Ziegler Cottage – A Favorite for Families in Negombo
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Ziegler Cottage offers 6 Deluxe Double rooms, 3 Triple deluxe rooms, and 2 Family Rooms. Deluxe Rooms feature sea views, pillow-top mattresses, and premium bedding. All rooms include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, a mini fridge, a safety locker, and a private bathroom with rainfall showers. Some units have a seating area, a terrace, or a balcony with sea views. Triple rooms accommodate three guests, while family rooms fit larger groups.
Dining Options
The on-site restaurant serves global cuisine with a focus on seafood, using fresh catches from the sea and lagoon. Dishes include Sri Lankan specialties and international recipes. Guests can enjoy meals in the open-air dining area. Room service is available 24/7. A complimentary daily manager's reception offers snacks and drinks.
Leisure & Activities
The hotel has a private beach, a badminton court, and boats for guest use. Water sports include windsurfing, diving, and guided boat tours in Muthurajawela marshland. Birdwatching is popular in the nearby wetlands, home to species like the Brahmin Kite and Serpent Eagle. The help desk arranges excursions, including visits to Duwa Island for its Easter passion play.
Location & Transport
Ziegler Cottage is 11 km from Negombo and 25 km from Bandaranaike International Airport. Nearby landmarks include St. Mary's Church with ceiling paintings, Angurukaramulla Temple's 6m Buddha, and the ruins of a 1678 Dutch fort. The hotel provides a round-trip airport shuttle. Public transport options include local buses and tuk-tuks.
Guest Services
The help desk assists with tours, water sports gear rentals, and local recommendations. Free grocery shopping service is available. Business travelers can use conference facilities. Rooms are cleaned daily, and laundry service is offered. The property has 24/7 security and free Wi-Fi throughout.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Darts
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Pool with view
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock