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Located in Makandura, 15 miles from St. Anthony's Church, The Notary's House has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy garden views. At the hotel rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with a lake view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. Maris Stella College is 16 miles from The Notary's House, while Dutch Fort is 17 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 16 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
3 twin beds
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1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Makandura
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  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large, comfortable room, spacious communal areas, beautiful view from the garden area, lovely swimming pool, extremely friendly staff. Was a good location for the final night of our trip and was only a 45 minute drive to the airport early in the...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place, nice rooms, fantastic staff, great food and a wonderful pool. Very convenient first or last night in Sri Lanka as 30km from the airport Staff really went to town for my wife's birthday
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed at The Notary’s House after flying into Colombo, so we were just there for one night. It was about 45 minutes drive from the airport, but was useful for us as this was then going in that direction for our next stop. The property is in a...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of The Notary's House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe
    Additional charge
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about The Notary's House

  • The Notary's House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at The Notary's House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Notary's House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Notary's House is 1.6 miles from the center of Makandura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Notary's House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at The Notary's House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.