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The Residence

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colombo with a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
471 - 4/1, Galle Road, Colombo 3, Colombo, 00300

What's nearby

  • Marino Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bellagio Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Galle Face Green - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 6 min walk
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaapi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪New Banana Leaf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elite - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Barefoot Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thai Cuisine Boulevard - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Residence

Hotel near Colombo City Centre
The Residence provides amenities, such as a terrace and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and a computer station
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • A lift
Room features
All guest rooms at The Residence have thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8 AM to 9 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 18 per cent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Residence Hotel Colombo
Residence Colombo
The Residence Hotel
The Residence Colombo
The Residence Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is The Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Residence?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Residence?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Residence?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Residence located?

Located in Bambalapitiya, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Majestic City and German Embassy Colombo. Marino Mall and Saskia Fernando Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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The Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and kind. Having breakfast at terrace was good 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadarajah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly service from the staff. I would rate the staff as excellent. Room was so small to the level it is just usable. Breakfast was OK. Good value for money, if you are OK with limited space within the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really wonderful. There is a mall within walking distance. Easy to get taxi around the city. Also nice restaurant and souveiner shop across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Residence Hotel in Colombo,Sri Lanka

Fantastic residence-type business hotel to stay.Very attentive, helpful and friendly receptionist (all) and breakfast staff. Room serviced daily, and there is always help available if you need it. Healthy breakfast with tropical fruits and juice ''continental breakfast''. My experience with this hotel is excellent and up to standard. I will definitely be back at this hotel someday. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Romaine

Not Worth

When I checked in to the hotel I had paid for 2 guests and I said I will be having a friend over and the manager said that they only alllw couples at the property and wanted me to show my marriage certificate and I was flabbergasted as I’ve traveled to over 30 countries and I’ve NEVER had to show my marriage certificate lol will never stay here ever again. Room was small smelled of smoke.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Takahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very stylish and clean hotel for the price. The breakfast was hearty and delicious which included three kinds of fruit everyday. Time for breakfast and room cleaning were accommodated me. The all stuffs were friendly and accommodating when I need print out and very very early checkout (3 AM). Thanks to Muhammed as you said we are friend.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft, richtig gutes Frühstück.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mariyam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物が少しわかりづらいところにあります。さらにビルの入り口にいるガードマン(？)の方にカードキーでエレベーターを操作してもらい、3F受付まで辿り着く必要があります。 ホテルの内装は清潔で、部屋も日本のビジネスホテルに近いものになっています。ただし窓が薄く道路が近いためか、夜は少し外の音が気になりました。 テラスで海を見ながらの朝食は最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Late/ early chk inn/out problem

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naveetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely good staff & easy accessibility for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manu

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is tucked away in a little alley across from Barefoot Cafe. The room is spotless, cozy, and filled with free coffee and cookies. Imran was very friendly and was able to arrange transportation to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

AsiaSalesMgr, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in an office building on Galle Road, a few hundred meters from the sea. The rooms are nice, aircon and ceiling fans are strong, hot shower, good breakfast. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance. Easy to get Uber or auto rickshaw out front. Will definitely stay again. Thanks to Imran and the staff for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Nobu, 東京

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
割引価格で利用しましたが値段と部屋のグレードのバランスがビジネスホテルと考えれば妥当なところでした。
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
部屋は非常に清潔とまでは言えませんが、同等のランクのスリランカのホテルの中ではキレイに掃除されていた方だと思います。私が宿泊した部屋は少々狭かったですが、広い部屋もありそうでした。スタッフは皆さん陽気で優しく、感じの良い人ばかりでした。バスターミナルまで行くのにトゥクトゥクを呼んでくれて、ちゃんと妥当な料金で乗せてくれる人を連れてきてくれました。スリランカのガイドブックが各国の言語のものが置いてあったり、ミネラルウォーターがたくさんもらえたり、おいしい朝食も良かったです。立地としては、ビーチが近く、さらに近くにベアフットという有名なお店があります。が、その他スパセイロンやタワー、寺院やモスク、市場などからは遠いです。もちろん、空港からも離れています。歩くことが苦痛でない、または、トゥクトゥクに乗って移動で良いという方は、写真の通りの部屋ですので、宿泊先に選ぶのも良いかと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nicely furnished hotel, clean and tidy and staff were extremely helpful. Also, a very nice cup of coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018