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Reviews of The Den 23

No: 23 Norris Canal Road, 01000 Maradana, Sri Lanka

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Review score

Based on 319 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very spacious and comfortable. The location is perfect- close to the big park, some temples, train station and to the center of the city. The personel is very nice and helpful. The srilankan breakfast was excellent and delicious! One of the best we had in Sri Lanka! There is also a rooftop with a view on the city. We really enjoyed our stay here. Definitely recommended!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Nice hotel away from the crowds
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I stayed here twice-- it was very clean and nice both times. The staff is very helpful and even booked me a taxi at 4:00am! They also kept something I left. Thank you

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Great to be there.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooftop is amazing. It’s very good to enjoy breakfast and chat there. Provided food were great and delicious. The owner was really nice to us. He’s waiting for us to come until mid-night.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Highly recommend The Den 23! A hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing! Would stay again.

    Staff: so warm and welcoming and really nice to chat to, they also turned our laundry around in one day and it was only 600 rupees per kilo Location: within walking distance of a lot of sites and right next to a supermarket if you need supplies. Room: clean and comfortable, couldn't fault it. Towels nice and fresh and soft too. Breakfast: for only 1,500 rupees we got an omelet, Sri Lankan curries and rotti (the best we had in our 2 week trip), fresh fruit, watermelon juice, and tea or coffee - a bargain and it was all really delicious. Also a water cooler to help yourself. Facilities - there's a lovely rooftop area with good views of the city and it's just a nice place to relax or play games

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff didn’t really speak English well, so although they were nice, there were a few misunderstandings and it was hard to get advice. Please make it clear how breakfast works and what is included.

    Clean and good value for money. Lovely rooftop for meeting and chatting with other travellers. I would stay again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shame there wasn’t a kettle in the room.

    Central location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Very simple but clean room, wonderful rooftop to watch the sunset. Great value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is so so as it’s next to a canal which can be really smelly. But nothing to complain about as you won’t feel it while at the hotel. More if you wonder around.

    Amazing rooftop to watch the sunset, the room it very simple but clean and with an AC. Great value for money. As soon as we arrived we were greeting with two bottles of water and found 2 extra in the room (sometimes there’s none). That’s an extra mile from a friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Lovely one night stay, we really enjoyed the Sri Lankan breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Clean, nice big bed. Bathroom was nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a strange smell from the bathroom - we had this all throughout Sri Lanka but it was especially strong here. Was fixable after a shower and by airing the place out.

    Great location. The staff were extremely friendly. The air-conditioning and fan were excellent. There was a kitchen upstairs but we did not use this.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    a great place to stay for a city break and more!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything was perfect!

    From the very beginning we felt that we are in good hands - a very helpful hotel manager which showed us around - the hotel has some unique features like 24h open kitchen area at disposal of the hotel guests or the roof terrace with an amazing view (picture attached). In a walking distance there are some good restaurants, you can take a tuk-tuk to the very centre at a cost of a 1$ (yes, one US dollar). After checkout, we were allowed to keep our belongings in a storage room at no extra cost. The hotel manager also helped us with a taxi to the airport - we ordered ourselves by Uber and the driver was not helpful at all.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is kitchen available and also food available, if we pre-order. Limited food options and one needs to walk around to have food. Medium sized room.

    Location near to all sightseeing places, right in the middle of the city. Clean room and washroom. Lift was available. Well-maintained bed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having a place to sleep after a long travel. This was literally the only reason we booked a room. But I’d go back for the breakfast any day. The Sri Lankan breakfast was great. Large, delicious and it kept on coming.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay here was great! We loved the breakfast on the roof!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and very helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Stay here !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best place to stay in Colombo, very friendly and helpful staff, really clean and modern rooms , great rooftop , definitely recommend staying here !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and comfortable in a central location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tea and coffee making facilities

    Michael was extremely helpful as was the manager. Food was good. Excellent views from the rooftop bar.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    I am staying here on my way back !
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would love it if they removed the scented air fresheners. Otherwise perfect !

    Great hotel ! Everything was of the highest quality — wood, stone, cotton sheets. The kitchen was 5 star! Someone was always there to answer questions.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very impersonal, the reception is on the 1st floor, so you don’t see them except if you go there specifically. Not helpful staff, I asked them about train tickets, trip from airport and wifi and either there was no response or the response was poor.

    Clean modern property, comfortable bed, water on arrival, quiet, except when guests close the doors, great view from the terrace, walking distance to the park and national museum.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    lovely stay in Colombo at a decent price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff at the reception very nice but difficult to comunicate in english with them

    very clean room really white towels and sheets, quiet room good AC and hot water, very friendly staff and the breakfast was lovely, extra pay as it was not covered by the reservation, but not at all expensive. The terrace is lovely to spend some time in the evening or taking dinner and breakfast. supermarket next to the accommodation and restaurants around in 15 minutes walk

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Great place to stay in the heart of the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive menu - chose to eat out - much cheaper!

    Great place to stay within walking distance of main hub. Comfy beds, great shower. Good air con and lovely rooftop area with wonderful view of the lotus tower.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was great with a beautiful view from the roof

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Clean, quiet, friendly hotel with awesome rooftop terrace
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a bit much bird poop on the lower roof terrace. Other than that everything was great.

    Clean, simple rooms and comfortable bed. Loved the rooftop terrace which is great to hang out at during the midday heat. We received a free room upgrade as we were traveling with baby. Friendly and helpful staff. Food was plenty and tasty. Loved the fruit platter option. Quiet location in central area.

    Stayed in March 2024

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