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Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
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The price is £145 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£145
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews)
Everything is great from the staff, to the room, to the amenities and location.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is £83 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
£83
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Fab hotel. Really loved and would stay again

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5 out of 5
No. 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha 02 Colombo Colombo
The price is £146 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£146
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Beira Lake and Galle Face Green are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
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15 minutes to Port City and Galle Face Greens!

15 minutes to Port City and Galle Face Greens!

2 out of 5
Colombo WP
Stay at this apartment in Colombo. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Crow Island Beach and Sugathadasa Stadium are located ...
15 minutes to Port City and Galle Face Greens!
Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

4.5 out of 5
28 Poruthota Rd Negombo Western Province
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Negombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Negombo Beach Park are ...
Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments
Supun Arcade Residency

Supun Arcade Residency

3 out of 5
56, Galle Road Colombo
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Havelock City Mall and Raux Brothers are ...
7.4/10 Good! (148 reviews)
Cleanliness, unsafe place and the hidden charges

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Supun Arcade Residency
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Popular places to visit

Beautiful Colombo city buildings and skyline in Sri Lanka

Colombo City Centre

You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.

Colombo City Centre
#Reflections...the sunset reflection on the ocean was really something!

Galle Face Green

After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galle Face Green
Gopuram tower of Hindu Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Pettah Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pettah Market during your trip to Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Pettah Market
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

Find out about the history of Colombo 07 with a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Hong Kong Waffles now available at One Galle Face Mall, WAFL Sri Lanka doing a great job and glad to see more and more foreign brands opening up in the Mall. Located LG at One Galle Face In the picture is a Nutella and KitKat Waffle which was priced at 1180/- LKR #trover #whatshot #foodies #troverfoodies #waffles #eeeeats

One Galle Face

You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.

One Galle Face
Gangaramaya temple is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. I highly recommend you to visit this place if you find yourself in Sri Lanka. You will witness thousands of temples while you are traveling around Sri Lanka. All those temples are influenced by Theravada. But, Gangaramaya temple is influenced by a mixture of Theravada and Mahayana and it's really a nice place.

Gangaramaya Temple

After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

Gangaramaya Temple

Things to do

Half Day Private Tour to Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari

Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)

£26
per adult
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)
Colombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk City Tour

Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included

£20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included
Port of Colombo

Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo

£24
per adult
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

£20
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

£53
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

£22
per traveller
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup
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Cities near Mattakkuliya

Colombo showing heritage elements and a sunset

Colombo

The fishing boats in Hamilton's Canal, Wattala, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Wattala

7 miles from the city center, Kelaniya temple offers a beautiful temple, a huge stupa and this magnificent bodhi tree. Admission is by donation and you should leave your shoes with one of the vendors before entering the complex. Tip: walking out the back of the complex allows you to get a photo of both the temple and stupa together.

Peliyagoda

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