Negombo Travel Forum

Hi
Has anyone stayed at or does anyone have reliable info about the ice bear guest house - especially their s/c/ apartments? we're not looking for luxury - but just good / clean / easy would be great!
Also, does anyone have any suggestions for manageable day trips from negombo? we'll be there with 2 young (4 & 2) children so don't want to be driving for hours.
Any useful info for first time visitors also appreciated!
Thanks ever so much,
Ros Jeal

Hi!
Ice bear is more expensive for what it is. The Swiss owner knows the eurpean prices so he knows what he can get. You can get same sort of accommodation for less. Try Silversands(031-2222880), Ocean view(031-2238689) or De Phani(031-2234359) guest houses. Good short distance excursion would be to the elephant orphanage. Lucky from Lucky tours is a well experienced and tourist board licensed driver/guide from Negombo who can give you more information about the excursions from Negombo.

Hi,

Sorroy that i cannot comment on the hotel as i have no idea about it.

About day trips yes Elephant orphanage is an option. But its too commercialized. There are other places as well. Even visiting kandy is managable from negombo. Also if you are interested in rural industries etc. the traditional fishing in negombo would be great experience. Chilaw munneswaram kovil is another option. There are enough of things to do.

Nishantha