Hotels With Pools in Western Province, Sri Lanka

On the surface thus place looks perfect, facing the Indian ocean, with superb sunset daily, and trains passing by, make for perfect IG moments. The room (the ones facing the ocean) seem like a tropical dream come true. I want you to pause for a moment, and ponder these facts: 4 lifts, but all are so slow, going up and down takes a lkng wait, any time of the day. Key card that malfunction at least twice on 2 separate days, using the slow lift to go up and down, took me 10 to 10 minutes. Room safe in my room is kaput, I had to call the staff to open the safe fof me, even they couldn't fix it in the end. Breakfast spread is impressive, but set up is chaotic, seating is tight. Room windows is not sound proof, noise from the ocean and the train all night long. It's not near anything, must use uber to go anywhere The charm of the hotel wore off pretty quickly, by 2nd night, I regretted my decision. So, I recommend staying here only for a night or two, to take nice photos of the rolm, the rooftop bar, infinity pool, that's it. There are better options elsewhere.

Located at the most central avenue of Colombo has very nice view to the Indian Ocean, particularly from the rooftop garden and swimming pool, which probably is the largest in Asia. I was in this garden in 2018 and now is like a roof forest. The gym is well equipped and with panoramic view. The hotel is at the top of the mall, the dream of my wife. Every hour there was a shuttle to a tropical beach just outside Colombo. We did also the complementary half day tour to the city that was well organized. Excellent service and comfort.

Our family of three checked into the hotel during the first week of May 2025. Unfortunately, our overall experience was underwhelming. Room service was disappointing, our order was incorrect, and we chose not to send it back as we assumed it would take a long time to receive the correct one. It also took three separate calls just to receive the room service menu. Additionally, we were charged for ice despite having an active room service food bill, which felt unreasonable. When we inquired about evening entertainment (Friday eve), the front desk assured us a live band would be performing, but this never happened. It appeared the resort seems to operate with minimal staff, which may explain the drop in service quality. On a positive note, we were warmly welcomed by a great host at check-in, and the barman at the pool bar made excellent cocktails and provided friendly service. Hopefully, this could be just a rare slip-up.

酒店周圍沒有什麼餐廳商店，房間很大，衞生很好，但是不提供礦泉水衹有大桶裝水在樓道里麪供客人使用。

Pros: -Territory of the property is huge. Big garden and its all green. There is swimming pool also. -Big room as you can see in the video. One big bed and one small bed and lots of space in the room -Amenities such as small fridge and closet are available inside the room. -View to the garden and the pool. -Access to the garden from the room with sitting space is beautiful -Airport transfers are provided by hotel if you provide your flight details. -Totally worth the price as we booked it under $40. Cons: 
-Location is in the opposite direction from the airport to the city. If you have short stay in Colombo and you want to see Colombo as much as possible, the location is not great for you.
-Property is not in the great condition as aircondition was leaking and bidet shower was leaking as well

Sofia Colombo is a beautifully designed boutique hotel that blends contemporary style with warm Sri Lankan hospitality. From the moment you walk in, the space feels calm, elegant, and thoughtfully curated — with soft lighting, modern decor, and a relaxed atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease. The rooms are spacious and stylish, with comfortable beds, sleek bathrooms, and all the modern touches you’d expect from a high-end stay. Many rooms have lovely city or garden views, and everything feels fresh and well maintained. The service is a real highlight — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever being overbearing. Staff are always ready to help with taxis, recommendations, or little details that make the stay smooth. The restaurant and bar area are also excellent — whether you’re enjoying breakfast by the pool or evening cocktails, the food and presentation are consistently impressive. It’s a quiet escape from the bustle of Colombo but still close to the city’s main attractions, cafés, and shopping spots. Overall, Sofia Colombo offers a perfect mix of style, comfort, and personality. Ideal for travellers who appreciate boutique luxury with a local touch.

This hotel is centrally located near all the attractions. The rooms are comfortable, clean, and spacious. The staff is very attentive and helped me with anything I needed. Breakfast is very good. It has delicious dishes. The shuttle service is great for exploring the city or going to the best beaches. The only negative aspect is that my flight was delayed for a long time and I had to check in the next day. I missed my first day, including breakfast, however, the hotel did not compensate me with anything. They never said anything about it. Other hotels at least compensate with something. Do not expect anything from the hotel if your flight is delayed. I still recommend this hotel if you travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Simply fantastic. This hotel is spotless. Everything works. It is grand, quiet hotel. Service is superb. The breakfast was fabulous so was room service. Authentic Sri Lankan cuisine was of a superb presentation, quality & taste. Vatlappam was brilliant. I look forward to when I can return, spend more time and try out the restaurants. Keep it up guys!!

Very nice location. Very spacious room and shower. The only problem we faced was the number of flies in the dining area, many sitting on food kept for buffet

I chose this hotel because I had a night flight. I was worried that it was a new hotel and not listed on Google Maps, but I managed to get there. I didn't know what to do when I arrived at the hotel at night, so my taxi driver contacted them. The owner was very kind! ︎The room was clean, and the garden was cleaned in the morning! ︎