The Den 23

Hotels
9 (1804 reviews)
No: 23 Norris Canal Road , Maradana , lk

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 1804 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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Irina couple ru
7
Conveient location, fair price
Pros:

Pretty central location, easy and not expensive to order a taxi / tuktuk via PickMe app. Price for the room was fair. The property was very clean and friendly, I felt safe living there. Nice view from the rooftop. Restaurant on the rooftop can provide you with food from morning till night.

Perfect pillows, the most convenient I ever had in hotels: not high, not low, just the right feeling. The mattress is a spring mattress, so it squeaks a bit, and shakes if the other person moves. Still it was convenient to sleep.

The size of the standard room was good enough for 2 people. It had a writing desk and a chair, and enough place to open your luggage.
The restaurant staff were friendly and caring (though there were a couple of nuisances though). There are several hospitals around, government and commercial — great if you need to solve any medical issue.

Cons:

The room had strong smell of naphthalene moth balls. I couldn’t find any to remove, also the property was full, so I had no option to change room. If only that problem could be eliminated, I’d be happy to stay in this property again.

Other moments are just optional to improve:
The soundproof of the room was poor — I was hearing loud doors banging, voices, sounds of cleaning and construction works just as if it was in my room. Not a big problem for me, as I’m tolerant to this and I’m not a light sleeper, but may be problem for some people. I’d also suggest adding textile stickers to the chair legs, to make it more quiet when somebody wants to move their furniture day or night time.

About the restaurant — I lacked attention to my orders: first day we got 1 breakfast set instead of 2 sets that we ordered, so one of us left hungry. The next day we got tea instead of coffee.
The sausage and ham provided within English breakfast set were not tasty at all unfortunately. I’m okay with processed meat, but those didn’t feel to have a lot of good meat inside. I’d prefer this breakfast to cost more, but to have better quality products.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Mindaugas couple lt
9
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple au
8
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Louis couple au
10
Excellent accommodation centrally located in Colombo with great facilities.
Pros:

The Den 23 was a fantastic place to stay while we were in Colombo for the T20 World Cup. The facilities were immaculate as was our room and the rooftop restaurant / bar was a cool reprieve from the hot streets of Colombo with delicious food (awesome outlook to the city too). Staff were really kind and efficient, looking after us well for our stay with them.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Natalia couple pt
10
Nice stay to arrive in Colombo
Pros:

We just stayed one night, and had everything we needed there and gave us a great start to our trip.
The rooftop is really nice.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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jean paul solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Le personnel était au petit soin pour nous et d’une gentillesse exemplaire. Nous les remercions beaucoup

Cons:

Rien

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Breeannan couple au
8
Pros:

Central location, walking distance to a lot of the main attractions.

Lovely staff & very helpful. Good food in the restaurant up stairs as well!

Great price and overall very happy with our stay. Would stay again

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Haseeb couple nl
7
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Ronja couple de
6
Nice staff, rooms in reduced condition
Pros:

The staff is extremely nice and considerate and offered us free tea/coffee and a welcome drink on our first day. We also had a nice chat with the receptionist and the guys working at the Café. The hotel has a wonderful rooftop Bar/Café and the food was pretty tasty. We would definitely recommend the breakfast at this place, especially for the fantastic view and vibe!

Cons:

Let's say the rooms were a little "provisionally." The light in our bathroom was broken, and there was mould on some walls. We decided to report the issues in our room, and they gave us a slightly better room without mould but still in a reduced condition. The staff was very understanding, though.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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João solo_traveller pt
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Paco solo_traveller fr
9
Super
Pros:

Le personnel est au petit soin ! L’établissement a une superbe terrasse et la vue sur la ville est très sympa !

Cons:

Un peu loin de la mer

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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HACZO couple pl
8
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple au
10
A nice stay in Colombo
Pros:

Very clean rooms, nice rooftop restaurant

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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nigouste couple fr
10
Je recommande cet hotel!
Pros:

Bons petits déjeuners, thé ou café gratuit à volonté, déjeuners et diners disponibles toute la journée jusqu'à 23h.
Emplacement ideal pour visiter Colombo, la tower lotus, le temple,... et une vue superbe le soir du roof top sur la lotus tower illuminée!

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Sbiera couple ro
8
Pros:

Great stay at The Den 23 Colombo. Clean, comfortable, and well located with easy access to everything you need. Smooth check-in and good communication. A solid choice for a short city stay.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Alois couple de
8
Pros:

Das Restaurant auf der Dachterrasse hat hervorragendes Essen mit super Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Judit couple hu
10
Minden kifogástalan volt, a személyzet rendkívül kedves és figyelmes. Amennyiben ismét Colombóban járok, szívesen foglal
Pros:

Minden kifogástalan volt, a személyzet rendkívül kedves és figyelmes.

Cons:

Nem volt ilyen

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Gaëlle solo_traveller fr
6
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
宮本政明 couple jp
8
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Ajna extended_group hu
7
Cons:

Koszos volt egy kicsit meg bogarak is voltak de okés volt

2026-01-31 via Nuitee