didn’t lack for anything.
The ocean right next to the hotel isn't suitable for swimming because the shore is rocky. However, if you walk 200 meters to the side, you can swim. We booked a two-bedroom apartment with a sea view, but the view was very limited; when we looked out, the first thing we saw was a trash-strewn part of the courtyard, and the ocean was only visible through the trees and around the corner of the building. Furthermore, nowhere was it mentioned that one bedroom had absolutely no windows. We felt a bit cheated.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 16, 2026Schöner Pool und nettes Personal.
Pool hatte scharfe Kanten an den Fliesen,sodass sich die Kinder mehrmals aufgeschnitten haben an den Füßen. Zimmer sehr in die Jahre gekommen.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 13, 2026Clean, nice and service was excellent
We thought also swiming on the sea can be possible but it's almost impossible to swim. Sea view was so nice.
Swiming pool inside the hotel was great and taste of foods they served was excellent.
6/10
Reviewed Mar 27, 2026Je mets une bonne note uniquement pour l’accueil chaleureux du propriétaire et l’appartement qui est super.
Ce complexe est un ghetto à touriste. Ou il y à plein de règles dénué de sens. Signature quand vous allez à la piscine et bonnet de bain obligatoire et non fournis. Pas mettre le linge sur le balcon et j’en passe. Personnel de la piscine infecte ! Ma fille et mon mari faisait gentiment du tapis de course dans la salle de sport la personne les a sorti en étant menaçant ! Bref ce lieu ne reflète pas du tout le vrai Sri Lanka et la gentillesse des srilankais ( sauf le propriétaire de l’appartement qui etait adorable)!
8/10
Reviewed Mar 27, 2026Staff really helpful, setting lovely. Perfect place to chill out after a long flight. Beautiful sunsets viewed from roof
Stairs were a bit of a workout, but no problem
3/10
Reviewed Mar 26, 2026Chambre pas très propre aucun confort Clim qui coule
8/10
Reviewed Mar 25, 2026The staff was pleasant and helpful, arranged for the Van for the travel and were accommodating in changing the rooms. Lucky was extremely helpful.
The property was clean.
In addition to that it opens up on beach
And it’s more or less private beach.
Great breakfast. Loved the food.
However Limited options for lunch and dinner (until you pre-order)
The location is remote. Is expensive to book Tuk Tuk for city and Negombo beach. Prefer this location if you want calm and peace. Absolutely not a place for party, night strolling etc.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 23, 2026I spent two nights at Zingler Cottage in Negombo. It was a very quiet and pleasant place to stay, with good accommodation and food. The staff at the resort were very kind and helpful. They also arranged a cab with a friendly driver for a five-day trip around Sri Lanka.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 16, 2026Belle piscine, couché de soleil
les chambres sont peu insonorisées
7/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026Friendly staff, nice food, quiet location
Zero access to the ocean due to shart coral and this is not advertised. Pool not clean. Our room was noisy at night due to some water pump. Changing rooms helped but not completely.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026We had an extended 2 week stay here due to a cancelled flight and couldn’t have asked to be stranded in a better place. The hotel was comfortable, good beds, clean, hot showers, lovely pool and decent sun loungers. The food was freshly cooked and tasty but the best thing about Ziegler Cottage was the staff. They were all a complete delight and made us feel so at home. Everyone of them was smiley, hardworking and so helpful. We can’t thank you enough for looking after us so well.
Nothing really….. I suppose if you didn’t check out it’s location properly you may think it a bit of a way out of Negombo (20 mins in a tuktuk). And the beach was a little disappointing as it wasn’t safe to swim but I believe the rains in December had washed the sand away so this may have changed.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026Gut
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9/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026环境很舒服，服务非常好，靠近海边！就是离机场远，周边也没什么集市。
稍微有点远，其他都很好！
9/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026Lo staff gentilissimo il cibo
Its really nice small hotel, close to the airport. Very helpfull staff! Thank you
There is nothing you can do around the hotel.
Super helpfull and lovely staff. Delicious breakfast!
7/10
Reviewed Feb 27, 2026Personale gentile e ci hanno permesso di fare il check in alle 4 del mattino. Buona posizione accanto al mare e silenzioso.
Wi fi in camera al seconds piano non funzionava stanza priva di vista non rispondente alle foto. Colazione non negli standard dello Sri Lanka
8/10
Reviewed Feb 27, 2026We had a very nice four days here at the start our holiday to climatise from the UK. Arriving early in the morning we were able to get into our room and sleep before breakfast, a tasty selection. The staff are amazing, the garden is gorgeous, lots of shady areas for loungers (comfy-ish) and the pool is perfect and also with some shade. Very peaceful in the garden with the sound of the birds and the waves. We saw many birds flying around, it’s a birders paradise. Our room was comfy and enjoyed the sea and sunset views. Curry is made to order and very yummy, a shame Sri Lankan music isn’t played in the dinning area. Lovely walk along the beach. It’s 25 mins by tuc tuc to visit Negombo from here, worth a mornings visit. Thank you Ziegler for a lovely start.
Didn’t like the strange jazz music in the dining area. Local music would be better.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 24, 2026Very Beautiful place and very clean.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026Posto molto tranquillo, lontano dal caos, cibo ottimo e personale sempre accorto e disponibile. Se tornassi in Sri Lanka ..sarebbe una tappa imprescindibile per il viaggio
9/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2026Hotel s pěkným zázemím a skvělým personálem.
Při objednávání pobytu , prohlédnutí fotografií a přečtení recenzí, nebylo z ničeho patrné, že se nedá v moři koupat . / až na místě nám byl sdělen zákaz koupání ohledně korálů /. Museli jsme jezdit asi 11 km. Hotel je vhodný využít po a nebo před odletem na 1 noc.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2026Bardzo miła obsługa, smaczne jedzenie. Świetny klimat. Z basenu przejście od razu na plażę.
Nic szczególnego.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2026Ein schöner ruhiger Ort, um vor der Abreise zurück nach Hause nochmals auszuspannen. Der kleine aber feine Pool, der direkte Zugang zum Strand und die ruhige Lage sind perfekt.
Sehr freundliches und herzliches Personal 😍 Der Besitzer organisiert und hilft gerne bei allen Anliegen 👍
8/10
Reviewed Feb 10, 2026Hotel jest świetny na zakończenie lub rozpoczęcie podróży. Hotel ma świetną część rekreacyjną - basen w ogrodzie z leżakami, dostępne są też ręczniki basenowe. Hotel położony tuż przy linia morza, w dzielnicy zdominowanej przez domku lub małe hoteliki/ pensjonaty. Dobre śniadania i dania z karty, w rozsądnych cenach. Na pozytywną uwagę zasługuje personel, który jest fantastyczny - uśmiechnięty, pomocny. Hotel organizuje transport i wycieczki po Negombo, Colombo i na obserwację ptaków, którą polecam (ok 2h w godzinach porannych, udało nam się zobaczyć bardzo wiele ptaków, których nie mamy w Polsce, w tym lokalnego Orła oraz ogromne warany).
Hotel potrzebuje odświerzenia. Widać, że jest już zniszczony po odpadającym tynku. W jednej łazience mieliśmy też nieprzyjemny zapach. Widok z pokoi na niższych piętrach nie jest rewelacyjny, owszem widać kawałek morza, ale głownie suszące się pranie. Najlepszy widok był z ostatniego piętra, na dachu.
Communicatie in het Engels ging soms moeizaam
9/10
Reviewed Jan 30, 2026Great location, easy pick up from the airport and the Hotel Manager Lucky was very attentive and sorted transfer, tours and taxi for us - very helpful and friendly - Sadeera was a fabulous driver - looked after us on our trip to Kandy and taking in all local sights and attractions, Kushan was a great restaurant manager - excellent food, small hotel so tell them what you want and freshly collected - my Mud Crab meal was lovely and the staff overall couldn’t do enough for us, was all fabulous.
A little dated but had everything needed. Would definitely return here and hope to come back next year!!
8/10
Reviewed Jan 29, 2026Lokalita hotelu je fajn na odpocinek po ceste. Snidane a jidlo v restauraci bylo velmi dobre. Hotel nam take zaridil odvoz z letiste i transfer na dalsi lokaci.
Vybaveni pokoje uz je ponekud zastarale, bylo by fajn mu venovat trochu pece.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 29, 2026Posizione, vista stanza, gentilezza, possibilità di pranzare e cenare in hotel
Acqua per la doccia tiepida e non calda, ma si sente poco la necessità perché il clima è sempre caldo.
La camera potrebbe essere più arieggiata (più finestre).
10/10
Reviewed Jan 28, 2026Right on the beachfront
The bed was slightly hard just a personal preference
7/10
Reviewed Jan 28, 2026La vue sur l'océan depuis la chambre.
La chambre est lumineuse.
Accès direct sur la plage.
L'établissement est un peu loin de tout.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026Очень понравился сервис, с любым вопросом готовы помочь, еда вкусная. Мы ночевали после перелета, самое то
Хороший бассейн, вкусная еда.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 26, 2026Excellent stay at Ziegel Cottage! It’s a wonderful place to relax after a long-haul flight or before departure. The atmosphere is peaceful, the space is comfortable, and everything you need is thoughtfully provided. Dinner was delicious, and watching the sunset from the beach, just a few steps from the property, was wonderful. Lucky and the whole team were amazing! Highly recommended!
7/10
Reviewed Jan 26, 2026Proximité aéroport
Piscine et restaurant dans l’établissement
Salle de sport
Chambre pas impeccable (installations un peu vieillissantes)
Beaucoup de moustiques dans la chambre et pas de filet de protection
9/10
Reviewed Jan 21, 2026Onwijs mooi hotel gelegen aan het strand. Wij hadden een kamer op het dakterras en dat was heerlijk rustig! Super mooi uitzicht over de zee en de tuin die echt prachtig is! Is minder dan een halfuur van de luchthaven en minder druk gelegen dan Colombo.
Het bed was vrij hard.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026Tout je recommande fortement le personnel est vraiment super gentil belle piscine hotel en bord de plage et repas délicieux excellent rapport qualité prix
8/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026Das Hotel hat eine gemütliche Atmosphäre und liegt am stillen Strand südlich von Negombo. Im Meer baden kann man hier nicht, aber der Swimmingpool ist ausgezeichnet gepflegt.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026Het personeel was ontzettend aardig en behulpzaam. We hebben de stadstour gedaan via de accommodatie. Die was heel leuk om te doen en de omgeving te zien. Daarnaast hebben ze ons geholpen met het vervolg van de reis met goeie tips. Ook zijn we bij de bus afgezet met de tuktuk. De bus reed door en ze hebben alles geregeld en gebeld zodat we toch mee konden.
Naast de goeie service in het hotel hielpen ze ook met alle andere dingen er om heen. Echt een aanrader om de vakantie rustig te starten.
Eigenlijk niet.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 11, 2026Absolutely perfect place to relax. Scrupulously clean, staff all so friendly and helpful and really quiet location. It is not in a touristy area but very safe to wander around and see village life. Hotel will arrange a tuktuk to take you to Negombo (bit too far to walk). Nature lovers will love the lagoon tour they offer, we saw such a variety of birds.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 11, 2026Perfekt für unsere Ankunft nach der langen Anreise. Super freundliches Personal, das uns auch bei diversen Fragen (Arztbesuch, Visum) geholfen hat. Pool war fürs Kind ein Traum.
Sehr zu empfehlen.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 10, 2026Sehr nettes Personal, gutes Essen, entspannte Atmosphäre - perfekt um die Sri Lanka Reise zu beginnen oder vor der Rückreise.
Man kann am Strand nicht baden aber dafür einen schönen Spaziergang machen.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 9, 2026A very nice place and so helpful staff. We recommend it to everyone.
Bardzo fajne miejsce, z dużym basenem i zadbanym ogrodem. Plażowanie raczej niemożliwe z uwagi na wejście do morza oraz śmieci przy okolicznych "posesjach".
10/10
Reviewed Jan 7, 2026Friendly staff and awesome breakfast and access to the beach
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Gemeinschaftsräume schön, netter Service, leckeres Frühstück, Sonnenuntergang am Hotel, Schach und Uno in der Lobby
Badezimmer sehr alt, richtig abgeranzt, nur kaltes Wasser, kein Moskitoschutz, Duscharmatur funktionierte nicht richtig, Wasserkocher ohne Steckdose, 4km zum nächsten Minishop, sehr abgelegen, Kinderbetten eher für kleinere Kinder geeignet.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 6, 2026My flight got cancelled because of the Cyclone so I had to stay an extra day in Sri Lanka which is why I ended up staying at Ziegler Cottage and it really turned a bad situation into a nice one! I really enjoyed my stay - I felt so well looked after, the outside area / pool is gorgeous and the location right by the sea means you fall to sleep hearing the waves! The food was really good too. My Uber cancelled to take me to the airport, so they woke up at 4:30am to drive me themselves. Would highly recommend staying here!
we like the pool just the beach i disappoint because i was think to stay for the new year and the beach you not allowed to swim because have a lot rocks but the rest is fine
very quiet for sleeping that amazing and clin the staff is good
Dejlig pool, kort afstand til lufthavnen, fint ophold for en nat ved ankomst eller afrejse. 700 meter fra hotellet er der en massør uddannelse med meget kompetente massører.
Hotellet ligger lidt væk fra alting, derfor bedst egnet som transit hotel.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 30, 2025Really liked being able to use the gym before my flight. Breakfast was lovely. Help you arrange transport. Comfy bed
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8/10
Reviewed Dec 29, 2025We really liked our rooms, it worked great for a family of four. We had the rooms at the top. The staff were always friendly and helpful. We made strong bonds over our short stay. We ate there every day and loved the food, a good mix of traditional food and western. We were right on the beach, had a great spot for the kids to swim safely. It was much quieter than the hotels up the beach which we really enjoyed. We also loved the river safari. We had two kids under 4 years and we felt very well looked after.
We were happy with everything.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2025Das personal war super hilfsbereit und freundlich. Das essen war sehr lecker
Es gab viele umgebungsgeräusche, bett war für mich zu hart und komisch gefädert.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2025Very clean rooms, comfortable bed and view for the ocean :)
Absolutely nothing :)
8/10
Reviewed Dec 21, 2025Das Personal wahr sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.
Das Essen war gut.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 20, 2025Very friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed a delicious dinner at the restaurant and the included breakfast was great too. The room was basic but comfortable enough. Nice pool in the lovely garden area and you could access the beach directly from the garden too.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 19, 2025Отельчик маленький, уютный, работники очень стараются, очень приветливые, приятные. Океан мощь, нам не повезло с погодой, волны были не купабельные. Расположение конечно не самое лучшее, но переночевать релакснуть до/после перелета самое оно👌 вобщем рекомендуем, были с двумя детьми подростками. Завтрак хотелось бы особенно отметить, предусмотрели всё 👌
10/10
Reviewed Dec 18, 2025Super vriendelijk personeel die ons direct op ons gemak lieten voelen!
Smorgens konden we de lokale vissersmannen aan het werk zien en savonds een mooie zonsondergang op het strand recht achter het verblijf.
Het eten was hier ook zeer goed!
In de buurt is er niet echt iets anders te doen.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 12, 2025Superdicht bij het vliegveld, vrijwel direct aan het strand en lekker rustig gelegen
9/10
Reviewed Dec 12, 2025Eine sehr gute Wahl um eine Sri Lanka Reise zu beginnen oder zu beenden. Die Nähe zum Flughafen ist unschlagbar!
Die Zimmer sind schlicht, aber sehr sauber. Nachts hört man das Meer rauschen, tagsüber kann man den sehr gepflegten wunderschönen Garten und den Pool genießen. Es gibt einen Zugang direkt zum Strand, an dem man zwar nicht baden, aber den Sonnenuntergang genießen kann.
Da Frühstück ist unglaublich reichhaltig und lecker und auch dem Restaurant sollte man einen Besuch abstatten, es lohnt sich.
Was den Aufenthalt in diesem Hotels aber perfekt macht, ist die unglaubliche Gastfreundschaft und Freundlichkeit aller Mitarbeitenden und des Managements.
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und werden bei unserem nächsten Besuch in Sri Lanka sicher wiederkommen.
The welcome on arrival was lovely, we were welcomed with a juice and a tour of the hotel. The proximity to the beach was ideal, as well as the lagoon for water activities. We made thorough use of the gym which was very well equipped for an independent hotel. The view from our room was great and we were able to sit on our balcony in the morning, have a coffee and enjoy the view and sea breeze. There was a lot of food on offer for breakfast also. We found the staff to be kind and accommodating.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 23, 2025Wir sind hier nach einem langen Flug angekommen, es war unser erster Stopp in Sri Lanka. Gleich zum Einchecken gab es um 2 Uhr nachts einen frischen Saft. Das war wirklich toll. Wir haben uns sofort pudelwohl gefühlt, das ganze Personal war super freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Auch der Pool ist klasse und die Sitzflächen im Essbereich sehr bequem. Wir haben für einen Nachmittag sogar umsonst Fahrräder leihen können. Bett ist komfortabel, Bad sauber mit warmem Wasser und der Meerblick fantastisch. Vielen Dank an das gesamte Team!
Zimmer war sehr geräumig mit Meerblick und Balkon. Aber auch etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Glaube mit ganz kleinen Handgriffen (neue Stühle auf dem Balkon, vielleicht ein Tisch und dafür sorgen, dass der Kühlschrank nicht mehr wackelt) könnte man relativ einfach für noch mehr Qualität sorgen. Führt insgesamt aber keinesfalls zu einem Punkt Abzug.
9/10
Reviewed Nov 17, 2025Das Personal ist unglaublich freundlich ohne aufdringlich zu sein, das Essen ist sehr lecker und authentisch und man kann die Schärfe selber anpassen, das komplette Gelände ist sehr sauber gehalten, der Pool ist warm, es gibt extra Handtücher dafür und es steht immer ein Wasserspender bereit. Die organisierte Tuk-Tuk Tour war gut und der Fahrer ist auf alle Wünsche eingegangen und hat mich als allein reisende Frau sicher fühlen lassen. Das Zimmer war sauber und auch wenn nicht alles europäische Standards erfüllen würde, hat alles funktioniert und die Klimaanlage war ein absoluter Segen!
8/10
Reviewed Nov 17, 2025Friendly staff, always with a smile; very clean room and public areas; excellent food.
Noise made by a crowd engaged in a drinking spree near the pool
10/10
Reviewed Nov 16, 2025Sehr freundliches und hilfbereites Personal
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9/10
Reviewed Nov 14, 2025Das Frühstück ist so umfangreich und lecker, es fehlt an nichts. Das Abendessen ist ebenfalls schmackhaft.Es ist kein Problem bis zum Abend am Pool zu bleiben und sich noch einmal zu erfrischen. Das Hotel hat mir einen preiswerten Tuk Tuk zum Flughafen organisiert.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 14, 2025+ Der Pool war super und auch sauber.
+ Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und viel
+ Das Personal war sehr freundlich
- Der Strand war leider sehr dreckig.
Basen był fajny obsługa miła trochę na uboczu ale ludzie wokół mega przyjaźni
10/10
Reviewed Nov 8, 2025I spent the first two nights of my Sri Lanka trip at Ziegler Cottage. It's the best place to arrive in the country. It takes about 30 minutes from the airport, but despite the proximity, the location is very quiet. The sea is right in front of the hotel. You can even hear it in the room and you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves.
The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating, anticipating your every need before you even realize you need it. Lucky and his colleagues are very dedicated, always friendly, and always have a smile on their faces.
As a woman traveling alone, I felt especially comfortable and safe. An airport shuttle was easily arranged for me, and despite a delay and incorrect flight number, everything worked out perfectly.
The breakfast is very generous with a wide selection and delicious fresh fruit every day. I can also highly recommend the food in the restaurant.
I will definitely come back and spend my last few days of the trip here as well.
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スリランカでのトランジットにて10時間あったので、ディユースで利用させていただきました。空港からはタクシーでも30分と掛かりません。
3名での利用でしたが、価格も安く部屋や共用部も十分です。また、徒歩にて海辺に出られます。
レストランにて食事も楽しめ、コスパは高いです。
また利用させていただきたいです。
バスタブはありません。
10/10
Reviewed Oct 31, 2025I stayed twice as a base to and from the airport. The staff (especially Lucky) are exceptional and went above and beyond with genuine friendly service.
8/10
Reviewed Oct 31, 2025Der Service und das Personal waren großartig. Das Frühstück und auch das Abendessen waren lecker. Die Gartenanlage samt Pool waren genau das richtige für die Ankunft und top gepflegt. Der anliegende Strand ist jedoch nicht nutzbar, zum einen ist dieser sehr zugemüllt und zum anderen auch nicht dazu geeignet ins Wasser zu gehen. Dessen sollte man sich bewusst sein.
Unser Zimmer war mit TV ausgestattet, zudem gab es Duschgel/Shampoo sowie einen Fön und reichlich Steckdosen.
Die Vermittlung von Tuktuks für Kurztrips nach Negombo und auch die Vermittlung eines Fahrers für unsere Weiterfahrt hat super und zu fairen Preisen geklappt. Alles in allem super Location für den ersten Stop in Sri Lanka.
