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THE DEN 23

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Suduwella

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Reception
Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Garden
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
23 Norris Canal Rd, 94777392336, Colombo, WP, 00010
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Nawaloka Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Galle Face Green
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Colombo

Suduwella stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Suduwella hotel, you'll find Dewatagaha Mosque and Elphinstone Theatre. Colombo Town Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Colombo Lotus Tower - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 10 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hadaramout Arabic Foods - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sammanthurai Eating House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Joes Sports Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Parkview Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

THE DEN 23

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Suduwella
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. THE DEN 23 also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colombo hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
THE DEN 23 offers 18 accommodations with air conditioning. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. This Colombo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
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
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, 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

THE DEN 23 Hotel
THE DEN 23 Colombo
THE DEN 23 Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

How close is THE DEN 23 to the airport?

THE DEN 23 is 20.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does THE DEN 23 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at THE DEN 23.

How close is THE DEN 23 to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (24-min drive) from Galle Face Beach and 4.5 mi (24-min drive) from Crow Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does THE DEN 23 offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at THE DEN 23, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at THE DEN 23?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino (3-min drive) and Bellagio Casino (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at THE DEN 23?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at THE DEN 23?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does THE DEN 23 have a pool?

THE DEN 23 does not have a pool.

Does THE DEN 23 have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does THE DEN 23 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is THE DEN 23 to downtown Colombo?

THE DEN 23 is 0.1 mi away from Colombo 10.

THE DEN 23 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very modern and clean. Quiet and safe location. Room was spacious and excellent amenities. Great value hotel with an excellent rooftop restaurant. Can highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Colombo. Would always come back here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room in this hotel was safe, quiet, modern and spacious. Staff were very nice. Awesome rooftop restaurant with great reasonably price food with a view. Highly recommend this hotel for great value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

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

Uthpala - the manager is the best!

Uthpala is one the best hotel managers ever! Incredibly friendly and dutiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jolanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Good rooftop restaurant with good food and good views Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suriya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can tell it’s a new place! Very clean and modern. The restaurant at the top was amazing. Staff friendly. I recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful - set up an airport pickup for me last minute, included a delicious and enormous breakfast on the roof terrace, shared a list of places to visit in colombo, and helped me set up a tour outside of Kandy that I was having some difficulty solidifying. They really went out of their way to be helpful. The room was nice, big, bright, clean bathroom with good toiletries. Area was quiet and convenient, close to parks and cafes. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdulla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

BASTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirranjan

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great value!

This is a great value hotel. It's modern and clean and a very warm welcome is on offer from the family who own it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki, Wako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki, Wako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
入り口は少しわかりづらいですが、清潔で静かでとても過ごしやすいホテルでした。 またホテルの真横にはスーパーがあるので買い出しには困りません。 朝食は基本8時頃からのようで、それより早い時間に行くと「少し待ってくれ」と言われました。 早朝のチェックアウトにも親切に対応していただいたので感謝です。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice base for our first 2 nights in Sri Lanka. There was a bit of confusion about our booking when we checked in but quickly sorted out. The hotel is very clean and quite modern. A good location close to the cinnamon gardens area, the national museum and viharamedevi park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chand

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only rooms are Clean, says Wi-fi is available, but No. Nothing to say About the Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Den23 worth a visit.

Den 23 is a very nice, clean hotel with excellent, smiling service staff, nice roof top sitting area/restaurant with a good view of Colombo. Hotel manager (Felix) was waiting for me and greeted me on arrival. He also offered help with whatever I might need, without being too pushy, though. Downtown Colombo is within easy reach with tuk-tuk for a small fee. Very decent Cargill supermarket is right next door. Overall nice place, highly recomended. Jan, Toronto. Canada.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff were great. They make you feel like family. The hotel is clean and well maintained. I stayed here off and on for my entire 5 month stay. Felix is there to help you no matter the issue. Highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent manager Felix always helpful & super friendly The hotel’s wifi policy is a problem having to renew it each day Great rooftop pity it’s not able to serve beer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Brilliant hotel

We arrived at this hotel exhausted and that changed instantly the moment we opened the door and got a warm welcome from Felix the host. Felix has the energy that we all wish we had. The information he gives you while checking in is invaluable and he is more than happy to answer questions. We took him up on a SIM card which was far cheaper than using data when needed. He also gives you a card with top places to visit on it, really handy The rooms and the hotel are spotless, and if you need anything all you have to do is ask. There is a kitchen and a chef, but you are allowed to make your own stuff from the supermarket next door and then eat on the roof top which offers amazing views. I cannot recommend this place enough, you will leave feeling relaxed and energised for exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gus

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

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

Incredible place to stay whilst in Colombo!

Wow wow wow, what an amazing place to stay. We started our journey at the Den for our trip around Sri Lanka and the location, facilities and in particular Felix the hotel manager gave us the warmest most beautiful welcome we have ever received. Thanks again, could not recommend enough!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025