Hotel in Colombo

Shalimar Hotel

8.0/10 V. good | 217 Reviews
3-star hotel
Shalimar Hotel

46 Panchikawatte Road Maradana | Colombo, 00100, LK View Map

8.0 V. good 217 Reviews View Map
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Deluxe Double Room

227 ft²

Bath or ShowerMini barAir conditioning

Standard Double Room

Key facts

Property type
3-star hotel
Address
46 Panchikawatte Road Maradana | Colombo, 00100, LK
Nearby landmark
Beira Lake · 1.2 km (straight line)
Nearest airport
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) · 12 km (straight line)
Check-in / check-out
12:00 / 12:00
Top facilities
Free parking, Restaurant, Bar, Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk
Rooms
16
Guest score
8.0/10 from 217 reviews

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Great for activities
  • Located in heart of Colombo
  • Excellent room comfort & quality

About Shalimar Hotel

Comfortable Accommodations Shalimar Hotel in Colombo offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, bidets, and tiled floors. Each room includes a work desk, mini-bar, and TV, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining and Leisure Guests can enjoy international cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant or unwind at the bar.

The hotel provides free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a tour desk for exploring the area. Convenient Location Located on Panchikawatte Road, the hotel is near public transport options and offers easy access to attractions such as kayaking and canoeing. Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support.

Top Amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Location

46 Panchikawatte Road Maradana | Colombo, 00100, LK

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Services & Facilities

17 amenities in 6 categories.

Food & Drinks

2 items
  • Bar
  • Restaurant(s)

General

3 items
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Media & Technology

1 item
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room Amenities

2 items
  • Room Service
  • Air Conditioning

Services and Conveniences

5 items
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Currency exchange service
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry services
  • Tour services

Transportation

4 items
  • Free Parking
  • Shuttle service (charges may apply)
  • On-site parking
  • Car rental available

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    12:00
  • Check-out
    12:00
  • Front desk [24-hour]
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed. You haven't added any cots. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

FAQs about Shalimar Hotel

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shalimar Hotel?
Check-in is from 12:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
What is there to see near Shalimar Hotel?
Places nearby include Beira Lake, R Premadasa Stadium and Colombo Fort Railroad Station.
Which facilities does Shalimar Hotel have?
Facilities include free parking, restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour front desk.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available.
Is there a restaurant or bar?
Yes, there is a restaurant and a bar.
How far is Shalimar Hotel from the airport?
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is about 12 km away in a straight line.

Guest Score and Reviews

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8.0 /10
V. good
Based on 217 Reviews
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Nikos
Solo Traveler · Jan 3, 2023
7.0

A good deal for the price. Convenient location right near Maradana Station. Was doing day trips by train so the location was ideal. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Hotel had 24 hour reception. Air con in room.

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Anonymous
Solo Traveler · Jan 21, 2023
8.0

Convenient central location Helpful staff

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Chanaka
Business Traveler · Jan 30, 2023
9.0

location and staff are great.

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Lorraine
Traveling as Couple · Feb 9, 2023
9.0

We stayed two nights at the Shalimar Hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was big and comfortable. Only a couple of small details that needed looking at, which was the shower head and the stains on the suitcase stand, apart from that it was a pleasant stay. There was a nice loun

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Eileen
Family with Young Children · Feb 23, 2023
1.0

Omg nothing about it. Hotel was disgusting and location was awful . Like a war zone

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Yahani
Feb 28, 2023
8.0

Spacious room, clean bathroom with hot water. Convenient location, walking distance to Maradana Railway located next to main road.

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Brenda
Traveling as Couple · Mar 2, 2023
8.0

The staff were exceptionally helpful in every way. The restaurant food was really good and breakfast very nice too.

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Lakmal
Family with Young Children · Mar 5, 2023
8.0

Every thing

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Mrparks
Traveling as Couple · Mar 7, 2023
10.0

The location is fantastic for Maradana train station which is exactly why we booked it (45 second walk max) and the rooms are spacious and very clean. The staff are very friendly, speak good English and were quick to respond when we confronted someone following us from the train station. The hotel h

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Gerhard
Solo Traveler · Mar 18, 2023
7.0

The architecture of this older hotel was nice. They had room at the back which is quieter.

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Amanda
May 6, 2023
8.0

Comfy bed. Let us check in early. Good location. TV with lots of channels

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Alice
Traveling as Couple · May 19, 2023
9.0

Best value room I found in Colombo, very clean, MASSIVE room, fantastic Aircon. Walking distance to all the central things. Glad we chose to stay here. Very calm and peaceful in the room. really kind helpful staff

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V.s
Solo Traveler · Jun 6, 2023
10.0

Behavior and sanitation at very good price.

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D
Business Traveler · Jun 6, 2023
10.0

great service and staffs

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Mahmud000321
Family with Young Children · Jul 5, 2023
7.0

It is old but worth for money

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Md
Business Traveler · Sep 5, 2023
2.0

Location good

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Rashid
Sep 8, 2023
5.0

It is located near Mardana railway station

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Sophie
Traveling as Couple · Sep 30, 2023
10.0

Very spatious room, very comfy bed and very clean ! It was a super nice stay before we left back home :) The staff was super helpful and friendly- we could leave our luggage there the whole day and stay at the restaurant/ lounge area until we had to leave for our flight at night. Thank you very muc

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Yulia
Traveling as Couple · Nov 2, 2023
10.0

Very good location, helpful and hospitable staff, good choice for this price! we would come back again

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Dmitrii
Solo Traveler · Nov 7, 2023
8.0

The room was very huge and clean, the staff was just wonderful! Thanx Sindujan and Mr. Wijaycoon ;)

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Ronald
Solo Traveler · Nov 9, 2023
9.0

The receptionist Monica and the manager Santhujan were so friendly and helpful. The rest of the staff too. The Hotel is very close to Maradana Railway station and it's very easy and cheap to go to Fort or Mt. Lavinia for example.

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Shyam108
Family with Young Children · Nov 17, 2023
7.0

Staff ( I think Chandra, Shyama & Others)were all really friendly and helpful. Location was really Central, railway Station was only 100 m away

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Chaitanya
Nov 20, 2023
3.0

pathetic experience its an old rundown hotel and the person at the reception is not to be trusted at all..we used hotel as transit 6-7 hrs at the time of booking diff rate confirmed at checkout asked for more money . rooms and hotel are very old we had a broken table kept in the room. no facility or

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Renta21
Family with Young Children · Nov 29, 2023
10.0

Very good place to stay. Easy accessible location to all parts in Colombo. The room is very comfortable and clean with AC. Valuable price. Good service, with kind and helpful staff, especially Sinthujan.

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Tiina
Family with Young Children · Dec 8, 2023
8.0

Henkilkunta

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Kevin
Solo Traveler · Dec 10, 2023
8.0

it is close to Maradana train station

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Fry
Dec 17, 2023
9.0

We had the deluxe room. We had a lot of space! That was great! The bathroom was good and clean, we had very good water pressure and hot water. No animals visit during the night which is awesome for Colombo. The bed was comfortable, we had some holes in the sheet but it didn't bother us. We slept v

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Alexander
Solo Traveler · Dec 19, 2023
7.0

- Personnel. Sindujan, special thanks. They were very hospitable and helpful - A very big room - Comfortable bad

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Mc
Solo Traveler · Dec 22, 2023
9.0

It is a large hotel very close to Maradana station. The staff has been very respectful. Sindujan very kindly helped me with everything I needed. He is a great person. Breakfast is complete.

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Jennifer
Traveling as Couple · Dec 27, 2023
8.0

A bit worn out but really good food and clean rooms good budget hotel

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