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The Den 23

Hotel

No: 23 Norris Canal Road

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

Location was decent, staff very friendly, was a comfortable stay, decent views

There was a fridge outside our room that we could use, which was great to keep o…

Friendly staff
10 mentions

All staff from reception to cleaning and particularly the restaurant staff where…

Absolutely lovely staff and feels very secure

Great location
9 mentions

Super friendly hotel staff, nice view,good food,good location, clean

Great location and retreat from the chaos of the city

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Our room was spacious, clean and with a comfortable bed

Room was clean and the rooftop restaurant was nice with great views over the cit…

Breakfast available
3 mentions

The Sri Lankan breakfast is fantastic, so delicious

Very attentive staff members and great breakfast

Good value
1 mentions

Very good value for a city break

Overview

Located in Maradana, 2.8 km from Galle Face Beach, The Den 23 provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is set 2.9 km from Kollupitiya Beach, 3.3 km from R Premadasa Stadium and 3.5 km from Khan Clock Tower. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Some rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Asian options. You can play darts at the hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near The Den 23 include Colombo Town Hall, National Art Gallery and Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Dennis

couple

May 22, 2026

9

Very comfortable hotel with outstanding roof top restaurant.

Our room was spacious, clean and with a comfortable bed. The standout however has to be the superb roof top restaurant / bar with excellent 360 deg. views including the beautiful Lotus Tower. All staff from reception to cleaning and particularly the restaurant staff where amazing, thank you. There are lots of local places to eat, but the hotel restaurant was more up market with a good selection of food.

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ANNA

solo_traveller

May 22, 2026

9

Good option for 1-2 nights, value for money.

The view from the rooftop restaurant is right to the Lotus tower.

Z

Zhenhua

solo_traveller

May 13, 2026

10

Nice

Super friendly hotel staff, nice view,good food,good location, clean.

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Lydia

solo_traveller

May 10, 2026

9

Absolutely lovely staff and feels very secure .

V

Ville

solo_traveller

May 10, 2026

8

Room was clean and the rooftop restaurant was nice with great views over the city. Stayed only one night after the long flight and then moved on.

S

Seb

solo_traveller

May 2, 2026

10

Great location and retreat from the chaos of the city!

T

Tahiry

solo_traveller

April 27, 2026

7

Friendly staff and good location

J

Jack

couple

April 26, 2026

9

Location was decent, staff very friendly, was a comfortable stay, decent views.

K

Karinsme

solo_traveller

April 25, 2026

8

The open air restaurant is a lovely place to eat and drink. The Sri Lankan breakfast is fantastic, so delicious. There was a fridge outside our room that we could use, which was great to keep our beers cold

G

Guy

couple

April 20, 2026

9

Very spacious rooms with comfy beds. Very attentive staff members and great breakfast!

B

Brooke

solo_traveller

April 17, 2026

10

Incredible service and great accommodation

The staff were so friendly and accompanying. There’s a lift so luggage isn’t a problem, the rooms are clean and spacious and it’s in a prime location. You are also next to a store so buying water or essentials is easy. Honestly one of the best stays in Colombo!!

I

Ivan

couple

April 14, 2026

8

Position and rooftop

L

Les & Heidi

couple

April 13, 2026

9

Overnight stop

Convenient walk to lotus tower. Only an hour from the airport. Upstairs restaurant was open air

S

Santrupta

couple

April 12, 2026

10

Snuck in a quiet corner, quite conveniently next to a convenience store! Small but really clean room, nice food at the rooftop restaurant.

N

Nina

couple

April 12, 2026

4

Not as Good as the Reviews Suggest

We booked the hotel for one night and arrived late in the evening from the airport. We got a friendly welcome with a welcome drink and our luggage was brought to the room, which was nice. The staff was friendly, and we could leave our luggage there and also eat our own food on the rooftop terrace, which was good.

C

Claire

solo_traveller

April 5, 2026

9

Lovely staff, spacious clean and convenient for Maradana station

I was taking a train to my next location and the hotel was a 10min walk away. Very clean and a large room and bathroom. Was able to check in after a late flight when I arrived at 1am (one of the reasons I booked). The security guard and the gentleman that checked me in were both welcoming and lovely.

P

Phillip

couple

April 5, 2026

10

It was a great place to stay at a great price.

Very good location and lovely staff. The food at the restaurant was also delicious.

M

Mercy

extended_group

April 2, 2026

9

Exceptional stay, lovely people

The rooms and apartment were well maintained and so comfortable and large.

C

Clare

couple

April 1, 2026

10

Great stay - good value for money and good staff - it is down the side of the supermarket Cargills and the entrance cann

Lovely property with a great restaurant roof terrace for all meals and drinks- good view of the Lotus Tower

S

Sarah

couple

April 1, 2026

9

Very clean and comfortable. The staff are helpful and friendly. Very good value for a city break. Everything we needed was provided. Breakfast and evening meal excellent

Facilities

Activities

Darts, Cycling, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class

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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Restaurant, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Bicycle parking, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Minimarket on site, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage

Physical distancing

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

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, 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

Services

Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Shared lounge/TV area, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Apartment with Balcony

This spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a shower and a bidet. The apartment's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. Boasting a balcony, this apartment also features air conditioning, a tiled floor and a TV. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 6 guests 180 2 bedrooms 3 bathrooms
Double Room with Balcony

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tiled floor, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 190 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Economy Double Room

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 198 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 180 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room with Balcony

The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a tiled floor, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 225 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Balcony

The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a tiled floor, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 190 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 11:00
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.
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Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:14 PM

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The Den 23 - 0 Star Hotel in Maradana