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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.

I had such a comfortable stay at Glenn and Fiona's. Room was spacious and had everything I needed for a work trip. Communication with hosts was easy. Sita was fantastic, she made us amazing Sri Lankan breakfast and coffee every morning which we already miss dearly. I will definitely return the next time I'm back.

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9.6
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
£41
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.

Excellent Customer Service & Great Hotel

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8
Very good
1,144 reviews
Price from
£120
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.

Fantastic view from the pool and bar. Good buffet breakfast. Quiet room with city/ocean view.

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8.5
Very good
2,581 reviews
Price from
£89
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.

Amazing quality for good price as usual. Good service in the rooms, all clean. Very tasty breakfast with authentic Srilankan food, same for food you can order in the room. The staff was very helpful with all my requests. I was hoping the later check-out will be availiable, however, it was not. I could still keep my luggage in the locker room.

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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.

My room was beautiful with all facilities one can wish for. Super super friendly staff! Was really good to see the happy, smiling faces every day! The food in the restaurant was good, not many choices for vegetarians though.

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8.3
Very good
369 reviews
Price from
£84
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.

The property location is fantastic. Great cafes, supermarket, boutiques, restaurants in walking distance. Very quiet location. The Zylan has great interiors, music and a very calming vibe at the property. The team at the property including the front desk Tuwon and Shakir, at the restaurant Nimal and Shajid took very good care of us. Chef Sampath took special care of us by preparing very tasty vegetarian Jain food. They all made our stay a truly memorable one.

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8.7
Fabulous
169 reviews
Price from
£72
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.

Great Place .Rooms need a little update , but not anything to complain. Friendly staff, great restaurants, Amazing spa -Will come back

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8.5
Very good
664 reviews
Price from
£162
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.

we only have one evening and breakfast at the hotel. It’s a beautiful hotel with a stunning view of the Indian Ocean. All the staff were very polite and helpful. the room was great and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The breakfast buffet was great - plenty of choice - especially as I am vegetarian.

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8.5
Very good
890 reviews
Price from
£114
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.

the service was really exceptional, I was getting ready for my wedding and they provided all the amenities as we required. also giving early check in and a late check out.

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8.8
Fabulous
190 reviews
Price from
£134
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: £77.54
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 110 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: £72.98
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 169 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: £42.46
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 310 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: £46.18
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 360 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: £46.18
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 360 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: £130.28
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,910 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: £83.89
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 369 reviews
    Location super. Lovely boutique hotel with polished concrete bathrooms and stylish rooms.
    Nicky
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £130.28
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,910 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: £67.79
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 240 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: £84.29
    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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