Your stay — Herman House
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St.Sebastian Church (236 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St.Odilia Church (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: St.Anthony's Church (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: The Lady of Sorrow (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bolawatta — 3.0 km · ~38 min walk
Emergency Contacts
WaikkalaFor local police in Waikkala, dial 118 from a mobile or ask your hotel to connect you to the Negombo police station (which covers Waikkala). The national tourist police hotline is 1912, useful for tourist-related incidents in English.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Waikkala, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Herman House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Airport bus stop (outside arrivals) → Waikkala (via Negombo bus station)
💡 Take bus 187 or 190 from the airport to Negombo bus stand (40 min, 50 LKR). Then switch to bus heading north on the Colombo–Chilaw road; ask for ‘Waikkala junction’. The junction is a 10-minute walk from the guest house. Buses run till about 9pm but frequency drops after 7pm.
Waikkala junction or nearby beach → Rico Shadow Guest House
💡 For short local trips – like from the bus stop or beach – a tuk-tuk won’t cost more than 300 LKR. Stick to drivers who agree a price before starting; many near the junction are fair. The guest house is 800m off the main road, so walking is fine in daylight but a tuk-tuk is worth it after dark.
Negombo railway station → Waikkala railway station
💡 Best for a scenic, cheap ride along the coast. From the airport, take a tuk-tuk to Negombo station (15 min, 600 LKR). The Waikkala station is 1.5 km north of the guest house – easy walk or short tuk-tuk. Check the online Sri Lanka Railway timetable in advance; delays are common.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Rico Shadow Guest House, Waikkala
💡 Ask the guest house to arrange the transfer. They’ll send a driver who knows the sandy side roads near the property, costing roughly 6000–8000 LKR one way. Avoid tuk-tuks from the airport – they’re cheaper but cramped for luggage and take longer.
About Waikkala
Wikipedia ↗
The Sri Lanka Railway Department (more commonly known as Sri Lanka Railways (SLR)) (Sinhala: ශ්රී ලංකා දුම්රිය සේවය Śrī Laṃkā Dumriya Sēvaya; Tamil: இலங்கை புகையிரத சேவை Ilankai Pugaiyiradha Sēvai) is Sri Lanka's railway owner and primary operator. As part of the Sri Lankan government, it is overse...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Herman House?
Check-in at Herman House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Waikkala
💡 Walk north in the late afternoon to see locals fishing with traditional nets. Bring water as there are no shop shacks.
💡 Visit around 8 or 9 AM when boats return. Be respectful with photos - ask first, a small thank you is appreciated.
💡 Check for Sunday mass if you want to hear singing; otherwise midweek is quiet for reflection. Cover shoulders and knees.
💡 Negotiate a 20-minute ride for about 500 LKR per person. Early morning avoids the heat and you'll spot kingfishers.
💡 Share a boat with others at the visitor centre to cut costs; the standard tour is cheap but negotiable. Go at sunrise for cooler air and more birds.