129 Kynsey Road, Borella, 00700 Colombo, Sri Lanka
#1 of 105 hotels in Colombo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 84 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.2
Free Wifi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 7, 2024
Wilhelm
SwitzerlandSmall, beautiful, stylish, colonial era property, quiet, friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Nick
JerseyThe hotel was so beautiful. Perfectly finished. Tasteful and elegant. The staff, without exception, are absolutely incredible. Nothing is too much to ask and the smiles from everyone made the stay just right.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Roxane
AustraliaThere was nothing we didn’t like. It is a personal choice, but I probably prefer a room with better natural light and so I would have been better in a room on the double story side of the building where the room appeared to have more externally facing windows.
Wonderful service. The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. The breakfast was superb and great attention to presentation. It was a perfect start for our first time in Colombo.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Petri
AustraliaNothing at all.
Just a perfect colonial Colombo hotel. It’s like staying in a family house. It’s a small property with a small pool. Breakfast was great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Adam
United Arab EmiratesNothing
Everything is amazing.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Adam
United Arab EmiratesNothing
Beautiful property, huge room, tasty breakfast, amazing setting, close to airport, friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Dhia
United KingdomBeautiful colonial villa in a great location. Tastefully decorated. Rooms were comfortable and a good size with devils touched. Staff were excellent as was the food
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Jared
United Arab EmiratesWas exceptional from start to finish!
Clean, elegant, superbly presented, villa courtyard property, with exceptional staff and service, a wonderful courtyard swimming pool, and fabulous food!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Alun
United KingdomThis is a beautiful colonial era building brought to life as a hotel. The rooms are wonderful and the staff charming, friendly and helpful. If you stay anywhere in Colombo make it here.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Paul
AustraliaA lovely colonial-style boutique hotel situated in a quiet area. Welcoming and helpful staff who were always available. The room was beautifully furnished, the bed was very comfortable and it was lovely to have an outdoor bathroom. We had cooked breakfasts daily which were amazing, there was plenty of food and it was beautifully presented. We also had dinner, the vegetable curry which was so tasty and a generous serving. We enjoyed our swim in the pool each day after our long walks around Colombo.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Colin
United KingdomN/a
Personal touch attentive staff. Great breakfast and dinner. Can’t fault it.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Christina
GermanyDream Team of the Hotel - we felt like friends
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 24, 2023
Asari
United KingdomWhat a wonderful oasis of calm and old fashioned grandeur in a beautiful location. We loved everything about this excellent hotel. The staff were warm and welcoming, with every possible need anticipated in advance. The Sri Lankan breakfasts and an incredible Thali for diner remain the best food we have had so far in Sri Lanka. We look forward to a return visit, hopefully in the not too distant future!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 15, 2023
Alexander
BelgiumFabulous heritage building in a quiet neighbourhood in the heart of Colombo. Beautifully renovated rooms. Wonderful and friendly staff. Very good breakfast.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 30, 2023
Nesan
AustraliaSome walls needed a paint job with wooden architraves and other window woodwork in need of a paint refresh.
Beautiful property with charm and history- high quality fittings. Very spacious and peaceful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 12, 2023
Julie
United States of AmericaExtraordinary vintage home; elegant yet homey, garden and pool heavenly, rooms exquisitely appointed but it was the exceptional staff that was the real treat. This is a sanctuary in the busyness of Colombo. The restaurant is excellent and the neighborhood is beautiful; easy and safe to walk day or night.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 2, 2023
Aarthi
United States of AmericaThe property was beautiful, rooms quaint and the staff was lovely and accommodating. The included breakfast was delicious with generous portions. Dinner was also very good.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 1, 2023
Paola
Sri LankaI booked a transfer to the airport but I found it too expensive. 45 usd compared 28 usd I paid on arrival with the private transfer from another hotel.
The hotel is a gem in the heart of Colombo. Staff adorable, all of them. They are not just kind and nice, they love their job. The garden is wonderful, I tried the spa which was great at affordable price, and the breakfast is WOW
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 28, 2023
Deborah
AustraliaLovely room and pool area. Beautiful boutique hotel. Great food. Staff that gave wonderful customer service.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 6, 2023
Nariman
OmanA little noisy if visitors come to have a drink or something in the evening
History of the house. Antique decor. Friendly staff. Nice coffee. Comfortable stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 5, 2023
Stephen
United KingdomThe only drawback for us was a faulty air conditioning unit, as we struggled with the heat, having just arrived from the UK. However, the staff worked hard to fix it and gave us extra fans and even offered us another room, so they did everything they possibly could to remedy the situation. We trust this will have been sorted in time for the next guests.
This boutique hotel was a real oasis in the heart of Colombo. The friendly and approachable staff made us feel at home in the stylish surroundings, and our rooms were huge and luxuriously furnished. The food was absolutely delicious and always beautifully presented. We also arranged to have two celebratory family gatherings during our stay; one a high tea in the Cigar Room and the other a buffet dinner for 25 guests in the Veranda. Both occasions couldn't have gone better, as the food and service were outstanding, and the staff obliging. We were made to feel very special.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 3, 2023
Robert
United KingdomNothing to complain about.
Beautiful building with lovely rooms. Quiet and friendly. Small hotel.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 2, 2023
Riccardo
ItalyVery nice atmosphere Very relaxing place and colonial atmosphere
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 27, 2023
Marc
SwitzerlandNothing
A great place to relax in a very busy city
Stayed in July 2023
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