𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Gelanigama (2026)

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Our top choices for Gelanigama hotels

Deluxe Villa, Patio, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

1. Elite Black Villa

Bandaragama

₹16,197

₹19,142 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

2. Grand 7 Hotel - Thalawathugoda

Thalawatugoda

Eric

₹2,677

₹3,564 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

3. The Lion Pub & Hotel

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Jonathan

₹1,151

₹1,361 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Family Suite | Living area | Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services

4. Alankara Retreats Colombo 07

Cinnamon Gardens

₹4,092

₹4,859 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, City View | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Premium Double Room | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Executive Suite | Coffee and/or coffee maker

5. W HOTEL MOUNT LAVINIA - COLOMBO

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

Sandy

₹2,717

₹3,216 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Classic Apartment, Balcony, City View | Living area

Superior Studio, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, City View | Private kitchen

6. House of Sincerity

Maharagama

₹1,436

₹1,714 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom

7. Linrose

Kiribathgoda

₹1,855

₹2,539 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

8. Olcote in Ceylon

Piliyandala

₹15,622

₹20,463 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

9. Anarva Mount Lavinia

Mount Lavinia

Colin

₹3,863

₹5,060 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

Luxury Double Room, Garden View | Interior

Luxury Double Room, Garden View | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

10. LADY LAVINIA GUEST HOUSE

Mount Lavinia

₹4,243

₹5,026 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Deluxe Cabin, Bathtub, Lake View | Lake view

Deluxe Cabin, Bathtub, Lake View | 5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

11. Houseboats By DAE Colombo

Piliyandala

₹18,832

₹22,222 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

12. Flow by The Amber Collection - Luxury River Cruises in Sri Lanka

Piliyandala

₹29,499

₹39,071 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

Family Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

13. Jie Jie Beach Hotel

Panadura

Andrew

₹4,958

₹6,435 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers, lifeguards on site

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

14. Mandarina Colombo

Colombo

Kathleen

₹4,561

₹6,038 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

15. Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

Fort

Rita

₹4,752

₹6,225 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

16. Hotel Sapphire

Pamankada West

Sabaratnam

₹2,453

₹3,213 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Comfort Duplex | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

17. Hasara Villa One

Polgasowita

₹2,041

₹4,117 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

18. DREAM PARADISE WATER FRONT VILLA

Boralesgamuwa

₹8,942

₹10,610 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Apartment, Sea View | Private kitchen | Fridge

Deluxe Apartment, Sea View | Living area | TV

19. 50 By The Sea

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

"I recently visited Colombo for 5 days in October 2025 and stayed at 50 by the Sea - Had an excellent stay there and all my expectations were met - at times went above the expectations also. The apartment looks very new, is very well maintained and most importantly, its extremely clean. Ive visited Colombo many times and many times, I faced the issue of not so clean bathrooms at some residences - at 50 by the Sea, the bathrooms were so clean and neat that it looked like a 5 star hotel's...

Ibrahim

₹3,131

₹3,757 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

20. Villa 53

Battaramulla South

"Battaramulla is a much underrated destination in Sri Lanka. Near to everything that Colombo has to offer but with its own unique identity and a beautiful lake and wetland reserve area, the town is worth considering as your base when visiting Sri Lanka - and nowhere is more welcoming, comfortable or hospitable than Villa 53. The hosts - Sriyantha and Champie - went way, way beyond the call of duty to make our stay both memorable and productive. Nothing was too much trouble for them or their team...

Shaun

₹5,519

₹6,622 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

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Top Gelanigama Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible hotel as expected. Dining was expansive and delicious, staff in the restaurant were fantastic also. Check-in was friendly and kind, we were offered an upgrade for a small extra charge which we opted for. We were also able to get late check out for no charge which was very helpful and impressive. The horizon lounge was great, very good food and cocktails and the views were beautiful. Room was large and luxurious, my only slight downside is cleanliness wasn't 100%, there was dust and hairs on some of the fixtures and lightswitches etc. The hotel is in a very busy area, despite being on the 31st floor we could hear music and base coming from a party location nearby up until 4am on one of the nights."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Some of the most friendliest staff I have met ! Also I would just go and stay there again simply for the food! Complements to the chefs! I just love the food..!!!"

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Overall a very nice place to spend time during vacation"

Mandarina Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were so helpful"

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent all round. Thank you"

Granbell Hotel Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room with a view! Great breakfast and very friendly staff."

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean & well maintained room & amenities. Only lobby is not very convenient to reach. Shopping or food option within same mall is good."

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

8/10 Good

"Large property on the Lakeside. Lots of restaurants and facilities. Overall great stay with location suitable to walk to attractions or cheap tuk tuk from front of hotel. Only issue was the taxi quoted to airport was US73 vs US18 using uber. Needs to adjust the price now that everyone can see the uber costs to get anywhere. Otherwise enjoyed the stay."

More cheap stays in Gelanigama

The Anam Hostel

29 Wellawatta Station Rd Colombo WP

₹1,211

₹1,707 total

26 Aug - 27 Aug

includes taxes & fees

THE DEN 23

23 Norris Canal Rd Colombo WP

₹2,471

₹2,930 total

5 Sept - 6 Sept

includes taxes & fees

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

37 Mudalige Mawatha Road Colombo Western

₹3,325

₹3,963 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)

Dutch Heritage Colombo

52 Hospital St Colombo WP

₹4,523

₹5,337 total

17 Aug - 18 Aug

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)

Zest Metropole

43 Hospital St Colombo Western Province

₹4,742

₹5,651 total

24 Aug - 25 Aug

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)

SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

1090 Sri Jayawardenepura Mawatha Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte WP

₹4,452

₹6,104 total

21 Aug - 22 Aug

includes taxes & fees

6.6/10 (4 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Gelanigama?

Located 18 mi (29 km) from the heart of Gelanigama, Shangri-La Colombo is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Marino Beach Colombo and Granbell Hotel Colombo. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Gelanigama.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gelanigama, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Gelanigama.

What is staying in Gelanigama like?

Those travelling to Gelanigama will definitely enjoy the sights to see and things to do. There are 1010 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Gelanigama.

What should I see while I'm in Gelanigama?

Places to visit in the wider area include Wadduwa Beach, Kalutara Bodhiya and Kalatura Beach. You'll also find Mount Lavinia Beach and Dehiwala Zoological Garden in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Gelanigama guide.

What's the weather like in Gelanigama?

The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Gelanigama are May, June, October and November, with each month seeing an average of 405 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Gelanigama hotels

1. Elite Black Villa

2. Grand 7 Hotel - Thalawathugoda

3. The Lion Pub & Hotel

4. Alankara Retreats Colombo 07

5. W HOTEL MOUNT LAVINIA - COLOMBO

6. House of Sincerity

7. Linrose

8. Olcote in Ceylon

9. Anarva Mount Lavinia

10. LADY LAVINIA GUEST HOUSE

11. Houseboats By DAE Colombo

12. Flow by The Amber Collection - Luxury River Cruises in Sri Lanka

13. Jie Jie Beach Hotel

14. Mandarina Colombo

15. Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

16. Hotel Sapphire

17. Hasara Villa One

18. DREAM PARADISE WATER FRONT VILLA

19. 50 By The Sea

20. Villa 53

Top Gelanigama Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

Mandarina Colombo

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Granbell Hotel Colombo

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

More cheap stays in Gelanigama

The Anam Hostel

THE DEN 23

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Dutch Heritage Colombo

Zest Metropole

SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

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