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The Ocean Colombo

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a TV. The room has large windows with ocean views. - The Ocean Colombo (Colombo)
A buffet with various food items and utensils. - The Ocean Colombo (Colombo)
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large vase of flowers, and a high ceiling with blue lighting. - The Ocean Colombo (Colombo)
A modern building with reflective glass windows and a sign reading "THE OCEAN Colombo". - The Ocean Colombo (Colombo)
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the ocean, a dining area with a table set for two, and a seating area with a coffee table. - The Ocean Colombo (Colombo)
Take advantage of an airport shuttle, a terrace, and shopping on site at The Ocean Colombo. Indulge in a massage at Ceylon Breath, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Room options

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View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of the sea, and artwork on the wall.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a TV. The room has large windows with ocean views.

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Suite with Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a telescope, a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Premier Suite with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a view of the sea through a large window.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

DOUBLE SUPERIOR CAPACITY 2

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Colombo, The Ocean Colombo is in the city center. Colombo City Centre and Majestic City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Diyasaru Park and Beira Lake. Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Water World Lanka are also worth visiting. Visit our Colombo travel guide
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# 40, Melbourne Avenue, On Marine Drive, Colombo, 04

What's nearby

  • Majestic City
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • German Embassy Colombo
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Marino Mall
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Colombo
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station
    12 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Street Burger
    6 min walk
  • Coffee Colombo
    1 min walk
  • Saraswathi Lodge Vegetarian Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • MB Chennai Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Bamba food court
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 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:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 40
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 6 to 12 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ocean Colombo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ocean Colombo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ocean Colombo?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Ocean Colombo located?

Located in Bambalapitiya, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Majestic City and Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple. Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple and Havelock City Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 12 minutes by foot and Wellawatta Railway Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

The Ocean Colombo Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 155 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is in a convenient location. Rooms were clean. Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Swarna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel. Very friendly staff, good breakfast buffet. Excellent view of ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean Hotel. Beautiful view of the sea. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sourav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic retreat with a full Ocean view, true to its name.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ranjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place to stay close to the main road. Can hear the trains as the railway line is in the front of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kanagaratnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every room has Sea view - this view is way better than some of the expensive hotels on Marine Drive. Reasonably priced hotel with sea view worth waking up to. Clean and decent sized rooms with functional bathroom. Friendly staff who go the extra mile to offer great service. Lots of food options within walking distance. Very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

SUSHIL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth for.

Great difference in Photographs and actual conditions of the room. Location is good but property needs renovation. Breakfast was very limited spread and not at all good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jaecheol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Feels good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sivakumar

Liked: Cleanliness
Feel good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nesan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Disliked: Amenities
Was charged for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tanjila

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
while I was checking in front desk staff specifically one girl was very rude, I might never being rude with my guest like that while working. Then there room floor was not that clean also the window glass. I booked sea view room due to the blurr window i couldn’t enjoy the view that much. AC was not working on the night. We called on the front desk told them the problem but they didn’t respond. On the breakfast there is a old guy working he was literally racist.. He asked me 3/4 times that which room I am staying in and do I know breakfast is not included with our stay. on the other hand he was literally licking another white guest was there. I never expected this kind of behaviour. The Ocean colombo hotel stay was worst part of my trip on sri lanka.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Traveller

The room smelled like mold. Lights didnt work. Toilet paper was almost off. Room Service didnt answer.. Not recommend..
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

TOMOKO

Liked: Staff & service
可もなく不可もなく。 ただ、景色は最高！ 朝ごはんもビュッフェだ美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Akihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good view.エアコンの音がうるさかった。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

hongxian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店设施都是不错的，窗外就是海边小火车和一望无际的大海，真的很漂亮 我想提的意见就是，10美金/人的早餐真的有些差强人意，没有咖啡，只有咖啡粉直接冲，这个真的不好。饭菜种类也可以再提高一下 最后希望酒店有一点可以有个游泳池
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Harshana

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good

I am really disappointed. They have changed extra 1000 amount for the breakfast. But i have paid early. Really bad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fatma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pleasant hotel. Bit far from attractions of Colombo. View from roof bar is lovely. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms. Great View !!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aussicht top ,Lage gut,Alle freundlich ,sauber, modern
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Huzefa

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

Great location

Great location and awesome view but a bit expensive Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location excellent at sea side and room view excellent, cleanliness n service great. Def. will stay back again
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dhanika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hotel with the ocean view in Colombo I would say.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved all the staff and specially Mr. Tuan helped a lot. Thank you and hopefully will be returning back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019