Bambalapitiya

Colombo

Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea
Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea
Colombo, despite it's location alongside the ocean, still has a very industrial feel to it.  For some reason, the contrast of this scene resonated with me.
We had read about this place online and it lived up to reviews. It is a cafe that is attached to an art gallery and retail store. The food is great, the fabrics and other things for sale are really beautiful and the ambience is nice. Also, they have pretty decent, mostly thick milkshakes.

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Top hotels in Bambalapitiya

Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is S$168 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
S$168
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Raux Brothers and Majestic ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (573 reviews)
Excellent hotel, excellent service , wonderful staff

Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026

Radisson Hotel Colombo
The Ocean Colombo

The Ocean Colombo

3.5 out of 5
# 40, Melbourne Avenue Colombo
The price is S$128 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
S$128
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Raux Brothers and Majestic City are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (154 reviews)
It is in a convenient location. Rooms were clean. Staff was nice

Reviewed on 25 Oct, 2025

The Ocean Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is S$246 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
S$246
8 Mar - 9 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (550 reviews)
Staff were fabulous, super helpful. Room was beautiful and pool area was great with a big enough pool to actually do some laps. Breakfast was really great, plenty of options for everyone and really good food. Only think I would say, I had sea view room on 18th floor, there was music event on the ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is S$139 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$139
1 Mar - 2 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! (1,002 reviews)
EXCELLENT

Reviewed on 12 Feb, 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Mount Lavinia Hotel

Mount Lavinia Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Hotel Road Mount Lavinia
Stay at this beach hotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mount Lavinia Beach and Traditional ...
8/10 Very Good! (731 reviews)
The hotel still has the charm . The doormen make it , dressed the part and charming . The rooms are now shabby ,dirty , grouting all black in bathroom , bedroom walls are mouldy and the carpets need ripping out . 3 star at best The sun loungers poolside have nice thick mattress on so comfort exceeds ...

Reviewed on 7 Feb, 2026

Mount Lavinia Hotel
Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Galle Road Colombo
The price is S$171 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
S$171
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 helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Steeped in history, good location and facilities. Good restaurant choices. Outside bar area is great overlooking the sea. Service was slow at times and hotel is a bit tired in places.

Reviewed on 9 Feb, 2026

Galle Face Hotel
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5/5(1 area review)

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Wellawatte

4/5(23 area reviews)

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Pamankada West

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Wellawatta South

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Wellawatta South


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