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Shangri-La Colombo

Colombo's finest

Shangri-La's flagship Colombo property promises an experience of contemporary luxury and outstanding service that goes above and beyond that of any hotel in this rapidly emerging city.

Featuring some of the largest hotel rooms in the city, exceptional club-level services, as well as drawing from their world renowned level of attentive service, the Shangri-La Colombo promises to be the ideal setting for a short stay with exceptional standards. Choose from a range of rooms from the tasteful comfort of the Deluxe rooms to the oversized oppulent Suites with their panormic city and ocean views. 

We recommend this hotel for a pre and/or post tour stay. It is easily accessed by a short transfer from the island's international aiport as well as being in a prime city location for exploring the vibrant and ever-growing life of Colombo. 

Hayes & Jarvis Rating
Information about hotel ratings
Average: 5 (1 vote)

Guide Price

 £1,199  per person
Hotel Category
Luxury
Location Type
City centre
Recommended For
Adult Orientated
TripAdvisor Review
Tripadvisor rating 1537 Reviews
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Hotel highlights

  • Adjacent to the Indian Ocean
  • Contemporary luxury
  • Butler service with the Horizon Club
  • Ideal luxury for pre and post touring

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Hotel Features

General Information

  • Check-in Time:
    14:00
  • Check-out Time:
    12:00
  • 500 rooms

Main Facilities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa facilities
  • Wifi

Accommodation Type

  • H&J Recommended
  • Luxury Collection

Board Basis Options

  • Half Board
  • Bed & Breakfast

Hotel Location

Location Highlights

Shangri-La Colombo

  • City centre
  • 40 minutes from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • Desired Galle Face location
  • Close to numerous bars/restaurants
1537 Reviews % of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

  • Excellent 1266
  • Very Good 168
  • Average 45
  • Poor 25
  • Terrible 33

What to Expect

  • Location
  • Sleep Quality
  • Rooms
  • Service
  • Value
  • Cleanliness

Reviews

Dec 06, 2019

Excellent Hospitality and Service!!

Los Angeles, California

We just returned to the USA after a 3 week stay at the Shangri-La in Colombo, Sri Lanka and wanted to take a few minutes to share some feedback on the excellent service and hospitably we received during our stay. Exceptional hotel facilities, Oceanview room accommodations and the quality of food and beverages were outstanding. We were in a Horizon Club level room and the staff across all parts of the hotel were very attentive and provided us with excellent service. We were made to feel at home and very comfortable throughout our long stay at the hotel. Here are a few staff members that went above and beyond the call of duty: Chef - Vipula De Silva who always came by during breakfast to see if everything we needed was available and a shout out to the other team members in the Sappyr Lounge. Bellman - Mohamed Mafaz who was always there to assist when leaving or entering the hotel. Room Attendant - Nipuna never missed a thing during our stay. Assistant Manager- Sanath Wijesinghe, Amanda, Deshan and the rest of the team at the Horizon Club, made sure we were comfortable and had what we needed at the Horizon Club. Guest Relations – Radinka who always greeted us with a smile and checked into our comfort at the hotel was very helpful. 3 weeks in a hotel is a long time, but the hospitality displayed by all the staff made our stay special. Thank you, Shangri-La team, we will definitely be back and will recommend the hotel to family and friends!
Dec 03, 2019

Warm Welcome at Arrival

Colombo, Sri Lanka

My pleasure in Thanking the Hotel & its staff for a warm welcome of our 3 Guests who arrived yesterday (3rd Dec 2019), Many thanks to Mr. Azad who escorted our guests professionally and just a call away he did accordingly what is exactly required by us. Amazing gentleman. Good Luck Shangri-La...
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Facilities

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

If you don't feel like exploring the city, why not relax for the day in the crystal clear waters of the resort pool. Elevated above ground level, the pool area offers some fantastic panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

Massage

CHI, The Spa

No Shangri-La Hotel would be complete without their signature CHI Spa. Offering welcomed relaxation after a day of sightseeing choose from a range of treatments or unwind in the adjacent Health Club.

Shangri-La Colombo

Room Types

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Deluxe Rooms

With a tasteful combination of contemporary luxury and Sri Lankan décor these large rooms offer view of either the Beira Lake or facing towards the Indian Ocean. Deluxe rooms are available with either one king or twin beds. 

Show room facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Hairdryer
  • In Room WiFi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Sea View
  • Separate Shower
  • Tea & Coffee Facilities
  • Telephone
  • Towels included
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Premier Rooms

Featuring a choice of balcony views over Lake Beira or panoramic views of the ocean, Premier rooms are loacted in the more desired areas of the hotel. 

Show room facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Bath
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Hairdryer
  • In Room WiFi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Sea View
  • Separate Shower
  • Shower over bath
  • Tea & Coffee Facilities
  • Towels included
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Horizon Club Rooms

Enjoy additional priviledges with Horizon Club Rooms such as private airport transfers, sunest cocktails and canapes as well as a private Club lounge and dedicated Club Concierge to take care of all your arrangements while in resort. Club level rooms are available with either a lake or ocean view. 

Show room facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath
  • Butler Service
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Hairdryer
  • In Room WiFi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Sea View
  • Separate Shower
  • Tea & Coffee Facilities
  • Towels included
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Executive Suites

Contemporary in design, with authentic local touches, Executive Suites are beautifully appointed and include a spacious guest room and separate living room with impressive views of the city and Indian Ocean.

Executive Suite guests enjoy complimentary access to the Horizon Club Lounge and exclusive Horizon Club privileges.

Show room facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath
  • Butler Service
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Hairdryer
  • In Room WiFi
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Sea View
  • Separate Shower
  • Tea & Coffee Facilities
  • Telephone
  • Towels included
Shangri-La Colombo

Food & Drink

Table One

Table One

Dine with views of the Indian Ocean and live show kitchens at this multi-cuisine restaurant. With its large choice of dining options with influences from across the world from Holland to Malaysia this all-day dining restaurant is sure to cater to every palate.

Shang Palace

Shang Palace

Enjoy the most authentic Chinese restaurant in Colombo. The Shang Palace's expert chefs prepare cuisine from across China, with the custom made duck oven and in-house tea master it is easy to feel as if you are in Sichuan itself!

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Capital Bar & Grill

With its retro décor, cocktail bar and large flame grill the Capital Bar & Grill is the ideal venue for social evening with the perfect ambience.

Sapphyr Lounge

Sapphyr Lounge

From high tea, grown in the hills of inland Sri Lanka to pre-dinner drinks the Sapphyr Lounge is sure to offer the ideal setting for a relaxed drink. Make sure to stay after sunset for live entertainment setting the mood perfectly.

Kaema Sutra

Kaema Sutra

Recommended for tapas and cocktails, this social hotspot perfectly encompasses traditional Sri Lankan entertainment and its new found love for unique tapas dishes.

Board Basis Options

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast is inclusive of a daily buffet style breakfast at the eclectic and effortlessly efficient Table One Restaurant. 

Shangri-La Colombo

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