Cinnamon Lakeside

Colombo, Sri Lanka

7.7AI score

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Is Cinnamon Lakeside good? Overview, pros and cons

Verdict: 7.7/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: facilities; food; service. Main complaint: amenity gaps.

Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews

“Colombo's resort feel”

Like staying at a resort, Cinnamon Lakeside is a well-run excellent stay: great facilities — a pool, gym, sauna and steam room plus cafes, restaurants and a spa — plentiful staff who are very helpful and friendly, a serviceable lunch buffet, the best breakfast-lunch-dinner spread with Chinese cuisine plus western, Sri Lankan and Indian buffet options, a best location and full entertainment. One nit: amenities run short (no face towels, hangers or toothbrush sets per a guest.)

Rooms
Fine rooms for guests on stays.
Service
Helpful friendly staff praised here. Staff treat guests well throughout stays here.
Location
Best lakeside spot for guests here.
Food
Best multi cuisine buffets here. Food serves guests well throughout stays here.
Facilities
A resort like spread for guests.
Value
An excellent verdict for guests. Value lands well for most guests here.
Cleanliness
Fine for guests on most stays.
  • Facilities
  • Food
  • Service
  • Location
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Gym
  • Amenity gaps
  • Older building (opened 1985)

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How it compares

Cinnamon Lakeside ranks #28 of 80 hotels Staylist lists in Colombo and #17 of 22 5-star hotels there. At about $68 a night it is 32% below the median for 5-star hotels in Colombo ($100). The closest listed alternative is Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, 400 m away (score 9.8).

About the hotel

Address
115, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02, Colombo, Western Province, 00100, Sri Lanka
Hotel class
★★★★★ 5-star
Opened
1985
Renovated
2010
Check-in / out
From 14:00 · by 12:00
Distance to centre
1.7 km
Getting there
Airport: Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (9.61 km) · Train Station: Secretariat Halt (0.6 km)
Children
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

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Amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Massage room
  • Gym
  • Public parking
  • Airport pick-up
  • Car rentals
  • Bar
  • Nightclub
  • Tennis court
  • Billiards room
  • 5 Restaurants
  • Cafe
  • Taxi booking service
  • Airport drop-off
  • Conference room
  • Multi-function room
  • Business center
  • Karaoke
  • Playground
  • Childcare service
  • Tour and ticket booking service
  • Currency exchange

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Cinnamon Lakeside?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Does Cinnamon Lakeside have a pool?
Yes: outdoor swimming pool.
Is there parking at Cinnamon Lakeside?
Yes: public parking.
Does Cinnamon Lakeside offer an airport transfer?
Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
What wellness facilities does Cinnamon Lakeside have?
Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
How far is Cinnamon Lakeside from the airport?
The nearest airport is Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base, about 9.61 km away.
How far is Cinnamon Lakeside from the centre of Colombo?
About 1.7 km.
Is Cinnamon Lakeside suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

$68 / night

Hotel information updated 2 October 2026. How Staylist scores hotels. Report a problem with this page.

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