AMARI COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, Colombo
About the Hotel
Amari Colombo, Sri Lanka - A 5-star hotel with a rooftop infinity pool, multiple dining options, and a prime beachfront location
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this 5-star hotel offers a rooftop infinity pool with sea views and a sun terrace. Amari Colombo is located a 2-minute walk from Kollupitiya Beach, near Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall, and Galle Face Green. The hotel features 26 floors with soundproof, air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms; many rooms provide ocean or city views. Dining includes two restaurants-Prego on the 26th floor serving Italian cuisine, and Ahara offering Thai and international dishes-plus a bar and coffee house on site. Breakfast is available as a buffet with continental, American, and full English/Irish options, including halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free choices. Leisure facilities include a fitness centre, spa, evening entertainment with live music, and walking tours. Business amenities include a business centre with fax/photocopying, meeting/banquet facilities, and free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Free private parking, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, currency exchange, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing service are provided. Family-friendly features include kid-friendly buffets, kids' meals, and the option for family rooms. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Amari Colombo.
Pros
Rooftop infinity pool with panoramic sea views, open all year
Exceptional breakfast buffet with live cooking stations and diverse cuisines
Attentive and friendly staff, consistently praised in guest reviews
Central location within walking distance of Galle Face Green and other attractions
Cons
Lifts are insufficient for the hotel size, leading to long waits during peak times
The hotel sits on a busy road, which can make taxi pickup noisy and slightly challenging
Must-do experiences
- Visit the bustling Pettah Market for a true local shopping spree.
- Sample the iconic Kottu Roti at a local street vendor late at night.
- Explore the historic Colombo Fort area for colonial architecture.
- Relax at Galle Face Green and watch the sunset over the ocean.
- Discover the National Museum for an insight into Sri Lankan heritage.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Rooftop pool
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor