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The Kingsbury Colombo

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Luxury
5.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

Modern luxury with stunning sea views

Serene old skool vibes meet modern luxury with stunning views of the sea and port city. Delight in a sumptuous breakfast, exceptional personalized service, and exquisite dining at the Ocean seafood restaurant.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

Room options

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Day bed
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Day bed
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Day bed
  • 43 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Day bed
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Day bed
  • 47 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View, Executive Level | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View, Executive Level

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Day bed
  • 94 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, 1

What's nearby

  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colombo World Trade Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bally's Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pettah Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 9 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The t-Lounge on Chatham Street by Dilmah - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Churros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Crab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Java Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yue Chuan - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Kingsbury Colombo

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Galle Face Green
Located close to Bank of Ceylon Tower and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, The Kingsbury Colombo provides an airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 229 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 4,300 for adults and LKR 2,150 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Harbour Court
  • Lobby Bar
  • Sky Bar
  • The Ocean
  • Yue Chuan

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 7952 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: LKR 10000 per day
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: LKR 15000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: LKR 7500

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

This property charges a mandatory gala dinner fee per room on December 31.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately LKR 4300 for adults and LKR 2150 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 9800 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: LKR 9800 (one-way), (from 2 to 10 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 7952 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Tax ID - 104029140-7000
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number PQ 203

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kingsbury Colombo
Kingsbury Hotel
Kingsbury Hotel Colombo
Kingsbury Colombo Hotel
Kingsbury
The Kingsbury
The Kingsbury Colombo Hotel
The Kingsbury Colombo Colombo
The Kingsbury Colombo Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kingsbury Colombo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Kingsbury Colombo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kingsbury Colombo?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Kingsbury Colombo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Kingsbury Colombo?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Kingsbury Colombo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 9800 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Kingsbury Colombo located?

This family-friendly Colombo hotel is located by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Bank of Ceylon Tower, Colombo World Trade Center, and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct. Galle Face Green and Bally's Casino are also within 15 minutes. Colombo Fort Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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The Kingsbury Colombo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 848 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 848 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 848 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 848 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 848 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sedrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel in located very conveniently located.Dining was excellent with a verity choices.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff and great facilities. Breakfast buffet was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

achchudhakumar

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent team, We were checked in at 5am due to early arrival . Beautiful hotel.!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

MOHAMMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, good location but the hotel is dated and need better house keeping
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duwineetha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice. Breakfast buffet was awesome. Fully worth the price
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niyomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Food was delicious and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Perfect location

Beatiful hotel, perfect location Fantastic breakfast Helpful staff in booking taxi to airport Lovely pool Would thoroughly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remona

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

Kingsbury Hotel is fit for a king!

The Kingsbury had a great vibe and character too. The thing we loved most of all was, the focaccia bread in the buffet, it really showed the quality of chefs they employ there, probably the best in Colombo. The Kingsbury Hotel definitely has standards.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is a very large and noisy one, with music at the outdoor pool area going on until midnight which made sleeping difficult. The buffet restaurant is excellent. Bed and rooms were comfy, and staff are very attentive but there was building work of some sort going on on the floor above, and I could hear something like a mouse or rat in the vents at night. Overall would stay elsewhere next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAKAMASA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all, I like my stay in the Kingsbury hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

uditha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well managed hotel, professional service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ashanthi

Liked: Amenities
Amazing place. Easy walk to Galle face
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sudhir Nath

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Excellent location & amenities , specially the range they have in Breakfast , only complaint is the staff ( only in the restaurant for breakfast) the service is slow & I will suggest hotel to keep staff who can give service with a smile. All other staff were very good…. Sure will stay again in this hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malithi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent and the views from the hotel room were magnificent. I will certainly go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

zainelabedin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great on the hotel . Clean and location of hotel, but i have one note : room service very slow
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the place, love the area, and love most of the services there. Just one issue: the swimming pool night party; as a professional, not being able to sleep until the game on tv has ended is wrong. I was on the third floor (so, just perfect to get a full blast of the sound) and I had to delay my sleep for nearly two hours… I understand the idea of the swimming pool party but then sound proof the rooms better…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeyakumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fathima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good, But they didn’t keep much toiletries Even I didn’t see Thoth past and brush, I have Oder dlux but room was compared to other 5star it’s small room. Other than everything was good, Breakfast was superb many choices and varieties
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anuna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good surrounding view. Close to port city, shopping center? beach park, if you want a safe sea bath, in the heart of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good

Very nice! Very good stay. Delicious food. Good service. Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for two weeks in The Kingsbury and it was incredible. It was our first time in Sri Lanka and we chose to stay in The Kingsbury because we were attending a wedding there. The service was amazing, the staff cannot do enough for you; holding doors open for you before you get to them, wishing you well every time you see them, cooking off-the-menu items to suit dietary requirements. The food was delicious in all the restaurants we tried. We booked to have breakfast included but we had a few excursions planned which meant leaving before 6am. We spoke to reception and they arranged for us to have a take away breakfast. Our towels didn’t get replaced one of the days but if that’s all we have to complain about in two weeks, that’s pretty good going. We would highly recommend The Kingsbury if you are planning on visiting Sri Lanka.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

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