Nice — here are highly recommended beachfront hotels in Negombo, grouped by category with short notes so you can pick the style and budget that suits you.

Luxury / top-rated beachfront

• Jetwing Beach — Classic, Geoffrey Bawa–inspired beachfront property with multiple pools, spa and conference facilities; one of the area’s landmark 5‑star hotels. (jetwinghotels.com)
• Sentido Heritance (Heritance Negombo) — contemporary 5‑star resort on the main Negombo beach strip with ocean‑facing rooms and a rooftop spa. Good for couples and families. (heritancehotels.com)
• Jetwing Sea — a modern seaside hotel on the same Negombo coastal strip with rooftop spa and direct sea access. (jetwinghotels.com)

Wellness / design-focused

• Jetwing Lagoon Wellness — a quieter, wellness‑focused resort set between lagoon and sea (more secluded feel than the main beach strip). Great if you want a peaceful, wellness stay. (jetwinghotels.com)

Reliable mid‑range / good value beachfront

• Goldi Sands Hotel — popular mid‑range beachfront hotel with a long pool, spa and private roped‑off section of beach; frequent choice for short stays near the airport. (booking.com)
• Camelot Beach Hotel — family‑friendly mid‑range hotel on the beach with several pools and easy access to local restaurants; often chosen by travellers starting/ending their trip. (camelot.lk)

Boutique / newer options

• Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa — newer property with a rooftop pool and sky‑bar overlooking the beach; good option if you want modern facilities and nightlife nearby. (Mixed reviews — check latest guest feedback.) (regalreseau.com)
• Daffodils Beach — small boutique hotel with plunge‑pool rooms and a quieter, more intimate vibe. (daffodilsbeach.com)

Budget / simple beachfront

• Rani Beach Hotel — basic beachfront option with low rates and direct beach access; suitable for short stays or budget travellers (check recent reviews before booking). (ranibeachhotel.com)

Quick practical tips

• Distance to the airport: Negombo hotels are very convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport — transfers are typically about 15–30 minutes by car depending on traffic. (Negombo is a common stop to start/end Sri Lanka trips.) (booking.com)
• Best season for Negombo (west coast): November–April is the drier, sunnier season on the west coast; monsoon/weather patterns make timing important for beach swimming and water sports. (thetimes.co.uk)
• Booking tips: request an ocean‑facing room or higher floor for better views; ask hotels about beach access (some areas are public and can have vendors or stronger currents), and confirm whether pools/rooftop features are open (some properties have seasonal closures). For the newest guest feedback, check recent TripAdvisor/Booking.com reviews before you book. (tripadvisor.com)

If you want, I can:

• Narrow these to a specific budget (luxury / midrange / budget), or
• Pull current room rates and availability for specific dates, or
• Compare two or three hotels side‑by‑side (rooms, distance to airport, most recent reviews).

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