The Kingsbury Colombo

Hotels
8.3 (1785 reviews)
No 48 Janadhipathi Mawatha , Colombo , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Great facilities
Cons:
Strong bathroom smell
Small outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness as satisfactory, but issues were raised about the bathroom smell.
Service
9
Staff were noted to be extremely helpful, friendly, and accommodating.
Location
9.04
The hotel is well-located close to attractions, providing great views.
Room Quality
7.49
Rooms were described as small and somewhat outdated.
Amenities
8.52
Amenities were generally considered good, including the breakfast buffet.
Value for Money
7.48
Some guests felt the hotel was expensive relative to their experience.
Food and Beverage
8.53
The breakfast and dinner buffets received high praise for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.3
Most guests left with a positive impression despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:46

Property Description

Spectacular Views and Regal Accommodation
Experience luxury at its finest with breathtaking views of the Colombo Harbor and Galle Face Green from elegantly-designed rooms at The Kingsbury.

Luxurious Amenities and Relaxation
Indulge in a leisurely swim in the outdoor pool, rejuvenate at the Senses Spa, or stay active at the well-equipped gym. Impeccable 24-hour butler service ensures a truly relaxing stay.

Sumptuous Dining Options
Savor prime steaks at The Kings Steakbar, indulge in Spanish pastries at the patisserie, or enjoy fresh seafood at The Ocean. From global cuisine at Harbour Court to beach vibes at Honey Beach Club, there's something for every palate.

Book your royal stay at The Kingsbury Colombo and elevate your experience in the heart of the city.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1785 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 9
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 7.49
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 7.48
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Margaret • solo_traveller • au
9
A great hotel to recover in comfort from a long flight
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael D TERRY • family_with_children • au
8
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Sudhir • couple • in
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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dee • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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thambimuthu • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Had an excellent stay

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Cheung • family_with_children • hk
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Hugh Edwin • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Nice clean friendly hotel, fantastic breakfast with plenty of choices, lovely swimming pool friendly staff.

Cons:

Checking in and out was a bit of a chore

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Bobby • extended_group • gb
6
Okay for short stay
Pros:

The hotel itself was very clean and spacious.
Lots of facilities to use including a very large pool.
Location perfect for central Colombo

Cons:

Check in took over an hour, this wasn’t the best after being jet lagged, hot and bothered.
We ended up walking out of one of the restaurants one night due to waiting 40 minutes for our drinks to arrive and a further 20 minutes for 1 starter to arrive leaving the rest of the table waiting for theirs, after a further 10 minutes we called it quits and left. The manager of the restaurant wasn’t apologetic or tried to fix this issue, he actually seemed relieved we left.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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rob • couple • nl
10
Prima plek voor 1-2 nachten
Pros:

Locatie, zwembad. Kregen een gratis up grade 😊. Net buiten het hotel bij dutch hospital fijne betaalbare restaurants

Cons:

Hotel
Ligt aan rand van t centrum- tegen de haven aan- niet zo’n mooi gezicht

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • couple • th
9
Great older hotel and some rooms have good views but ours didn’t.
Pros:

Very clean, very friendly and helpful staff. Great location, very comfortable bed and shower pressure.

Cons:

Executive lounge service was strange, the one time we were about to go in, we were met at the door by a man who said he would check his paper for our room number which he had in his hand. If we are staying on the Executive floor, all the rooms should have the service. We didn’t end up going in even when he checked and said we could, he said all he had was what we could see on the bar so we went to the rooftop restaurant instead. I would stay at this hotel again but the executive lounge is not at all worth the extra price.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Aruna • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Abu • solo_traveller • pk
9
Pros:

Breakfast was wow, exceeded my expectations. Room was also better than what i was expecting. overall, more than satisfied.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Fernon • couple • au
9
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
Łukasz • couple • pl
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Albertus • family_with_children • sa
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Shuto • family_with_children • th
7
Pros:

繁華街も近く便利で、且つ治安が良い雰囲気がよかったです。

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Diana • extended_group • es
9
Calidad precio y localización espectacular
Pros:

Localización de 10, amabilidad , limpieza . Todo

Cons:

Nada

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • extended_group • gb
8
Central, comfortable and well priced
Pros:

Central, good selection of restaurants, friendly staff and comfy beds

Cons:

It was a bit too noisy either piano players

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • extended_group • au
8
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee