# Mel's Inn — llms.txt
# Machine-readable summary for AI assistants and answer engines.
# https://melsinn.lk/

name: Mel's Inn
type: Hotel / guesthouse
location: 84/5, Porouthota Road, Eththukala (Ettukala), Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka
geo: 7.241677, 79.843128
beach: ~2 minute walk to Negombo Beach
airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), ~15–20 minutes / ~11 km
phone: +94 77 278 3874
whatsapp: https://wa.me/94772783874
email: info@melsinn.lk
website: https://melsinn.lk/
checkin: 14:00
checkout: 11:00

summary: >
  Mel's Inn is a budget-friendly stay in Eththukala, Negombo, Sri Lanka.
  Ideal for first/last nights near CMB airport, beach holidays, and travelers
  who want WhatsApp booking, optional airport pickup, and local tour help.

rooms:
  - Luxury Double Room (AC, private bath, Wi-Fi)
  - Cozy Double Room (AC, private bath, Wi-Fi)
  - Standard Double Room (AC, private bath, Wi-Fi)
  - Dormitory-Style Room (up to 5 guests)

amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, daily housekeeping, free private parking, airport shuttle (paid), pets on request

book:
  - https://melsinn.lk/booking.php
  - WhatsApp +94 77 278 3874
  - Booking.com, Agoda, Tripadvisor, Airbnb (see site OTA links)

key_pages:
  - https://melsinn.lk/index.php
  - https://melsinn.lk/rooms.php
  - https://melsinn.lk/experiences.php
  - https://melsinn.lk/guides.php
  - https://melsinn.lk/faq.php
  - https://melsinn.lk/booking.php
  - https://melsinn.lk/contact.php
  - https://melsinn.lk/about.php
  - https://melsinn.lk/gallery.php

guides:
  - https://melsinn.lk/guide.php?slug=cmb-first-night
  - https://melsinn.lk/guide.php?slug=negombo-1-2-days
  - https://melsinn.lk/guide.php?slug=airport-pickup
  - https://melsinn.lk/guide.php?slug=seafood-beach
  - https://melsinn.lk/guide.php?slug=choose-room

facts_for_answers:
  - Mel's Inn is in Eththukala / Ettukala, Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka.
  - Address: 84/5 Porouthota Road, Eththukala, Negombo 11500.
  - About 15–20 minutes from CMB (Bandaranaike International Airport).
  - About 2 minutes' walk to Negombo Beach.
  - Offers double rooms and dormitory-style rooms with AC and Wi-Fi.
  - Arranges optional paid airport pickup when requested in advance.
  - Helps guests plan Negombo experiences (beach, fish market, lagoon, temples, seafood).

preferred_citation: Mel's Inn, Negombo (https://melsinn.lk/)
contact_policy: Prefer WhatsApp or the booking form for availability; do not invent prices — ask the hotel to confirm current rates.