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

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting fixtures.

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

1. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

2 km from Colombo Harbor

Maibel

￥22,136

￥29,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

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

2. THE DEN 23

2.9 km from Colombo Harbor

Peter

￥3,922

￥4,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

A spacious lobby with a central floral arrangement, high ceilings, and a modern chandelier.

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

1.7 km from Colombo Harbor

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 cafe with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

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

4. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

2.9 km from Colombo Harbor

Tom

￥14,001

￥18,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

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.

5. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

3.2 km from Colombo Harbor

Ella

￥10,484

￥14,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, ocean views, and a large umbrella.

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

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

6. Galle Face Hotel

2.5 km from Colombo Harbor

Prem

￥12,435

￥17,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

An interior with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a view of palm trees.

7. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

2 km from Colombo Harbor

MOHOMED UMAR

￥23,297

￥31,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, a curved ceiling, and a central walkway.

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.

8. Dutch Heritage Colombo

1.1 km from Colombo Harbor

Jeffrey

￥5,607

￥6,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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.

An open balcony with a view of tall buildings and a hanging light fixture.

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.

9. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

1 km from Colombo Harbor

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery.

10. Taj Samudra

2.2 km from Colombo Harbor

Sobha

￥11,766

￥15,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

11. Hilton Colombo Residence

2.6 km from Colombo Harbor

Lennox

￥14,535

￥19,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a window with a city view, and an air conditioning unit.

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

12. Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

3.1 km from Colombo Harbor

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.

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, multiple food stations, and a chef in uniform.

13. The Kingsbury Colombo

1.2 km from Colombo Harbor

John

￥12,355

￥16,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.

A large hotel with multiple floors and balconies, a floating barge in the foreground, and a body of water in the background.

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a view of a city skyline.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a glass display table with snacks.

14. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

1.5 km from Colombo Harbor

Vincent

￥10,354

￥14,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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.

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.

15. Zest Metropole

1.1 km from Colombo Harbor

Alexis

￥7,741

￥9,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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.

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

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

1.1 km from Colombo Harbor

Rita

￥7,601

￥9,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with modern buildings in the background.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet below it, a round wooden table with a woven mat, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of the city.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, grey upholstered chairs, and a vase with yellow flowers.

17. YAKA Trizen Luxury Apartments

2.8 km from Colombo Harbor

Rakesh

￥11,143

￥13,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

A multi-story hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and flags.

A bartender pouring a blue drink into a martini glass at a bar.

A spacious lobby with wooden paneling, a bar area, and leather seating.

18. The Steuart by Citrus

1.3 km from Colombo Harbor

Bal

￥7,035

￥9,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A clear blue pool surrounded by lush greenery, with lounge chairs and umbrellas for relaxation.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, green cushioned seating, and hanging pendant lights.

19. Ramada by Wyndham Colombo

2.4 km from Colombo Harbor

Ardisa

￥10,618

￥14,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A building with a white facade, a dark brown arched entrance, and a metal awning above the door.

A buffet setup with various dishes and serving utensils.

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

A row of white buildings with red-tiled roofs and large windows.

20. Hotel Nippon Colombo

2.1 km from Colombo Harbor

Prabodini

￥5,744

￥7,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Colombo Harbor

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 184 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 658 reviews	View
Courtyard By Marriott Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 157 reviews	View
Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 170 reviews	View

Top Colombo Harbor 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."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

Zest Metropole

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place to stay, excellent staff and location."

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

10/10 Excellent

"The family room was very spacious and clean. A wonderful breakfast buffet. Staff were very friendly."

Other attractions near Colombo Harbor

A red and white patterned building with multiple domes and intricate architectural details.

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

7.8/10 (58 reviews)

After visiting Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out 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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Khan Clock Tower

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

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

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New Kathiresan Kovil

After visiting New Kathiresan Kovil, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Kayman’s Gate Bell Tower

Learn about the local history of Colombo when you take a trip to Kayman’s Gate Bell Tower. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Dutch Period Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dutch Period Museum during your travels 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colombo Harbor?

Colombo Harbor is located in an area that travelers like for its temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Colombo Harbor?

Hilton Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 5 restaurants and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Colombo Harbor. Other good options close by include The Kingsbury Colombo and Grand Oriental Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Colombo Harbor?

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

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

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Colombo Harbor.

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

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Colombo Harbor, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Colombo Harbor?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Elphinstone Theatre, and High Commission of India are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Lounge by the water at Galle Face Beach and Crow Island Beach.

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Our top choices for Colombo Harbor 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. Galle Face Hotel

7. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

8. Dutch Heritage Colombo

9. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

10. Taj Samudra

11. Hilton Colombo Residence

12. Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

13. The Kingsbury Colombo

14. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

15. Zest Metropole

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

17. YAKA Trizen Luxury Apartments

18. The Steuart by Citrus

19. Ramada by Wyndham Colombo

20. Hotel Nippon Colombo

Compare popular hotels close to Colombo Harbor

Top Colombo Harbor Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Grand Oriental Hotel

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Zest Metropole

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

Other attractions near Colombo Harbor

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Pettah Market

Khan Clock Tower

New Kathiresan Kovil

Kayman’s Gate Bell Tower

Dutch Period Museum

Sambodhi Chaitiya

St Peter's Church

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