The Kingsbury Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Is The Kingsbury Colombo good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.9/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: superb seafood restaurant; live lobby music; central location. Main complaint: older building (opened 1973).
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Colombo classic with live lobby music”
The Kingsbury Colombo is a well-maintained 1973 five-star in the middle of everything — clean comfortable rooms with great views, a loved pool, an excellent breakfast spread, and courteous friendly staff including warm doormen at five-star standard. The Ocean restaurant serves what one guest calls the best seafood they have tried. A lovely surprise: live lobby music — morning piano, evening bands — kept a strong festive atmosphere through one Christmas stay.
- Rooms
- Clean, comfortable rooms with great views.
- Service
- Excellent courteous staff with warm doormen.
- Location
- In the middle of everywhere in Colombo.
- Food
- The best seafood one guest has tried.
- Facilities
- A loved pool plus live lobby performances.
- Superb seafood restaurant
- Live lobby music
- Central location
- Warm courteous staff
- Pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Older building (opened 1973)
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How it compares
The Kingsbury Colombo ranks #2 of 80 hotels Staylist lists in Colombo and #2 of 22 5-star hotels there. At about $100 a night it is priced in line with 5-star hotels in Colombo (median $100). The closest listed alternative is The Galadari Hotel, Colombo, 200 m away (score 7.3).
About the hotel
- Address
- 48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01, Colombo, Western Province, 00100, Sri Lanka
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 1973
- Renovated
- 2012
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 2.5 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (10.7 km) · Train Station: Secretariat Halt (0.77 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- The Galadari Hotel, Colombo200 m · 7.3 · $202
- The Steuart by Citrus200 m · 8.4 · $30
- Colombo City Hotels (Pvt) Ltd200 m · 8.0 · $33
- Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology200 m · 8.5
- Zest Metropole300 m · 8.9 · $41
Amenities
- Golf course
- Pool
- Casino
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Public parking
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Nightclub
- 6 Restaurants
- Taxi booking service
- Station pick-up
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Pool bar
- Pool lounge
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Kingsbury Colombo?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does The Kingsbury Colombo have a pool?
- Yes: pool, pool bar, pool lounge.
- Is there parking at The Kingsbury Colombo?
- Yes: public parking.
- What wellness facilities does The Kingsbury Colombo have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The Kingsbury Colombo from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base, about 10.7 km away.
- How far is The Kingsbury Colombo from the centre of Colombo?
- About 2.5 km.
- Is The Kingsbury Colombo suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.