Pegasus Reef - A Beach Resort in Colombo

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8 (1162 reviews)
Hendala , Colombo , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely pool and organized pool activities
Strong, welcoming service and helpful staff
Excellent breakfast buffet and varied dinner options
Close to the beach / tucked away from city hustle
Comfortable, spacious and well-maintained rooms noted by many
Good value for money (half-board appreciated)
Cons:
Reported food poisoning from the seafood restaurant (serious safety concern)
Inconsistent cleanliness (bathroom corners with hairs, dirty dishes in restaurant)
Shower issues: low temperature/weak pressure and falling shower head
Noisy air conditioning in some rooms
Wi‑Fi failure reported on some floors
Occasional poor/terrible restaurant service and staff inattentiveness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed: several guests called rooms 'spotless' and praised housekeeping, but others reported hairs/debris in bathroom corners and issues with dirty dishes in restaurant, indicating inconsistent cleanliness.
Service
9
Strong overall: multiple reviews praise welcoming, attentive and friendly staff, excellent room service and memorable interactions; isolated reports describe generic or poor restaurant service.
Location
9
Very positive: hotel described as tucked away from city hustle, close to the beach/sea and offering a pleasant outlook — consistently noted as a location strength.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed: many guests found rooms spacious, comfortable and well maintained, but there are repeated issues with shower power/temperature, a falling shower head and noisy air conditioning.
Amenities
8.5
Generally strong: pool, gym and organized pool activities are praised and add to the stay; some amenity problems reported (floor-specific Wi‑Fi failure, noisy AC) but overall positive.
Value for Money
8.5
Positive: several guests highlight good value, especially with half-board included and one review explicitly calling it 'excellent value for money.'
Food and Beverage
7
Polarized: many guests rave about the international breakfast buffet, dinner options and desserts, but there are serious negatives — including reported food poisoning from the seafood restaurant and poor restaurant service for some guests.
Overall Experience
7
Overall mixed-positive: numerous glowing stays (relaxing, welcoming, excellent food and service) are tempered by a few severe negatives (food poisoning, service lapses), leaving the aggregate experience above average but not uniformly excellent.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 03:07

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

The Pegasus Reef Hotel, located just a 10-minute drive from Colombo’s city centre and a stone's throw away from Helakanda Beach, offers a perfect blend of convenience and relaxation. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with modern amenities including cable TV, a minibar, and a private balcony to soak in the picturesque views.

Recreational Facilities for Every Guest

Guests can unwind at the outdoor pool, stay active at the fully equipped fitness centre, or enjoy a game of tennis on the hotel's court. For those looking to explore, the tour desk is readily available to provide travel assistance, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience.

Culinary Delights and Refreshing Beverages

Indulge in a diverse culinary experience at Rasaketha Restaurant, offering a wide array of international dishes. For a more casual setting, the Lion Bar and the Pool Bar serve refreshing drinks and light snacks, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.

Book your stay at Pegasus Reef Hotel now for a truly unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CMB

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1162 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7
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Leel • extended_group • lk
8
Value for money
Pros:

Staff and food . Specially Navodya ( Receptionist) and Room service person ( i forgot his name ) .

Cons:

Pool and changing rooms

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Tom112358 • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

I had a fantastic stay at the hotel! The staff was very professional, especially Ann.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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DANIEL • couple • fr
9
Hôtel accueillant idéal pour visiter Colombo
Pros:

L’accueil
Les buffets au restaurant avec beaucoup de choix

Cons:

Pas possible de se baigner dans la mer

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Malith • solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Pegasus Reef Hotel. The atmosphere was relaxing, the surroundings were beautiful, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, and the facilities were great. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.

Thank you, Pegasus Reef Hotel, for making our stay memorable! ❤️

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Jebamoney • solo_traveller • ca
8
Perfect for our purposes.
Pros:

Very welcoming and supportive staff. Breakfast was very good, lots of choices.

Cons:

The building is quite old, and it is showing its age. Has not lost its charm though.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Majid • family_with_children • bh
9
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Ishara • family_with_children • lk
6
Pros:

The room was clean and had all the essential amenities. The staff was really nice and helpful

Cons:

The overall hotel experience is not as modern as shown online. The rooms are decent but not luxurious—the televisions are old 32-inch models, and the remote controls do not work smoothly. Common facilities, such as the pool washrooms, need improvement as they were not clean.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Majid • family_with_children • bh
9
Pros:

Definitely a good clean property with good facilities.

Cons:

Difficult to travel into Citycenter due to the road network.
Booking rides took a bit of time as it is on outskirts even though not km distance is not much. More down to the road network of Colombo

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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vishalbishnoi • family_with_children • in
10
Memorable one.
Pros:

The infrastructure was very nice and the location was beautiful. The staff was very well behaved and were eager to help. It was even the best experience in Sri lanka and was a good decision to book this hotel. If got a chance, I would book this hotel again.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • hu
9
Great stay in Colombo
Pros:

Our stay was absolutely exceptional! The facilities were top-notch and the room was comfortable and impeccably clean. The location was great, and the whole experience provided excellent value for money. Above all, the staff were wonderfully welcoming and helpful and the dinner was awesome with a big variety of local food.

Cons:

Paper-thin walls, we could hear neighbours and people passing by our room

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Wizard • couple • bd
10
Pros:

Very good property and nice staff..spicily mr.akila he is

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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wan haslinda binti • solo_traveller • my
10
Pegasus
Pros:

Spoken by ashen
We had a great experience in the hotel. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly. Hope to come again

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Niro • family_with_children • lk
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Muskan • couple • in
1
Horrible and condused staff
Pros:

Their is nothing to like about this property. Staff is not corporative. Its is expensive and staff is not accommodating at all.

Cons:

We booked a room for 2 people and last minute 1 more person joined. (No breakfast included)
Staff charged for the 3rd person 50 dollars but didn’t provide any mattress or didn’t upgrade the room. Only charged 50 dollars for having 3rd person on property.
Later when i talked to morning staff they were confused why we were charged 50 dollar

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Niyusha • solo_traveller • de
10
Sehr schön, sehr sauber mit Pool direkt am Strand
Pros:

Mir geht es sehr gut in der Unterkunft gefallen. Neben mein Zimmer wurden Bauarbeiten durchgeführt. Dann hab ich gefragt, ob ich ein neues Zimmer kriegen kann dann hab ich ein Upgrade bekommen und Navodya hat sich für mich drum gekümmert

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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kate • couple • au
2
Pros:

The staff were amazing

Cons:

The place is unclean, there is no hot water, the food is subpar, the facilities are outdated and there was a party every night. Certainly not a relaxing hotel would not go again.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Sudantha • couple • lk
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Pegasus Reef Hotel! The experience was truly enjoyable, and everything was great. The hotel atmosphere was lovely, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the service was excellent. The room was comfortable, and the food was delicious. We really enjoyed our time here and created some beautiful memories. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay special. Highly recommended, and we would definitely love to visit again!

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • couple • es
6
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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ejpp • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • family_with_children • pt
10
Pros:

I loved Ashen support

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee