Nice choice — Negombo is convenient (30–40 minutes from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport) and has several family-friendly hotels across budgets. Below are top picks grouped by style, with why they work for families and a quick practical tip for each.

Luxury / beachfront (great pools, spacious family rooms)

• Sentido Heritance Negombo — modern 5★ beachfront resort with family rooms, children’s pool and family-friendly meal options; good for families who want full-service comfort and a beach-front base. (heritancehotels.com)
• Jetwing Blue — large beachfront hotel that advertises dedicated family rooms (separate sitting area) and resort facilities (pools, spa); classic Jetwing family-friendly option. (jetwinghotels.com)

Resorts with kids’ clubs & lots of activities

• Jetwing Beach — longstanding Negombo resort with children’s pools, a supervised kids’ programme (kids’ club), multiple pools and beach activities — useful if you want childcare/structured kids’ activities. (tropicalsky.com)
• Jetwing Sea — modern beachfront property with children’s pool, indoor pool and family-room options; reliable chain hotel that's good for families who want lots of on-site facilities. (jetwinghotels.com)

Good-value / family suites (mid-range)

• Goldi Sands Hotel — beachfront hotel with family rooms/duplex suites, large outdoor pool and kids’ play area; often chosen by families for space and direct beach access. (Mixed recent reviews — check dates/room type.) (goldi-sands.negombo-hotels.com)
• Club Hotel Dolphin — family-oriented resort with family rooms and waterside location; often positioned as a budget-friendly family option. (booking.com)

Boutique / tranquil options (smaller properties, private grounds)

• Uga Riva — boutique manor-house hotel set in a coconut estate with a pool and large grounds; good if you want a quieter, upscale family stay (smaller number of rooms; book whole-house if you need lots of privacy). (ugaescapes.com)

Newer / well-equipped options

• Amagi Aria (Amagi Lagoon/Amagi Aria) — lagoon-front property with dedicated family swimming areas and family rooms/villas; useful if you want a lagoon setting rather than the main beach strip. (amagihotels.com)
• Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa — a newer 4★ option in Negombo with rooftop pool and family-room/suite options; handy if you want modern facilities at a mid-range price. (regalreseau.com)

Quick booking & safety tips for families

• Ask for family rooms, interconnecting rooms or a cot/extra bed in advance — hotels often keep a limited number. (Most properties list these facilities on their sites and booking pages.) (jetwinghotels.com)
• Kids’ clubs, babysitting and kids’ meals are often available but can carry extra charges — confirm ages, opening hours and costs before you arrive. (tropicalsky.com)
• Negombo beach can have vendors and local currents; many families prefer hotel pools for safe swimming — pick a hotel with a shallow/children’s pool if that’s important to you. (Pool/children facilities are highlighted on the hotel pages above.) (goldi-sands.negombo-hotels.com)
• Proximity to the airport is a big plus in Negombo — many of the