De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

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Independent
9.8 (326 reviews)
Ward Pl, Colombo, WP, 011 , Colombo , LK
1-0-5555555

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful architecture
Great location
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
No evening meals available
Noise from surroundings

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as towels needing an upgrade and stains.
Service
9.99
Several reviews highlight friendly and attentive staff, particularly Anthony's service.
Location
10
The location is described as excellent, tucked away yet accessible, making it easy to explore.
Room Quality
9.47
Rooms are spacious and designed well, but some reports of musty smells and noise issues.
Amenities
9.99
Amenities were generally appreciated, but some reviews mentioned the need for improvements.
Value for Money
9.97
Most guests felt they received good value for their money considering the unique experience.
Food and Beverage
9.5
No evening meal options mentioned with mixed reviews on dining experiences nearby.
Overall Experience
10
Guests universally enjoyed their experience, highlighting the beauty and atmosphere of the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:17

Property Description

Luxurious Garden Views
Take in the lush garden views at De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa, located in Colombo's scenic Cinnamon Gardens. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and tour assistance during your stay.

Comfort and Convenience
Relax in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms featuring separate sitting areas and elegant bathrooms with showers. Additional amenities include laundry services and free self-parking.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Conveniently situated within walking distance of Dewatagaha Mosque and Viharamahadevi Park, with Colombo Town Hall and Pettah Hindu Temples just a short drive away.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa.

Important information:

  • Guests under 14 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Guest type

    Caters to adults only

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 326 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 9.99
Value for Money: 9.97
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 10
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EUGENIA • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Tutto ottimo, come a casa, silenzio, pace, discrezione e gentilezza

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Toby • couple • gb
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Dimmity • couple • au
9
Loved our two nights stay.
Pros:

Lovely experience to stay in a property designed by Geoffrey Bawa. Well maintained, clean and comfortable, very friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful breakfast overlooking the courtyard.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Priya • solo_traveller • us
10
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to stay in a Bawa home
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful and serene. Staff was incredibly sweet, helpful, and lovely. An incredible stay for our last night in Colombo.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Catrin • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Feile • solo_traveller • cn
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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HANGRUI • solo_traveller • cn
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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MF • couple • ch
8
Gute Adresse
Pros:

Die Architektur ist toll, das Zimmer sehr gross, sehr schön eingerichtet.

Cons:

Service könnte etwas ausgebaut werden, ist sehr minimal.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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duangtawan • couple • th
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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hamada • couple • jp
7
Pros:

・バワ建築の素敵空間で過ごせること。
・スタッフが親切なこと

Cons:

・バスルームが半外なのでゴキブリが出た
・部屋の中にある2階部分は使用していない為かほこりっぽい
・エアコンのリモコンが効かないので、部屋の主電源から切らなければいけない

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Aude-Marie • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gr
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Manula • couple • gb
7
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Mirja • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Yasuko • friends
10
Pros:

素晴らしい経験でした。
ゆったりとした時間を楽しんでください。

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Liana • couple • au
8
2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • couple • au
8
Loved staying at De Saram.
Pros:

The history and architecture are superb.

Cons:

The air conditioner in the room.

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Serene • family_with_children • it
9
Beautiful place for a short stay
Pros:

We stayed a night in order to get a feel of this beautiful villa and admire its architecture, old flower and fruit trees, antique furniture and paintings, enjoy the renovations by Geoffrey Bawa and learn more about him and the owners of the house. We were welcomed by the very friendly and knowledgeable Tharaka who also showed us around the villa and made us feel at home. If you need an Uber, set the location at the Singer Ward Place - it’s just next door. We had the Deluxe King which was spacious and had an interesting bathroom with a partially open shower - which unfortunately also exposed us to smells and sounds from the surroundings, not to forget a few very loud mosquitoes at dawn when someone forgot to close the bathroom door properly in the middle of the night. The airy design of the room with mezzanine also brought light to us at sunrise. It is definitely worth a short stay as the place is a visual gem, but may not be the most comfortable for a longer stay.

Cons:

Exposure to smells, mosquitoes and sounds due to the central city location and partially open bathroom. Light filtering into the room in the morning.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee