Hotel Janaki

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

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Garden
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Business center
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
#43 Fife Road, Havelock Town, Colombo
  • Lanka Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Colombo

Located in Kirula, Hotel Janaki is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Park Hospital and Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple. This 50-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Lanka Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Bellagio Casino - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 8 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thalis Indian Vegetarian Cuisine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Life’s Good Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Roots - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barista Express - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bubble Me Bubble Tea - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Janaki

Hotel in Colombo with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Hotel Janaki features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Minibars, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 12.90 for adults and USD 6.45 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 12.90 for adults and USD 6.45 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Janaki Colombo
Janaki Colombo
Janaki Hotel
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Hotel Janaki Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Janaki?

Hotel Janaki offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Janaki?

As of Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Janaki on Jun 10, 2025 start from $52.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Hotel Janaki?

This hotel is situated in Kirula within a short 8-minute walk of Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple and also 11 minutes on foot from Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple. You'll also find Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Majestic City within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Janaki?

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

Does Hotel Janaki feature a casino?

No, Hotel Janaki doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Janaki?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Janaki a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Janaki?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Janaki feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Janaki serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Janaki allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Janaki.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Janaki?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Hotel Janaki?

The closest major airport to Hotel Janaki is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), which is 21.9 mi away (44 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Janaki?

No, at Hotel Janaki, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Hotel Janaki have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Hotel Janaki if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel Janaki Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 23 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nothing else to share
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thambypillai

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay in Janaki Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ganesharatnam

Liked: Cleanliness
Need some renovations with face lifting
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

L. Ananda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place has a lot to improve on, although the staff is very friendly. The restaurant needs to have the items available on the menu. When a guest sits for dinner, he/she should not be told that some major items are not available! Whatever the food that was available was quite tasty and the cooks must be commended. They would not serve a pot of tea on room service! Early morning, there was no chance of having tea in the room. Rooms are very spacious but the bed is not good. A new plush mattress will be great to have. Bathrooms were in very poor condition with mould growing in multiple places. Bathtub was chipped and the metal underneath was showing! Very limited linen was provided- just 2 bath towels only. There was no hot water in the shower. The windows in the room could not be locked-lucky I was on the 2nd floor! The interior must be re-done with decent furniture as the cushions are flat! Public areas get dunked when it rains. Every morning the staff has to mop and get rid of a river of water in the center area. At the front, there is some cement barrier that needs to be removed. It is a major obstacle for cars entering the property. There is ample parking opposite the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They make you feel at home and that’s so important and service is so good and rooms need updating now but it’s great value for the money paid
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Athavan

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

Nice place for the price

Nice staffs. Wifi was not so good. But could manage.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Sam, California, USA

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

Unacceptable experience at Janaki Hotel

I reserved for eight days but stayed only two days. Absolutely this is not a 3 star hotel at all. Room: Some kind of odor, bad smell, pillows are very hard and the bed is terrible. Wall paint are falling apart.. No electric outlets to charge phone or tablets Bathroom: Only two old towels, no hand towels or wash clothes. The shower door is half closed. Hence, half of the water pour on to the floor., No electric outlet for shaver View: Roof tops only, can hear nearby neighbors scream Breakfast: Very good, staff will come and ask again and again your room number. Each day three times. .

6/10 Okay

Tarun Parkash, India

Liked: Room comfort

good services under control budget

It was a budget bundle to stay in Hotel Janaki.

2/10 Terrible

Sajith

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

Dirty poil, poor house keeping

Extremely disappointed

10/10 Excellent

Florian

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Just for one night

The room was not so fresh, smelly and dark. Small TV and the Wifi just worked in same places in the room. The hotel service was nice, even if its not the fastest.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Pathetic

arrived late at night after a long travel and on arrival, was asked to wait in the lounge for over half an hour and later came to know that the hotel was full for the night. the front desk staff was very rude and was blaming his manager saying that it was his mistake that the hotel was not blocked on the website. after sometime we were told that he was assigning us to a room that had a morning arrival. during the two day stay, the room was not cleaned and towels was not changed. the whole place is in a very bad repair state. the state of cleanliness was really bad in the room . . . . :(

8/10 Good

Hendrik

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lalith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

jagath

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

10/10 Excellent

Stefan, Borås

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

A good middle class hotel with friendly staff

Very helpful and very friendly staff. This hotel is a bit away from the city centre (busstations and Fort Railway station). It takes about 15 minutes by tuk tuk. You can also go here by public bus. I think it was bus number 178. It was fun using the public bus down to the city centre. Swimming pool and breakfast was nice at the hotel.