Pegasus Reef - A Beach Resort in Colombo

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8 (1152 reviews)
Hendala , Colombo , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely pool and organized pool activities
Strong, welcoming service and helpful staff
Excellent breakfast buffet and varied dinner options
Close to the beach / tucked away from city hustle
Comfortable, spacious and well-maintained rooms noted by many
Good value for money (half-board appreciated)
Cons:
Reported food poisoning from the seafood restaurant (serious safety concern)
Inconsistent cleanliness (bathroom corners with hairs, dirty dishes in restaurant)
Shower issues: low temperature/weak pressure and falling shower head
Noisy air conditioning in some rooms
Wi‑Fi failure reported on some floors
Occasional poor/terrible restaurant service and staff inattentiveness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed: several guests called rooms 'spotless' and praised housekeeping, but others reported hairs/debris in bathroom corners and issues with dirty dishes in restaurant, indicating inconsistent cleanliness.
Service
9
Strong overall: multiple reviews praise welcoming, attentive and friendly staff, excellent room service and memorable interactions; isolated reports describe generic or poor restaurant service.
Location
9
Very positive: hotel described as tucked away from city hustle, close to the beach/sea and offering a pleasant outlook — consistently noted as a location strength.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed: many guests found rooms spacious, comfortable and well maintained, but there are repeated issues with shower power/temperature, a falling shower head and noisy air conditioning.
Amenities
8.5
Generally strong: pool, gym and organized pool activities are praised and add to the stay; some amenity problems reported (floor-specific Wi‑Fi failure, noisy AC) but overall positive.
Value for Money
8.5
Positive: several guests highlight good value, especially with half-board included and one review explicitly calling it 'excellent value for money.'
Food and Beverage
7
Polarized: many guests rave about the international breakfast buffet, dinner options and desserts, but there are serious negatives — including reported food poisoning from the seafood restaurant and poor restaurant service for some guests.
Overall Experience
7
Overall mixed-positive: numerous glowing stays (relaxing, welcoming, excellent food and service) are tempered by a few severe negatives (food poisoning, service lapses), leaving the aggregate experience above average but not uniformly excellent.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 03:07

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

The Pegasus Reef Hotel, located just a 10-minute drive from Colombo’s city centre and a stone's throw away from Helakanda Beach, offers a perfect blend of convenience and relaxation. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with modern amenities including cable TV, a minibar, and a private balcony to soak in the picturesque views.

Recreational Facilities for Every Guest

Guests can unwind at the outdoor pool, stay active at the fully equipped fitness centre, or enjoy a game of tennis on the hotel's court. For those looking to explore, the tour desk is readily available to provide travel assistance, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience.

Culinary Delights and Refreshing Beverages

Indulge in a diverse culinary experience at Rasaketha Restaurant, offering a wide array of international dishes. For a more casual setting, the Lion Bar and the Pool Bar serve refreshing drinks and light snacks, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.

Book your stay at Pegasus Reef Hotel now for a truly unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

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.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CMB

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1152 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7
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Shaun • couple • gb
10
Execellent value, brilliant food and friendly staff - all reasons why this was our fourth or fifth stay at Pegasus Teef!
Pros:

Great location, good facilities, responsive staff.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed Mohideen • family_with_children • qa
3
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Zineb • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pros:

Les chambres sont confortables bien que nécessitant un petit peu d’entretien surtout au niveau de la salle de bain. Le personnel est très agréable.

Cons:

La nourriture n’est pas de bonne qualité. J’ai demandé à être remboursée pour des fruits que je n’ai pas pu manger car ils étaient pour la majorité presque pourris, et le remboursement m’a été refusé. J’ai pourtant expliqué que je ne trouvais pas ça correct de payer pour quelque chose que je n’ai pas pu consommer car elle n’est plus en bon état.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Isuru • couple • lk
7
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Federico • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Sinnadurai • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful hotel for our first couple of nights in Sri Lanka
Pros:

We were given 2 connecting rooms for our family of 5 which was great so we had plenty of space for the children. It was ground floor and straight out to the beach which was also lovely for the kids. We loved the pool and that there was a gym and souvenir shop on site. The food was lovely and staff super friendly.

Cons:

There was an event on the second night which was just outside our room which was unfortunately very noisy until late but that could not be helped and the hotel offered us a free meal to compensate us.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • ae
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Nayan • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Shehan • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Simone • family_with_children • nl
6
Prima voor een kort verblijf!
Pros:

Hotel met zwembad en aan de zee. Personeel was ook heel attent & vriendelijk.
Eten was in overigens ook heel goed.

Cons:

De kamers waren te vochtig, waardoor het plafond beschimmeld was. Daarnaast waren de kamers & gangen smoezelig.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Antony • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Rohan • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Kinga • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cons:

The buffet at Sand and Spice Restaurant it's ok but there the staff were indifferent towards the guests and sometimes didn't even deign to respond (not all but some of them)
Seaside looking good but dirty.
We won't be coming back.
Not worth the price.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • extended_group • nl
9
Prima plek
Pros:

Heerlijk zwembad en goed ontbijt

Cons:

Airco maakte veel
Lawaai

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Ranjith • family_with_children • lk
10
Pros:

Outstanding and lovely

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Erica • family_with_children • gb
8
A pleasant stay, good varied food in the restaurant.
Pros:

We stayed for 2 nights before an early flight home. The hotel is tucked away from the hustle of the city. Unfortunately we didn’t have great weather so didn’t use the pool or venture to the beach.

Cons:

The shower wasn’t very warm or powerful which was disappointing.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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DAVIES • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee