Shalimar Hotel

Hotels
8 (338 reviews)
46, Panchikawatte Road Maradana , Colombo , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited nearby amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
Noted inconsistency in cleanliness with mentions of unclean areas and cockroaches.
Service
9.05
Staff consistently praised for being friendly, helpful, and going above and beyond.
Location
8.09
Conveniently located near main attractions, but limited dining options nearby.
Room Quality
7.04
Rooms described as spacious but issues with cleanliness and uncomfortable pillows.
Amenities
7.57
Basic amenities with potential for improvement, noted lack of tea kettle and dated appearance.
Value for Money
8.53
Good value for the price, especially for short stays.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Food quality highly praised, considered excellent and reasonably priced.
Overall Experience
8.05
Mixed feelings, but overall a pleasant stay with strong staff support.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 15:05

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 2 km from Odel Shopping Mall, Shalimar Hotel in Colombo offers easy access to popular attractions and transportation hubs.

Comfortable Accommodation
The air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, wooden furnishings, and cable TV provide a cozy retreat for guests. En suite bathrooms with hot shower facilities ensure a relaxing stay.

Excellent Facilities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, on-site restaurant serving local and international dishes, and a bar for unwinding. The hotel also offers free parking, tour desk for day trips, and laundry services.

Experience comfort and convenience at Shalimar Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable Colombo getaway.

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 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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
Based on 338 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.09
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 7.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Ahmed • family_with_children • iq
9
Pros:

Good hotel for short stay to explore the city

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Evgenii • solo_traveller • in
5
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • family_with_children • es
7
Pros:

Habitación grande, ducha con mampara, aire acondicionado

Cons:

Escaleras entre dormitorio y cocina

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Fabiana • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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puar • couple • gb
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Dino • couple • nl
9
Geweldige keuze
Pros:

Ruime schone kamer
Beste douche in maand Sri Lanka
Heerlijk bed
Heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel
Goed restaurant met mooie prijzen
Perfecte afgesloten privé parkeerplaats in het drukke Colombo

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Steef • couple • nl
8
Stanley is a real gent. Great for 1 night
Pros:

The hosts are very welcoming. Especially Stanley is a real gent. He helped us with a tuktuk driver finding the location, fixed an airport taxi and stored our bags.
The location has airco and warm water

Cons:

Compared to the rest of sri lanka is staying in Colombo more expensive. The room is great for 1 night, but the hotel is abit outdated.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Ichiro • family_with_children • jp
3
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Keiichiro • solo_traveller • jp
9
Pros:

スタッフの方がとても親切でした

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Branislav • family_with_children • rs
8
Pros:

Ok

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • gb
8
Made to feel very welcome. Some traffic noise but well situated
Pros:

Mr Harrington and his team were very hospitable and helpful. They made sure I was comfortable and changed breakfast to my preference. The property has a bygone Ceylon feel. The room was basic but clean and comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Irina • family_with_children • ru
10
Pros:

Отличное расположение, приятный дворик внутри, очень отзывчивый персонал. Мы остались довольны

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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NORMA • couple • es
10
Pros:

Habitaciones amplias. Servicio de restaurante, ubicación y personal muy amable.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Fabian • couple • ch
10
Eine kleine sympatische Zeitreise
Pros:

Das Shalimar Hotel ist ein altehrwürdiges Hotel mit etwas Patina. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und gross. Das Haus ist sehr gut geführt und erinnert an die Historic Hotel Sparte in Europa. Der Receptionist Stanley Harrington hat uns sehr gut beraten und begleitet. Wir fühlten uns rundum wohl. Die Lage ist für Zugreisende in den Süden optimal.

Cons:

Gar nichts

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • de
9
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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MD MUHASIN • solo_traveller • au
8
Provided a sort of aristocracy
Pros:

The room was spacious and it provided a classical sort of aristocracy

Cons:

Money making is their greater motto than the staisfaction of the guest

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Rory • couple • au
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Kaushal • solo_traveller • in
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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AJIT • couple • in
8
The stay was good but food not provided as per expectation.
Cons:

food

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee