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The Notary's House

3.5 star property
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a grassy area.
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A room with a wooden table, two chairs, a cabinet, and a large mirror.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Mawathahena Watta, Gonawila, Pannala, 60170
  • Place, Negombo Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Negombo Beach Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Negombo Fish Market
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬
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Room options

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden furniture, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden furniture, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden furniture, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large decorative wall hanging, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden furniture, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden furniture, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large decorative wall hanging, and a view of the outdoors.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a wooden headboard, a red bedspread, and two lamps.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a wooden headboard, a red bedspread, and two lamps.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a wooden headboard, a red bedspread, and two lamps.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Notary's House

A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
The Notary's House offers 6 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. This Makandura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
You'll find features such as free breakfast, WiFi in public areas and self-parking at The Notary's House.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Negombo Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
The Notary's House offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Notary's House. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Makandura hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free breakfast.
The Notary's House has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 2:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travellers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travellers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 2:00 PM and 6:00 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travellers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travellers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Notary's House Hotel Pannala
Notary's House Hotel
Notary's House Pannala
The Notary's House Hotel
The Notary's House Pannala
The Notary's House Hotel Pannala

The Notary's House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for families and children
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stop on arrival in Sri Lanka and it didn’t disappoint. The staff are wonderful, the food was gorgeous and the setting by the lake was idyllic. The rooms are comfortable, clean and have high ceilings and views of the lake. Altogether a great start to our holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

claire

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

Excellent hotel.

Lovely hotel. Staff were very courteous and helpful. Excellent Sri Lankan style food, cold beers, and beautiful grounds and lovely swimming pool. Rooms were spacious, clean and had AC and a fan. Thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Would do it again

Friendly, clean, beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Subaratna

Charged more than Expedia gave us when we booked the place That was unacceptable but I paid a s the staff at that place had nothing to do with it I do not think the company that runs the place is genuine in the price they gave me I feel I was overcharged by the local company that runs the property
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfekta stället att varva ner efter resan

Perfekta stället att varva ner efter en lång flygresa. Bra service, bra mat och ett lugnt och fridfullt hotell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful estate with great food and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE

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

HOTEL A RECOMMANDER

Hôtel parfait après un long vol. Belles prestations dans la chambre. Dîner traditionnel Sri Lankais excellent. Très bon accueil.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024