The Ocean Colombo - Guaranteed Sea View Rooms

Hotels
7.8 (608 reviews)
No 40, Melbourne Avenue, On Marine Drive, Colombo 4 , Colombo , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Cons:
Needs cleaning
Breakfast improvement needed
Facilities outdated

Categories

Cleanliness
6.69
The hotel needs a deep clean; there were a lot of dust and the floors were dirty.
Service
8.66
The staff were friendly and accommodating, creating a comfortable atmosphere.
Location
9.2
Exceptional location with a great view from the hotel.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms are comfortable but feel slightly outdated.
Amenities
7.18
Facilities need to improve to compete with other hotels in the location.
Value for Money
8.14
Good value for a hotel of this standard, especially for one night.
Food and Beverage
6.69
Breakfast menu could be improved with more international options.
Overall Experience
8.16
Overall a decent stay with a few areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:33

Property Description

Spectacular Ocean Views:
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from every guest room at The Ocean Colombo, providing a serene backdrop to your stay along Marine Drive.

Modern Amenities:
Experience comfort and convenience with air-conditioned rooms, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary WiFi. The hotel also offers free parking, ensuring a hassle-free stay.

Exceptional Services:
From a 24-hour front desk to a business center and in-house restaurant serving delicious Sri Lankan cuisine, The Ocean Colombo caters to all your needs with warmth and efficiency.

Book your stay at The Ocean Colombo now to indulge in luxury by the sea.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private 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 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 11 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for US$15 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

7.8
Based on 608 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.69
Service: 8.66
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 7.18
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 6.69
Overall Experience: 8.16
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JAYASINGHA GURUNNASELAGE DON • family_with_children • fi
6
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Thushari • couple • lk
9
Pros:

Perfect location and sea view and value for money

Cons:

Shower water slowly moving and little bit improved the breakfast

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Kaushiek • Family • Sri Lanka
10
Fantastic Rooftop Party at Ocean Colombo
Pros:

I recently had a party at the La Vista Rooftop Bar at Ocean Colombo Hotel, and it was a great experience. The atmosphere was amazing, with a beautiful rooftop setting that made the event even more special. The food was delicious and well prepared, and everyone at the party really enjoyed it.
A special thanks to Manager Dhammika, who was very helpful and supportive in arranging everything for us. His assistance made the whole process smooth and enjoyable.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would definitely recommend La Vista Rooftop Bar at Ocean Colombo Hotel for parties or special events.

2026-03-09 • via Tripadvisor
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terrancet617 • Family
10
Memorable Birthday Celebration with Amazing Staff 🎈
Pros:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Star Review

Yesterday I had my birthday party at this hotel and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. All the staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and supportive. Everything was organized so well and they made our celebration truly special.

A special thank you to Manager Dammika. He was so nice, friendly, and extremely helpful throughout the entire event. He made sure everything we requested was arranged perfectly.

He even stayed with us until our party finished and supported our decoration team as well. His dedication and kindness really meant a lot to us.

The food was the highlight of the night.
Honestly, I expected it to be good, but it was even better than we imagined. Every guest loved the food and many of them kept talking about how delicious it was. Huge thanks to the chef for the superb food!

This place is also great value for money, and the rooftop space is perfect for parties and celebrations. Everything was just perfect.
We will definitely come back again even just for the food! Thank you for making my birthday so memorable.

2026-03-09 • via Tripadvisor
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PETER • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

The view.
The Jaffna crab place next door.

Cons:

Long way from centre of town

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Trip17300506425 • Family
2
Worst Experience at Ocean Colombo.
Pros:

The first experience as soon as we checked in was terrible and pathetic regarding the dinner ordering which nearly took more than a hour to be sent to our room and we had to remind then 2-3 times and on that they said we can also order thru Ubereats. Secondly the food served was not fresh and appeared to be leftover from dinner.
Even the breakfast was not fresh as fruits were soiled and towels were also not clean.
Except the location and sea front view everything else was bad. Book this hotel at your RISK.

2026-02-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Sanchika • extended_group • ch
1
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Hatimbhai • solo_traveller • my
6
Overall it was not suitable for a 4 star hotel status
Pros:

Breakfast not much of variety but ok reasonable. Location was good

Cons:

Room was not very clean, toiletries was not renewed.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Quresh • family_with_children • ae
7
Pros:

Staff service was excellent

Cons:

Ac was not working had to call them.everyday to fix as weather was hot and humid ac didnt work at all

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Chandrasekar • family_with_children • in
2
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Lumbini • couple • ca
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Muhammad • extended_group • ae
8
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Pasan • couple • au
5
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • family_with_children • lk
1
Filthy hotel
Pros:

The size of room

Cons:

Asked for early check in no communication given I was outside on road from 4am untill 2pm
The room was very dirty not swept proper bidet was moldy. The show pillows on the bed were covered in stains and just very dirty one pillow having some blood stain. A/c was not working. Just a massive no from me on this hotel.
Also the smoking area was closed on the last night due to a function

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Dhanush • family_with_children • lk
8
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Chathura maduranga • family_with_children • lk
10
Pros:

"it was best best food and breakfast its some thing more than Excellent more than Amazing some thing ore than 5 star price is soo good food is best"

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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praxyd2015 • Couples • Colombo, Western Province
10
Wonderful friendly luxurious hotel
Pros:

My husband and I spent 10 days at The Ocean on Bed and Breakfast basis and it was a very pleasurable experience . It is close to all the amenities and all modes of transport be it train bus or tuk tuk. The room was spacious and clean with amazing views of the ocean.The staff extremely helpful and very friendly. Meals were varied and tasty and catered to all tastes. It was value for money and will definitely stay there on our next visit to Sri Lanka.
Drs Ranjit and Praxy de Saram

2026-01-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Lakshman perera • extended_group • au
9
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Denissa • family_with_children • de
6
Good for one night
Pros:

Good location , comfortable beds

Cons:

A bit run down

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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617rajithas • Family
10
Great
Pros:

Excellent stay at The Ocean Colombo Hotel. The service exceeded my expectations, with friendly and attentive staff throughout. Great location, comfortable rooms, and lovely ocean views. Highly recommended!

2025-12-18 • via Tripadvisor