15 Galle Road, 10350 Colombo, Sri Lanka
#46 of 112 hotels in Colombo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 426 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free Wifi
6.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 12, 2025
Krishna
IndiaThe people at the hotel were very helpful and accomodative who go out of the way to make you comfortable.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Robert
AustraliaNothing it was good
Comfortable room’s excellent breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 8, 2025
Angela
New ZealandAircon may need filter dusted.
All staff very welcoming and helpful. Comfortable and clean room, delicious food! Beach is an easy 700m walk. Supermarket is to left 50m. Thankyou to the lovely man (S..?) who looked after all our needs. He made a memorable first impression to us all on our first time visiting Sri Lanka.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Mathilde
Francea bit far from Colombo
staff was really nice
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Dibyendu
IndiaThe staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is inviting.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Sameer
IndiaThere are very few food options in the restaurant, however efforts are made to satisfy the customers.
Rooms are maintained Nicely. The service of the Staff is very good and helpful.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Parthipan
United KingdomLittle bit more options
Good value for money
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Anan
MaldivesRooms were very clean and spacious.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Thiva
Sri LankaSingle Room - doesn’t have space for roaming
Best Staff worked there
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Jette
GermanyI had a lot of problems with an unstable WiFi connection. There are a lot of WLANs but sometimes none of them work. Since I had to work, it was really tiring!
The Hotels and especially the staff was wonderful - It has the perfect location for a quick walk to the beach but you can also get into the city in 15 minutes by bus. You can also find many small, nice restaurants here and there is a food market right next door. I would come here again and again to vacation
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 8, 2025
Fernandes
IndiaGood location, close to various areas of interest. Clean room. Hotel staff very kind and welcoming. Reasonably priced for the facilities and location. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Ayya
MaldivesNo elevator. If there were hangers outside of the closet it would be convenient.
Very clean and very friendly staff always respectful and helped us with everything we needed.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 26, 2025
M
IndiaBreakfast is fixed menu options
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Geethanjali
Sri LankaWe recently stayed and overall, it was a wonderful experience. Thank you Prageeth for recognizing us since it’s our third time at Viveka. The rooms are very clean and quiet. Thank you for hosting us….
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Anna
PolandAmazing front desk staff
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Melanie
United KingdomThe lighting in the rooms.
Real fast was really excellent. Rooms were clean and staff friendly and accommodating. We had late arrival times and they stayed up to make sure we could register and get our rooms after a long and tiring journey.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 9, 2025
Zulay
MaldivesThe WiFi and the TV did not work.
Clean and the staff were amazing.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 4, 2025
Mahendra
IndiaNothing to say
All good, Please maintain same.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Melanie
United KingdomGreat breakfast and friendly staff .
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 21, 2024
Umair
Sri LankaNothing specific
Very comfortable bed and super clean rooms.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Patrick
Norwaybreakfast could be served earlier and better organized 🙂
Very helpful , kind and amazing people. SUPER COMFORTABLE ROOM AND BATHROM. This hotel it’s a bit more than average Sri Lankan hotels level
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Sarvesh
IndiaThe room size was small and when we stayed the restaurant had a function hence breakfast was served in the room which made the room congested.
It was clean and the breakfast was amazing and filling.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 23, 2024
Muawwaz
MaldivesI had a fantastic stay at Viveka Hotel Colombo! From the moment I checked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. The hotel’s prime location on Galle Road made it easy to explore the city, and the convenience of nearby amenities added to the experience. The Deluxe Single Room was well-appointed and spotlessly clean, with all the essentials and more. The air conditioning worked perfectly, ensuring a comfortable stay in Colombo’s tropical climate. The room featured a private bathroom stocked with free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and thoughtful touches like a tea/coffee maker and an electric kettle. I appreciated the attention to detail, such as the air purifier and hand sanitizer provided in the room. The quiet, non-smoking room offered a restful atmosphere, and I especially loved the spacious seating area and the comfortable desk setup. Whether relaxing or catching up on work, it met all my needs. The safety deposit box, wardrobe, and additional conveniences like ironing facilities were also much appreciated. The hotel staff went above and beyond to accommodate my request to have rooms close together. Their proactive communication and effort to make my stay seamless did not go unnoticed. Even though the room didn’t include a meal plan, there were plenty of dining options nearby. Overall, Viveka Hotel Colombo exceeded my expectations. It’s an excellent choice for travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and exceptional service at a great value. I’ll definitely consider staying here again on my next visit to Colombo. Highly recommended!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 16, 2024
Ahmed
MaldivesThe refrigerator was removed from the room and was not present. Only 1 key was provided. The bidet shower's water is almost not running because of the scale build-up in the holes. The shower area door was jammed and was not easy to open/close.
We stayed for 2 nights. The staff was nice. The room was clean on arrival. Check-in was easy. Good location in the main road.
Stayed in November 2024
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