Lidwins Inn 15 minutes to the airport

What's not to like? You get a great house to yourself in a quiet neighbourhood. And there's 2 peacocks living in the big garden too. There is a seating area outside and it's spacious inside the house. Shanica, who looks after the place lives 2 doors down and is always available via WhatsApp to help you, should you need anything. She Is lovely, smiling and caring. My flight was delayed and she waited up for me till after 1am to hand over the keys and show me the place. So they are very accommodating for arrivals. Breakfast (eggs, milk, tea bags and bread) are dropped off to you by Shanica for you prepare yourself in the kitchen. There is fridge too. One bedroom is AC the other bedrooms and parts of the house have fans. It's a bit of a walk to the beach, bars and restaurants, but it's a very nice area where the house is. It's a little further still to central negombo and of course a long way from Colombo itself. But you are near to the airport. The owner, Anjello, who is not on site, always replies almost instantly via Bookking.com. He also provides you with both his and Shanica's WhatsApp numbers after you book. He is very attentive and has perfect English. I would recommend this place to families and couples, and even solo travellers like me. Perfect way to start or end your Sri Lanka trip. By the way, you can get good local SIM deals on arrival at the airport, so that way you can catch an Uber for cheap. Lidwins can also provide a taxi for you for an extra fee if you wish to be picked up. I'd recommend getting a local SIM way you can communicate with Shanica after you land to coordinate your arrival. I'm glad I chose Lidwins

Nothing really. I supose there wasn't an easy way for me to do clothes washing. Not biggie.

My second visit. The place is a gem. Great value for money. The housekeeper has proven her skills in dealing with a water issue. She provided us with large amounts of water and problem was solved after the plumber came. The place does need some restorations, but it is still value for money. Fruit stall and Tuk Tuk available next door. Area is green and loads of birds and squirrles in the garden. Wonderful residencial area. Fast internet!!

A few kitchen towels are much apreciated.

I liked the green environment in which the Villa was situated. Loads of birds around. Close to supermarket, A Tuk Tuk and fruit stall next door. This place has great potential and hope the owner will be ready to invest.

The greenery and the staff

there was no soap or water provided. Water pressure was another problem.

Simple and neat breakfast

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The host bought some food for the breakfast to give us a good start on the day.

One of the showers didn't work. The tape was broken

Property needs some repair work - kitchen,bathrooms

Comfortable

Sink could have a plug Electrical power board near TV blew a fuse I think Had to familiarise with water system Padlock a bit difficult to operate⅕