The Residence

Property class: 3
Hotel within easy reach of Colombo City Centre

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The Residence puts you just a 5-minute drive from Colombo City Centre.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator

Room options

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View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillows.

Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bed with a dark blue blanket and white pillows, a lamp on the nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, and blue striped pillows.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

Suite, Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Two beds with white and navy blue bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door in the background.

Family Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
471 - 4/1, Galle Road, Colombo 3, Colombo, 00300

What's nearby

  • Majestic City - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marino Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Colombo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bellagio Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Casino Marina Colombo - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 46 min drive
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 6 min walk
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 9 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gallery Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roots - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dao Krua Thai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Residence

  • The Residence puts you just a 5-minute drive from Colombo City Centre.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby; discounts available

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–9 AM
  • Shared microwave

Working away

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 per person
  • There is a service fee of 18 percent

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Residence Hotel Colombo

Residence Colombo

The Residence Hotel

The Residence Colombo

The Residence Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Residence?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Residence?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Residence?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at The Residence?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bellagio Casino (13-min walk) and Casino Marina Colombo (18-min walk) are both nearby.

What's the area around The Residence like?

The Residence is a short 6-minute walk from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 8 minutes' walk from Durdans Hospital.

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Reviews

The Residence Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was hearty, delicious, and offered a wonderful view of the ocean on the terrace. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very friendly and kind. Having breakfast at terrace was good 👍
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was really wonderful. There is a mall within walking distance. Easy to get taxi around the city. Also nice restaurant and souveiner shop across the street
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6/10 Good

Very friendly service from the staff. I would rate the staff as excellent. Room was so small to the level it is just usable. Breakfast was OK. Good value for money, if you are OK with limited space within the room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very stylish and clean hotel for the price. The breakfast was hearty and delicious which included three kinds of fruit everyday. Time for breakfast and room cleaning were accommodated me. The all stuffs were friendly and accommodating when I need print out and very very early checkout (3 AM). Thanks to Muhammed as you said we are friend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Residence Hotel in Colombo,Sri Lanka

Fantastic residence-type business hotel to stay.Very attentive, helpful and friendly receptionist (all) and breakfast staff. Room serviced daily, and there is always help available if you need it. Healthy breakfast with tropical fruits and juice ''continental breakfast''. My experience with this hotel is excellent and up to standard. I will definitely be back at this hotel someday. Thank you.
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10/10 Exceptional

Thanks
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4/10 Fair

Not Worth

When I checked in to the hotel I had paid for 2 guests and I said I will be having a friend over and the manager said that they only alllw couples at the property and wanted me to show my marriage certificate and I was flabbergasted as I’ve traveled to over 30 countries and I’ve NEVER had to show my marriage certificate lol will never stay here ever again. Room was small smelled of smoke.
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10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schöne Unterkunft, richtig gutes Frühstück.
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10/10 Exceptional

建物が少しわかりづらいところにあります。さらにビルの入り口にいるガードマン(？)の方にカードキーでエレベーターを操作してもらい、3F受付まで辿り着く必要があります。 ホテルの内装は清潔で、部屋も日本のビジネスホテルに近いものになっています。ただし窓が薄く道路が近いためか、夜は少し外の音が気になりました。 テラスで海を見ながらの朝食は最高でした。
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10/10 Exceptional

Extremely good staff & easy accessibility for everything
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is tucked away in a little alley across from Barefoot Cafe. The room is spotless, cozy, and filled with free coffee and cookies. Imran was very friendly and was able to arrange transportation to the airport.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is in an office building on Galle Road, a few hundred meters from the sea. The rooms are nice, aircon and ceiling fans are strong, hot shower, good breakfast. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance. Easy to get Uber or auto rickshaw out front. Will definitely stay again. Thanks to Imran and the staff for a great stay.
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8/10 Very good

割引価格で利用しましたが値段と部屋のグレードのバランスがビジネスホテルと考えれば妥当なところでした。
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8/10 Very good

部屋は非常に清潔とまでは言えませんが、同等のランクのスリランカのホテルの中ではキレイに掃除されていた方だと思います。私が宿泊した部屋は少々狭かったですが、広い部屋もありそうでした。スタッフは皆さん陽気で優しく、感じの良い人ばかりでした。バスターミナルまで行くのにトゥクトゥクを呼んでくれて、ちゃんと妥当な料金で乗せてくれる人を連れてきてくれました。スリランカのガイドブックが各国の言語のものが置いてあったり、ミネラルウォーターがたくさんもらえたり、おいしい朝食も良かったです。立地としては、ビーチが近く、さらに近くにベアフットという有名なお店があります。が、その他スパセイロンやタワー、寺院やモスク、市場などからは遠いです。もちろん、空港からも離れています。歩くことが苦痛でない、または、トゥクトゥクに乗って移動で良いという方は、写真の通りの部屋ですので、宿泊先に選ぶのも良いかと思います。
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8/10 Very good

Very nicely furnished hotel, clean and tidy and staff were extremely helpful. Also, a very nice cup of coffee in the morning.
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8/10 Very good

Good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Imran, Haq and Imdad were really hospitable and really took care of me. The place is very clean and comfortable.
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8/10 Very good

Okaish but needs improvements

The bathroom size was way too small, when sitting on the toilet your knees will touch the wall which makes it uncomfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to enjoy the heart of the city,

Main attractions were excellent location, healthy breakfast and very helpful staff especially Imdad , Imran and Newfer who served breakfast daily, Very secure place to stay within the city and all shopping within walking distance,
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6/10 Good

Snabbvisit i Colombo

Rent transithotell, rätt bra område, duger gott en natt eller två. Ingen frukost tillgänglig, ingen terrass som utlovad.
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4/10 Fair

不算是飯店，只是民宿

不算是飯店，只是民宿............很沒有隱私性，房間到處螞蟻，床單有霉味，距離市中心有距離，吃喝都不方便
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

There is no vehicle parking space for hotel and room spacious is not enough.other than that nice views and nice staffs.
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8/10 Very good

Good but very small.

The Hotel was well located and accessible with helpful and competent staff the only problem was the size of the room, we had checked on the Web and the rooms looked good, however when we arrived the room was so small that there was more room in most closets, the bathroom was so small to use the toilet you had to sit with your feet outside the door. The staff were competent and helpful and the room was very clean but, as I said, very small.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and location, just very small

This hotel is in the perfect location with a lot of cafes nearby. It was very modern and comfy, but the rooms were very small and felt cramped. It also had a very large security safe in the room, which was great, as I could put my computer and other valuables in there and the entire place felt very secure. It's in the heart of the city so you can walk outside and see many beautiful places.
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8/10 Very good

Leider kein Frühstück verfügbar. Schöner Balkon und gute Lage.