Best Hotels in Colombo

Explore Colombo with 348 hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

Granbell Hotel Colombo
9.1 (1,305 reviews)

Granbell Hotel Colombo ★★★★

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

"The room was clean and tidy, the location was excellent, and the breakfast was plentiful."

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
9.1 (95 reviews)

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo ★★★★★

📍 21 Galle Face Center Rd, Colombo 03, Colombo

"This hotel is a newly opened five-star Marriott hotel on the Colombo waterfront. Across the street is the Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, a five-star hotel with a striking exterior. After much deliberation, I chose this one on the beachfront. There's security at the porte-cochère, and a baggage check before entering the hotel. The ground floor is lined only with sofas, and the front lobby is above. The lobby lounge was very spacious and had a gorgeous atmosphere – truly impressive. I arrived early, so the front desk wasn't crowded, and they upgraded my room without any special comment. It was a room with round walls, which I love, and absolutely beautiful. The room's interior and furniture had a more classic feel than I expected, with a large column, a spacious bed, and a large television being particularly striking. The minibar was housed in a heavy, single-door cabinet, giving it a luxurious feel, and there were five bottles of mineral water. However, the minibar refrigerator is usually locked, so it was a shame that I couldn't chill the water. There was welcome fruit on the table in the foreground. Next to the entrance was a walk-in closet, and beyond that was a spacious bathroom. The bathtub was open, but I appreciated that the toilet and shower were properly separated. The beauty mirror was also unusually large. Best of all was the round terrace, which offered views overlooking the beach and the city. The hotel has two pools, both infinity pools overlooking the ocean. The gym was in a hard-to-find location, behind a spa-like reception area. The breakfast area was one of the largest I've seen in any hotel so far, with plenty of food, but it was crowded and difficult to find things, which was a bit tiring. Also, there was a long line at the live kitchen, and many people, including the staff taking orders, were cutting in line, which was disappointing. If you'd like to see a video introduction to this hotel, try searching for "hakurepo" or the hotel name on YouTube."

Pullman Colombo Downtown
8.6 (126 reviews)

Pullman Colombo Downtown ★★★★★

📍 24, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 03, Colombo

"The location was good, but the hotel needs renovation and needs to improve service standard"

Taj Samudra, Colombo
8.4 (130 reviews)

Taj Samudra, Colombo ★★★★★

📍 Near Akarsha Jewellers, 25 Galle Face Center Rd, Colombo 03, Colombo

"The breakfast lineup is the best"

Marino Beach Colombo
9.4 (502 reviews)

Marino Beach Colombo ★★★★★

📍 590 Marine Drive, Colombo 03, Colombo

"Everything was excellent. The room looked great, the price was good, plenty of facilities, the pool was beautiful, the communal jacuzzi was lovely, and the view was absolutely superb. The breakfast was also really delicious with a wide selection. The only downside is that there isn't much to do within walking distance. So you have to take a tuk-tuk to One Face Galle Mall or other attractions. However, there's also a Marino Mall you can walk to through the hotel."

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
9.2 (132 reviews)

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams ★★★★★

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

"A nice, luxurious end to my first time in Sri Lanka. Room was spacious and had a beautiful view of the Lotus Tower, and service is extremely attentive. Breakfast was extremely diverse, and a server was eager to make local Sri Lankan recommendations which I really appreciated. However, the layout of the place is a little difficult, so be prepared to use a few different elevators to get around"

Galle Face Hotel
8.6 (123 reviews)

Galle Face Hotel ★★★★★

📍 2 Galle Rd, Colombo 03, Colombo

"Very good"

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
8.9 (284 reviews)

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka ★★★★★

📍 No. 254 Galle Rd, Colombo 03, Colombo

"Perfect location for people who wants to take train from Kollupitiya Railway Station. The night and ocean view from 26th floor rooftop bar and swimming pool is awesome. Room is clean and comfy, breakfast with plenty of varieties and food tasty too. Service is topnotch. If we revisit Colombo will stay Amari again."

Sofia Colombo City Hotel
9.0 (257 reviews)

Sofia Colombo City Hotel ★★★★

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

"Loved my stay at the Sofia Colombo City Hotel. The facilities were modern with close proximity to the beach. The room was comfortable."

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GraceLJ

Traveling with friends
Granbell Hotel Colombo ★★★★
"Overall summary: Incredible value for money, highly recommended! Location: Facing the Indian Ocean, the lobby, breakfast room, guest rooms, rooftop bar, and swimming pool all offer unobstructed, direct ocean views. The train station right opposite the hotel is one stop before Colombo Fort Station. Express trains don't stop here, so you'll need to take a quick, inexpensive taxi from the main station, but it's a very short ride. If you love photographing trains and the ocean, you can capture great shots right from the hotel. Room & Amenities: The room facilities are decent. The bathroom faces the Indian Ocean directly, and there are USB ports by the bed, so no adapter is needed for the power outlets. Dining: The breakfast spread is very generous. If you have time, I recommend setting aside an hour to leisurely enjoy your breakfast while looking out at the Indian Ocean. Surroundings: There is a famous local ice cream shop just a 3-minute walk behind the hotel. It's also a very short taxi ride to One Galle Face Mall."
★★★★★
2026-10-09
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CN Guest User

Traveling with friends
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo ★★★★★
"The hotel is new and the rooms are spacious enough. The location is excellent with a great view, right across from the ocean and next to the largest mall in the area. However, the service needs improvement. I had specifically booked a twin room, and even reminded them twice during check-in that I needed twin beds. But when we got to the room, it still had a king-size bed, which was incredibly frustrating 😟. We had to call the manager over, and they literally split the king bed into two 80cm single beds right there, which was ridiculous 😵💫. Also, every single time you enter or exit the hotel, whether by car or on foot, you have to go through a rather lax security check."
★★★★★
2025-12-29
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CN Guest User

Business traveler
Pullman Colombo Downtown ★★★★★
"The room was just okay. I had prepaid for breakfast, but the front desk claimed I hadn't. When I went for breakfast, they insisted I pay again. Did I really need to make a scene? Eventually, after much argument, it was confirmed that breakfast had been prepaid. Is this the service attitude of a five-star hotel? Couldn't they have just checked properly in the first place?"
★★★★☆
2026-09-06
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GB Marie.C

Couple
Taj Samudra, Colombo ★★★★★
"Very convenient location but the staff need to improve their services.Also hotel need some upgrades"
★★★★★
2024-11-14
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RU DariaOvs

Family
Marino Beach Colombo ★★★★★
"Excellent hotel!! The rooftop pool is absolutely delightful, you won't want to leave. Definitely worth staying here for a couple of days."
★★★★★
2026-07-22
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CN Kuaileexingzhe

Traveling with friends
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams ★★★★★
"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."
★★★★★
2025-11-15
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JP masalachailover

Solo traveler
Galle Face Hotel ★★★★★
"Everything was so nice especially the location! Would recommend!"
★★★★★
2025-08-05
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CN LiangbeikafeiChen

Business traveler
Amari Colombo Sri Lanka ★★★★★
"The room is spacious and the decor is very new and stylish. You can also see the sea."
★★★★★
2026-04-01
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LK Yanyiwbf

Business traveler
Sofia Colombo City Hotel ★★★★
"I requested room cleaning in the morning because I had a reception and would be back late. When I returned, I found all the bath towels had been used and were hanging far away. I don't know if bath towels are in such short supply in Sri Lanka. I called the front desk twice to ask for new ones, but after waiting for over an hour, they still hadn't been delivered. I called again, and they still didn't arrive. The picture I've shared is the original photo."
★☆☆☆☆
2026-09-18

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