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The Residence

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colombo with a 24-hour front desk

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Porch
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$76
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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471 - 4/1, Galle Road, Colombo 3, Colombo, 00300
  • Bellagio Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galle Face Green
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Balcony

Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Colombo

At The Residence you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Majestic City and German Embassy Colombo. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. English breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Near this 3-property class Bambalapitiya hotel, you'll find Colombo City Centre.

What's nearby

  • Bellagio Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casino Marina Colombo - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Galle Face Green - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 6 min walk
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Plate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Majestic Food Court - ‬4 min walk
  • Ocean Bar & Grill - Marino Mall
  • Dutch Burgher Union
  • ‪PastaMania - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Residence

Hotel in Colombo with a 24-hour front desk
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. The business-friendly The Residence also features a terrace, concierge services, and a front desk safe.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Colombo hotel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
The Residence offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8 AM to 9 AM for a fee: USD 7 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Residence

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 18 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 7 per person
  • Service fee: 18 per cent

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Residence Hotel Colombo
Residence Colombo
The Residence Hotel
The Residence Colombo
The Residence Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Residence?

The closest beach to The Residence is Galle Face Beach (3.3 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Residence?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Residence on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$64.82, 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.

Does The Residence serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is on offer daily from 8 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Residence?

No, The Residence does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Residence?

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

Are pets allowed at The Residence?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadarajah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly service from the staff. I would rate the staff as excellent. Room was so small to the level it is just usable. Breakfast was OK. Good value for money, if you are OK with limited space within the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Romaine

Travelled with group

Not Worth

When I checked in to the hotel I had paid for 2 guests and I said I will be having a friend over and the manager said that they only alllw couples at the property and wanted me to show my marriage certificate and I was flabbergasted as I’ve traveled to over 30 countries and I’ve NEVER had to show my marriage certificate lol will never stay here ever again. Room was small smelled of smoke.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yurie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and kind. Having breakfast at terrace was good 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mariyam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really wonderful. There is a mall within walking distance. Easy to get taxi around the city. Also nice restaurant and souveiner shop across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki, Wako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物が少しわかりづらいところにあります。さらにビルの入り口にいるガードマン(？)の方にカードキーでエレベーターを操作してもらい、3F受付まで辿り着く必要があります。 ホテルの内装は清潔で、部屋も日本のビジネスホテルに近いものになっています。ただし窓が薄く道路が近いためか、夜は少し外の音が気になりました。 テラスで海を見ながらの朝食は最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vick

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

Fantastic Residence Hotel in Colombo,Sri Lanka

Fantastic residence-type business hotel to stay.Very attentive, helpful and friendly receptionist (all) and breakfast staff. Room serviced daily, and there is always help available if you need it. Healthy breakfast with tropical fruits and juice ''continental breakfast''. My experience with this hotel is excellent and up to standard. I will definitely be back at this hotel someday. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naveetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely good staff & easy accessibility for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is tucked away in a little alley across from Barefoot Cafe. The room is spotless, cozy, and filled with free coffee and cookies. Imran was very friendly and was able to arrange transportation to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

AsiaSalesMgr, Honolulu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in an office building on Galle Road, a few hundred meters from the sea. The rooms are nice, aircon and ceiling fans are strong, hot shower, good breakfast. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance. Easy to get Uber or auto rickshaw out front. Will definitely stay again. Thanks to Imran and the staff for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nicely furnished hotel, clean and tidy and staff were extremely helpful. Also, a very nice cup of coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ayaz, Pakistan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Imran, Haq and Imdad were really hospitable and really took care of me. The place is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

saba

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

Okaish but needs improvements

The bathroom size was way too small, when sitting on the toilet your knees will touch the wall which makes it uncomfortable.

10/10 Excellent

jey, canada

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

Nice place to enjoy the heart of the city,

Main attractions were excellent location, healthy breakfast and very helpful staff especially Imdad , Imran and Newfer who served breakfast daily, Very secure place to stay within the city and all shopping within walking distance,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Shaffi, kandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hotel

There is no vehicle parking space for hotel and room spacious is not enough.other than that nice views and nice staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good but very small.

The Hotel was well located and accessible with helpful and competent staff the only problem was the size of the room, we had checked on the Web and the rooms looked good, however when we arrived the room was so small that there was more room in most closets, the bathroom was so small to use the toilet you had to sit with your feet outside the door. The staff were competent and helpful and the room was very clean but, as I said, very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Danny, USA

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

Great room and location, just very small

This hotel is in the perfect location with a lot of cafes nearby. It was very modern and comfy, but the rooms were very small and felt cramped. It also had a very large security safe in the room, which was great, as I could put my computer and other valuables in there and the entire place felt very secure. It's in the heart of the city so you can walk outside and see many beautiful places.

8/10 Good

Georgiana

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

Reasonable price for a close to center hotel

Nice and cozy place,great for a short stay in the city. A bit noisy in the morning because of trafic. Very helpful and friendly staff. Very close to the main atractions in colombo.Breakfast is ok.

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

SUMI, India

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

Everything Great Stay in here!!

Friendly Staffs & Great Comfortable Stayed.

6/10 Okay

John

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

Ok price but noisy

Stayed here for 2 nights in total. Took a while to find but got there in the end. Room was not bad, great shower but small toilet area. Our room was just so noisy with all the cars and tuk tuk beeping their horns every second of the day and I couldn't wait to get out. The gentleman on reception was very nice and helpful who to arrange what train to get down south. Probably wouldn't stay here again and would pay extra for somewhere else.

10/10 Excellent

Neal Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and the hotel is small (9 rooms) and extremely clean.