A semiconductor light-emitting element s includes a semiconductor substrate; a semiconductor laminate structure having a first conductivity-type cladding layer, an active layer, a second conductivity-type cladding layer, and a second conductivity-type contact layer sequentially arranged on the semiconductor substrate; a stripe-shaped waveguide region on an upper surface of the semiconductor laminate structure; and recessed portions on the upper surface, spaced from the waveguide region; a first electrode electrically connected to the semiconductor substrate; a second electrode electrically connected to the contact layer; a pad electrode on the second electrode; and an inner recessed portion electrode in the recessed portions, on an insulating film.