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The Ocean Colombo

Hotel

Contemporary rooms featuring sea views in a low-rise hotel with a rooftop bar & a restaurant. People often mention view, good, hotel, rooms, room, ocean, stay, great, staff, clean,


Address

40 Melbourne Ave, Colombo 00400, Sri Lanka

Website

theoceancolombo.com

Contact

+94 115 110 000

Price rating

$50/night

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1.5K reviews)

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  • 3/5 Michelle C. 1 year ago on Google
    No parking assistance given, No welcoming atmosphere. Rooms quality is 8/10 and value for money is given. Guaranteed sea view, Yet the windows are sealed. No availability of smoking rooms is disappointing. Didn’t try food as was nit happy with the first impression made.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Abhishek K. 2 years ago on Google
    The only positives were that the room was clean and the food was good. Had to wait in the lobby for 15 minutes because there was no one at the reception. They really need to update the rooms. The AC wasn't cool enough. There was no wifi. The phone to call the reception was old af. There was construction going on and that was very disturbing. Not recommended at all. This may be a pandemic thing but I wish they didn't take bookings if that was the case. Waste of money tbh.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Papiya N. 3 years ago on Google
    I have been a regular customer to this place but today I had a horrible experience. I usually restrain myself from writing negative comments but I had to mention it today just for the sake of the brand which I am pretty fond of. The manager got me a dark chocolate mousse which didn't taste or look anything like chocolate, forget about dark chocolate. And I know how it should taste and look like coz I have had it many times before. He tried to convince me that it is the right dessert which i returned back. Secondly, there was an offer in Commercial Bank Credit card which he didn't give us even after showing the promo that we have received from the bank itself. The offer is valid till end of November on Commercial Credit Card for Ocean by O! I will never visit this place again. Management, please have a look at it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kasun r. 2 years ago on Google
    This hotel is situated along the galle road facing beautiful indian ocean.recently build hotel so rooms are very new and clean.every room has wifi,air conditioner,tv and other basic facilities.rooms are spacious.bathroom is very clean.you can enjoy the view of the ocean.food is delicious.you can find supermarkets,pharmacies,hospitals,banks within 200meters.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chakshu J. 3 months ago on Google • 95 reviews New
    Highly recommended!!! The rooms were quite big and spacious and had the best view of the ocean. What an amazing experience. The moment we arrived, we were provided with detox water and a wet towel. The rooftop restaurant had an amazing view and a great place to witness sunset. The breakfast might not he one of the best but it is okay since rest all things are top notch. A hotel right in front of ocean!!

  • 1/5 Farhad N. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything is bad with this hotel. The breakfast is disgusting. The AC in our room sounds loud all the time. They never changed our bed sheets during 4 days. The bed is hard like wood. The hotel and the rooms is too old and everything is broken. The price per night is 85$ which is too expansive for this hotel. I would not recommend any of you to stay at this hotel.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charitha G. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to stay if you are travelling to Colombo for work, or if you have activities planned during the day. We stayed in a family room with beautiful views of the ocean and the road through two large full length wondows. Their buffet had a sufficient spread, and the quality of the food was great! It was a quiet, comfortable and relaxing stay for an affordable price
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nalin Madushanka D. 2 years ago on Google
    Since it is a qurantine hotel, they are not running in full capacity. Welcome is OK. Rooms are clean and tidy. Can be improved. The view is very good. Room amenities are also OK. Food price is bit higher than other 3 star hotels in the area. Portion is not enough always. Food quality is average. Also can be improved by giving 2 or options for each meal. Since we are paying 85 USD each day, it's more than enough to supply good meal. They have to consider the personal preferences always.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tharaka D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice little place for an evening snack. Has a decent indoor area and an outdoor area. The food was good and reasonably priced. We ordered a meat platter and liked it. The time taken for the food to arrive is also ok. There isn't a parking area, but you can park in the allotted spots in the by road. Make sure you properly log the parking ticket to avoid the Tenaga parking scam.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abhishek Verlekar (The g. 3 months ago on Google • 85 reviews New
    Location wise the hotel is beat place to stay. Great view. Stayed only for a night so couldn’t enjoy the roof top lounge. Ocean view from the room. Service was lil less than expected. Towels were not available on arrival. Waited for 45 min. But rooms are spacious n really tidy. Recommended.

  • 3/5 Ishi B. 3 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Superb view from the room. However, I could find better rooms with much better service for the price. The men running the reception are rude and have a sick attitude. The lady was fine. Car parking was a headache since the security isn’t available all the time to open or close the gate. Room service is useless. I believe the dining is good though:
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Madhusha M. 10 months ago on Google
    The hotel is luxurious. The room is spacious and has a beautiful sea view. I'd recommend getting a room from the topmost floors for an even better view. Nonetheless you can still go to the rooftop bar and enjoy the view with the breeze. Taste of the food are average and variety is really limited. Rates are really affordable to anyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tarek A. 11 months ago on Google
    Location and front view was superb. My family enjoyed very much. The ocean view room made our trip memorable. Room size is wide and well equipment. But there should have been a mobile charging point beside the bed. Staffs r friendly and cooperative. water drainage in basin had some problem in our room otherwise everything was perfect. Breakfast was average, not too much items. Recommended to all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hiral R. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently visited The ocean Colombo and trust me it was a mind blowing experience. The service was amazing as usual, and terrific varieties of food are available here. Talking about rooms and views, i am speechless. Rooms facilities and services are wonderful. I highly recommend everyone to visit this place at least once to have this incredible experience and the view.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jerry J. 1 year ago on Google
    Poor communication. Been trying to make multiple bookings but never get replies on Whatsapp. If this the first impression then I rather not stay. Being a hospitality professional myself this should be a priority to answer all enquiries.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Thamira G. 2 years ago on Google
    All the rooms has sea view. Calm surrounding. Hotel employees are the best. Very cooperative. Food is good. Need a improvement on room conditions,water leaks noticed during raining times water.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sachith K. 3 years ago on Google
    Happy hour is quite good on your pocket. Perfect place for a drink with a perfect view.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rajitha C. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    I recently stayed at this wonderful hotel located in Bambalapitiya, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. Situated in a prime location with access to numerous activities around the city, it's perfect for both leisure and business travelers alike. One of the highlights of my stay was the breathtaking view from the hotel rooms overlooking the sea. Waking up to such a stunning sight each morning was truly a treat and added an extra layer of relaxation to my stay. Speaking of relaxation, the hotel exudes a calm and peaceful vibe, making it easy for anyone to unwind and rejuvenate. What's more, the prices are reasonable considering the excellent service provided by the staff. They were attentive, accommodating, and always ready to assist with any request, making my stay even more enjoyable. As for the food, while I only had the opportunity to try the breakfast, I was impressed by the delicious offerings. However, I do wish there were a bit more variety available. Nevertheless, the quality of the food certainly did not disappoint. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at this hotel and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Colombo. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or a convenient base to explore the city, this hotel has it all.

  • 5/5 Abdallah F. 2 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Everything was good really. I loved the way the staff there helped me to be honest. At first, I forgot to take my charger so the receptionist there was a gentleman and it was midnight. He was very kind and very helpful. I don't remember this gentleman's name or else I would have mentioned it. He did a smooth check in process and then he dug all his drawers to find me a charger. In the morning also, all the staff were nice. There was a madam named 'Dulanshie'. She was a very kind and helpful person. She served me well and was very kind. Their chef was an amazing person and their sweet corn egg drop soup was on point. So good. Thank you.

  • 4/5 Sheetal N. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good ambience with the loving location of this hotel. The sea view from hotel rooms are really awesome. Very nice to stay hotel

  • 5/5 shreya c. 1 year ago on Google
    The Ocean Colombo faces Indian Ocean, so for sure the location is amazing. The rooms are comfortable and clean. We had a very good experience in terms of service from the hotel staff. The food was good, however can be a little better. Overall the experience of stay at The Ocean Colombo was awesome.

  • 5/5 vash t. 10 months ago on Google
    Pragash was an amazing server, great service. Very attentive, kept the drinks coming and the people happy. You can’t ask for anything more, thank you for an amazing experience.

  • 4/5 RAJKUMAR S. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a beautiful hotel located on Marine Drive, Colombo. The rooms have superb views of the ocean, you feel like going on a cruise ship when you look out from the bed. The hotel food is good.. The rooms were clean, and comfortable, and you could enjoy stunning sea views from the room.

  • 4/5 Samita G. 1 year ago on Google
    We were super happy with our choice to stay here, mostly because of the great location. Kandy is a busy city and this place is just far enough from it all, on a hill. It takes a 15 minutes walk to the center - half of which is through pedestrian area, by the lake - so actually, a pretty nice walk. The staff is professional and helpful. Rooms are clean. We could only get a budget room, but it was perfect. There are common terrace areas on each floor. After trying the diner & breakfast once, we decided to eat in town instead.

  • 4/5 Anubha u. 1 year ago on Google
    Hospitality is fantastic. Located just infront of the ocean with an awesome sunset 🌅 view. Everything is nearby this place. Food is great, also you have good Indian restaurants near it. It’s actually a 3 star hotel.

  • 5/5 Sajitha De S. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely one of the most underrated places in the city. The prices are relatively cheap. The food is decent. The view is great. Great place to just go and chill

  • 5/5 Mary p. 1 year ago on Google
    Best hotel I have Sean in Sri Lanka..I like Lavista club in top floor..Can't believe we are in Sri Lanka..look like we are in US Again friendly staff. I like the dj.. Best dj I have hear in my life in Sri Lanka.. People who have idea 💡 to spend or enjoy life they can visit here...

  • 1/5 The e. 9 months ago on Google
    Hotel is facing the ocean and that's the only specialty. The overall hospitality experience was the worst! The room locks are spoiled, they have a smoking smell in the room especially at night while it mentioning non-smoking rooms. The floor is full of dust even after room keeping. The choices of food are limited even though u may pay more to request for breakfast. Totally uncompetitive compared to other hotels. Very bad experience.

  • 5/5 Surinder B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food and Service are matchless. Ocean view Room provided. Breakfast is so good and staff is cooperative. Enjoyed the place. Recommend for stay and enjoy yourself at once.

  • 3/5 netra b. 1 year ago on Google
    Room, Breakfast and staff are good but it has a small (not clean) lobby.

  • 5/5 Антон �. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoying the life here with an outstanding view, cozy and clean room and the service. Check the roof top lounge for the extensive drinks menu and delicious food. Special thanks go to Kanishka for his attitude and the help to spend the good time here.

  • 5/5 Jawidh F. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome atmosphere

  • 5/5 Chathura K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great happy hour

  • 5/5 Surender A. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to stay if you are travelling to Colombo for work, or if you have activities planned during the day. We stayed in a family room with beautiful views of the ocean and the road through two large full length wondows. Their buffet had a sufficient spread, and the quality of the food was great! It was a quiet, comfortable and relaxing stay for an affordable price

  • 5/5 Poravirajan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best hotel I have Sean in Sri Lanka..I like Lavista club in top floor..Can't believe we are in Sri Lanka..look like we are in US Again friendly staff. I like the dj.. Best dj I have hear in my life in Sri Lanka.. People who have idea 💡 to spend or enjoy life they can visit here...

  • 3/5 Naseef D. 9 months ago on Google
    Expensive price according to hotel condition, quality and environment. No swimming pool. However sea view from rooms are nice. Average quality rooms.

  • 4/5 shashika h. 5 months ago on Google
    Good place 😘😘😘 They have roof top excellent view and nice bar... must be vista.. wonderful view at 5 pm to 6 pm.. sun set was very beautiful.. and 5 pm to 7 pm they have happy hour buy 1 get 1 free cocktails... as well Thursday and Friday they have live DJ.... up to mid night... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • 5/5 Vinayakasairam I. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful hotel located on Marine Drive, Colombo. Room has great view of sea from your bed. Decent food. The rooms were clean, and comfortable, and you could enjoy stunning sea views from the roof top bar. Recommended to take top floors for better views.

  • 4/5 Vishal N. 6 months ago on Google
    Good hotel with decent breakfast spread and courteous staff.. quite a central location as well as the centre of the city was close by. we stayed on the 10th floor which has a beautiful view of the sea. The rooms were clean but the bathroom smelled weird!

  • 4/5 Umesh A. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice place with a really nice sea view. Went to this place several times. Service was good, food was okay and the rooms were good. Wifi wasn't working at that time tried to connect and we even called them. But didn't get it fixed. Overall nice place with a nice view to it.

  • 5/5 Dr. YesJ J. 6 months ago on Google
    Excellent & convenient place to stay. Lovely views of ocean. Ideal rooms for all types of people. Services were very good. Good food and reasonably good breakfast. Ajith and Samanth were kind and courteous with smiling face always. Tuan was also kind and good, A place to stay in a beautiful place with a view and cost effective too.

  • 5/5 Vijayalakshmi K. 6 months ago on Google
    Excellent view with the ocean and train passing by occasionally. The parallel road has lots of places to shop from and food too- great for an evening stroll

  • 5/5 Ridma P. 4 months ago on Google
    Beautiful hotel located on Marine Drive, Colombo. The room is spacious and has a beautiful sea view. The rooms were clean, and comfortable. They have roof top excellent view and nice bar. Highly recommended !

  • 5/5 Pramod R. 4 months ago on Google
    Good location. So very beautiful view face to beach side and lotus tower.. rooms are very clean .

  • 5/5 Maneesha W. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is located in a rooftop which is very suitable for a evening hangout. The food is very delicious and the view is breathtaking. You should try this place with your partner!

  • 3/5 Madhawa R. 3 years ago on Google
    They try to maintain the O! brand quite well but that bugs me the most is the entrance is within the Ocean Colombo Hotel. Out of all O! pubs this comes last on my list.

  • 4/5 Thinasha M. 3 years ago on Google
    The rooftop view is splendid and the food have massive portions. Tried the chicken burger and it was extremely filling. A good variety of cocktails and mock-tails are available on the drinks menu and the prices are affordable. Turnaround times of the staff were very good. They have live music specially on Friday nights but it doesn’t get that crowded for some reason. A few tables are also available in the open area. Hotel parking is not available but there’s paid street parking on the by road next to the location.

  • 5/5 Azeem S. 2 years ago on Google
    A great place to stay if u're traveling for business. Cozy and sizeable rooms

  • 5/5 Thangavadivel T. 3 years ago on Google
    Best roof top bar to enjoy your night time!! The meal combos were good!

  • 4/5 Diyani S. 3 years ago on Google
    The Food is great!! Music and ambiance was perfect for Relax evening..I'll be back there soon..

  • 5/5 David T. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing sunset and fantastic service by Janaka!

  • 5/5 Estelle 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely view, decently priced food, good service. Would recommend

  • 4/5 Heshan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice view of the ocean. Decent place. Spacious roms.

  • 1/5 Eranda W. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is not good. Had a stomach ache after one meal.

  • 5/5 Priyantha M. 3 years ago on Google
    Personalised service excellence, Tasty food, comfortable logging & unique rooftop pub.

  • 5/5 Indunil K. 2 years ago on Google
    Good in all aspects

  • 4/5 tiron m. 2 years ago on Google
    Good quality product 👌

  • 4/5 Prasanth L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice chillout spot. Interior is made to resemble the ocean. It gives a very nice chill vibe. Roof top sunsets are really nice. They have good deals for spirits and beer from time to time. Friendly staff and good drinks.

  • 5/5 peter e. 1 year ago on Google
    not bad, not bad at all

  • 3/5 undefined 1 year ago on Google
    Value for money

  • 5/5 Rohitha P. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great stay here. The view is nice. The room very comfortable. The food although limited is really nice. The staff is great. Underrated place.

  • 4/5 Steven S. 4 years ago on Google
    The rooftop bar is awesome and windy ... it's not really warm as you'd expect and the prices are decent for a rooftop bar

  • 5/5 Kaawya F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to hang out

  • 5/5 Danushka S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic cocktails. Tasty food.. by o menu. The view is priceless. Super friendly staff

  • 5/5 Ishan Y. 3 years ago on Google
    This is one of the best places that you can enjoy a good cocktail while watching the sunset after a busy day at work. They got a friendly staff, a good customer service and good food too.

  • 5/5 Ruchi 4 years ago on Google
    First of all the view of the rooms are fantastic. Bang opposite to the ocean and you wake up to the ever beautiful Indian Ocean. The breakfast is good with loads of variety to chose from. For sightseeing and tour, we took the hotel's car from their travel desk and I tell you after comparing their prices to the other travel agencies, they are super affordable and people are really really nice.

  • 4/5 Steve De R. 4 years ago on Google
    The Ocean colombo has a nicely set up rooftop bar that’s separated in to two parts as indoor and outdoor. We visited the place on a Thursday and it started to get busy around about 7pm. Most of the indoor seating was reserved and we stayed in the outdoor area facing the sea. The view at the sunset time is spectacular and worth it. It’s pretty windy up there so better be prepared. Place is good for either a date or group outing. There was a live band playing after 7pm and once the crowd gets going it’s got a good atmosphere. The happy hour options were also good and they don’t skim on the alcohol like some places do. We tried a bullfrog and Long Island iced tea which was good. The food options were surprisingly huge in portion size and the taste was also good. We tried the hot butter cuttle fish, spicy chicken wings and sausages. Prices were reasonable and value for money. The staff was friendly and supportive. Overall a pleasant experience.

  • 5/5 Milinda P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to hangout with friends.

  • 4/5 Amod S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great hotel with an ocean view. Had a spacious room with a large bathroom. Parking is not that great. You'd either have to park your vehicle outside or behind the hotel where the service entrance is (this entrance is not recommended for vehicles with low ground clearance).

  • 5/5 Thisal K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and Great Service to a reasonable rates. Rooms are with the ocean view and the place is so relaxing. Breakfast is so good and the room service waiter is so professional.

  • 5/5 Kasun A. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best hotels by the sea.amazing view of the Indian ocean make you feel very comfortable.great food and other amenities of the property makeup a satisfied stay.

  • 3/5 JANAKA K. 1 year ago on Google
    Old hotel. price reasonable. Nice breakfast and very kind guy in the restaurant

  • 5/5 Nirmada T. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place

  • 5/5 amith p. 1 year ago on Google
    I really like their customer service. Very friendly and kind. Also, the room was very clean and neat. Respects privacy and lot more. I reccomend this place.

  • 5/5 Online W. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a pleasant night. Prices were reasonable and food was so good. Sea view was great

  • 4/5 suppiah t. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a beautiful hotel located on Marine Drive, Colombo. The rooms have superb views of the ocean, you feel like going on a cruise ship when you look out from the bed. The hotel food is good.. The rooms were clean, and comfortable, and you could enjoy stunning sea views from the room. The front desk, reservation staff , and other hotel staff are very friendly. S.Thillai –Sydney 3/11/22

  • 5/5 Malinda P. 3 years ago on Google
    Superb cocktails

  • 2/5 Clay J. 1 year ago on Google
    We stayed there from one night (14/1 - 2023) during our vacation in Sri Lanka. This hotel was the most expensive during our trip(visiting 8 different hotels. Unfortunately it didn’t live up to the price. The we’re working and fixing on the hotel. So it felt like you were on a working place. The room was had an okey standard, the best thing was the ocean view. The breakfast was an continental and quit boring. Most of the other places we stayed at, had an better one.


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