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Enjoy sea, sun, sand and the charme of peaceful Negombo: Here instant booking with 25 % mid season discount on rooms with Swissness plus free WLAN for your laptop!

*** 25 % ROOM DISCOUNT: Valid during October on the prices published below (and unchanged since one year!)

*** TIME MAGAZINE: THERE IS A MEMORY IN EVERY MOMENT AT THE ICEBEAR   The Icebear Beach Guesthouse in Sri Lanka's leading beach destination Negombo is probable the best private guesthouse in town. Proprietor is a retired Swiss citizen, Gerry Arthur Haisch, with his tasteful handwriting personal responsible for your well-being. Twenty minutes from the airport and one hour from Colombo The Icebear is perfect for the first few days after arrival and the last few nights before departure - but keep care: Many of our guests come back for long stays on the broad stretch of our sandy west coast beach

*** FOUR WONDERFUL TROPICAL BUILDINGS   A splendid bungalow in colonial period style close to the sea, two architectural attractive dependances in the rear garden, the georgeous villa, extraordinary designed by Lahaii, a well known Swiss artist, offer eleven rooms, each differently and elegantly furnished, as well as two low priced holiday apartments in European style, perfect for long stayers

*** SPECIAL OFFER   Bring your laptop with you and use the new wireless LAN access point completely free of charge. More, enjoy a free Espresso in the grandeur of the last Century by visiting our newly opened "Icebear Century Café" in Negombo City (Main Street 25, near Post Office)

 

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"Coming here we find the best of both worlds" (Birgit&Jochen/NL)

POUR NOS AMIS FRANCAIS   See page 3 "Un accueil tre chaleureux, un magnifique site"

L A T E S T   E N G L I S H   G U E S T B O O K   C O M P L I M E N T S

Daniel&Kaisa: Really one of the most romantic places we have ever been *** Thomas: In my almost two years in SL, The Icebear was the most relaxing and pleasant surrounding with excellent food, I was privileged to enjoy *** Sepp Hoppler: What great atmosphere and ambiance, the most beautiful Icebear since opening in 1993 Aron, Satish, Uwe, Sanne: A glorious nostalgic stay, mellow, cheery, soulful, almost like a lazy day dream *** Giada: Look at the details of this place and you well see harmony, joy, peace *** Roxanne: Gorgeous garden, friendly staff *** Natalie: Everyone acknowledges this place as paradise, it’s indisputable. Thanks to Gerry and his team for making it a living entity *** Ade&Row: A place to rewind, recharge & rethink *** Stephen: Like a photographic album, like all the best cinema, there’s a memory in every moment at The Icebear *** Natacha: It’s raw, pure living nostalgia in the making, the very best of luck & love *** Henry&Marie: Safe place, a small paradise in fact with a jungle garden and extra good service *** Jan&Chris: The most friendly welcome we have found in Sri Lanka *** Jan&Myriam: Well done! We have become part of the Icebear Family and greatly enjoy observing the team at work ensuring that our stay is made comfortable. An ideal spot to relax before heading back to Old Europe *** Doron: A warm welcome in the middle of the night and the best coffee too *** Tamsin&Jim: A wonderful hospitality, beautiful room, shady garden, a lovely breakfast Jim&Camilla/UK: This is in fact a magical place with exuberant peace and friendliness *** Suzi: The Icebear is by far the most welcoming establishment we have seen in Sri Lanka *** Dieter: I’ve enjoyed the garden, dinner and coffee and Gerry’s helpful instruction for my next steps in India *** Barbara&Ginio: The Muesli is a must *** Kari: What a way to spend your first days in Sri Lanka *** Heather&Shan: Lovely room, beautiful people, great ducks, great staff, so I feel good *** Elisabeth: Idyllic is the word that describes our lovely holiday here at The Icebear

R O O M   R A T E   B U N G A L O W

N o  1 ,   P r i n c e s s - S t u d i o

Tasteful furnished de-luxe double room, closest to sea Whispering air condition, fan, net, radio, CD-player, solar hot water, umbrella, hair dryer, homely tea kitchen, mini bar, carpet, curtains, passable wardrobe, terrakotta tiles, bath room with China, private terrace, private garden, long-chairs, as triple perfect with kid's and for groups >>> EURO 37 (+EUR 5 as Triple)

N o  2 ,   P r i n c e s s - S t u d i o

Beautiful de-luxe double room, closest to sea Air condition, fan, net, radio, CD-player, solar hot water, umbrella, life-size mirror, terrakotta tiles, carpet, curtains, tea cooking facility, bath room, hair dryer, private terrace, private garden, long chairs >>> EURO 34

 

R O O M   R A T E   V I L L A

N o  3 ,   D o u b l e   r o o m

Splendid double bed, whispering air conditioner, fan, net, radio, CD-player, umbrella, carpet, art & handicrafts, large patio >>> EURO 28

No  4 ,   D o u b l e   r o o m

Two bed's and an antique wardrobe made from coconut wood, air condition, fan, net, radio, umbrella >>> EURO 25

(No 3 & 4 sharing a king size bath room, full white tiled, with two basins, hot water, king sized rain shower head, hair dryer)

N o  5 ,   P r i n c e s s   s u i t e

Very romantic in style, artist designed large french size bed with pure latex mattress, air condition, net, fridg, mini bar, tea cooking facility, television, radio, hot water, king size bath room, dress room, antique day bed with 6 gigantic cushions, black marble floor, two levels, large veranda, atmospheric wooden room divider. A dream for honeymoners, as triple perfect with kid's and for groups >>> EURO 37 (+EUR 5 as Triple)

N o  6 ,   S i n g l e   r o o m

Fan, net, radio, french sized colonial bed, attached bath room, hot water shower, reading light, garden side >>> EURO 16 

 

R O O M   R A T E   C O T T A G E 

N o  7,  S i n g l e   r o o m

French size bed, fan, net, radio, romantic bath room (“Huesli”), terrace, hammock, garden side >>> EURO 20

N o  8 ,   D o u b l e   r o o m

Double bed, fan, net, radio, CD-player, tea cooking facility, open-air bath room with a banana tree, terrace, hmmock, rocking chair, garden side >>> EURO 22

NOTICE

All room rates per night, same for double & single, and plus 10 % service charge. No tax. No peak season surplus. 5 % online discount is given for instant booking with email from this website, resp. 10 % from 3 nights up

BREAKFAST

Served till Twelve (!), even in your room

BICYCLE

Free for room guests. And more, a welcome drink, a mineral water beside the bed, a weak-up service before departure, a scale for your flight luggage, a healthy give-away, all is included in the room rate.

 

H O L I D A Y   A P A R T M E N T S   

For sun hungry long stayers, families and pensioners, The Icebear offers two ready-made self-serviced apartments 1st floor with 140 & 110 m2, located in the cottage next-door with beach access through the Icebear garden, resp. in the old city of Negombo. The rate is very attractive and for longer stays gorgeous discounts are given. Everything is included, even water, electricity, weekly cleaning. The new renovated Negombo holiday apartments in European style and standard are located close to the beach, with windows to sea breeze and native neighbourhood, splendid terraces all around. One high-class luxurious apartment, a colonial tit-bit built 1904 and carefully renovated, is located in the centre of the old town, closest to tourist spots. Each apartment offers large bed-rooms, king size living rooms with television, imported or valuable colonial furnitures, terrazzo resp. wooden floor, wooden ceivelings, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, cooker, tableware, tiled bath rooms with shower, large sized terraces. 

" I c e b e a r  N a n g i ",  1 s t  f l o o r ,   t h r e e   b e d   r o o m s

1-3 nights EURO 28/night  - 1 week EURO 24/night - 1 month EURO 19/night - 3 months EURO 15/night  - Price is per apartment, not per person, there is no additional extra, everything is included 

" I c e b e a r  C e n t u r y " ,  1 s t  f l o o r ,  t w o  b e d  r o o m s

1-3 nights EURO 38/night  - 1 week EURO 32/night - 1 month EURO 26/night - 3 months EURO 19/night  - Price is per apartment, not per person, there is no additional extra, everything is included 

INFO TO OUR NEW COLONIAL HOLIDAY APARTMENT, LOCATED IN THE OLD PART OF NEGOMBO CITY AT 1st FLOOR OF THE ICEBEAR CENTURY CAFE

The Icebear offers his guests on occasion of the 15th anniversary a new splendid and gorgeous all-included apartment with kitchen, two bed rooms, large veranda with open air bath tub. Luxurious furnished with rare pieces of the last Century (the building is from 1904), and completely renovated to high-level standard of high demanding guests Minimum stay is 2 nights, butler service (!) and everything like electricity, water, TV, CD-Player, cycle is included in the shocking low price as above. The apartment can be used for 1 to 5 adults. There are no additional costs, everything is ready-made available, the only item you need to bring is your toothbrush and a sense and love for yesterdays Ceylon. Location is at 1st floor of the new “Icebear Century Café” in the centre of the old part of Negombo. All tourist high-lights like fort, markets, cricket ground, Dutch kerk, belvedere and sea are a few meters away

 

A Y U R V E D A    V . I . P .   W E E K

During low and mid season (May, June, October) by booking online you benefit from The Icebear V.I.P. recreation week (7 days, 6 nights) inclusive 6 one hour Ayurveda massages for a very special low rate. Surely all is included, a king size double room, the legendary Swiss-German breakfast (served till Twelve and even in your room), a daily new dinner, service charge, two personal airport transports by car, free bicycle, the above full body massage including the herbal oils and surely every personal attention is given. (Your saving with this package is about 30 %)

EURO 196/person (based on 2 persons)

Please ask price for single occupancy, extension or kids

 

T H E M E   P A C K A G E S

H A T H A  -  Y O G A  -  W O R K S H O P

A Y U R V E D A  -  M A S S A G E  -  W E E K     I N   D E L U X E   C L I N I C

M O T O R C Y C L E  -  R O U N D  -  T R I P S

D E E P -  S E A  -  D I V I N G  

S R I - L A N K A -  R O U N D - T O U R S

M A L E D I V E S  -  I S L A N D - H O P P E R S

S O U T H  -  I N D I A  -  J O U R N E Y

B A N G K O K  -  S H O P P I N G  -  T R I P

M A H A  - O Y A  -  B A C K W A T E R  -  T O U R S

D I S C O U N T S  -  O N  -  C O L O M B O  -  H O T E L S

Please ask The Icebear boss for more informations on these exclusive & unique theme packages

 

N E W :

C A R G O - S H I P - P A S S A G E S

E U R O P E > C O L O M B O

C O L O M B O > E U R O P E

C O L O M B O > J A P A N

5 to 21 Days full-board on high sea in your own cabin

 

FLIGHT TO SRI LANKA

Best to buy your individual flight to Colombo Airport at the travel office of your choice. Returns from Europe start usual with EURO 600 depend on season. Searching around and booking early is cash value

EASY-ONLINE- BOOKING

Simply send Email to icebearhotel@yahoo.com, soon you will receive our measured offer resp. confirmation, usually latest the following day. We recommend early booking because of our few rooms only and during peak season
For any personalized question send email personal to our Icebear Mr. Gerry (haischselbst@yahoo.com) in English oder in Deutsch, as you like, or fax to Icebear 0094-31-2233862

THE ATMOSPHERIC BEACH FRONT RESTAURANT

Well recommended for the legendary breakfast (served till Twelve and even in your room!) and home made snacks. Beverages are served in freezed glasses and silver. 250 gram weighty knife & fork set instead of tinplate are a pleasure for itself. Seafood is fresh from morning catch and carefully prepared. The daily new captain’s Dinner – now a cult! – is served in style. Swiss-Muesli creation with a tropical touch, five different herbal teas, wine made from passion fruits. Afternoon tea with cakes and daily new mood music. 

THE ISLANDS FRIENDLIEST STAFF AND A PARADISE GARDEN ON THE BEACH

3000 m2 garden, well maintenanced with direct access to the beach. Full private atmosphere and excellent attention is given. The Icebear Beach Guesthouse is B. O. I. approved, recommended by the Ceylon Tourist Board and kept like "rooms in home" by the lovely Sri Lankan Team Amilla, Antony, Cristi, Jeeva, Laksman, Mahinda, Nilanka, Nilantha, Peter, Sadesh, Sri Susil, Sumith  (Patrick & Erin, USA & Cambodia, comment them a while ago as “the most helpful and friendliest staff in Sri Lanka”)

PLENTY OF EXTRAS

Crispy bath towels from a special created dryer cabinet for example, arts & crafts (new arrivals: a sculpture from Mahamalipuram, a breathtaking sunset from George Beven, Mirror mosaic's from Polonnaruwa, an Indian lamp beauty, a scarved elephant group by Dya Dyaratne, and atmospheric new French style stand lamps as well as lamp balls at the villa terrace), a meditation and yoga corner in the garden, opportunity for top-less-sunbath, antiques, a safe, ceiling fans, square sized mosquito nets, radios, CD-player, solar hot water, hair dryers, 23 cm rain-shower heads - Sri Lankas largest! - full tiled bathrooms & partly air condition, kitchenette, tea making facilities, mini-bar, television as well as a small library with books & Time Magazine, Der Spiegel, Srilankan Sunday papers and – Pétanque (Boules, Boccia) for connaisseurs. The new opened "Icebear Century Cafe" at Main Street 25, close to St. Mary's and Post office is a journey to the grandeur of the last Century. Come to this museum-like city mansion, built 1904, and have a cup of the best Espresso in town, cakes, sandwiches and - yes! - High-Tea at Five!

UNFORGETTABLE-TOURS

A personal airport pick-up, even at night, can be pre-ordered for Euro 13 (per car) by giving arrival details. And there is a praised tour service with a selection of six well known and experienced guide drivers

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IMPRESSUM
Page 1 of 3, edition September 2008, occasionally new

The Icebear Beach Guesthouse, Sri Lanka with Swissness
103-2, Lewis Place, LK-11500 Negombo, Sri Lanka
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