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Hotel Janaki

3.5 star property
Hotel in Colombo with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Enjoy panoramic views from the spacious balconies, dine at the lower level, and relax in a serene atmosphere.
Guest rooms offer balconies and access to a central atrium.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and a large statue on a pedestal.
Dine al fresco with a table for four in front of a sliding glass door leading to the pool area.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a sliding door leading to a patio and potted plants.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$73
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

Explore the area

Map
#43 Fife Road, Havelock Town, Colombo
  • Lanka Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Enjoy a restful stay in this cozy room featuring a single bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

Enjoy a restful stay in this inviting room with a bed, desk, chair, and table, offering a view of the swimming pool and surrounding buildings.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

Cozy retreat with a large bed, desk, and mirror.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Colombo

Hotel Janaki puts you in the heart of Colombo, within just a 10-minute stroll of Park Hospital and Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Conference space, a business centre and limo/town car service are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 3.5-property class Kirula hotel, you'll find Colombo City Centre.

What's nearby

  • Lanka Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bellagio Casino - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Galle Face Green - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 8 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thalis Indian Vegetarian Cuisine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Life’s Good Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Roots - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barista Express - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bubble Me Bubble Tea - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Janaki

Hotel in Colombo with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and limo/town car service are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Janaki. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Colombo hotel.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Janaki offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 12.90 for adults and USD 6.45 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 12.90 for adults and from USD 6.45 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Janaki Colombo
Janaki Colombo
Janaki Hotel
Hotel Janaki Hotel
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Hotel Janaki Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Janaki?

Hotel Janaki offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Janaki?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Janaki on 12 Aug 2025 start from AU$72.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Janaki?

Yep, Hotel Janaki has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Janaki?

The closest beach to Hotel Janaki is Galle Face Beach (4.7 km).

Does Hotel Janaki have a pool?

Hotel Janaki has an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Janaki serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served at Hotel Janaki.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Janaki?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Janaki?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Janaki?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Janaki?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Janaki Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 23 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sumantra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Colombo

I had a great couple of nights at Hotel Janaki. The room had all the amenities you would want and the staff was courteous and helped me with booking a cab. I would recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

best

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nothing else to share
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thambypillai

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay in Janaki Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ganesharatnam

Liked: Cleanliness
Need some renovations with face lifting
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

L. Ananda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place has a lot to improve on, although the staff is very friendly. The restaurant needs to have the items available on the menu. When a guest sits for dinner, he/she should not be told that some major items are not available! Whatever the food that was available was quite tasty and the cooks must be commended. They would not serve a pot of tea on room service! Early morning, there was no chance of having tea in the room. Rooms are very spacious but the bed is not good. A new plush mattress will be great to have. Bathrooms were in very poor condition with mould growing in multiple places. Bathtub was chipped and the metal underneath was showing! Very limited linen was provided- just 2 bath towels only. There was no hot water in the shower. The windows in the room could not be locked-lucky I was on the 2nd floor! The interior must be re-done with decent furniture as the cushions are flat! Public areas get dunked when it rains. Every morning the staff has to mop and get rid of a river of water in the center area. At the front, there is some cement barrier that needs to be removed. It is a major obstacle for cars entering the property. There is ample parking opposite the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They make you feel at home and that’s so important and service is so good and rooms need updating now but it’s great value for the money paid
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Athavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place for the price

Nice staffs. Wifi was not so good. But could manage.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Sam, California, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unacceptable experience at Janaki Hotel

I reserved for eight days but stayed only two days. Absolutely this is not a 3 star hotel at all. Room: Some kind of odor, bad smell, pillows are very hard and the bed is terrible. Wall paint are falling apart.. No electric outlets to charge phone or tablets Bathroom: Only two old towels, no hand towels or wash clothes. The shower door is half closed. Hence, half of the water pour on to the floor., No electric outlet for shaver View: Roof tops only, can hear nearby neighbors scream Breakfast: Very good, staff will come and ask again and again your room number. Each day three times. .

6/10 Okay

Tarun Parkash, India

Liked: Room comfort

good services under control budget

It was a budget bundle to stay in Hotel Janaki.

2/10 Terrible

Sajith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty poil, poor house keeping

Extremely disappointed

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Just for one night

The room was not so fresh, smelly and dark. Small TV and the Wifi just worked in same places in the room. The hotel service was nice, even if its not the fastest.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pathetic

arrived late at night after a long travel and on arrival, was asked to wait in the lounge for over half an hour and later came to know that the hotel was full for the night. the front desk staff was very rude and was blaming his manager saying that it was his mistake that the hotel was not blocked on the website. after sometime we were told that he was assigning us to a room that had a morning arrival. during the two day stay, the room was not cleaned and towels was not changed. the whole place is in a very bad repair state. the state of cleanliness was really bad in the room . . . . :(

10/10 Excellent

jeniston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verdens beste hotell . Jeg ble overrasket. Dette er en 6 stjerne hotell. Frokost luksus me mange mat. De leverer te på bord. Ikke bare det . De steker egg leverer . Service på 100%. Dette er ikke 3 stjerne hotell. Dette er 6 stjerne .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hendrik

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lalith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

jagath

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Stefan, Borås

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good middle class hotel with friendly staff

Very helpful and very friendly staff. This hotel is a bit away from the city centre (busstations and Fort Railway station). It takes about 15 minutes by tuk tuk. You can also go here by public bus. I think it was bus number 178. It was fun using the public bus down to the city centre. Swimming pool and breakfast was nice at the hotel.