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The Ocean Front

3.5 star property
Hotel in Colombo with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Dining
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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No. 14, Sellamuttu Avenue Colombo 3, (Marine Drive), Colombo
  • Bellagio Casino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Galle Face Green
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Colombo

Located in Kollupitiya, The Ocean Front is adjacent to Casino Marina Colombo and within a 10-minute stroll of Liberty Plaza. This 6-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Casino Marina Colombo - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bellagio Casino - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bar On The Top - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel de Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Central Perk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪AYU - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Ocean Front

Hotel in Colombo with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
The Ocean Front features free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) for USD 32 per vehicle. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. This hotel also has laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and satellite TV. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also available.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 5 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 32 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Ocean Front?

The Ocean Front provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to The Ocean Front?

This hotel is situated in Kollupitiya, just steps from Casino Marina Colombo, and within a 10-minute walk of Liberty Plaza and St Anthony's Church. You'll also find Bellagio Casino and High Commission of India less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Ocean Front?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Ocean Front feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Ocean Front doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Ocean Front?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Ocean Front?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a restaurant and concierge services.

Does The Ocean Front have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Ocean Front have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Ocean Front serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Ocean Front allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Ocean Front.

Does The Ocean Front have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Ocean Front?

The closest major airport to The Ocean Front is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), which is 23 mi away (47 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Ocean Front?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Ocean Front.

The Ocean Front Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Multi story access to rooms with extreme railway movement noise
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a good location. Rooms clean and nice breakfast. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little bit out of the centre, probably is best described as a 2.5 star hotel, considering that the Galle Face is a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It can be improved big time They have fantastic view But the property is very old and not satisfying Not recommended at all
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Greger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel!

Couldn’t have been more accommodating! Clean rooms and lovely breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Gail, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Contemporary building, nice looking, but no rooms face the ocean, and to get to the beach, one must walk across the street and then across the railroad, so not really a good "beach" choice. But clean and a good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Gill, New Zealand

Great to have a view of real life in Colombo, the room was comfortable for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the property and the sea view room. Love it, will return if we come back
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Great friendly service and the staff went out of their way to help us schedule sight seeing in the city. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Good Stay

Very good stay. Kind and attentive to my needs. Good breakfast. Convenince store 2 minutes away. Tea shop 1st floor with great cakes. Easy to walk to the center of city. I never used tuktuk taxi. Best to make tours through Sri Lanka tourist office, 20 minute walk but tour pick up at Ocean Front. Everything worked out great. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

GiddayMate, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel not in a good place

busy stree with railway tracks and no sand on beach just rocks I saw one person squatting to toilet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel and good staff and clean rooms.

Great experience will visit again. Great experience will visit again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Place to stay in Colombo

This is an outstanding place to stay. Being in Colombo 3 you are not far from any of the sightseeing/shopping adventures to be had. The staff is very courteous and professional who will go the "extra mile" to ensure your needs are being taken care of. Breakfast is great and at a good price. It is more of a bungalow atmosphere than a major hotel but just as nice. Only thing to remember is that since this is not a major hotel it is best to order your food for Dinner/supper at least 1 hour before you want to eat. Everything is delicious and freshly prepared. Outstanding place to stay and I for one will be a returning guest for many more stays. Close to Railroad tracks so you will have little noise between 6 AM till 8PM
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly as described. Comfy clean and very helpful staff. Easy to walk into tbe city centre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, Enjoyable, Clean

I had a great experience here. The staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The view of the ocean was absolutely stunning. I would totally come back next time I'm in Colombo.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Binu, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel at a great location. Staff are keen to please guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Nice hotel by water. Staff vet nice and room was nice with modern bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Megha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bad

The hotel manager didn't know how to interact at all. He was super rude whenever we asked him questions. Also the washrooms stink. Do not stay here at all
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

David W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sweet Stay in Colombo

A very lovely small hotel with a wonderful view of the ocean! The staff is very warm and friendly. The room was huge and comfortable. Wifi was fast and steady. The breakfast was very delicious. Easy walk to downtown Colombo and plenty of restaurants around the area. The airport transfer was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel, but with trains nearby.

small hotel in convenient location, friendly staff and decent breakfast. The only issue is the train in front, you can hear it and air around is polluted
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tiny Colombo Gem

Really nice little find for Colombo; clean and comfortable and you can't beat the sliver of ocean view you get. You will hear trains constantly, so bring earplugs if it bothers you, but I love it. Staff was over-the-top friendly and nothing was too much bother for them. They didn't even charge me for the laundry I sent out. I'd definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort