The Kingsbury Colombo

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Poolside bar
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View, Executive Level | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

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48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, 1
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bally's Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Pettah Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite

  • 506 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View, Executive Level

  • 1012 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Colombo

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Fort hotel places you steps from Bank of Ceylon Tower and within a 5-minute walk of Colombo World Trade Center. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Galle Face Green are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colombo World Trade Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bally's Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pettah Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 9 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Churros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The t-Lounge on Chatham Street by Dilmah - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Crab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sky Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Kingsbury Colombo

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
The Kingsbury Colombo offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the luxury The Kingsbury Colombo. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Colombo hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 229 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1973
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
The Kingsbury Colombo offers 229 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Colombo hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: LKR 4,300 for adults and LKR 2,150 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Kingsbury Colombo

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 7952 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: LKR 10000 per day
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: LKR 15000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: LKR 7500

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

This property charges a mandatory gala dinner fee per room on December 31.

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: approximately LKR 4300 for adults and LKR 2150 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 9800 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: LKR 9800 (one-way), (from 2 to 10 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 7952 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Tax ID - 104029140-7000
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. The tax ID number is 104029140-7000. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number PQ 203

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 3 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kingsbury Colombo
Kingsbury Hotel
Kingsbury Hotel Colombo
Kingsbury Colombo Hotel
Kingsbury
The Kingsbury
The Kingsbury Colombo Hotel
The Kingsbury Colombo Colombo
The Kingsbury Colombo Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kingsbury Colombo to the airport?

The Kingsbury Colombo is 21.4 mi (42-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kingsbury Colombo?

As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingsbury Colombo on Oct 27, 2025 start from $86.49, excluding 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 Kingsbury Colombo have an airport shuttle?

The Kingsbury Colombo offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of LKR 9800 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Kingsbury Colombo to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (12-min drive) from Galle Face Beach and 4.3 mi (24-min drive) from Crow Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kingsbury Colombo offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Kingsbury Colombo, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of LKR 4300 for adults and LKR 2150 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kingsbury Colombo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino (13-min walk) and Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Kingsbury Colombo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Kingsbury Colombo?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Kingsbury Colombo have a pool?

The Kingsbury Colombo features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Kingsbury Colombo have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, pool views, and al fresco dining.

Does The Kingsbury Colombo have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, body wraps, and body scrubs.

How close is The Kingsbury Colombo to downtown Colombo?

The Kingsbury Colombo is 1.4 mi away from Colombo.

The Kingsbury Colombo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 843 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 843 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 843 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 843 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 843 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shyanakie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Friendly and helpful. Cleaning of room is prompt and great. Special shoutout to Dilrukshi for the cleanliness of the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jayasiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent except the noise. Every night either a band or DJ played by the outside pool and the sound carried all the way even to 9th floor. Found hard to sleep beore mid-night
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has an old worldly charm about it. The buffet at breakfast and dinner is incredible and the staff very pleasant. A lovely touch having someone play the piano in the evening. Would stay again when visiting Colombo. They organised a great 4 hour city tuk tuk tour too which was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gobinath

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A five star hotel with no frills
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinnarajah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services ,specially restaurant best
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is a very large and noisy one, with music at the outdoor pool area going on until midnight which made sleeping difficult. The buffet restaurant is excellent. Bed and rooms were comfy, and staff are very attentive but there was building work of some sort going on on the floor above, and I could hear something like a mouse or rat in the vents at night. Overall would stay elsewhere next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LOGENDRARAJ

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kobinath

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Opulence from checking in to breakfast to Check-out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for two weeks in The Kingsbury and it was incredible. It was our first time in Sri Lanka and we chose to stay in The Kingsbury because we were attending a wedding there. The service was amazing, the staff cannot do enough for you; holding doors open for you before you get to them, wishing you well every time you see them, cooking off-the-menu items to suit dietary requirements. The food was delicious in all the restaurants we tried. We booked to have breakfast included but we had a few excursions planned which meant leaving before 6am. We spoke to reception and they arranged for us to have a take away breakfast. Our towels didn’t get replaced one of the days but if that’s all we have to complain about in two weeks, that’s pretty good going. We would highly recommend The Kingsbury if you are planning on visiting Sri Lanka.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SACHIN

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruzni

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duwineetha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice. Breakfast buffet was awesome. Fully worth the price
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

uditha, Batavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ok
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pooranakumar

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selvaraj

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ernest

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manojh

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Namali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Namali

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DHANIKA PRABODHI I PALIPANA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent dinning experience. Food was fllabulous. Chef Jayasinghe in the breakfast buffet was excellent in his relationship with customers and very interactive and generous. Room service was far beyond our expectations and delighted receive their companionate service.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayyappan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent choice for the last day and night of a two week trip in Sri Lanka. Got to the hotel hours before the check in time, and was given a room straight away. There are multiple restaurants to choose from for dinner. Dinner at Ocean was fab! Cocktails at the roof top bar were nice. And the afternoon by the pool was chilled. All the staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Smoking smell during the stay.

Property smelled like smoke even though we have requested non smoking room. People were smoking during the night and you can smell that in the hall way. Ordered hoppers from Chef Jayasinghe in person.He said they will the hoppers to our table. While we were waiting I can clearly seeing he was giving our hoppers to his favorite customers. Went back and asked again and he said we will send it back to your table. Very unprofessional behavior.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025