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Shalimar Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Colombo City Centre

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Breakfast served, international cuisine
Food court
Daily English breakfast (USD 5 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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46, Panchikawatte Road Maradana, Colombo, 00100
  • Colombo Lotus Tower
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galle Face Green
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Colombo

Panchikawatte stay.At this Panchikawatte hotel, you'll be steps from Elphinstone Theatre and within a 15-minute walk of Colombo Lotus Tower. All Saints Church and R. Premadasa Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Colombo Lotus Tower - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bally's Casino - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 7 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew Heaven Coffee Shop - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Floor By Aluthkade! - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dhavalagiri Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Al-FAAZ Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Minan Hut - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Shalimar Hotel

3-star hotel near Colombo City Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Shalimar Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Colombo hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shalimar Hotel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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 Shalimar Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 English breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person

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 and cash
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 cash.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Shalimar Hotel to the airport?

Shalimar Hotel is 19.4 mi (34-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shalimar Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shalimar Hotel.

How close is Shalimar Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (15-min drive) from Galle Face Beach and 4 mi (19-min drive) from Crow Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shalimar Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Shalimar Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 per person.

Is there a casino at Shalimar Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino (2-min drive) and Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Shalimar Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Shalimar Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Shalimar Hotel have a pool?

Shalimar Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Shalimar Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Shalimar Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Shalimar Hotel to downtown Colombo?

Shalimar Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Colombo 10.

Shalimar Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mathangi

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Does not reflect what is advertised. Poor lighting. TV channels had to be paid to get activated. AC was a disaster. The sheets and mattresses not satisfactory. Definitely not a 3 star hotel. More like a travel lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, clean, comfortable bed, excellent air conditioning Downsides - shower cold despite own boiler, thin curtains so woken by sunrise
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, friendly staff, restaurant in the hotel, it's about 30 min walk to Colombo fort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Satgunarajah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Wojciech

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was very nice, comfortable with friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

It is worth every penny

After 3 weeks thrvarious places i Sri Lanka, i stayes here for 3 nights when I needed to return to Colombo. Waje, the manager, was the nicest, most aurhentic, flexible and helpful person I had encountered so far in tne hotel industry here, and maybe beyond. I had to check out before anyone normally comes on duty, and he had the kitchen make me a sack breakfast to go the night before. And when i came downstairs, he was up and waiting anyway. He sent out for English newspapers for me, at their expense, and immediately offered to change my room when the TV stopped working. He gave me sughestions on what and where to avoid. I felt like he cared. It is a 2 *, and generally caters to the local population. If you are good with that, you will be very safe and comfortable here. ( that said, it was much more expensive to book on booking.com, so book.here instead)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to train

It was in a great location for catching early train from Marada Station to Galle
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A traditional style hotel next to Maradana railway

A traditional style hotel next to Maradana railway station. The rooms are quite big, and spacious. The AC worked fine, although the WiFi struggled occasionally. The staff seemed very friendly and helpful,and assisted as required. There is a restaurant on the ground floor open until 22.00, serving a mix of Indian and Chinese dishes, there is also a bar area. I will stay here again, as it suits my needs, although the local area is not central for many people.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Traditional hotel near Maradana railway station

Good value traditional hotel near Maradana railway station. The rooms are very good sized and clean. The bathrooms have individual hot water boilers so always available should you wish. AC in the room was ok and the wifi worked although the signal wasn't the best at times. Friendly and helpful staff who remembered me from previous visits. Laundry took just over a day, but was well done and cheap. They also arranged a car to the airport at a competitive rate. The restaurant was open until 22.00 which is handy as the choices around the area are limited. Beware that rooms at the front will be subject to the associated noise you find here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

cherry

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

A great place to rest your head

This hotel was a 5 minutes walk from the train station. The hotel bedroom is very big and spacious with a huge comfortable bed and very clean. The staff were fabulous and would help with their knowledge and always with a big smile. The food in the restaurant was fabulous and plenty of it and they would even get you a beer from down the road. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Rooms clean. Front room facing the road was very noisy. Changed to quite back room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

peter

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

Good value budget hotel

A very good budget hotel in Colombo. The service was very good.The local area is nothing special with lots of shops selling car parts. My bathroom was clean, but the bathroom tap only emitted a trickle. For what I paid (30 pounds per night) it represented good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for one night, near train station! Food at then restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

joanne, london

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

Great hotel with friendly staff and spacious rooms

We were instantly upgraded to a suite room at Shalimar, which was a two storey bedroom with living space, king bed and beautiful slate tiled bathroom. The staff were really helpful and helped us to get the cheapest travel to our early morning flight. The hotel is really clean and nicely furnished and I would definitely stay here again considering the price was so reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Staff & service

zephyrs from another era blow the dust...

the Shalimar has seen better days but is quite quiet and comfortable in general. i liked the weird design of my room which was like a sunken garden you went down steps to. (perhaps, however, not everyone's cup of tea). not much happening in da hood, especially after 6pm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location and overall maintenance poor.

The hotel is not within easy walking distance to attractions in the city. The hotel is badly maintained. Remote controls for the airconditioning and TV did not work well. Shower didn't have enough pressure. Staff however were polite and tried to help as much as possible.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Scruffy.

The hotel is promoted as having old world character. It does, lots of wood paneling which is rare these days. But the carpet must be to one orginally layed when it was openned. It's red (or was) and clearly very worn, bald and shiny in places. Not sure having a car repair place in the central courtyard is very attractive and the are as a whole is very run down and dirty. The night porter has a natress on the floor in the dinning room which allows him to see the front door, but this feels a little weird when you have to come down early to meet a bus. Not sure about the porter lurking around each floor and corner where ever I seemed to be.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Fabulous hotel next to maradana

Very friendly reception- smiles across all members of staff. Large comfortable bed, hot water, air conditioning- really fantastic watermelon fresh fruit juice with breakfast, lovely evening meal. A perfect stay.

6/10 Okay

Vine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good security

It was ok the food selection after hours for room service sucked. Wifi was spotty and I hate having to re log in all the time

6/10 Okay

Tim, UK

Suitable for a quick stay transiting from the airport to the next morning train. Nothing special, but decent for the price.

6/10 Okay

Angel, Bangkok

Ok for a night in Colombo

Average dated guesthouse in Colombo, can be reasonably priced compared to other ones in worse shape nearby. The best thing about this guesthouse was the restaurant in the lobby, which turns out some decent biryani, sambal and curry dishes along with nice full liquor/beer selection. There's another good local place across the street towards the train station that makes better biryani and is quite popular. The guesthouse is on a busy street so getting a tuk-tuk is easy, but there's not much else in the area but automotive parts stores if you want to walk around. Staff was generally friendly and spoke adequate english, rooms were spacious and A/C worked, decent choice for a night in Colombo before catching a train somewhere else.

8/10 Good

wendy, west yorkshre

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

Convenient stop over

Hotel chosen for convenience as close to railway station. Nothing attractive about the neighbourhood but central position make it easy to explore Colombo from here. Hotel has very comfortable, clean and spacious rooms, very pleasant and helpful staff. Decent restaurant, though I'd recommend trying some of the excellent and very cheap cafes nearby.