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The Saffron

3.0 star property
Family-friendly Art Deco hotel with free WiFi

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The Saffron

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Standard Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Overview of The Saffron

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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32/5, Galpotte Rd, Koswatte, Nawala, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, 00500
  • Popular LocationLanka Hospital4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall6 min drive
  • Popular LocationColombo City Centre9 min drive
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)50 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Standard Room

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Single Room

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

Heart of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.You'll find Lanka Hospital and Golden Key Eye & ENT Hospital within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Asiri Hospital and Park Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lanka Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 6 min drive
  • Colombo Town Hall - 8 min drive
  • Colombo City Centre - 9 min drive
  • Galle Face Green - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 19 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Java Lounge - 8 min walk
  • Crossroads Restaurant - 15 min walk
  • Wasthi Restaurant - 17 min walk
  • Steamboat - 3 min drive

About this property

The Saffron

Family-friendly Art Deco hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Saffron. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 3-star Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2001
  • Childcare (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Saffron offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature video-game consoles and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 22-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: LKR 725 for adults and LKR 500 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • Video game console

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 AM
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 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 1500 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 continental breakfast: approximately LKR 725.00 for adults and LKR 500.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 4032.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 1500 per night

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
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 and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Saffron.

Property is also known as

Saffron Hotel Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Saffron Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Saffron Sri Jayawarnepura Kot
The Saffron Hotel
The Saffron Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
The Saffron Hotel Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Saffron to the airport?

The Saffron is 22.3 mi (47-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Saffron have an airport shuttle?

The Saffron offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of LKR 4032.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is The Saffron to the beach?

This hotel is 5.4 mi (28-min drive) from Galle Face Beach and 6.5 mi (31-min drive) from Mount Lavinia Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Saffron offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Saffron, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of LKR 725.00 for adults and LKR 500.00 for children.

Is there a casino at The Saffron?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bellagio Casino (9-min drive) and Casino Marina Colombo (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Saffron?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 AM.

Is there free parking at The Saffron?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Saffron have a pool?

The Saffron does not have a pool.

Does The Saffron have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Saffron have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Saffron to downtown Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?

The Saffron is 0.4 mi away from Nawala.

The Saffron Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and good room etc perfect. Thank you.
Even allowed for 3 am check in! All wonderful. Thank you very much. Just need to update sign so can see from road in the dark.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly helpful staff in a lovely old building
I arrived late, there was someone there to greet me. I didn't stay long but would recommend this hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely people
Anthony and Dilrukshi are fabulous hosts. They were helpful before arrival with information and suggestions, and really stepped up when travel plans had to drastically change. Great breakfast!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outdated. Horrible location.
No facilities. Too far from the city colombo. Completely outdated. Needs renovation.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Not worth the savings
We were just staying the night to catch our flight out of Colombo the next day at noon. Every tuk tuk driver we had, none of them knew where it was. They refused to look at my map on my phone and just went around asking instead. They ended up having to call the hotel. There is nothing around the hotel, no food or anything. While my reservation said that it included breakfast, we arrive and they told us there is no breakfast. We went downstairs in the morning to confirm our airport transfer, there was no staff there until 8:00 until we were making a lot of noise til he woke up. Not with booking this place. Stay closer to city center to cause less stress.

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best guesthouse option in Colombo
Run by a friendly couple, this is probably your best guest-house option in Colombo. Unless you want a fully-serviced hotel in the busy city center and mind being 10-15 minutes away from the hustle-bustle, I can't think of a better place to stay, in a relaxed, residential neighbourhood by a green lake, with spot-clean rooms decorated with wooden furniture, and some of the best food I had in Sri Lanka, served in a homely hut in the garden. The staff is superb, from the owners to the three family-like assistants who will go out of their way to make your stay pleasant.

8/10 Good

khaled, dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel in perfect place/value of money
Hotel in perfect place near to all tourist attraction places we took toktok to everywhere there and doesn't cost us match it's also near Colombo fort in case u need train to visit candy..the madam owner of hotel is very helpful and advised us a lot ...really value of money

6/10 Okay

Vin, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good value, great service
Location is the "killer" I had to take taxi (tuk tuk)about 10 times during my day and a half stay in Colombo,unfortunately I found most of the drivers were cheats, therefore it really becomes a problem when your hotel is NOT a walking distance to any important sight. Staff was extremely helpful, in a way that compensates for the location!

10/10 Excellent

Dr Vinitaa Apte, Pune India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dr Vinitaa Apte
Our stay was very comfortable.its like home away from home. People are very fReindly. Good hotel.

4/10 Poor

Mature Couple, UK

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice people - poor location
Positives -- Nice people who run the hotel. Breakfast and evening dinner were very good. Wifi was reasonable. Bed was quite comfortable. Negatives -- the hotel is very difficult to find for taxi drivers as it's located away from the city centre in a not-so-wonderful residential area [it's wise to use Google Maps on a Smartphone to direct the driver...]. The cleanliness could be greatly improved. Also, with the government imposing a 25% tax on hotels and guest houses, most accommodation seems very expensive compared to other countries and the Saffron is no exception.