Camelot Beach Hotel is a beachfront hotel on Lewis Place, the long strip of hotels and restaurants that runs along Negombo beach, just north of Colombo and only a short drive from the international airport. Welcoming guests for more than 25 years, it has 79 rooms and suites, two swimming pools in a palm-shaded garden and direct access to the sand. Its restaurants, bar and function halls carry names from the legend of King Arthur, from the Sangreal Restaurant to the Excalibur Bar.

Where is Camelot Beach Hotel?

The hotel stands at 345 Lewis Place in Negombo, with its garden opening straight onto the beach and the Indian Ocean. The fish market is about 12 minutes away by car and Angurukaramulla Temple about 11 minutes, while boat trips on Negombo Lagoon start around 25 minutes from the hotel. Lewis Place itself is lined with cafés, seafood restaurants and shops within walking distance.

How do I get from Colombo Airport to Camelot Beach Hotel?

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is only about 10 km away, and the drive usually takes 20 to 30 minutes, which makes the hotel an easy first or last night in Sri Lanka. The simplest way to arrive is a private airport transfer booked in advance with Lakpura: an English-speaking driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you straight to the hotel in an air-conditioned car, van or coach sized for your group, from 2 up to 15 guests, at a fixed price for the whole vehicle rather than per seat. It works just as well for an early departure flight, with the pickup timed from the hotel lobby. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to Camelot Beach Hotel.

What are the rooms like?

The 79 rooms and suites come in six categories, and each sleeps up to 3 guests. The 2 Suites face the beach and the ocean, while the Deluxe Balcony, Coastal Deluxe, Coastal Premier and Superior Balcony rooms have private balconies looking over the beach, the pools or the gardens. The Superior Non-Balcony rooms face the town. Rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a minibar, tea and coffee facilities, a safe and a hair dryer.

Where can I eat and drink?

The Sangreal Restaurant beside the beach serves international and Sri Lankan dishes from breakfast until late evening. In the evenings, Arthur's Table offers a fusion of Italian and Sri Lankan cooking indoors. The Excalibur Bar sits by the pool facing the ocean, a natural place for a sundowner. Room service is also available.

What facilities does the hotel have?

Two swimming pools sit in the garden between the hotel and the beach, with loungers, parasols and tables set on platforms in the water. There is free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. For weddings and events, the Niamh Ballroom seats up to 350 guests, the Caerleon Hall suits smaller receptions and seminars, and the Coconut Grove garden and the beachfront Marquee host larger celebrations. The hotel was named a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice for 2026.

What is there to do around Negombo?

Negombo is a fishing town with a long colonial past. You can take a boat through the mangroves of Negombo Lagoon, follow the old Dutch Canal, visit the busy fish market early in the morning, or explore the town's many churches. Muthurajawela wetlands are about 35 minutes away for birdwatching, and Anawilundawa, a bird sanctuary of ancient tanks, makes a longer half-day trip. Lakpura can arrange private transfers and day tours to all of these, and onward journeys across the island.