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 P5,302 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
P5,302
P7,124 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (583 reviews)
Ocean not visible to room, worst is the staff they don’t treat the guests well, they looks very unhappy and they thro their emotion to guests. Staff in dining area and not helpful or welcoming

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Radisson Hotel Colombo
The Ocean Colombo

The Ocean Colombo

3.5 out of 5
# 40, Melbourne Avenue Colombo
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux Brothers ...
8/10 Very Good! (154 reviews)
It is in a convenient location. Rooms were clean. Staff was nice

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

The Ocean Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is P8,543 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
P8,543
P11,477 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (565 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay… A+ experience and highly recommended

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is P5,259 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
P5,259
P6,890 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Yes, I had an ocean view and balcony and the spa was lovely! Thanks to Lin who is amazing!

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is P4,772 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
P4,772
P6,415 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (418 reviews)
At check-in, we were told our room was not ready even though we arrived 2 hrs after check in time, when I questioned why that was the case for a “5 star” hotel, they miraculously found another room available to give us, figure that! There were plenty of friendly staff, but they were not attentive. ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Taj Samudra
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (372 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay at Granbell, many thanks. The room was fantastic, the staff excellent and the included breakfast phenomenal. We would love to stay again.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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