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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Offering views of the garden, "27" Spathodea- Oasis in the City is located in Colombo in the Colombo District Region, 1.6 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.

SITA, the caretaker, was THE BEST. She is so sweet, makes excellent breakfasts, including a special one for New Years', and seems to genuinely want to make everyone happy. She took care of everything as if we were family members. The owners were living outside the country (they were very responsive via whatsapp) so Sita ran the show and is the face and success of this place. We enjoyed meeting her two children, sweet Sadie the dog, and the yard tortoise!

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9.6
Exceptional
106 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Strategically located in the heart of the central business district in Colombo, The Steuart by Citrus offers comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property. It features one of the best restaurants and pubs in Colombo.

Breakfast was very good, and the location is outstanding. There are many nice restaurants close by. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. This was my 3rd stay here.

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8
Very good
1,146 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Strategically located in Colombo, Cinnamon red Colombo offers modern and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property. It features a rooftop outdoor pool and provides complimentary parking on site.

Nice and clean very confutable. Lovely staff , B’fast was good with variety

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8.5
Very good
2,572 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Fair View Hotel Colombo offers accommodation in Colombo. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Each room comes with a flat-screen TV and safety deposit box. All rooms include a private bathroom offering free toiletries.

Everything. This Hotel is amazing just amazing such an loving staff.I shifted after 7 days stay in Fair view to a 5 star hotel and I regretted this every day.The food is the best it's just delicious 😋. Rooms are spacious, location is great.

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8.4
Very good
564 reviews
Price from
£58
per night

Nestled in the heart of Colombo City, a boutique Colombo Court Hotel & Spa is just a 15-minute walk from MC Shopping Mall. The beautiful hotel has a wine cellar, a rooftop café and air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided.

Very comfortable bed, friendly and helpful staff (thanks Geeth!) - it’s a little oasis in the heart of Colombo. Excellent breakfast with many options to choose from. We were also very grateful for the late check out.

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8.3
Very good
365 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

Located 1 km from Odel Shopping Mall, Zylan Colombo features a fitness centre and outdoor pool. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Free parking is provided.

Zylan Colombo is 2 km from National Museum and Independent Square, while Colombo City Centre is 3 km away. The resort is a 5-minute drive from Boralella Bus Station.

Hidden gem in the middle of the city! The staff is amazing at this boutique hotel with only six rooms, we felt like we had an entire staff to ourselves! They were so attentive and answered any questions we had. The property is beautiful with so many unique touches and architectural details.

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8.7
Fabulous
168 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Silvikris Villa enjoys a peaceful location in Colombo, within 150 metres from Odel Warehouse and local dining outlets. Offering free Wi-Fi, the villa also has a roof terrace, a shared kitchen and living area.

Staff were lovely very friendly

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8.8
Fabulous
269 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Cinnamon Grand Colombo is a luxurious 5-stars city hotel located in the centrer of Colombo and in the heart of tourist and commercial hubs like the World Trade Centre, National Museum and Iconic temples. Cinnamon Grand offers, rooms and suites, an award winning spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, fitness Center, 14 dining options including Lagoon, the best seafood restaurant in the city and free Wi-Fi.

Wonderful breakfast with so much selection. Super service from all staff

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8.5
Very good
663 reviews
Price from
£160
per night

This iconic and colonial-style hotel, built in 1864, boasts a spa and a saltwater pool with sun loungers that faces the vast Indian Ocean.

Fitted with wooden flooring, most rooms at Galle Face Hotel offer views of the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Green or Colombo City. They are equipped with a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A minibar and a personal safe are included.

Staff are very helpful and friendly. The location by the beach is great.

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8.5
Very good
887 reviews
Price from
£113
per night

A former colonial residence, Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo features boutique-style suites with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. It offers massages by appointment, a pool, steam room and fitness room.

Perfect place to visit in Colombo! Very helpful staff and good food! Perfect terrace and interior! Thank you for such inspiring place! Next time visit it for more days!

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8.8
Fabulous
190 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: £67.08
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 105 reviews
    Really nicely designed high quality hotel. Rooftop pool was lovely, rooms stylish and spacious. Loved the location, perfect for our last night, great boutique for last minute gifts next door, also had a great bar resturant and the back of it with sunday jazz/blues session. Staff, paticularly the owner were really helpful!
    Shaun
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £72.32
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 168 reviews
    A lovely little boutique hotel in a quiet part of Colombo away from the hustle and bustle. Very stylish and comfortable. Lovely staff who are very helpful
    Zoe
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £42.07
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 308 reviews
    -Great customer service by the hotel manager Shehan and the house keeper. Shehan helped us to get tuk tuk at a fair price and make us feel at home. -friendly house owner. -location not far from the town centre and away from street noises. -spacious room and bathroom. -Sri Lankan design furnitures. -small relax boutique hotel ambience.
    Anonymous jp
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £50.57
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 355 reviews
    Perfect for a short stay in Colombo at the beginning or end of trip around Sri Lanka. Boutique feel with lovely designed rooms and all felt safe and secure. Huge perk was Cafe Kumbuk downstairs with great coffee, food and vibe.
    Rosy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £50.57
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 355 reviews
    Fantástic little boutique hotel with impeccable design taste Same as the served food Great staff Perfect location !!
    Holger
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £129.08
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,897 reviews
    I like the roof top pool and bar, this absolutely made the stay. The style and designs was lovely with the Japanese restaurant being stunning with great food.
    Simon
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £83.12
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 365 reviews
    Location super. Lovely boutique hotel with polished concrete bathrooms and stylish rooms.
    Nicky
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £129.08
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,897 reviews
    Lovely new hotel. Interior design is top class, very modern. Coffee shop at reception serves up fantastic coffee and treats at a reasonable price. Great gym and infinity pool on the roof, views are exceptional. We arrived early in the morning after a night time flight and they allowed us to check in a few hours early at a small extra charge which was great.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £67.17
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 236 reviews
    affordable boutique hotel in a quiet location in the south of Colombo. Spacious and stylish bedrooms. Lovely courtyard garden with lots of shady trees. enjoyed the poke bowls from their in house restaurant. excellent, professional team.
    Heather
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £91.60
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 160 reviews
    the most stylish, gorgeous, boutique hotel! the staff are sooooooooooo lovely!!!!!!!!!!
    Diveesha
    Solo traveller

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