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Sanmali Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests enjoy international dishes at the Beach Pavilion restaurant while spending sunny days lounging by the outdoor pool at this beachfront retreat

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Sanmali Beach Hotel sits right on the beach, creating an ideal setting for relaxation. Travelers can book massages and spa treatments without leaving the property, sip drinks at the poolside bar, or explore the hotel's garden after a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use, Beach View, Beachfront

Standard Double Room Single Use, Beach View, Beachfront | View from room

Standard Double Room Single Use, Beach View, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Marawila, Sanmali Beach Hotel is in a shopping district and on the beach. Marawila Beach is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Marawila travel guide
Map
Marawila, Beach Road

What's nearby

  • Sailboat for sail/swim excursions.
    Negombo Beach
    33 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Marawila Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Negombo Beach Park
    35 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Negombo District General Hospital
    36 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Negombo Fish Market
    38 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo
    32 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut
    5 min drive
  • KFC Wennappuwa
    15 min drive
  • Barista- Wennappuwa
    13 min drive
  • Club Palm Bay Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Port 55
    5 min drive

About this property

Sanmali Beach Hotel

Hotel near Marawila Beach
A beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Sanmali Beach Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site family restaurant, Beach Pavilion, features international cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Sanmali Beach Hotel boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like late night room service and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 25-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Pavilion
  • lobby

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 7 to 15 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 7 to 15 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 39 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sanmali Beach Hotel Marawila
Sanmali Beach Hotel
Sanmali Beach Marawila
Sanmali Beach Hotel Mahawewa
Sanmali Beach Mahawewa
Hotel Sanmali Beach Hotel Mahawewa
Mahawewa Sanmali Beach Hotel Hotel
Hotel Sanmali Beach Hotel
Sanmali Beach
Sanmali Beach Hotel Hotel
Sanmali Beach Hotel Marawila
Sanmali Beach Hotel Hotel Marawila

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanmali Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Sanmali Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanmali Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 15 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sanmali Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 15 (subject to availability).

Does Sanmali Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 39 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sanmali Beach Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marawila hotel is in a shopping district and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Marawila Beach.

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Reviews

Sanmali Beach Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dilan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really nice stay at the hotel. The staff were really helpful and looked after us really well. Will highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly & welcoming, property needs improvement. It was slippery when raining due to leaking roof way to the room , Room itself cleaned. Apart from there was a spit on the wall ( phlegm ) No television, there was a plug it was a electrical hazard exposed wire, no toiletries . View from the room lovely see front. Can get a cheap tuktuk to the town.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Katarzyna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Obsługa bardzo pomocna i miła, basen i otoczenie bardzo fajne, plaża wąska i stromy brzeg oraz duże fale, pokoje pozostawiają dużo do życzenia.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not so happy customer

We didn't get any contact to staff before our visit in this hotel. They didn't answer our e-mails. But We spent 3 days ar hotel Sanmali. We were only guests at the hotel. Our room was a big disappointment. There was dust, mold and ants everywhere. Good service an friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

ROHANA

Liked: Staff & service

Rooms cleanliness only 60 percent.

Rooms cleaness 60 percent. Staff kindness 80 percent. Safetyness 90 percent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel従業員全員明るく親切 ニゴンボビーチよりもガヤガヤしてなくて 静かで最高です。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the 18 us I spent on it.

The bathroom was kind of dirty when we got there, but besides that it was a fun stay right on the beach. The hotel is a bit old looking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Pamela, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The plus point was the closeness to the beach. Breakfast was good. Most importantly, the staffs were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Soggiorno relax in famiglia...

Soggiorno relax, zona tranquilla tra foresta e oceano. Piscina ok e personale meraviglioso.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chanaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean hotel in a good location

Very clean hotel in a very good location. Right next to the beach. We were there during the off season so we had the hotel for ourselves basically! The food is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Abgewohntes Hotel mit direkter Strandlage

Hotel ist In die Jahre gekommen. Wartungsstau in allen Bereichen. Alle Sonnenliegen sind kaputt. Auflagen dreckig und abgenutzt. Essen ist sehr gut. Besonders der Chef Salat. Gegen eine Gebühr wird der am Strand gekaufte Fisch zubereitet. Personal ist freundlich und nett.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Mattias

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Jag och min flickvän var där i hela 17 nätter och är överlag väldigt nöjd. Mycket trevlig och hjälpsam personal, nära havet med ok strand. Poolområdet var fint men det fanns dåligt med solstolar, många var trasiga. Maten var kanon, ordentligt lagad och finns en hel del att välja på. Rummen städades inte jätte ofta, och inte heller super bra. Ingen alkohol säljs på hotellet, men fanns beershop 5 minuter bort, vill man ha andra drycker kan man enkelt ta en cykeltur eller "tukktukk" till maravilla. Vi är överlag väldigt nöjda med resan, hotellet ligget dock långt ifrån de större sevärdheterna så det blir långa turer ifall man skulle vara intresserad av det.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Worth trying

Pleasant, friendly place on good, clean beach. Staff are overworked but remain competent. Hotel is looking a vit tired but everything works and rooms are comforable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

산말리 비치 호텔에서의 숙박

- 친절한 직원들 - 아름다운 해변가 - 방에서는 WiFi 안됨(프론트 근처에서만 사용가능)

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele, Freiburg

Liked: Staff & service

Tolle Lage des Hotels

Liegt direkt am Meer, jedes Zimmer hat einen tollen Blick. Das Personal familiär freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit, der Pool schön sauber, direkt davor ein wunderbarer Sandstrand, Baden im Meer kein Problem. Marawila ist kein typischer Touristenort, die Auswahl an Restaurants nicht groß. Dafür bietet das Hotel leckeres Frühstück und eine landestypische Speisekarte. Sehr angenehmer und erholsamer Aufenthalt.

8/10 Good

Bengt, Göteborg

Liked: Staff & service

Mycket trevlig och hjälpsam personal

Bra mellanklasshotell med utmärkt swimmingpool. Mycket trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Bra frukost. Vi blev mycket väl omhändertagna. Stranden framför hotellet har spolats bort pga erosion men hotellet bjöd på skjuts till närbelägen strand. Mycket avkopplande vistelse. Finns inte så mycket att se på eller göra i omgivningen, så välj detta hotell om du vill ha det lugnt och avkopplande.

6/10 Okay

isabella, italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice stay

We mainly came for the swimming pool, which was very nice. They did not have enough sun beds for everyone, which was a bit annoying. The hotel is in a very calm and quiet location, ideal to relax.

10/10 Excellent

Dilan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Priyan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Stine Akselsen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Aleksei

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017