Best hotels in Colombo

Explore Colombo with 363 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Granbell Hotel Colombo
9.0 (1,288 reviews)

Granbell Hotel Colombo ★★★★

📍 282/5 Kollupitiya Road, Marine Drive, Colombo 03, Colombo

"Our stay at Granbell Hotel Colombo was excellent and easily one of the highlights of our Sri Lanka trip. The hotel offers stunning ocean views, beautifully designed modern rooms, and a fantastic rooftop infinity pool that is perfect for relaxing, especially during sunset. The location is convenient for exploring Colombo while still offering a peaceful atmosphere. One suggestion for improvement: our booking was made well in advance, and the full payment had also been completed before arrival. Since we were traveling as a family group, we had expected our rooms to be allocated on the same floor or at least close to each other. However, the rooms were assigned on different floors, which was a bit inconvenient. We kindly request that the hotel consider prioritizing room allocation for families and groups in such situations. Overall, Granbell Hotel provides outstanding value for money with its excellent hospitality, premium facilities, and memorable ambience. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Colombo, whether for leisure or business. We would definitely choose to stay here again!"

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
9.1 (124 reviews)

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams ★★★★★

📍 Cinnamon Life No.01, Justice Akbar Mawatha, Colombo 02, Colombo

"The room facilities are relatively new, and the breakfast selection leans towards Indian cuisine. The hotel's location is excellent, but the water in the pond in front of the hotel is quite murky and green. There's a casino on the second floor of the hotel, mostly frequented by Chinese guests."

Marino Beach Colombo
9.4 (492 reviews)

Marino Beach Colombo ★★★★★

📍 590 Marine Drive, Colombo 03, Colombo

"⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good stay, great staff — pool‑side dining rules a drawback The team at Marino Beach Hotel were absolutely amazing warm, attentive, and always ready to help, which made my stay really pleasant and comfortable. The one disappointment was the strict policy: Food are not allowed near the pool or sun‑lounge areas, only in one corner of the rooftop Level 10. This isn’t a practical choice many guests want to relax and enjoy a light meal or snack while staying by the water. Having to dry off and change fully to enter the restaurant meant it was often empty, and I think the hotel misses out on extra business this way. Otherwise, a nice, well‑kept property with lovely people just hope they review that rule soon."

Sofia Colombo City Hotel
8.9 (247 reviews)

Sofia Colombo City Hotel ★★★★

📍 No 295 & 295 A, Galle Road, Colombo 03, Colombo

"The hotel is located in a central area. The room was very clean and spacious. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful; they assisted with my lost luggage. Overall lovely stay!"

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
9.0 (275 reviews)

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka ★★★★★

📍 No. 254 Galle Rd, Colombo 03, Colombo

"I chose the newly opened Amari Hotel (Amari Colombo) for my first two nights in Colombo, drawn by its reputation for sea views. The sea view from the room and the rooftop infinity pool were huge plusses, and the service was good, but there were quite a few flaws. I stayed in a Deluxe Sea View King Room on the 16th floor. The room's large floor-to-ceiling windows directly faced the sea, offering a great view and easy sunset watching. Unfortunately, the popular Grabbell Hotel partially obstructed the view to the left, making the angle for admiring the sea from bed not ideal. The room itself was very new, but the design had numerous illogical aspects: ① The 'king' bed was actually two single beds pushed together, with a gap in the middle, making it very uncomfortable to sleep on. ② The bathroom wasn't a 'three-fixture separation' (toilet, shower, sink in separate areas), and opening the bathroom door completely blocked the toilet, leading to poor circulation and accessibility. ③ After the main light switch was turned off for a period, the power outlets also shut off, preventing phone charging. If the main switch wasn't turned off, some lights couldn't be switched off individually. ④ The curtains required pulling cords on both sides to operate, and there was no corresponding instruction in the room. I only discovered this after struggling to pull the curtains for a long time. I was quite surprised to find such design flaws in a hotel that had been open for two years. The hotel service attitude was generally good. Checking in at 1:30 AM, the concierge was still on duty, helping with luggage from the car and later delivering it to the room. The front desk staff were also very friendly, and I didn't experience any discrimination. The rooftop infinity pool on the 26th floor also directly faces the sea. The pool isn't large or deep, but it's sufficient for leisure. There's also a bar by the pool, offering panoramic views of most of Colombo, with particularly stunning scenery at dusk. Breakfast, located on the 5th floor, featured strong local characteristics, with an array of various curries spread across the buffet. Opinions were sharply divided; my wife loved it, while I couldn't get used to it at all. Overall, to fully enjoy this hotel, you need to book a sea-view room and comfortably watch the sunset from your room or the rooftop pool. Otherwise, it's just a slightly flawed, but generally acceptable, four-star hotel."

Galle Face Hotel
8.6 (124 reviews)

Galle Face Hotel ★★★★★

📍 2 Galle Rd, Colombo 03, Colombo

"The oldest Western colonial hotel in the Far East. The creaking wooden floors add to its charm. It's called Galle Face because it faces Galle, which is a rather straightforward name."

Shangri la Hotel Colombo
9.0 (185 reviews)

Shangri la Hotel Colombo ★★★★★

📍 1 Galle Face, Colombo 2,, Colombo 03, Colombo

"Our room reeked of smoke, hotel refused to change rooms for us. Also ordering a taxi is a pain and very long process of waiting"

Harbor View 915 • Stylish Apartment Near Port City
10 (1 reviews)

Harbor View 915 • Stylish Apartment Near Port City ★★

📍 XV48+738, K. Cyril C. Perera Mawatha, Colombo 15, Colombo

"The host was very helpful and shared their knowledge of Colombo with us. The apartment was well-equipped, had all the kitchen utensils, and a good washing machine. The two bedrooms had comfortable beds and a small balcony with a view of the harbor entrance. We could reach Galle Face in 12 minutes by tuk-tuk. We'd love to come back! 👍"

Mount Lavinia Hotel
7.0 (135 reviews)

Mount Lavinia Hotel ★★★★

📍 100 Hotel Rd, Dehiwala-Mount, Mount Lavinia

"Great views, friendly staff, and the station is just a three-minute walk away."

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Ramada by Wyndham Colombo Hotels in Colombo

Ramada by Wyndham Colombo

"I've stayed at many hotels, but I have to review this one. The facilities are quite old, but the main issue was the terrible front desk service. I clearly booked two rooms, but they insisted I'd only booked one and had four people staying, implying that wasn't acceptable. I was really annoyed! I asked for two bottles of water for my room and called three times, each time being told it would be brought right away. After a frustrating 40 minutes, they still hadn't delivered them. I also asked for slippers, and after three calls, which took 30 minutes, they finally arrived. All in all, this was a very poor stay experience."

Cinnamon Red Colombo Hotels in Colombo

Cinnamon Red Colombo

"Even though I arrived before check-in time, they were able to accommodate me right away and I was able to check in early. I was very satisfied with the room's amenities, power outlets, hairdryer, iron, and the ample space, cleanliness, and design."

Mirage Colombo Hotels in Colombo

Mirage Colombo

"Dear Hotel Team, I would like to thank you for the excellent service and wonderful hospitality during my stay. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly and helpful, and everything was well organized. I truly enjoyed my stay and had a great experience. I would definitely recommend your hotel to others and look forward to staying with you again. Thank you for making my stay so enjoyable!"

Vivid Colombo Hotels in Colombo

Vivid Colombo

"What a beautiful place. Perfect for travelers and Buisness people. Everything is so accessible from the property atms 24 hour super markets hospitals restaurants beach everything reachable by walking. The staff are super friendly always ready to help."

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Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka Hotels in Colombo

Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

"fine!!!"

Cinnamon Lakeside Hotels in Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside

"I really enjoyed my 3-night stay. The service, cleanliness, and hospitality were excellent. The hotel staff were extremely polite, friendly, and always willing to help. Their warm smiles and welcoming attitude made me feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout my stay. I was so happy with my experience that I rebooked the hotel three times during the Christmas period. The staff are very dedicated to their work, and their professionalism, kindness, and genuine care truly make a difference. The atmosphere was very pleasant, warm, and welcoming. I sincerely appreciate the wonderful service and would happily stay here again. Thank you to the entire team for making my stay so enjoyable and memorable. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable stay with excellent hospitality."

Maniumpathy Hotel Hotels in Colombo

Maniumpathy Hotel

"The rooms are quite unique; it was converted into a hotel in 2016 by a local family with over a century of history. It only has 7 rooms, the breakfast is excellent, and it's a very decent resort garden hotel. It's very photogenic."

Sheraton Colombo Hotel Hotels in Colombo

Sheraton Colombo Hotel

"Overall Staying experience: 10/10 Location: 9/10 Arrival Experience: 10/10 Checkout Experience: 10/10 Bell /Valet Experience: 10/10 In room Amenties: 10/10 Bedroom Comfort: 10/10 Bathroom Experience: 10/10 I booked 4D3N for my business trip in colombo.I arrived very early at the hote around 9am and was assigned to room 1717 at level 1717 in 10mins. Arrival & check-in experience is Super. The room is super spacious, the bed is super king size , big enough for 3 adults. ,The blanket pillows and mattress are extremely comfortable and I had non-stop sleep till morning everydaym Bedroom Experience:10/10 The bathroom is very spacious wity seperate bathtub and standing shower and wash basin .Toilet is automatic and is very comfortable. Enjoyed the hot tub daily after work. Water temperature is awesome. Bathroom Experience: 10/10 I will come bafk again"

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Mandarina Colombo Hotels in Colombo

Mandarina Colombo

"I can't be more grateful for such hospitality and professionalism. The staff are always welcoming and smiling throughout my stay and always were happy to enhance my experience. The welcome drink on arrival is such a beautiful gesture. The rooms are spacious and super clean. The rooms are made daily and promptly refilled with toiletries and water. My booking did not include a breakfast but I purchased it for about 3200 SriLankan rupees, it had onsite omelet and a variety of SriLankan and international food. The location is central to everything around Colombo. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Colombo."

Jetwing Colombo Seven Hotels in Colombo

Jetwing Colombo Seven

"Super value hotel just out of the main hustle and bustle. Great room, great breakfast, great staff and with rooftop pool. The prices are slightly cheaper than the big hotels with  excellent customer service. I found all the staff very friendly and the breakfast excellent."

Supun Arcade Residency Hotels in Colombo

Supun Arcade Residency

"What a start! Thanks to a Trip.com discount, we were able to book a superbly equipped apartment for 5 people at the Supun Arcade Residency – perfect for a relaxing first few days in Sri Lanka. The apartment truly had everything a traveler could wish for: its own kitchen, a large water tank, a refrigerator, and a washing machine! The breakfast buffet was delicious, and the staff were consistently friendly and helpful. On top of that (in the truest sense of the word): a rooftop pool with a fantastic view and a lovely restaurant with really good food. We had a fantastic time and can only recommend it!"

Morven Hotel Colombo Hotels in Colombo

Morven Hotel Colombo

"Strategic location in the city center. Regarding cleanliness, there were dirty stains on the pillow and mattress. No sanitary kit was provided. The view of the sea was nice."

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Granbell Hotel Colombo ★★★★
"Facilities: A great hotel in Colombo. Hygiene: Clean and well-maintained with complete facilities. Environment: The breakfast was incredibly rich and delicious, and the restaurant staff were friendly and professional. However, check-in was incredibly slow. The green apple sparkling water at the lobby cafe was so good I had it every day! The bar staff were also super great and lovely."
★★★★★
2026-08-07
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Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams ★★★★★
"One of the most upscale place in Colombo. Place looks new and staffs are courteous. We had a plesant stay and will definitely stay again if in Colombo again."
★★★★★
2026-05-03
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Marino Beach Colombo ★★★★★
"This hotel is second to none in regard to friendly, welcoming staff & cleanliness. The hotel provides an amazing buffet breakfast. Comfy beds & large rooms."
★★★★★
2026-05-31
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Sofia Colombo City Hotel ★★★★
"The rooms were very clean and good appearence maintainance in the building. Polite and very helpful staff. Overall it was a good experience However the food quality was dissapointing"
★★★★★
2026-08-09
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Amari Colombo Sri Lanka ★★★★★
"Staying at your hotel was a truly delightful experience. Falling asleep under the stars in such tranquil surroundings, and waking up to the beautiful distant mountains and nearby waters right outside my window, was simply enchanting. The hotel's attention to detail, from the soft bedding to the perfectly adjusted lighting, was impeccable and truly commendable."
★★★★★
2026-07-28
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Galle Face Hotel ★★★★★
"Impeccable stay in a majestic, historical property. Highly recommended for the service from the incredibly kind and attentive staff, the stunning buffets, a perfectly situated sea fronted large and clean salt water pool, immaculately clean and quiet bedroom with a gorgeous rain shower and separate bath. The WiFi worked seamlessly and the coffee was perfect. Could not ask for more, it was a home from home and any trip to Columbo will begin and end here for me in future."
★★★★★
2026-08-11
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Shangri la Hotel Colombo ★★★★★
"Good hotel, location attached to the mall is perfect. Not good for families though as the 'kids club' is a play area in the mall which they own but you will only get access for a 1 hour voucher FOR YOUR ENTIRE STAY. We stayed multiple nights and had to pay everyday for access to the 'kids club' after paying for one of the most expensive hotels in colombo. Nothing else for kids to do in the hotel except the pool."
★★★★★
2026-03-21
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Harbor View 915 • Stylish Apartment Near Port City ★★
"The host was very helpful and shared their knowledge of Colombo with us. The apartment was well-equipped, had all the kitchen utensils, and a good washing machine. The two bedrooms had comfortable beds and a small balcony with a view of the harbor entrance. We could reach Galle Face in 12 minutes by tuk-tuk. We'd love to come back! 👍"
★★★★★
2026-09-10
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Mount Lavinia Hotel ★★★★
"we enjoyed"
★★★★★
2026-06-29

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363

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$92

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