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About the Hotel

471 - 4/1, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 00300
Very good
7.9
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3.8
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Offering a restaurant and baggage storage, the business The Residence Colombo hotel lies in the Bambalapitiya district of Colombo, 2.5 km from the national monument "Independence Memorial Hall" and nearly a 25-minute walk from Amana Bank. While staying at this 3-star hotel, a safe deposit box and a luggage locker are available for guests to use.

Location

The hotel has a prime setting 3.2 km from the 5 ha ocean-side urban park "Galle Face Green". The Residence Colombo is also within reach of the 50-acre University of Colombo.

Guests might as well visit Police Ground, which is about 10 minutes' drive away. Families travelling to Colombo will enjoy being 850 metres from the public Sri Lanka Planetarium.

Bambalapitiya railway station is approximately a 10-minute walk away, while Ratmalana Air Force Base airport is 5 km from The Residence hotel.

Rooms

This accommodation offers rooms with a balcony complete with an ironing set and climate control. Along with a bidet, a spa bathtub, and a shower, bathroom comforts also include a dryer and towels.

Eat & Drink

Barefoot Garden Cafe is ideal for tasting Sri Lankan cuisine and is situated in close proximity to the Residence.

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The Residence offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Queen Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Twin Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Family Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Suite
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free internet access
  • Car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

  • Room service

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor dining area

Room features

  • In-room safe
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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The Residence Location

471 - 4/1, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 00300
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471 - 4/1, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 00300
Nearby
Mall
Majestic City Shopping Mall
1000 ft
Public Building
German Embassy In Colombo
100 ft
Mosque
Bambalapitiya Jummah Masjid
600 ft
Restaurants
Majestic City
2.0 mi
Galle Rd Bambalapitiya
Hotel De Pilawoos
1300 ft
417 Galle Road Kollupitiya
Baguette French Bakery & Cafe
1.5 mi
174 Galle Road British Cosmetics Building
Caterina Pizzeria
900 ft
No. 11 Rheinland Place Kollupitiya
Snog Frozen Yogland
1.1 mi
9A
Hotel De Majestic & Bakery
2.3 mi
19 Galle Road Colombo 04
Saraswathie Lodge
2.3 mi
191 Galle Rd.
Greenlands Hotel
2.3 mi
3A Shrubbery Gardens Bambalapitiya
Getting around
City Centre
Colombo33 min  ·  1.7 mi
Airports
Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO)14 min  ·  5.4 mi
Ratmalana Air Force Base (RML)18 min  ·  7.3 mi
Train
Bambalapitiya Railway Station5 min  ·  1400 ft
Narahenpita Railway Station32 min  ·  1.6 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$7 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
14

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 155 verified reviews
8.0/10
Great
81%
Recommend
Guest reviews
based on 356 reviews
7.9/10
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