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Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11

Colombo

Featuring city views, Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 provides accommodation with balcony, around less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

F
Feile
From
China
It was marvelous to experience Geoffrey Bawa's eyes and soul through this stay. Extremely relaxing and beautiful, through out the space and breakfast. The housekeeper Rohana was surprisingly impressive in his hospitality and professional at touring Bawa's residence. Definitely will visit again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
US$440
1 night, 2 adults

Aathma Colombo House

Colombo

Set in Colombo on a private peninsula by the banks of the historic Diyawanna Lake, Aathma Colombo House provides accommodation with a garden.

S
Susanne
From
Sri Lanka
Unlike anything I’ve seen before. Rooms and common areas are artfully decorated with trinkets from around the world. My room was overlooking the lake and it felt like I was living in the jungle, surrounded by plants. Bed was super comfy and the rain shower was great. The pool and view over the lake were incredible. Staff were attentive and friendly. Food was delicious, we had plans to head out to Colombo but decided to stay and enjoy the property and had all our meals there. A personalised experience with great hosts, thanks for everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults

55TG Boutique Suites

Colombo

Located in the suburbs of Colombo city, 55TG Boutique Suites offers an authentic home stay experience in a two story 1920's period house with a garden, outdoor pavilion, living room and a lounge.

M
Marilyn
From
Singapore
Staying at 55TG boutique from April 2nd to 3rd, 2025, was the perfect way to conclude our Sri Lankan adventure. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer! We arrived early from Tangalle, and the staff kindly allowed us an early check-in to our room, the "Art Suite with a beautiful Garden View". It was beautifully decorated, spacious, and impeccably clean. We initially found the wifi signal weak, but our host, Dilshan, immediately demonstrated his exceptional attentiveness by bringing a router directly to our room, which resolved the issue completely – we had a great connection afterwards! The service from Dilshan and his crew throughout our stay was outstanding; their attentiveness made us feel like we were guests in a 5-star restaurant. The food was another major highlight. While seafood wasn't available on the menu during our short stay, the team was very accommodating and even offered to purchase alcohol externally for us if needed. We had lunch, dinner, and breakfast there, and everything was absolutely delicious. The fish curry and rice at dinner was genuinely the BEST meal we had during our entire trip! They even made the setting incredibly romantic, decorating our table with rose petals. As if that wasn't enough, they surprised me on my birthday morning! I certainly wasn't expecting techno birthday music to accompany my scrumptious breakfast – it was such a fun and unexpected touch. It made our early departure for the airport feel even more bittersweet, and we truly wished we could have tipped Dilshan and the staff more generously for their fantastic service. The grounds were quiet and private, contributing to a very peaceful atmosphere and a great night's sleep. Our stay felt far too short but was simply wonderful. Our sincere compliments and thanks to everyone at 55TG boutique for making our stay so memorable and special. It was the perfect ending. (P.S.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
US$85
1 night, 2 adults

Sayura House

Wellawatte, Colombo

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sayura House offers accommodation in Colombo, 3.5 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free private parking is available on site.

A
Aditi
From
India
This is a cute place with all facilities you would require for a leisure trip. The host, Gamini is exceptionally helpful and helped us a lot with finding a car for our further travels. Also, us being a group of vegetarians, it is very hard to find vegetarian breakfast, but Gamini incorporated all our requests for our breakfast! The place is also very close to the city center and we enjoyed the views in the mornings on the rooftop.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
Price from
US$57.75
1 night, 2 adults

Motel VIP

Wellawatte, Colombo

Set within 800 metres of Wellawatte Beach and 2.3 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station in Colombo, Motel VIP provides accommodation with seating area.

a
amanda
From
Switzerland
excellent place. convenient for all travels. service is best. Mr janak who the owner treated guest with friendly manner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$21.25
1 night, 2 adults

IGN Residence Colombo

Colombo

A recently renovated property, IGN Residence Colombo is situated in Colombo near Bambalapitiya Beach, Bambalapitiya Railway Station and Barefoot Gallery.

J
Janis
From
Germany
Looking for history without kitsch I discovered this discrete Guesthouse . Away from the crowds of Colombo, the spacious room and antique charm gave me a fantastic rest after exploring Sri Lanka’s capital. With all the qualities of a classic hotel I could enjoy style and comfort while maintaining the privacy of home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$79.20
1 night, 2 adults

The Dutch Burgher Union - DBU Colombo 4

Colombo

Boasting inner courtyard views, The Dutch Burgher Union - DBU Colombo 4 features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar, around less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

P
PETER
From
Australia
The cafe was handy for a quick bite and a pot of tea before starting the day. Friendly staff and good service. Meals were good. A special Thank you to Prisca for keeping in touch during my stay at the DBU and making sure that every thing was ok. Convenient location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

City Stay By Sunrise

Colombo

Situated in Colombo, 1.5 km from Kollupitiya Beach and 3.9 km from Khan Clock Tower, City Stay By Sunrise features city views and free WiFi.

S
Steven
From
Canada
Clean, comfortable, great central location. A little tricky to find so I’d tell the tuk tuk driver to drop me off at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel (Colombo City Centre is within the same complex) as Sunrise is only a 5 minute walk from there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 762 reviews
Price from
US$35.24
1 night, 2 adults

Heritage Villa colombo7

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

Featuring garden views, Heritage Villa colombo7 offers accommodation with terrace, around 2.2 km from Bambalapitiya Beach. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

Д
Добронравова
From
Georgia
Nice host, nice location, great value for this money! Everything we need was there, nothing more to ask.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

Greenscape Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Greenscape Colombo offers free bikes, as well as accommodation with a kitchenette in Colombo, 1.6 km from Milagiriya Beach.

M
Maria
From
Czech Republic
Really beautiful villa, turned into very charming hotel. Room was very clean with furniture in good shape. Common areas for chilling is nice as well. Bathroom was clean. There is a lot of green plants around and it is in the side street, so no noise from the traffic. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Recommend it 100%
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 924 reviews
Price from
US$39.10
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: US$30.80
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
    The best night sleep in deceptively comfortable beds. Beautiful decor, an abundance of plant life. Relaxing and charming property. Friendly, warm and wonderful host Quiet neighbourhood
    Guest review by
    Vandura
    Young couple