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Mazz Homestay Reviews

1 D, St. Jude Place, Thaladuwa, Negombo, Sri Lanka

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78%Overall Rating

From 29 ratings
  • 72%Character
  • 82%Security
  • 85%Location
  • 86%Staff
  • 68%Atmosphere
  • 75%Cleanliness

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87%

near the bus station, ideal for one night stay to start or end of the trip.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


93%

The hostel is very well placed for the bus station and train station, and its 20 minutes from the international airport. The couple running the hostel couldn't be more friendly and helpful. The room is basic but very clean and peaceful, just the ticket when you have arrived on a long haul flight! Its a very chilled and welcoming place, would definitely stay here again if i return to Negombo.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


57%

It looked like that they have two bedrooms and a living room. There is a television in the living room and that's also a kitchen. One bed room for the family(dad, mam and a baby, when I was there their parents were visiting), another for guests. They have two beds for guests. The bathroom is to share with the family and I didn't feel comfortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 41+
  • (2 reviews)


93%

good location, next to the bus and railway stations, familiar atmosphere, clean rooms, good place to spend a night before the flight ( airport is really close)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


50%

Jedna łazienka wspólna z gospodarzami, bardzo głośny wentylator, zepsuty jedyny prysznic, brak wieszaków, szafek, brak stolika i krzeseł. Nie polecam !!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female, 41+
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Nice location and friendly owner!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


93%

The owner Rome is very helpful and kind and the location near the bus station is fantastic with many cheap places to eat nearby. Also the train station is an easy walk away. From the bus station station you can get cheap buses to Colombo and Kandy and many other locations. Also the cheap train to Colombo from the railway station as well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 41+
  • (6 reviews)


77%

Staff was extremely helpful to help me planning my trip around Sri Lanka! Thank you so much! The location is excellent, just a few steps from the bus station, Wifi is available.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 31-40
  • (18 reviews)


80%

Very Friendly staff, and great location. Just beside the Negambo Bus Station. Best place for transit to other city.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


67%

It’s my first time in a homestay, but I'd a plane to catch at1am the next morning, so didn't actually stay for long. He introduces me to the wifi password via the rules chart, some of which are pretty odd. Nazz is a damn polite guy all the same, bending over backward to try and make you feel actually at home. Everything else is average - shared toilet and not high security for your valuables.

  • Globetrotter
  • 21 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (21 reviews)


100%

Wonderful experience when I stay in Mazz homestay, I am strongly introduce to my friends to stay in this homestay if they go to Srilanka, absolutely !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Male, 41+
  • (2 reviews)


63%

This is a small guest house with strange rules and very basic facilities. good location near to the bus station but the beach is quite far away. The owner is very friendly!! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


87%

Great hostel as is literally on the door steps of the bus station. Rom the manager is full of knowledge and help me a lot. Highly recommend this hostel!


90%

I enjoyed my stay at Mazz , location was excellent , very near the bus terminal and downtown. My first choice if ever I visit Sri Lanka again.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you sir, You are most welcome. We would like to serve you more better in future.

97%

Great little place, lovely owner! Perfect to stay in if you are flying into or out of Colombo and don't want the expensive accomodation there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Probably some of the best hospitality you will experience while traveling. Perfectly located in Negombo; easy walking distance to the local attractions and very close to the bus terminal. Was relieved to find this hostel in Negombo, as the options in Colombo were significantly more expensive, not to mention much further from the airport. Excellent work guys!


67%

close to airport and Negambo Famous Fish Market (15-20 mins walking way). It's a choice to stay if taking late flight to Sri Lanka.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male, 41+
  • (6 reviews)


27%

I would advice people not to stay at this Mezz Home Stay hostel. It is not clean and the person running the hostel was annoying called Toni. On arriving at the hostel I opened a bottle of whisky Toni asked if could fill up his bottle with my whisky. A one point Toni locked us in the hostel while he went home to his wife. I felt that this was dangerous and unprofessional I feel strongly this hostel is run so badly. Please avoid at all cost. The worst place I stay in Sri Lanka by far.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male, 41+
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Excellent stay, manager very helpful

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2012
  • jimcam64
  • Northern Ireland
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)




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