Negombo, a name with Portuguese routes was an important trading point since ancient times, with its large lagoon providing shelter to sea faring vessels and was said to supply the ”very best of wild cinnamon in the universe”. The population in Negombo is predominantly catholic while Narrow Street and churches are reminders of the Portuguese and Dutch influences to the culture & architecture of the area. The Portuguese built a fort here after they took over the spice trade from the Moors in the early 1500’s and then in the 1646 saw the Dutch take over and the current fort that guards the approach to the Negombo lagoon was built by the Dutch in 1672. The Hamilton Canal that runs 120 km from Colombo to Puttalam, falls through Negombo, and stands as a permanent manifesto to the legacy to the Dutch colonial era of Sri Lanka. Today, Negombo is regarded as a characteristic fishing town located north of Colombo in Sri Lanka, a mere six kilometers from the international airport of Sri Lanka. Set amidst lush green coconut palms swaying in the breeze, it breathes the very spirit of the vast lagoon and sea, and harbours a large deep sea fishing fleet alongside busy fish markets. Negombo offers some of the best beaches in Sri Lanka and its close proximity to the airport has helped Negombo to gather fame as a great sun & sand interlude during round trips in Sri Lanka. The Choy’s water front residence is located on the spot occupied by the customs officer in charge of inspecting the “padda” boats that used to ply up and down the Hamilton Canal in the days gone by. The Hotel is comprised of eight beautifully appointed modern Superior rooms with all amenities and tastefully decorated with Dark timber furnishings. The rooms are located on the third and fourth floors giving it a commanding view of the Negombo lagoon, the sea and the Colombo skyline far away to the south with views of fisherman going about in their boats.