The Ocean Front
3.5 star property

Comfortable hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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The Ocean Front

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Restaurant
Bathroom sink

Overview of The Ocean Front

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

No. 14, Sellamuttu Avenue Colombo 3, (Marine Drive), Colombo
  • Popular LocationCurry Pot1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCasino Marina Colombo2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBambalapitiya Railway Station3 min drive
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)49 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Colombo

Located in Colombo, The Ocean Front is in the city centre and near the beach. Talangama Wetland and Dehiwala Zoological Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Liberty Plaza and Crescat Shopping Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sinhalese Sports Club or R. Premadasa Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Casino Marina Colombo - 2 min walk
  • United States Embassy Colombo - 8 min walk
  • Bellagio Casino - 11 min walk
  • Colombo City Centre - 2 min drive
  • Galle Face Green - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • AYU - 7 min walk
  • Hotel de Plaza - 5 min walk
  • The Manhattan Fish Market - 4 min walk
  • Vistas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - 8 min walk
  • The Palmyrah - 2 min walk

About this property

The Ocean Front

Hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at The Ocean Front and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at The Ocean Front include thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, satellite channels and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5–5 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 5 to 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 32 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Ocean Front Hotel Colombo
Ocean Front Colombo
The Ocean Front Hotel
The Ocean Front Colombo
The Ocean Front Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ocean Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ocean Front?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Ocean Front?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ocean Front?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Ocean Front provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of USD 32 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Ocean Front located?

Located in the heart of Colombo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Casino Marina Colombo, Liberty Plaza and St Anthony's Church. United States Embassy Colombo and Bellagio Casino are also within 15 minutes. Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 20 minutes by foot.

The Ocean Front Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Multi story access to rooms with extreme railway movement noise
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a good location. Rooms clean and nice breakfast. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little bit out of the centre, probably is best described as a 2.5 star hotel, considering that the Galle Face is a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It can be improved big time They have fantastic view But the property is very old and not satisfying Not recommended at all
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Greger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Couldn’t have been more accommodating! Clean rooms and lovely breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Gail, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Contemporary building, nice looking, but no rooms face the ocean, and to get to the beach, one must walk across the street and then across the railroad, so not really a good "beach" choice. But clean and a good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Gill, New Zealand

Great to have a view of real life in Colombo, the room was comfortable for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018