The Den 23

Hotels
9 (1881 reviews)
No: 23 Norris Canal Road , Maradana , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Kind staff
Comfortable amenities
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Noise issues
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Mention of cleanliness issues and strong cleaning scents.
Service
9.75
Consistently positive remarks on helpful and kind staff.
Location
9.25
Good central location, quiet yet accessible.
Room Quality
8.25
Comfortable amenities but with noise issues from surroundings.
Amenities
9.25
Highlighting the beautiful rooftop and general comfort.
Value for Money
8.75
Good pricing mentioned, but some currency concerns.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Highly positive feedback on food quality at the rooftop restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall very good experience with minimal complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:57

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation:
The Den 23, located in Maradana, offers a luxurious stay just 2.8 km from Galle Face Beach. With a shared lounge, free private parking, and a terrace, guests can unwind in style.

Delicious Dining Options:
Indulge in a variety of dining options at the on-site restaurant. Whether you prefer à la carte, continental, or Asian cuisine, the daily breakfast has something for everyone.

Exciting Activities:
For those looking for adventure, the hotel offers darts and is close to popular attractions like Colombo Town Hall and Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. Explore the area by cycling and create unforgettable memories during your stay.

Book your stay at The Den 23 now and experience luxury and comfort in the heart of Maradana.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1881 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Nacho • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Leonie • couple • be
8
Pros:

Prima verblijf voor 1 nacht Colombo.
Goeie airco, spulletjes om te douchen in de badkamer.
Leuk dakterras.
We mochten nog douchen voor ons vertrek naar de luchthaven. Dit das voor ons een pluspunt!

Cons:

De hygiëne kon wat beter. Zo waren er bijvoorbeeld vuile vlekken op de lakens en wat schimmel in de badkamer.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • gb
9
We enjoyed The Den as a base and used it 3 times when we travelled to and from Colombo to other area
Pros:

Having the convenience of the roof top restaurant at the hotel was great. The food and service was excellant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Sarre • couple • no
9
Overraskende flott rom, hyggelig personalet
Pros:

Overraskende rent rom. Personalet var veldig hyggelig og hjelpsom! Vi kom etter en lang reise, hadde ikke sovet på 20 timer. Personalet hev seg rundt å ordnet klart rommet vårt slik at vi fikk sjekket inn mye tidligere enn originalt tidspunkt. Det er god service vil jeg si!

Cons:

Ingen ting! Siden Colombo er så stor by er det umulig å finne et sted å bo med gangavstand til alt du trenger, men du kommer deg over alt med tuktuk for en billig penge

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Julie Duperron-Latour • couple • ca
8
Bon qualité prix
Pros:

Personnel très gentil et accueillant. Chambre petite, mais lit confortable et excellente pression d'eau dans la douche !
Le restaurant sur le toit à une belle vue et est bien.

Cons:

Chambre petite et taches sur les draps du lit.
Un bon qualité prix malgré tout.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Anjelica • couple • au
8
Pros:

great room, and great upstairs rooftop

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Cemi • extended_group • vn
10
Recommend place!
Pros:

Lovely stay!

Cons:

Wifi using daily access code

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • couple • fr
9
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Cemi • extended_group • vn
10
Great stay
Pros:

Absolutely love the place, everything was clean, welcoming staff, you can store your luggages after check out and pick up whenever you want. Next to Cargrills supermarket

Cons:

Location is not in the city center, yet just hail tuktuk or pickme for 300-500 rupee to One Face Mall or the beach front. Wifi is weak and still using the old time access code daily which is annoying

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Jasmin • couple • at
7
Good for one night. Very friendly staff! Amazing rooftop!
Pros:

Great rooftop. Rooms ok.

Cons:

Intensive smell of chlorine.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Elena-Anda • couple • ro
10
Great location and restaurant
Pros:

Bed was very comfortable. Staff was very helpful with early check in and airport transfer. The restaurant here served amazing food and juices (the best kottu we had in Sri Lanka). The view from the rooftop was amazing.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Gledhill • couple • gb
10
Very comfortable and ideal
Pros:

Great accommodation!! Very comfortable and great aircon. Perfect for a stop over stay :) Cargills is next door which is useful.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Yael • couple • cl
9
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Ella Jean • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Freundliches Personal! Die Dachterasse war auf jeden Fall ein Highlight. Tolle Aussicht, bisschen windig also nicht zu heiss und sehr leckeres Essen.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Anastasia • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Все замечательно, чистое постельное, тишина, горячая вода, ресторан на крыше был приятным дополнительным бонусом! Чай и кофе как комплимент так же порадовали! Персонал очень дружелюбный и улыбчивый! Трансфер предоставляется по первому зову! Спасибо !!!

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Frantz • extended_group • fr
9
Bonne adresse si vous êtes de passage à Colombo
Pros:

Le rooftop avec une belle vue sur la tour TV.
Au calme dans la ville. Le personnel était très agréable et ils ont accepté de nous garder une valise pendant 3 semaines le temps de faire la boucle de notre voyage. Un grand merci.
Le petit déjeuner sri-lankais n2 etait très bon. Dommage qu’il ne soit pas inclus dans le tarif de la chambre.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • es
10
The best stay, totally amazing
Pros:

Everything, the staff, the food , the room, the bed was amazing, this is what a quality hotel looks like

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Deepak • couple • fi
10
Pros:

Excellent hospitality. Great location.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
于庭 • extended_group • tw
8
除了被加錢感受很不好，其他都還不錯
Pros:

頂樓有用餐空間可以賞夜景和喝茶喝咖啡～且可一直續杯

Cons:

入住前有詢問過房價，結果入住當天告知的房價卻又被多加錢，還說是之前他們說錯，感覺很不好

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Please see my previous review on this hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee