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A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a waterfront location and a bridge connecting to the main building.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A modern interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a large window.

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a central courtyard and a pool on the rooftop.

1. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.6 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Maibel

￥22,136

￥29,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A hotel lobby with a wooden door labeled "Luggage & Storage," a mounted television, a fire extinguisher, a small table with papers, and a potted plant.

A reception desk with a brick wall, potted plants, a framed picture, and a wooden counter.

2. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 3.1 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Peter

￥3,912

￥4,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A pool area with yellow umbrellas and lounge chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A terrace with wicker furniture, a large vase, and a view of the sea at sunset.

3. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Sithara

￥20,394

￥27,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A rooftop terrace with dining tables and chairs, offering a city view.

A modern hotel with a unique geometric facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a body of water with a traditional structure in the foreground.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

4. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

2.6 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Tom

￥13,962

￥18,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a colorful abstract painting, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, arranged for dining.

5. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 2.8 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Ella

￥10,455

￥14,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

A modern bar area with seating, a high ceiling with geometric patterns, and a view of buildings through large windows.

6. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 3.1 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Lars Toft

￥16,316

￥21,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

A long, well-lit hallway with ceiling fans, chandeliers, and wooden chairs lined up on one side.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

7. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.9 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Prem

￥12,435

￥17,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a sofa with colorful cushions, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers, and a modern pendant light.

A restaurant with a view of the ocean, featuring a waiter serving a tray with glasses.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the ocean.

8. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 3 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Stach

￥12,585

￥16,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern lounge with a curved seating arrangement, a central table with a bottle and glasses, and a large window offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a reflective floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the sea through expansive windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of the ocean.

9. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.3 km from Colombo Lighthouse

MOHOMED UMAR

￥23,297

￥31,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.

A grand entrance with a sign for Capital Exchange, featuring a classical architectural style with arches and columns.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

A spacious interior with a central staircase, wooden shelving units, and a dining area.

10. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 0.5 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Jeffrey

￥5,607

￥6,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A rooftop bar with checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike, overlooking a city and the sea.

A rooftop bar with a barista preparing drinks, surrounded by tables and chairs, and shelves with bottles.

11. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 3.1 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Paul

￥8,474

￥11,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel interior with a glass entrance, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A staircase leading to a room with a wooden door, a doormat with a letter, and a glass wall on one side.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, and a green bottle. There is a wall with a 'C1' sign and a door leading outside.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa set, a desk with a computer, and a large window offering a view of the street.

12. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Fort, 0.3 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Muhammad Zarwan

￥5,356

￥6,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A dining area with a view of the sea, featuring round tables, chairs, and a table setting with wine glasses and a plate of food.

A hotel room with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a bed with a tufted headboard, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a palm tree, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.

13. Taj Samudra

Kompannaweediya, 1.7 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Sobha

￥11,766

￥15,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a tower with a lighted top, and a sunset sky.

A gym with various exercise machines, large windows, and a view of a pool and lawn.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a city view, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining space, a living area with a sofa and TV, and a large window offering a city view.

14. Hilton Colombo Residence

Ibbanwala, 2.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Lennox

￥14,535

￥19,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset.

A high-rise hotel with a distinctive geometric facade, surrounded by a cityscape with various buildings and a body of water in the background.

A person lying on a bed in a room with a small table and a candle in the background.

15. Pullman Colombo City Centre

Kollupitiya, 3 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Abhijit

￥10,885

￥14,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern living room with two beige sofas, a glass coffee table, and a blue patterned rug. A staircase is visible in the background.

A living room with patterned sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window with a cityscape view.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a marble countertop.

16. Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

Ibbanwala, 3 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Nigel

￥9,781

￥12,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A large, white building with a sign reading "The Kingsbury." It features a spacious lawn in front and a modern glass facade.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pool, and hanging lights.

An outdoor seating area with thatched umbrellas and wooden tables, surrounded by palm trees.

A room with a view of the ocean and city skyline, featuring a table with a vase of flowers and two armchairs.

17. The Kingsbury Colombo

Fort, 0.3 km from Colombo Lighthouse

John

￥12,408

￥16,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern room with a large window, a round table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a bathtub.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a brick wall backdrop.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, wooden flooring, and two chairs.

An infinity pool with a sunset view, a covered area, and three illuminated lanterns.

18. Granbell Hotel Colombo

Kollupitiya, 3 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Shae

￥10,631

￥12,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A vertical garden with various plants and flowers against a tiled wall.

A modern lobby with a green vertical garden wall, two dark green chairs, and a sign indicating the eighth floor with room numbers 804 to 806.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass-enclosed bathroom, and a marble floor.

A round table with white chairs, each with a gold sashed backrest, set for a formal event.

19. Zest Metropole

Fort, 0.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Alexis

￥7,721

￥9,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A building with the sign "Fairway Colombo" and multiple flags, including the UK and India flags.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a city view.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large compass design on the floor.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, framed pictures on the walls, and doors on either side.

20. Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

Fort, 0.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse

Rita

￥7,601

￥9,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Top Colombo Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! It’s connected to a shopping mall. Room is clean and gorgeous. We’d like to come back soon."

The Steuart by Citrus

8/10 Good

"I believe breakfast was included at the time of booking. But when I checked in at the hotel, the hotel manager indicated that breakfast was not included. Please kindly verify and refund the 5-day breakfast. Thank you."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are very helpful and everything is nearby. Lovely warm welcome from staff."

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Very good place"

Grand Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"Beautiful old building with friendly staff"

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"A great hotel with great facilities. The change rooms / amenities area was fabulous even down to provided blow dryers. Fantastic pool area, very well kept. We had a club room on level 7 with complimentary nibbles, soft drink, tea and coffee throughout the day and evening. The afternoon tea included three choices of hot food , and a variety of sandwiches. Complimentary happy hour also included three choices of hot food and assorted finger food. Great services from all staff encountered"

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It's a beautiful 5-star property, centrally located, on the ocean, with a history of over 160 years, with excellent amenities, including salt water swimming pool, gym, and restaurant, where royalty, prime ministers, presidents, movie stars, and celebrities have stayed over the years. It's highly recommended."

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"We checked-in to suite at Cinnamon life City of Dreams for two nights on our vacation. Cleanliness in the suite was excellent and the bed was very comfortable and a very quite atmosphere. The staff was very courteous and helpful. The Breakfast buffet was excellent with a wide spead. The pool was very clean and the pool staff was great. The Butler Service assigned for our suite was excellent too."

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay in the Fort area. The neighbourhood is safe and quiet, as a solo female traveller I felt very comfortable walking around this area. There are shops, restaurants and cafes nearby so you do not need to walk far at all to get what you need. Several money exchange businesses as well as ATMs. I thought the hotel would be noisy but it was very quiet and calm. The staff were amazing, always greeting me with a smile and very helpful at all times. Reception seems to be open 24/7 so easy to chrck in at all times."

Other attractions near Colombo Lighthouse

Two tall buildings against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

8.2/10 (132 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your stay in Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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The New Kathiresan Temple with intricate carvings and statues.

Pettah Market

7.6/10 (256 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Pettah Market during your stay in Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Sambodhi Chaitiya

You can find out about the history of Colombo when you stop by Sambodhi Chaitiya. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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St Peter's Church

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting St Peter's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Bank of Ceylon Tower

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Colombo when you take a trip to Bank of Ceylon Tower. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell

Learn about the local history of Colombo when you take a trip to King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Colombo World Trade Center

8.6/10 (23 reviews)

Colombo World Trade Center is just one of the places to see in Colombo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Old Parliament Building

Learn about the local history of Colombo 03 with a stop at Old Parliament Building. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colombo Lighthouse?

Colombo Lighthouse is located in an area of Colombo known for its beautiful ocean views, array of dining options, and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Colombo Lighthouse?

Adjacent to Colombo Lighthouse, The Kingsbury Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good options within a short distance include Shangri-La Colombo and ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Colombo Lighthouse?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Colombo Lighthouse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colombo Lighthouse, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Colombo Lighthouse.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Colombo Lighthouse?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Colombo Lighthouse, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Colombo Lighthouse?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell to learn a bit about the area. You can enjoy live performances at Elphinstone Theatre and Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.

How can I get to Colombo Lighthouse?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Colombo Fort Station is the closest stop to Fort. There might not be many public transportation choices near Colombo Lighthouse so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Colombo Lighthouse hotels

1. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

2. THE DEN 23

3. Shangri-La Colombo

4. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

5. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

6. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

7. Galle Face Hotel

8. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

9. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10. Dutch Heritage Colombo

11. Cinnamon Red Colombo

12. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

13. Taj Samudra

14. Hilton Colombo Residence

15. Pullman Colombo City Centre

16. Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

17. The Kingsbury Colombo

18. Granbell Hotel Colombo

19. Zest Metropole

20. Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

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Top Colombo Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

The Steuart by Citrus

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

Grand Oriental Hotel

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Other attractions near Colombo Lighthouse

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

Pettah Market

Sambodhi Chaitiya

St Peter's Church

Bank of Ceylon Tower

King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell

Colombo World Trade Center

Old Parliament Building

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