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14 Borella Cross Road (off Ward Place), Borella, 00800 Colombo, Sri Lanka
#62 of 111 hotels in Colombo
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 134 hotel reviews
7.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.2
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Comfort
8.1
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Location
8.1
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.0
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Free Wifi
9.5
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Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Fouzia
Pakistan3 Reviews7.0“Good location nice staff , bad policy and amenities not up to mark”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
After staying for 11 days they don’t allow an extra couple of hours to remain I. Your room as my flight was late in the evening I had to sit in their lobby for 3 hrs. They done have elevator so people with stairs problem had to suffer a lot . You have to eat same breakfast everyday. There is no restaurant so you have to order from outside each time you want to eat .
Staff very friendly, they go extra length to help
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Manohari
Australia31 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“It was comfortable. Available only English breakfast.”- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Closer to our venue
Room facilities good
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Jahnavi
India8 Reviews9.0“Comfortable stay for one night”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Better / brighter lighting can be used in the bathroom.
Great stay for one night in Colombo The bed was really comfortable. Clean , fresh sheets used. Light and good breakfast. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 23, 2025
Ifthika
United Kingdom17 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lift. Can be a bit noisy with early morning traffic if you're a light sleeper.I suggest taking a room away from the front road. Unfortunately, in my room the Wi-Fi was not strong & difficulty in connecting. Faulty kettle.
Staff friendly. Local shopxs restaurants nearby Manager very knowledgeable & helpful. Nice big room, big bed very comfortable. Lovely towels & bed linen etc.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Aswin
India60 Reviews16 helpful votes8.0“Decent stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lift
Location Wi-Fi Balcony Ac flow
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 4, 2025
Andras
Hungary43 Reviews14 helpful votes8.0“Simple, stylish, friendly.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Grand Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
Good location to explore Colombo. Outlet shopping options in walking distance. The staff was helpful and friendly The breakfast was simple, fresh and tasty.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 4, 2025
Clyde
United Kingdom10 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Enjoyed our stay, would go back.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/A
Good, clean, bright accommodation.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: November 27, 2024
Rohit
India14 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Good for short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Grand Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
No utensils are available in the room. We have to ask from ground floor. Forget to give us a blanket and body wash. Then, they give us a dirty blanket, and after some argument they give us a clean blanket. Night time reception person has little idea, if you face any issue. Only english breakfast option is available.
It's a home stay. Room is spacious, well cleaned with small kitchen facility (only microwave and kettle). Very spacious bathroom. Day time reception service is good. Overall, stay was pleasant.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 11, 2024
Charissa
Singapore15 Reviews9.0“Good quality rooms, helpful staff, decent location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Roadside noise that could start as early as 6am \:
The room was amazing, with good quality woods and materials used. Staff are very helpful. Location was good - a convenient tuktuk ride to town, but it would’ve been better if there was a mart nearby.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 10, 2024
Paul
Belgium26 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Very nice hotel excellent host”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room is stayed in was great for a short stay. I would have preferred a room with a bit bigger bathroom but it worked.
The location was very good. I only stayed for few hours but i enjoyed it. Due to my plan i had to check out a bit late but the generous host Mr. Mendis did not fuss at all. I must mention the friendliness and support he demonstrated.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: August 26, 2024
Gary
Australia18 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 10 nights
The stairs.
room size, cleanliness, breakfast and laundry service
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: August 15, 2024
Ana
Spain7 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Elevator not working. The protection in the balcony was broken.
The room was nice and had what we needed for two nights. The staff also arranged before arrival the airport shuttle for 30 dollars. The bathroom had the necessary toiletries.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 3, 2024
Maahil
Maldives12 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the sliding door that opens to the verandah on the first floor room was jammed and it was difficult to open.
spacious room and friendly staff
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: July 25, 2024
Tanushia
Malaysia4 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
We came with 2 kids and the staff members were amazing. They accommodated to all our request and were really nice and helpful.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: June 14, 2024
Preetam
United Kingdom15 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“VALE FOR MONEY!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Grand Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Just needs to be little bit mainted more. But I was 100% stay again
Staff were nice Room was very spacious 10mins from city centre by uber
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Konstantin
Sri Lanka5 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Somewhere at the wall are dirt and moister.
Nice rooms, fair price.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Melissa
Australia27 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
In the shower you had to stand very close to the wall but the pressure was ok.
The bed was comfortable and there were cafes close by. It was easy to get a cab to explore the city from here.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Nilusha
Sri Lanka1 review7.0“Budget hotel but value for money”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Grand Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No enough staff
Good location and comfortable beds
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Laura
United Kingdom18 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Good stay in Colombo”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room is advertised as with a balcony but very large tree right in front of it means sitting out wasn’t worth it. But other than that, room was good.
Great size room and well equipped. Staff were lovely and helpful and breakfast was good and big portions. Short tuktuk to the train station and Colombo fort.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Lachlan
Australia5 Reviews7.0“Enjoyed a welcoming first night in Colombo, finding great value and amenities that met all needs”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything was good!
Offers great value with amenities that fulfill expectations. Great staff situated in a convenient location near all essentials. Stayed my first night when arriving in Colombo.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Lana
Germany14 Reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Very decent rooms and breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Sadly the fitness room wasn't useable. I didn't find the location super convenient.
The bathroom in particular was really nice, the balcony was perfect for two and and AC worked very well. Staff were friendly and breakfast was very tasty.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 1, 2024
Charlotte
Poland8 Reviews9.0“Great location and friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
A lovely clean place to stay for our first night in Sri Lanka. The staff were very helpful and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: November 28, 2023
Viresh
India2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lift
The location
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Conor
Ireland22 Reviews9 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Can hear a lot of road noise at night which wakes you up.
Only stayed one night and was a comfortable stay, bed was big and bathroom was clean with a very good shower.
Stayed in November 2023
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