Sousa Residence

Hotels
8.7 (32 reviews)
43D Lauries Road , Bambalapitiya , lk

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Car hire
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Service
Great Location
Cons:
Cleanliness Issues
Weak Amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
There were mentions of mold in the bathroom and issues related to cleanliness, affecting the score.
Service
9.4
Multiple reviews highlight kind and friendly service from the host.
Location
9.4
Positive mentions about the central location across several reviews.
Room Quality
8.4
The rooms were noted as clean and comfortable, although some mentioned age-related wear.
Amenities
7.9
Limited amenities mentioned, with issues concerning weak water flow and no amenities in some cases.
Value for Money
8.4
Generally felt to be reasonable value, but some comments indicated room for improvement.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Not specifically mentioned in reviews, assigned to maintain average.
Overall Experience
9.1
General positive sentiments expressed with the desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:06

Property Description

Prime Location Near Beaches
Stay Down Duplication Road is conveniently located within walking distance to popular beaches like Bambalapitiya and Milagiriya Beach, offering guests easy access to a relaxing day by the sea.

Spacious & Well-Equipped Accommodation
Our air-conditioned rooms come with a balcony and free WiFi, providing guests with comfortable and modern amenities for a pleasant stay in Bambalapitiya.

Convenient Services
Enjoy hassle-free airport transfers and explore the city with our car rental and bicycle rental services, making it easy to discover nearby attractions and landmarks.

To experience comfort and convenience in Bambalapitiya, book your stay at Stay Down Duplication Road today!

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.
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: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 32 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Agnieszka couple gb
8
We had a good stay there overall.
Pros:

The place is located about a 30-minute walk to the port, 1 min to the supermarket, and 1 min to the main road. The room is very spacious as is the bathroom. There is a separate entrance to the building (owners live downstairs). There is air conditioning, a fan, a hairdryer, a washing machine, desk to work at as well. The bed was very comfortable and very big. Overall, we enjoyed our stay there.

Cons:

The room is quite dark, however, if you are out during the day, this is not an issue.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Laura extended_group es
9
Estància curta però agradable
Pros:

La família que ens va acollir va ser encantadora i ens va atendre amb tot el que necessitàvem.
Va ser una estància comòda, tant de bo haver-nos quedat més. La dutxa és tancada. L’habitació és ample i té armari. Tot està net. L’entrada a la casa enganya. Ubicació a uns 30-40min del centre caminant, pero amb tuk-tuk un moment

Cons:

L’únic dolent és que hi havia soroll per la nit del carrer, però bé, era dissabte nit i es va acabar aviat.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Michal solo_traveller cz
6
2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Alejandro couple es
5
Para pasar una noche y salir pitando
Pros:

Lo que más me gustó fue la ubicación ya que está bastante céntrico.

Cons:

Bastante viejo, moho en el cuarto de baño.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Di solo_traveller lk
10
Pros:

"The room was immaculate, and the serene atmosphere made me love it even more."

Cons:

"The wash basin had a gentle water flow, and the tap may need minor maintenance for smoother use."

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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jui solo_traveller kr
2
Pros:

깔끔한 숙소 내부. 적절한 숙소 위치.

Cons:

스리랑카 2개월 체류하면서 가장 불만족한 숙소.
매우 불친절한 관리자. 모기 방지 전혀 불가능. 수압이 지나치게 약하며 어메니티 제공 없음. 조명 어두움. 저렴한 숙소가 아니지만 현금 결제만 가능함. 낮은 가성비. 재방문 의사 없음.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Adwait couple in
8
2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Uliana solo_traveller ru
10
Рекомендую это место
Pros:

Проживание в одном доме с хозяевами, в отдельной комнате. Все чисто, тихо, уютно. В центре Коломбо. Цена соответствует качеству. Семья дружелюбная. В комнате есть чайник, вода и все необходимое.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Roman couple pl
8
Ogólnie na plus . Polecamy !!!
Pros:

Doskonała lokalizacja , obok duży market , bary , restauracje, kawiarnie. W pokoju czyściutko , bardzo wygodne łóżko , mocna klimatyzacja , w łazience pralka . Przesympatyczna właścicielka . Oddzielne wejście . Filtrowana woda w pokoju w dzień przyjazdu .

Cons:

Łazienka , grzyb i odpadający tynk , średnio działający kran oraz ciężko działający zamek do drzwi do pokoju
Stary budynek , średnio wyglądający z zewnątrz . W środku jest jednak klimacik utrzymany przez sympatycznych właścicieli

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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Golam Mostofa solo_traveller bd
8
Pros:

A clean and comfortable room with everything I needed. The host was very kind and welcoming — they even let me use the washing machine, which was very helpful. I had a great stay and would love to come back again! The location was great.

Cons:

There was an issue with the bathroom tap — the water flow was extremely weak, almost not coming out at all. This needs to be fixed as soon as possible.

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
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Anonymous solo traveller pk
9
Superb
2025-06-26 via Nuitee
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Vinod young couple in
10
Very Good Homestay near Bambalapitiya
Pros:

Very good place to stay in Bambalapitiya..around 500meter to the beach and railway station..it is a very good place to watch the costal railways of colombo..and the host Dr Souza was very friendly and helpful..i recommend this stay

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
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Hamish young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Amazing property, the room was so lovely and the bathroom was amazing. Great location also and great hosts!! Would 100% recommend to anyone in Colombo

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
V
Vitalii young couple ua
9
Cozy affordable place with all what you need.
Pros:

We enjoyed the stay from the beginning with friendly owners ready to help and a nice room with all the necessary attributes: cozy lighting, comfy bed, working place, fast 50Mbit wifi, kettle, air conditioner and a great spacious shower room with hot water. There were also a hair drier and a modern washing machine.
Location was also good, close to cafees restaurants, and touristic attractions.
And on the top of that the price was great.

Cons:

There were no soap/shampoo in the bathroom.

2025-05-10 via Nuitee
C
Clodie young couple fr
9
Superb
Pros:

Very spacious room in a great location! The hosts are lovely and always happy to chat.

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
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Aurora solo traveller it
9
Superb
Pros:

The room and the bathroom are spacious and clean. The guesthouse is located in a strategic position, close to marine drive and the main historical sites. I really enjoyed talking to the host family

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
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Gunerathne solo traveller lk
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The location is calm and quite . Highly recommended .

Cons:

Nothing

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
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India solo traveller in
9
Superb
2025-04-17 via Nuitee
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Tom solo traveller gb
9
Superb
2025-03-31 via Nuitee