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Shangri-La Colombo

Property class: 5 and above

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A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and dining area.
A terrace with wicker furniture, a large vase, and a view of the sea at sunset.
A pool area with yellow umbrellas and lounge chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.
A spacious lobby with a central floral arrangement, high ceilings, and a modern chandelier.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $175
$143 nightly
$175 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

Explore the area

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1 Galle Face, Colombo, 00200
  • Place, One Galle Face
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Face Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

Deluxe Twin Room, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Horizon Club, Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a small table with a fruit bowl.

Horizon Club, Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Horizon Club, Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Horizon Club, Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a small table with a fruit bowl.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view of the city skyline.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a small table with a fruit bowl.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 904 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a living room with a sofa and chairs, and a large window with a view of the sea.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Colombo

A stay at Shangri-La Colombo places you in the heart of Colombo, within a 5-minute drive of Galle Face Green and Pettah Market. .This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bally's Casino and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque.

What's nearby

  • One Galle Face - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beira Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galle Face Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galle Face Green Night Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 19 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bombay Borough - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Izakaya Makotoya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Indian Ocean Pavilion - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The T-Lounge & Bar By Dilmah - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peshawri - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo offers 541 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
The onsite spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 541 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Central, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Colombo? This hotel has 50203 square feet (4664 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Central - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Shang Palace - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
The Capital Bar & Grill - This steakhouse specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Capital Bar & Grill - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Sapphyr Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Central
  • Sapphyr Lounge
  • Shang Palace
  • The Capital Bar & Grill
  • The Capital Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (50,203 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 27 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 85 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The listed child breakfast fee applies to guests age 11 and younger.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Shangri Colombo Hotel
Shangri-La Hotel Colombo
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Shangri La Colombo
Shangri-La Hotel
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Shangri-La Colombo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 666 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service from check in to check out; breakfast service was a bit slow but staff are courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great Location.. Nice lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great customer service from all staff , would highly recommend to club lounge,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great hotel. Staff, amenities, food etc excellent. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean nice property. Would go back 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Shangri-La, Colombo is well worth the stay! From the amazing staff, services to the restaurants! The buffet food at Central (its vast selection and quality) is out of this world! Try the afternoon tea and the Ceylon Mocktail No.1 at the Sapphyr Lounge!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was the best hotel stay experience in Sri Lanka (or anywhere). Excellent location, excellent and energetic staff, brilliant breakfast experience. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed hotel, comfortable rooms, good health facilities and spa, really nice breakfast, but the nicest thing was the staff... friendly, helpful, polite and engaging
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, good location, great staff, nice dinning options
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Had a wonderful stay… A+ experience and highly recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful hotel in every respect. Excellent location, lovely room, great amenities, very good food, and a beautiful pool. The staff were wonderful throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is great from the staff, to the room, to the amenities and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, gorgeous rooms and helpful staff, would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Every things was perfect. Staff was very helpful and friendly. 5 Stars 🌟
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel really needs a renovation.. rooms were musty and needs a lot of love.. a coffee machine would be good also. Foyer and staff were beautiful and really helpful. The rooms let this hotel down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely fantastic. We enjoyed high tea in the lobby, pool, sauna and health & wellness facilities. I only wish the hotel was a bit more mindful about guest experience when booking main restaurant for corporate events. Better communication and more dining options would be helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean well kept great staff and prime location with a connection to one galface mall
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms need to be renovated and need to have a five star feeling
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View and food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel , superb location near beach and shopping mall next door . Staff were helpful and courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous hotel. Beautiful, clean and great staff Buffet breakfast is extraordinary, lots of choice, tasty and great staff. Highly,highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can thoroughly recommend this hotel. Nothing was too much for the staff and we were made to feel very much at home. The attached shopping Mall is a big bonus.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, fantastic room, and outstanding staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025