Situated on the west coast of Sri Lanka just 18 km north of Bandaranayake Colombo International Airport, Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant& Restaurant features a spa and complimentary WiFi access. The property is 09 km from Negombo and a 45-minute drive from Bandaranaike Colombo International Airport. The town of Chilaw is approximately a 60-minute drive away. Fitted with a terrace, the air-conditioned rooms also come with a minibar, a wardrobe and an attached bathroom with shower facilities. The restaurant serves local Sri Lankan delights alongside Western specialities. Room service is also provided. Guests can go fishing, cycling, or get assistance with tour arrangements. Laundry, luggage storage, airport shuttle and currency exchange services are available.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.3
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  • Helga
    Austria Austria
    Es war ein angenehmer Aufenthalt. Bereits vor 10 Jahren hat unsere Tochter dort übernachtet und die Betreuung ist noch immer gleich nett und zuvorkommend. Und jetzt gibt es einen schönen Pool und ein nettes Lokal.
  • Eckhard
    Germany Germany
    Sehr freundliches Personal und auch sehr gut deutsch sprechende Gastgeber; wunderschöner, schattenspendender Garten mit sauberem Pool und bequemen Liegen; ausgezeichnetes Restaurant und sehr gutes, vielfältiges Frühstück; schön gestaltete...
  • Otto
    Germany Germany
    Überaus freundliche und zuvorkommende Gastgeber. Die Zufriedenheit der Gäste steht an erster Stelle. Erleichternd, dass Gastgeber deutsch sprechen. Familiäre Atmosphäre.

Managed by Rico Kurera

Company review score: 9.7Based on 9 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi! I am Ricoand I am here to assist you regarding any question about Sri lanka or about our Guest house, feel free to contact me. looking forward to hear from you!

Property information

Founded by Swiss national Ricardo Alberto Antonio Bellvila in 1986. Now manged by Christopher Dabarera and his family, is a small family atmospheric guest house situated just by the Waikkala beach.

Neighbourhood information

Wayikkal or Waikkala is a small village 9km away from Negombo city centre. Our property is situated among the west coastal region in Waikkala. In our location there are only few tourists at the beach it is not very crowded like the Negombo beach. This village used to be a fishing village many years ago but now most of the people are engaged in tourism. People are very friendly and they are very helpful.

Languages spoken

German,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Seafood • Local • Asian • European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Good free WiFi 46 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules

Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you with instructions after booking.

As imposed by the government of Sri Lanka, along with this hotel booking, there are other requirements that need to be met in order for you to obtain the Visa to enter the country.

The property will assist you with all this information.

The details will be sent to you via a message post-reservation.

Disclaimer: Please note, classification of level-1 properties and the above information can change based on government regulation changes. Therefore, please ensure to refer to SLTDA protocols prior to making a reservation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Manicure
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Foot massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Bike tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Horse riding
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach
    • Hand massage
    • Beauty Services
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Head massage
    • Cooking class
    • Pedicure
    • Happy hour
    • Full body massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Steam room
    • Neck massage

  • The prices at Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant is 1.3 miles from the centre of Waikkal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Rico Shadow Guest House & Restaurant has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.