The Den 23

Hotels
9 (1961 reviews)
No: 23 Norris Canal Road , Maradana , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Shopping on site
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1961 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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Michael couple nz
8
Good basic accomodation, in a handy location, that earned bonus points because of the great staff, who made it feel like
Pros:

Good location looking out to the Lotus Tower, and only a short ride on any of the very available and cheap modes of transport at the end of the drive.
Roof top sitting/dinning area was a bonus
The Sri Lankan food on the menu was excellent - we had breakfast and dinner there for all of our 5 nights
The staff were friendly and helpful.
There is a small supermarket next door.

Cons:

While our room wasn’t huge we made it work, and while the balcony is minute, it was good to have.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
C
Caroline couple nl
8
Uitstekende prijs kwaliteitsverhouding
Pros:

De bedden waar zeer comfortabel. Personeel heel vriendelijk. Airco deed het perfect. Alles schoon genoeg.

Cons:

Douchekop was kapot, maar er kwam wel gewoon nog wat water uit dus dat was ook niet zo’n ramp.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Andrii solo_traveller ua
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
J
Jerrie couple nl
7
Prima verblijf in Colombo.
Pros:

Vriendelijke personeel en alles werkte naar behoren.

Cons:

Sfeerloze en zeer gehorige kamer.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
F
Francesco solo_traveller gb
4
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Lincoln couple us
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
D
David extended_group es
8
Ideal para explorar Colombo
Pros:

Buena ubicación, en una zona tranquila de la bulliciosa Colombo. En un tutktuk te plantas en cualquier punto de la ciudad sin gastar mucho tiempo. El edificio es bastante nuevo y la habitación está renovada con un aire acondicionadod que funciona a la perfección. Buena limpieza tanto en la habitación como en el baño. El restaurante ofrece platos de una calidad bastante aceptable a un precio razonable en la azotea mientras se disfruta de las vistas si uno no quiere desplazarse o romperse la cabeza buscando un sitio.

Cons:

A algunos empleados les cuesta hablar en inglés.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
D
Dennis couple nz
9
Very comfortable hotel with outstanding roof top restaurant.
Pros:

Our room was spacious, clean and with a comfortable bed. The standout however has to be the superb roof top restaurant / bar with excellent 360 deg. views including the beautiful Lotus Tower. All staff from reception to cleaning and particularly the restaurant staff where amazing, thank you. There are lots of local places to eat, but the hotel restaurant was more up market with a good selection of food.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
A
ANNA solo_traveller ru
9
Good option for 1-2 nights, value for money.
Pros:

The view from the rooftop restaurant is right to the Lotus tower.

Cons:

It was raining all the day and I really needed a hair dryer, but it wasn’t at the room.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
S
Stéphanie solo_traveller fr
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
V
Varman couple lk
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
T
Timothé couple fr
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
H
HT_nyc solo_traveller us
9
Warm hospitality and a comfortable stay
Pros:

The young lady at reception welcomed me with a cold bottle of water after a long train ride to Colombo on a very hot day. Like her, all of the staff at the hotel were friendly and helpful.

The first thing I did after my arrival was take a shower. There was plenty of hot water, which had not always been the case at some of the other places where I stayed in Sri Lanka, and I immediately felt refreshed.

The room was clean, spacious, and quiet, and the hotel features a rooftop bar where complimentary tea and coffee are available.

The next morning, I left very early for the airport without having a chance to say goodbye. My only regret was that I could not stay a little longer.

Cons:

The room only had standard Sri Lankan outlets. I borrowed an adapter from reception, but the connection was poor, making charging very slow.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
R
Raman solo_traveller by
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
J
Jerome couple fr
8
Agréable
Pros:

Personnel très gentil et bon emplacement à proximité des centres d’intérêts et facile de commander un pick me depuis l’hôtel

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
V
Veronika extended_group cz
9
Vše ok
Pros:

Krásný výhled a skvělá snídaně

Cons:

Vše ok

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
Z
Zhenhua solo_traveller nl
10
Nice
Pros:

Super friendly hotel staff, nice view,good food,good location, clean.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
B
Bernardo couple pt
9
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
V
Ville solo_traveller fi
8
Pros:

Room was clean and the rooftop restaurant was nice with great views over the city. Stayed only one night after the long flight and then moved on.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Lydia solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Absolutely lovely staff and feels very secure .

Cons:

The doors have a window and when someone walks in the hallway at night the room gets lit up

2026-05-10 via Nuitee