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The Residence

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471 - 4/1, Galle Road, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
9 mentions

Location and safety with friendly staff

The location is excellent, making it convenient for travelers

Friendly staff
9 mentions

The man at the reception was also very nice and helpful

The service was exceptional, with Mr

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

The bed was very comfortable and the pillow was great too

The rooms are really tiny, but they don’t hide it, you can see it on photos

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Everything was super clean

Room is clean and has enough space for 2 large backpacks

Free Wi‑Fi
2 mentions

Stable WiFi was the most important for us and we got it

Also had good wifi

Good value
1 mentions

Also, the price is really good

Overview

Situated in Colombo, opposite Barefoot and 1.9 km from U.S. Embassy, The Residence boasts a terrace and views of the sea. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Every room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Residence features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Asiri Surgical Hospital is 2.7 km from The Residence, while Khan Clock Tower is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 30.6 km from The Residence.

Traveller reviews

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Nooruddin

couple

July 12, 2025

7

Imran was immensely helpful! Loved the stay!

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Ibrahim

extended_group

June 16, 2025

10

Easy, simple and friendly

Location and safety with friendly staff

M

Maria

solo_traveller

April 8, 2025

10

A small, well-located hotel with great comfort, cleanliness, and friendly service — perfect for a relaxing stay.

This is a small and cute hotel. It’s very well located, super close to all the tourist areas. Also, the price is really good. I liked this hotel a lot. The bed was very comfortable and the pillow was great too. The room has everything you need — and for me, one of the most important things: a really good aircon that doesn’t make any noise! Everything was super clean. Also, the onion cookies in the minibar (they are complimentary) were delicious! A small touch, but I loved it. The man at the reception was also very nice and helpful.

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Iryna

couple

March 26, 2025

9

Stable WiFi was the most important for us and we got it! The rooms are really tiny, but they don’t hide it, you can see it on photos. Impressive fact is how the used a space in such tiny rooms. We even had a desk to work. They really did their best to equip the room as good as possible

U

Usama Sheikh

couple

March 4, 2025

8

I had a pleasant stay at The Residence in Colombo. The location is excellent, making it convenient for travelers. The service was exceptional, with Mr. Imran and the morning staff being extremely helpful, especially during check-in. Their warm hospitality made the experience smooth and welcoming.

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Nick

solo_traveller

February 24, 2025

8

Staff were very helpful, especially Imran, thank you

A

Anne

couple

February 23, 2025

10

Comfy bed, amazing staff

L

Lieke

extended_group

February 14, 2025

8

Very pleasant stay thanks to the service of Imran. Room is clean and has enough space for 2 large backpacks. Location is great if you dont mind taking the tuk tuk to some tourist areas located further away (cost <2 euro's)

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Hughes

extended_group

February 7, 2025

5

Cheap but not worth the money

Central location - Security Guards were very friendly and helpful

S

Shaheem

extended_group

February 3, 2025

10

Exceptional Customer Service & Fantastic Stay at The Residence I had the pleasure of staying at The Residence, and

The property was so clean and tidy. It was meeting the expectations. The location was easy to find.

M

Maryna

solo_traveller

February 2, 2025

10

The hotel is well-located, with a wide variety of restaurants and food options nearby.

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T

solo_traveller

January 30, 2025

10

I was allocated a room on the third floor which was fine with me. However, the room offered was right at the corner of the floor and adjoining to a door without a lock next to the balcony. I did not feel comfortable and ended up being up both nights. Appreciate if the front staff could be more mindful when room allocation is done in the future.

M

Merchant Khozema

family_with_children

January 26, 2025

5

Below average hotel

Location is good,staff imran,imdad are good. Breakfast was good.welcome snacks and tea coffee without milk kept with electric kettle

J

Jonathan

solo_traveller

January 25, 2025

7

Good sized bed & room as well as shower facilities. Security on front door gave a sense of it being more secure as a place to stay

H

Herman

extended_group

January 22, 2025

4

Bad place to stay!

Nothing really.

G

Gershom

solo_traveller

January 19, 2025

10

Good stay

Location is near to city center. Railway station is nearby. Can find restaurants nearby.

A

Abdulaqadir

solo_traveller

January 17, 2025

9

Very clean and comfortable, friendly and helpful staff, close shops coffee restaurant. Highly recommend it .👍

O

Olga

solo_traveller

January 13, 2025

10

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Shafi Fayaz

extended_group

January 7, 2025

10

neet and clean

E

Ellie

couple

January 4, 2025

8

Good value for money and just what we needed for our short stay in Colombo

Very basic rooms which was just what we needed for a quick stay in Colombo after a long flight. Vert easy to get a pick me into central colombo (a tuk tuk cost about 300LKR) Came with a kettle and snacks and water, good hot water from the shower and comfy bed. Also had good wifi.

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Bicycle parking

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Services

Daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage

Family Room

This air-conditioned family room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 22 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room

This double room has air conditioning, satellite TV and tumble dryer. Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making payment at the property. If you are making the payment using another card holder's credit card, kindly provide the following to the property prior to your arrival: 1) Authorization letter with card holder's signature 2) Copy of the card holder's card (front and back of the card with the card holder's signature) 3) Copy of the card holder’s passport or the driver’s license Please note that the property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

Max 2 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Queen Room

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room

This air-conditioned twin room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Suite

Guests will have a special experience as this suite provides a hot tub. The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Featuring a terrace with city views, this suite also offers a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making payment at the property. If you are making the payment using another card holder's credit card, kindly provide the following to the property prior to your arrival: 1) Authorization letter with card holder's signature 2) Copy of the card holder's card (front and back of the card with the card holder's signature) 3) Copy of the card holder’s passport or the driver’s license Please note that the property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes. As per Gazette Extraordinary No. 2263/41 dated 21 January 2022 issued by the government of Sri Lanka, please note that it is mandatory for hotel service providers registered with and licensed by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) to accept payments from persons resident outside Sri Lanka, only in foreign exchange/currency.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:24 PM

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