Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly hosts
Beautiful location
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
Unpleasant odor in the room
Rude owner reported in one experience

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Mentioned minimal unpleasant odor in one review, suggesting potential issues.
Service
10
Guests praised the hosts as friendly, hospitable, and attentive.
Location
9.5
Location described as safe and noble, contributing positively to guest experience.
Room Quality
9.5
Room comfort emphasized, with guests finding it spacious and well-furnished.
Amenities
9.5
Noted for providing a unique atmosphere and beautiful garden.
Value for Money
9.5
Guests felt treated well, thus perceiving good value.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Hosts share a passion for good, healthy food, contributing positively.
Overall Experience
10
Overall, experiences were overwhelmingly positive except for a single negative review.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 17:34

Property Description

Prime Location near Beaches

Escape to our recently renovated homestay, located within walking distance to Milagiriya Beach, Bambalapitiya Beach, and Wellawatte Beach.

Comfortable Rooms with Amenities

Each room at Highbury Colombo features air conditioning, a private bathroom, free WiFi, and a terrace in select rooms. Enjoy a relaxing stay with walk-in showers, cozy bed linens, and complimentary toiletries.

Culinary Delights and Wellness

Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast offering warm dishes and local specialties. Indulge in American cuisine at our on-site restaurant with options for vegetarians, vegans, and dairy-free guests. Unwind with yoga classes and relish a picnic day at our serene picnic area.

To book your stay at Highbury Colombo, make your reservation now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CMB

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 386 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Heinrich • couple • at
9
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Lorenz • couple • de
10
A wonderful stay in an exceptionally beautiful and tastefully decorated townhouse.
Pros:

The very friendly hosts and a complimentary room upgrade made the experience perfect. I loved our room - it had great amenities and a selection of inspirational coffee-table books to browse through and flip through. They served a very nice breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere in the house's beautiful living room. Omelette and juice were quite tasty.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Ayumi • family_with_children • th
10
楽しい宿泊体験。建築好きにおすすめ
Pros:

面白い作りの建物でした。
オーナーは建築家志望の息子に親切にいろいろと見せてくれました。

Cons:

シャワーとトイレが一緒なので、神経質な方は合わないかもしれません。（掃除は行き届いて問題ありません）

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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christin • solo_traveller • ch
10
this place is an oasis in the centre of colombo. hidden in the green backyard, it feels like being far away from the bus
Pros:

evrything!

Cons:

I would have loved to have the window open at night, I am (even in hot climate) and open window person. though I understand that in the ground floor single room it does not make sense. that‘s why other room next time.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • couple • ca
10
Pros:

One of the highlights of our trip to Sri Lanka! Such a beautiful property and a lovely family. Highly recommend :)

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • de
10
Perfekte Oase
Pros:

Eine kleine Oase in Colombo perfekt zum Akklimatisieren. Das Haus ist einzigartig mit toller Atmosphäre, jedes Zimmer anders gestaltet. Manoji und ihr Mann betreiben das Highbury mit viel Liebe und großartigem Essen.

Cons:

Das Zimmer außerhalb des Hauptgebäudes hatte nicht ganz so viel Charme - aber das ist Jammern auf ganz hohem Niveau

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Ivanna • solo_traveller • ch
7
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
10
Perfekter Start in den Urlaub
Pros:

Wunderschöne Unterkunft , um in Sri Lanka anzukommen. Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet, sehr freundlicher Empfang, wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Abends waren wir im KIKU um die Ecke essen, können wir sehr empfehlen. Sehr gutes Frühstück in der Unterkunft. Ich würde am liebsten 9,5 Punkte vergeben, da man das Gefühl hat, die tropische Feuchtigkeit nagt ein bisschen an der Substanz. Ist wohl nicht zu umgehen.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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ASTRID • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Hermosa estadía

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Ginny • couple • gb
10
Great short stay
Pros:

Great place to stay not far from central Colombo.

Cons:

Clean, tasteful

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Lois • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Beautiful accommodation, also very calm doesn’t feel like you’re in a big city. And the nicest owners!!

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Thilo • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Horst • couple • de
9
Eine Oase mitten in der Stadt - absolut empfehlenswert
Pros:

Die traumhafte Lage, versteckt in einem herrlichen Garten und dabei ganz zentral. Die besondere Architektur und die sehr geschmackvolle Einrichtung mit einem gekonnten Stilmix und reichlich Kunst. Die Gastgeber waren sehr zugewandt und hilfreich mit Tipps zu guten Lokalen und Läden.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Melania • extended_group • de
10
Wohlfühlen
Pros:

Wunderbare Atmosphäre
Man merkt, dass die Unterkunft mit Liebe zum Detail gestaltet wurde.
Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen!

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Will • solo_traveller • gb
10
A peaceful place away from the busyness of Colombo.
Pros:

Highbury Guesthouse was exactly the kind of place I look for when I’m in Colombo: quiet, thoughtful, and run by people who seem to move at a calmer frequency than the rest of the city. From the moment I arrived, there was an ease to everything: no fuss, no rush, just a gentle, grounded hospitality that immediately made me feel settled.

The house itself has a peaceful, almost meditative quality, surrounded by greenery that softens the edges of the day. But what really stayed with me were the people. They were consistently calm, patient, and genuinely helpful in a way that never felt performative. Whether it was offering guidance, arranging something at short notice, or simply checking in with a quiet kindness, they created an atmosphere where you can actually relax.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • de
10
Pros:

Sehr empfehlenswerte Unterkunft! Die Architektur des Hauses ist einzigartig und die Zimmer sind stil- und liebevoll eingerichtet. Manoji und ihr Mann haben einen wunderbaren ruhigen Ort im trubeligen Colombo geschaffen. Das Zimmer war super sauber und das Bett sehr bequem. Vor allem können wir das traditionelle Sri lankanische Frühstück empfehlen.
Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Laurent • couple • ch
10
Sehr zu empfehlen!
Pros:

Tolle Lage, tolle Gastgeber und wunderschöne Archtiketur.
Tolles, individuell angepasstes Frühstück.
Aussicht aus dem Zimmer war fabelhaft (Turmzimmer)
Zentral gelegen, aber trotzdem sehr ruhig.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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dorian • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Very nice house, kind and helpful staff, i was able to check in earlier because of an early flight, nice breakfast

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Frances • extended_group • it
10
This is one of the best guesthouses I’ve ever stayed at. Manoj and Manitha for everything to make you feel welcome and a
Pros:

Everything! The building, the rooms, the delicious food, the other guests, the atmosphere, the location but mostly the two absolutely wonderful hosts who made us feel so welcome and so generously shared their culture with us! Thank you Manoj and Manitha, we can’t wait to come back!

Cons:

Nothing! Everything was great

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee