Not reviewing the accommodations, only reviewing the high tea. Mandarina is offering a buffet-based high tea. I'm not going to mention the price since there is a high chance of a price increase even though I'm writing this after a short time of my visit. Drinks The menu had iced coffee, hot coffee and tea. There was nothing special about the drinks. The coffee was instant and not great. Food There was a variety of savoury food including veggie mini pizza, sausage roll, sandwiches, cutlets and battered fried prawns. Taste wise all were mediocre. Mini cheesecakes, fruit tarts and some other sweet items were there as the dessert. Ambience They serve their high tea on the top floor, which is with the pool area. The area was so crowded and noisy. Noisy at a level where two people can't hear each other. The ambience for a high tea was not good sadly. Parking was available in front of the hotel itself. Or they have some more parking in the back. The parking gets packed, but the staff was so helpful and a big shout out to them.

Good hotel. Breakfast buffet spread was not very lavish. Location is good. Rooms are good and neat and clean. Staff is helpful. Rooftop pool and restaurant are a highlight. Enjoyed our stay here.

We went for buffet dinner which is awesome, because one the best dinner I ever had. Meals are delicious specially that mutton buriyani, evenly matched salads and desserts. Dinner was set in rooftop which is next to infinity pool & Gym, and you can enjoy the view with the breeze &. Bit Of see as well The hotel is just exceptional and luxurious all over. The room is spacious and has a beautiful city view. I'd recommend getting a room from the topmost floors for an even better view. Rates are affordable and the experience is really worth for money. We highly recommend Mandarina Colombo for your city stay, and hope you will enjoy their meals as we did! 👌🏽

The hotel is just exceptional and luxurious all over. The room is spacious and has a beautiful city view. I'd recommend getting a room from the topmost floors for an even better view. Nonetheless you can still go to the rooftop infinity pool and enjoy the view with the breeze. The food is really nice and an average variety in the buffet. Also they have delicious high tea platter with nice ice coffees. Rates are affordable and the experience is really worth for money. We highly recommend Mandarina Colombo for your city stay and hope you will enjoy it as much as we did! 👌🏽

We went for a high tea with our entire extended family. Since we booked for around 60 heads. They had changed the menu by taking off the cheese cake, fruit tart and almond tart. Some times back we got a platter there. Then it was perfect. But now they are trying to make more profit, instead of providing what is in the menu. No discounts were given for our booking. We did not even expect. I dont understand why are they not providing what they have promised.

We celebrated our daughter birthday at Mandarina Colombo. The staff was super friendly. The chef personally took care of our needs. Great service. The food was amazing, fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this place for the high tea.

We were on a office outing for lunch and pool. The hotel is very clean Lovely receptionist welcome us with all details. The team was friendly Food was good and served as much as we asked . But the restuarent staff was not so nice. They were panicked and pushed us to finished the lunch and the dessert at the same time frame ... The pool was well cleaned. Maintaining well. The changing rooms was clean too. Worth for the money

Just bought only some macarons and they taste so delicious. They're crunchy and creamy. It's totally a heavenly treat with 100% sweetness. Worth every cent. We're totally satisfied with them. You should try it too. Simple yet effective dessert.

I enjoyed staying there beautiful place I would like to go again

Visited for a meeting and for the lunch. Meeting room was fully equipped with multimedia and AC and other amenities. The only issue is very low clear height between ceiling and floor. Service is also good. The lunch is at roof top. Not many selections but quality is good. Overall experience is good.

Great hospitality and services. We checked in during the early hours of the morning, still, it was all very smooth. Stayed here for more than a week. Services are excellent. The room size is perfect, not too cramped. The breakfast menu has many diverse options for your palette. The only issue is that they give 1 litre of water only per day in small 500ml plastic bottles. I wish they switch to glass bottles and give more water per day.

The hotel, though compact in size, has a panoramic view over the ocean and the city skyline from the rooftop restaurant. The staff was friendly. Though there were less varieties for high tea, the food tasted good and the atmosphere was relaxing. The parking is located behind the hotel and should be accessed from Bagatale Road.Overall, we enjoyed our high tea experience.

When we first got here we were introduced with the most kind and professional staff. The rooms were very spacious with a stunning sea and city view. The food were also amazing which was located in the rooftop along side a very modern infinity pool which overlooks the city. Overall we had a great stay here and would recommend it to everyone.

I attended a Wedding ceremony at Manadarina. It was on the 10th Floor - Roof top The place was well lit, airy and clean. The staff were present but unobtrusive The dinner was buffet, there was a wide variety of dishes - Meats, Biriyani, Roti, Chicken, Mutton, Prawns, Pasta and also dishes for the vegetarian. There was a range tasty well presented Salads, Soups and some delicious deserts. The crowd was small because of the Covid restrictions, and on the whole it was a pleasant experience. Would recommend Mandarina to anyone and everyone.

The rooms are great and comfy. Also, should mention their infinity pool on the rooftop. It's also great and we were able to have a great stay there with those. Wish the pool was larger though. Apart from that their dinner buffet had a variety of available options and the food was great. Also, the Breakfast buffet was even better and had a great variety of choices available including spicy and tasty snacks. Recommended place for a stay or a hotel vacation.

Stayed in this place twice in the last two years. Food is excellent. Well maintained. Roof top restaurant overseeing the Sea is beautiful. They still don't serve Liquor which should change considering the guest they attract. Overall value for money

I would say that it was great value for money and in a really good location. Nice to see the sea from the room although there is some construction work before the view to the sea. Room was nice and spacious. Shower and bathroom were good! Water was nice and warm for my wife but then was not so warm for myself, but manageable and not sure if it was a one off. Breakfast was pretty good and better than I expected. Also staff were nice and friendly and it was lovely to get a welcome drink. Pool looked nice but didn’t use it as did the gym.

Please do not deal with Shafee; he was unprofessional and doesn't know how to handle clients..I am writing to express my deep disappointment and dissatisfaction with my recent experience at Hotel Mandarina while celebrating my baby's birthday. Unfortunately, my overall impression of the hotel fell far short of my expectations, and I believe it is essential to address the issues I encountered during our stay.

Visited for a meeting and for the lunch. Meeting room was fully equipped with multimedia and AC and other amenities. The only issue is very low clear height between ceiling and floor. Service is also good. The lunch is at roof top. Not many selections but quality is good. Overall experience is good.

A good hotel with good facilities. Rooms are bit small compared to the average size of a hotel in the area but acceptable. Has cable TV , seperate AC unit along with amenities. Washroom was very spacey, compared to the room size. Staff was friendly and the food was good. A 4 star rating was given due to several factors. The hotel as mentioned has good , acceptable overall facilities but definitely not for a 5 star hotel standards. For a 4 star hotel of course yes , but I'm not sure how they got a 5 star hotel certificate considering the location , view , available space, available facilities etc:. While the washroom was good , a bath tub was not available which can be considered as a basic feature for a hotel in this area. The restaurant staff can focus on their job bit more as they called me back again 5mins after I placed the order saying 'just to reconfirm' , they should have noted it down properly in the first time. Also I paid for food then and there, but while I was checking out they informed I have not settled the bill for the food which annoyed me since I not only settled the bill but also gave a generous tip to the waiter .Had to wait at the lobby for about 5 mins till they took many calls to sort out their internal communication and to find that I was telling the truth. Could have even apologised to the customer afterwards but it didn't happen. Also, I ordered a chicken nasigoorang ( the other option was sea food nasi), and they sent a sea food nasigoorang despite 're confirming' my order. I didn't make a fuss and ate it anyway but imagine if I had an allergy or something. The pool is located on rooftop but it doesn't have separate access. You have to go through the restaurant front area. It's not a nice thing when you have to wear a towel or a similar pool clothing and go to the pool passing a table of a family who is dining . Furthermore, they had only 1 card machine at the reception which didn't work for some reason. It kept on responding with an error which had nothing to do with my debit card since it had money. I had to go all the way out of the hotel and walk back and forth for about 200 meters to get money from the nearest ATM using the same card like it was the year 2000. Hotel view is ok but not great since the side view face to a blank wall of the next building and half of the front view is blocked by a giant construction site which is very noisy and you can see the sea from the rest of the front view but its bit far from the hotels' location. Prices were acceptable .

Food is excellent. Well maintained. Roof top restaurant overseeing the Sea is beautiful. They still don't serve Liquor which should change considering the guest they attract. Overall value for money

When we first got here we were introduced with the most kind and professional staff. The rooms were very spacious with a stunning sea and city view. The food were also amazing which was located in the rooftop along side a very modern infinity pool which overlooks the city.

Hotel is very nice. Nothing spectacular and no actual bar to sit in or even have an alcoholic drink. I do feel as if that should be stated on your Web pages. Such a shame as it could be a lot more.

The Mandarina Colombo hotel is another great option in Colombo. It's a 4-star hotel with modern decor, comfortable rooms, and great service. Guests really enjoy the rooftop bar and pool, which offer great views of the city. Very kind & polite customer service- -BEST HOSPITALITY-

The hotel is located in a very nice place. The staff are exceptionally friendly and professional. Guest & relationship personnel, Sewmini was very helpful and always greets you with a smile. Shafee who is the assistant Food & Beverage manager was also very friendly and helpful. Faisal who is part of the house keeping team is very friendly and always does a good job in keeping the room very clean. The breakfast buffet is a feast with lots of fruits and lovely dishes. Very good hotel with excellent staff.

Good City Hotel. Recommend for all visitors to Sri Lanka. Rooms are reasonably large. All amenities are available. Buffet B/fast is value for money. Pool is somewhat small but good to relax in the pool after all your day work and when you came back to the room. The location is very convenient.

Srilankan best hotel When we first got here we were introduced with the most kind and professional staff. The rooms were very spacious with a stunning sea and city view. The food were also amazing which was located in the rooftop along side a very modern infinity pool which overlooks the city. Overall we had a great stay here and would recommend it to everyone.

Stayed three nights here. Situated in Kollupitya galle road very good location. Staff’s are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are well maintained. There is roof top pool, very small gym and halal buffet food as well. Very good and decent place for family stay.

Very good hotel. Rooms are spacious and beds are comfy. The staff are very nice. In a good location to lots of nice food places.

The air-conditioners in the rooms were dripping water and very poorly maintained. I stayed there a couple of times, both times I had experienced the same problem. Breakfast was decent though. Location is good but my personal experience with the rooms were unfortunately bad both times.

Fantastic hotel. The facilities and the staff are really nice. Buffet breakfast was included but even worth paying extra for it. It was absolutely fantastic. The choice and the taste is excellent. They should consider getting someone to manage guest car parking. We had to drop the bags at the front and drive around to get to their car park and had to walk back to the front to get in. But, the food and the facilities makes it still a great hotel at a very reasonable price. Will definitely come back here again. Absolutely worth the money we paid which is very reasonable compared to some of the well known hotels in Colombo.

I recently enjoyed a fantastic dinner buffet at this hotel with my family. The staff had a table ready. The buffet, starting at 07:30pm, featured a variety of starters, salads, and a delicious soup. The main course boasted numerous meat options like chicken, fish, and beef. The dessert section was a sweet haven with ice cream, mud cake, puddings, cakes, and fruits. The value for the price was impressive, and the bustling atmosphere added to the experience.. Highly recommended for a return visit.

The rooms, while a bit on the smaller side, were impeccably clean and well-maintained, ensuring a comfortable stay. One of the standout aspects of my stay was the food – it was truly awesome. The hotel offers a delightful culinary experience, and I was impressed with the variety and quality of the dishes. The friendly and attentive staff added to the dining experience, making it even more enjoyable. What's even more impressive is that Mandarina Colombo offers great value for the price. Compared to many other hotels in the area, the cost for one night's stay is relatively cheap, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious travelers. In summary, Mandarina Colombo offers clean rooms, exceptional food, friendly staff, and an affordable price point. While the rooms may be a bit compact, the overall value for money is outstanding, making it a worthwhile choice for your stay in Colombo.

This is very good place but only one concern is parking but it’s fine near by the hotel they have parking area. So the SO will guild you the place but overall part form that meals and hotel inside and also pool everything perfect!

Stayed at MANDARINA COLOMBO for 3 nights and i must say I was impressed. The staff is very friendly, always smile on their face. The rooms are neat & clean and the room services is on time. The food is also good and will ignite your taste buds. Parking is available, cafe available on ground floor with a big screen to watch your favourite team play matches. I went with my team for cricket tour and the staff handled us very well during our stay. There is even a balcony in each room with LED TV and night lights. Spacious rooms too. Breakfast has too many options, view from the roof top is simply amazing. You can see the beach across the road from the roof top and the swimming pool feels like an infinity pool. Valuable distance to restaurants and clubs too.

A nice little hotel in the middle of Colombo with nice clean rooms and decent sized bathrooms. There is a restaurant at the top of the hotel beside the infinity rooftop pool and gym. The gym was a bit cluttered, but decently equipped. There's also a small coffee shop at the lobby servicing decent coffee and pastries.

Our recent experience was truly exceptional. Our accommodations boasted a picturesque beachfront view from the balcony, and the rooms were impeccably clean and inviting. The manager demonstrated a high level of professionalism in promptly addressing any concerns that arose. The parking facilities were convenient and come highly recommended. It's worth noting that if you're a Sri Lankan with a foreign driving license, remember to bring proof of your nationality, even if you're fluent in Sinhalese. In our particular case, the staff handled this situation with the utmost professionalism. Lastly, the rooftop pool offered a delightful and enjoyable experience.

I visited Madeline Hotel for their Sunday Chinese buffet, and while the experience had its ups and downs, it was overall a reasonable choice. The Chinese buffet, unfortunately, fell short in delivering authentic Chinese cuisine. The variety of Chinese options was limited, which may disappoint those expecting an extensive selection of Chinese dishes. On the bright side, Madeline Hotel compensated for the limited Chinese choices with a diverse range of other delectable dishes, particularly their salads, which were a highlight of the meal. They also included some tasty Sri Lankan food options, which was appreciated by those who enjoy local flavors. The dessert offerings were delightful, and the presentation was beautiful, adding a touch of elegance to the dining experience. One significant advantage of dining at Madeline Hotel was the cost, which was notably lower compared to similar hotels in Colombo, with a price of just RS 4250.00. This affordability made it a more accessible choice for those looking for a decent meal without breaking the bank. In conclusion, Madeline Hotel's Sunday buffet, while falling short in offering authentic Chinese cuisine and a limited Chinese variety, makes up for it with a wide array of other tasty dishes, delightful desserts, and a beautiful dining atmosphere. The lower price point makes it a reasonable choice, especially for those on a budget.

Good and comfortable rooms however we were overcharged the day of check out saying a tax was imposed the day we were checking out. Bad customer service by the guy called Azmi he agreed to give us the rooms for a different price and then says a different price the next day. Food quality was good

This review is about Dinner buffet. it is kind of ordinary buffet. there are limited varieties for main course. no live stations. no sri lankan corner. there were few salads which are good ( not many). but when it comes to desserts. it’s a whole different story. there were delicious desserts. in whole it’s a not a good idea if you are hoping a fabulous dinner buffet. but it’s kind of worth money

We had Christmas buffet lunch at the restaurant. The food was fantastic. I especially enjoyed the starters of Sushi and Chicken liver pate. For the mains the lamb and sea food thermidor was superb. The Christmas cake and yule log was a fine way to end the meal. The staff was very courteous and efficient. Well done, keep it up

Rooms are mediocre and the cleanliness could very well be improved. Nestled in the midst of construction sites, the daytime is a bit noisy. Sea view rooms are a bit more cozy and does allow a balcony for a fresh sea breeze. Food is desirable though there have a strict “No Pork” policy on the menu. WiFi was one the worst I’ve encountered in a long while.

This is one of the new city hotels in town. This is in the 4-5 star range and it's a good place if you want to stay for a short period of time, have lunch, host parties etc. There's a rooftop pool on the top floor which has an amazing city and sea views. Staff is kind and attentive. The only downside is the hotel doesn't have or offer alchol as it's a muslim hotel. However there's no ban on alcohol if you wnat to bring your own. Recommend for short stays.

Foods are not so good. Glasses are not clean. Room is good, but bathroom is not so clean. We checked in at around 8 pm. When we try to watch the tv & we realized tv was not working. So they sent a technical team to fix it, they took almost 1 hour and said they cannot fix it and wait till tomorrow for the IT team. We checked in late but they charged the full amount from us and room tv also not working. After we complained they showed us another room. But it was on landside view. So we requested again to give us a sea view room. Finally, they arranged a sea view room on the 7th floor. But this whole process cost us more than 3 hours. Be carefull when you use the things in side the room. They tried to charge for drinks that we never ordered.

Very convenient and serene location amidst the hustle and bustle of Colombo city. Good service and grand meals. Enjoyed the few hours spent there

Great place Good balcony city view Fantastic hospitality Clean 💯

Very Good Place, Very Good Service, Beautiful View On Roof Top Restaurants Very Good Food

Very clean hotel with good service. 1 hour from the airport not so bad. Only problem is the construction sound around and the noise of the cars buses. It’s crazy. But good stop between traveling and airport :)

Amazing service... Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable rooms.

Great hotel and service. Very welcoming for international visitors. Really enjoyed the food and cleanliness. It's centrally located in the city. Enjoyed the Sri Lankan hospitality.

Great staff, great food and has one of the best rooms for a lower budget

A decent hotel and a reasonable price A la carte menu 😎 food taste good 👍👌

Stayed in a deluxe room. The room is nice and the bed is enormous. Pretty good amenities. Not sure about 5-stars but it’s a good hotel. Food is really good here - breakfast was great especially the kiribath and curries. The western style breakfast options were very average. The fruit juices were not good. Room service was good especially the Sri Lankan style dishes like biriyani. There is a nice pool on the rooftop though it’s quite shallow. The gym is next to the pool and doesn’t have much equipment. The service is very good - reception and staff are very attentive and helpful.

The rooms were awesome I stayed for 2 days. And the service was good. I wasn't sure if u had breakfast and the front counter told me I didn't and I asked them if they can get it for me. Said she will check with manager. And 45 mins later I called and they said they can't included in the price. It was fine they couldn't but they would have informant me and by the time I called it was 945am and the breakfast close at 1030am. And the next day I didn't want to eat there my breakfast nor lunch or dinner. Location is awesome. They did give me a room with pretty good view or the best they can provide. I appreciate it. Customer service can improve but the place is nice and clean.

Been there for Saturday Night Buffet, with the family was not a busy night. View & Ambiance was amazing, really loved the outside tables by the pool. Service side staffs need to be trained on customer services, quiet reluctant on service replenish & clearances from the tables. Food wise it’s called International Buffet, rather call it south Asian they have to improve on all three courses, in starters they don’t have the right pairing to go and have to wait for condiments, Main course is most of South Asian Dishes & dishes get replaced with different types of dishes however it was delicious. Desert selections are lovely apart from the Frozen Fruit Cake & not replenishing the empty platters on the desert section. Hope they will improve by time…..!

Nice spacious rooms with a balcony. Breakfast was ok not much options as other hotels. Beware this place is a dry hotel and you don't get nor can have booze 🍻 outside of your room. View is now being obstructed by a new building being built next to marina mall.

They gave us their premium room even though we didn't reserve for it which was very nice. Rooftop pool is very good but gym is a little bit small. From its location we easily walked to national museum and One Galle Face mall. The hotel doesn't have a bar or any places to stay except for the resataurant.

We went for buffet dinner which is awesome, because one the best dinner I ever had. Meals are delicious specially that mutton buriyani, evenly matched salads and desserts. Dinner was set in rooftop which is next to infinity pool & Gym, and you can enjoy the view with the breeze &. Bit Of see as well The hotel is just exceptional and luxurious all over. The room is spacious and has a beautiful city view. I'd recommend getting a room from the topmost floors for an even better view. Rates are affordable and the experience is really worth for money. We highly recommend Mandarina Colombo for your city stay, and hope you will enjoy their meals as we did! 👌🏽

Went for the high tea. It's starts at 3:30 pm and goes till 5:30 pm. The food is really amazing. The service is appreciatable. Overall, I loved it.

Food was superb,taste was really delicious

Awesome place to enjoy Colombo, Srilanka.

Definitely not 5 Star! First room was full of mosquitoes and management could not get rid of them. Second room AC barley worked. The climate co trip is per room and it’s just a crapshoot what you get and if it works and if mosquitoes will hunt you down. Stay away from this place.

Went to the restaurant. Nice sunset view. Food is affordable. We bought a pizza and a fish and chips. Bought desserts. Pizza was a little bit saucy. Overall food is tasty.

Had a nice Saturday. It’s in heart of Colombo very close to all the facilities. Food is delicious and there was a nice verity. Rooftop pool has a nice view of the Colombo city and Indian Ocean. Staff is friendly and helpful. Good place for a short stay in Colombo.

Great Place to Stay! Entering for the reception you find very friendly and helpful staff, the room are very large and extremely spacious can accommodate a crowd, the hotel has taken all necessary precautions in accordance with the Covid Control guidelines, A delicious buffet. Overall best hotel stay ever! This hotel really deserves a five star rating for keeping up with their standards.

Came here for dinner with family. Not much crowded. Excellent food and service. Highly recommend their noodles. Wonderful view from the top. Price is reasonable compared to other 5-star hotels.

Excellent service.... Very friendly, helpful and pleasant staff everyone is very very kind.. Super fast service... Specially in restaurant a guy Mr. Prasadh he is so so pleasant his work also superb... And the food so tasty very clean... Hosue keeping also they are doing a great job... 24 hours service... Specially, great thing is everyone is very active and friendly... Highly recommended 😊😊😊😊

My Favourite roof rop restaurant for freshly produced meals. relaxing open air sitting by the pool side.

Room was spacious. Room and bathroom was spot on. Friendly and cool staff. TV is LG and a smart TV so we could even watch Netflix. All the facilities and amenities were modern. We got extra tea bags and coffee when requested. Pool is well maintained and the depth is 4 feet. View from the pool was cool. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks

Went there for the Sunday high tea. The price was reasonable and the net amount per person was Rs. 2800. The high tea served in the buffet style at the rooftop restaurant which is face to the sea. There is a nice infinity pool in front of the restaurant. The high tea was worth for the price but not much variations were there. The food quality was average. The service is also average.

I visited the Rooftop buffet. Although the space is small, it was decent, do note that this review was given with my understanding of the country's situation. The food was above average. The washrooms on the rooftop were very wet (it rained). But the water was being tracked into the eating area. The staff were very friendly and patient and were very efficient in terms of clearing food and making sure the food in the buffet didn't run out. With all this in mind, I rate this Buffet 8/10.