Shalimar Hotel, Colombo ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

46, Panchikawatte Road Maradana, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Shalimar Hotel is a 2-star Colombo hotel offering guests complimentary Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a bar. It features air-conditioned rooms equipped with basic facilities, including flat-screen TVs and en suite bathrooms.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Shalimar Hotel feature wooden furnishings, tiled flooring, and essential amenities such as minibars and cable TV. Each unit includes private bathrooms with hot-water showers.

Dining Options

The in-house restaurant serves local and international dishes, including a daily breakfast option. Guests can also enjoy beverages at the bar.

Services & Facilities

Shalimar Hotel offers services such as a 24-hour front desk, room service, and laundry facilities. It is also equipped with a tour desk for arranging excursions.

Location & Attractions

Situated near several notable landmarks, guests can visit Independence Square (2 miles), World Trade Center (1.5 miles), and R Premadasa Stadium (1 miles). Public transport options include nearby bus stops within a walking distance.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Colombo700 m

Airports

Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) 7.0 km

Kelaniya (KEZ) 11.2 km

Train

Maradana Railway Station200 m

Dematagoda Railway Station 1.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The deluxe double room was impressively large, featuring an enormous bed and ample space to spread out my belongings comfortably.” view full review

Relaxing Verandah

“The wrap-around verandah overlooking the inner courtyard was the perfect place to unwind with a cup of tea, providing a peaceful escape from the city's bustle.” view full review

Refreshing Cleanliness

“The bathroom was immaculate and cool, which was a refreshing relief from the hot and humid weather outside.” view full review

Convenient Amenities

“The room had great amenities for self-catering, allowing me to enjoy light meals whenever I felt like it, adding to the comfort of my stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Currency exchange

Services

Paid shuttle service
Room service
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

BBQ facilities

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar

Location

46, Panchikawatte Road Maradana, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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46, Panchikawatte Road Maradana, Colombo, Sri Lanka

City landmarks

Park

Galle Face Green

2.4 km

Market

Pettah Floating Market

2.8 km

Park

Viharamahadevi Park

4.4 km

338 T. B. Jayah Mawatha

Excel World Entertainment Park

3.4 km

Museum

National Museum of Colombo

2.3 km

1 Bank of Ceylon Mawatha

World Trade Center

2.4 km

cnr 2nd Cross & Bankshall Sts

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

5.1 km

Pagoda

Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple

3.4 km

Monument

Independence Memorial Hall

2.9 km

Stadium

R Premadasa Stadium

1.8 km

Pagoda

Gangaramaya Temple

3.4 km

Mall

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

2.4 km

Market

Old Town Hall

1.5 km

Mall

Independence Square

2.9 km

Gallery

National Art Gallery

2.2 km

Hulftsdorp

Law Courts of Hulftsdorp

930 m

Sugathadasa Stadium

2.0 km

Church

Wolvendaal Church

3.6 km

Casino

Bally's Casino

4.8 km

Colombo Town Hall

3.4 km

Event hall

J R Jayawardena Centre

3.4 km

Church

All Saints' Church

3.6 km

Museum

Colombo Dutch Museum

5.1 km

02 Colombo

Beira Lake

4.8 km

Janadhipathi Mawatha

Khan Clock Tower

5.1 km

Church

St Lucia's Cathedral

4.8 km

Pagoda

Seema Malaka

5.0 km

Market

Pettah Market

5.1 km

228 2nd Cross Street

Red Mosque

5.1 km

Nearby

Market

Pettah Floating Market

570 m

Pagoda

Sri Kaileswaram

570 m

310 D. R. Wijewardhana Mawatha

Sri Lanka Philatelic Bureau

570 m

Orabi Pasha Mawatha

Pieter Keuneman Memorial Statue

570 m

Restaurants

The Keg

2.6 km

T B Jayah Road

Hadramout resturant for arabicha

2.5 km

263 Deans Road Maradana

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

8.4

Location

9.2

Service

7.6

Dining

5.9

Henry

United States, September 2024

8.2/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which boasts a fantastic location right next to the Maradana railway station — perfect for getting around. The rooms were clean and comfortable, featuring a private balcony that I absolutely loved. However, the service left a little to be desired at times, and the breakfast options could be expanded. Overall, it felt like good value for money despite some minor drawbacks.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable with a nice private balcony right in front of my bed.

Service

7.0

While the staff was friendly, I found the service a bit lacking in responsiveness at times.

Location

10.0

The hotel is in a perfect spot, very close to the Maradana railway station, making it convenient for travel.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast included some tasty French toasts, but I felt there could be more variety.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel has decent facilities that cater to basic needs, but nothing overly luxurious.

Douglas

United States, July 2024

7.6/10

I had a great stay at this hotel! It’s conveniently located near many shops and places of interest, which made exploring easy. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable, but I found the service could improve slightly as there were a couple of hiccups during my stay. Overall, it's a good value for the price, but there are still a few areas needing attention.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and very comfortable, providing a relaxing atmosphere after a long day.

Service

7.0

While the staff was friendly, I encountered some delays with room service that were a bit frustrating.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a fantastic location, close to shops and main attractions, making it easy to get around.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were alright, but I felt the breakfast could use more variety.

Facilities

8.0

The overall hotel facilities, including the pool and gym, were well-maintained and enjoyable.

Ian

United States, July 2024

7.2/10

The hotel has a great location, not far from the city center and close to the Maradana train station, making it a convenient spot for travelers. The rooms were clean and had a comfortable atmosphere. However, the service could be more attentive, and I found the dining options to be quite limited, especially for breakfast. Overall, it's a decent place for the price, but there's room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and had a comfortable setup. The presence of a fridge was a nice touch for keeping drinks cool.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly, but at times it felt a bit lacking in attentiveness.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located close to the Maradana train station and just a short tuk-tuk ride from most attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a bit underwhelming, particularly the limited breakfast options available.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were decent, but nothing too extravagant.

Pat

United States, July 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is ideally situated, making it convenient for exploring the area while being close to the train station. The rooms were clean and spacious, and I appreciated having a private balcony. However, the Wi-Fi was a bit spotty, and the dining options could use some improvement. Overall, it offers great value for money, especially given the friendly service and nice amenities.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable, with a lovely private balcony to enjoy.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring that my stay was enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel was located in the center, close to the railway station and only a short ride from various attractions.

Dining

6.0

While the dining experience was decent, I felt the breakfast options were somewhat limited.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had nice amenities, including a decent pool area that was well-maintained.

Alexander

United States, June 2024

7.4/10

The hotel is situated in an excellent location, very close to the Maradana train station, making it super convenient for getting around. The rooms were clean and had a lovely private balcony, which was a nice touch. The staff was friendly and eager to help, but unfortunately, the dining experience fell a bit short as breakfast could use a little more variety. Overall, the hotel offers great value for money, but the dining could definitely be enhanced.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean with air conditioning right in front of the bed and a nice private balcony to enjoy.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and provided good service, enhancing the overall experience.

Location

9.0

Located very close to the Maradana train station, which was ideal for getting around.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast options were somewhat limited, so that was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had decent facilities, though nothing particularly outstanding.

David

United States, May 2024

8.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel with a great location close to Colombo Fort and Maradana railway station, making it easy to explore. The rooms were clean and had all the amenities I needed for a comfortable stay. The service was friendly, although there were some delays with room service. Overall, it was a good value for money, but the dining options could use a bit more variety for breakfast.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and equipped with proper air conditioning and a separate shower. Additionally, the bathroom was spotless.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly, but I experienced some delays with room service.

Location

10.0

The hotel is conveniently located very close to the Maradana train station, making it a great base for early morning trips.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast included fresh ingredients, but I found the options to be somewhat limited.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained, and I enjoyed the amenities available during my stay.

John

United States, May 2024

7.4/10

The hotel has a great location, right in the center and conveniently close to the train station. The rooms are clean and very comfortable, making for a pleasant stay. However, I found the service a bit lacking at times, and the dining options could use some improvement. Overall, it's a good place for the price, but don’t expect luxury dining.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean and very comfortable, providing a great spot to relax after a long day.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly, but it could be faster. At times, I had to wait longer for room service than I expected.

Location

10.0

The hotel is in a fantastic location, right in the center and just steps away from the train station, which was super convenient.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was okay, but I felt the breakfast options were too limited, and I would have liked more variety.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent, but nothing extraordinary. They had the basics, but I expected a bit more in terms of amenities.

Bill

United States, April 2024

7.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, which is conveniently located just a short tuk-tuk ride from the main attractions in Colombo. The room I stayed in was clean and comfortable, although the lack of air conditioning made it a bit less ideal during the heat. The staff were friendly and helpful, but the dining options could use improvement. Overall, it's a good value for money but has some drawbacks like limited dining choices and no A/C.

Rooms

7.0

The room was clean and comfortable, but it had only a fan instead of air conditioning, which made it a bit warm during my stay.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly and attentive, making my experience positive.

Location

8.0

The hotel is located on the other side of Colombo, but it only took a short tuk-tuk ride to get to everything I wanted to see.

Dining

6.0

While the food was wholesome, I found the breakfast options to be limited, which was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had some nice amenities, but I expected a bit more in terms of facilities.

Eric

United States, April 2024

8.2/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which boasted clean and comfortable rooms along with a friendly staff. It's conveniently located near the railway stations, which made traveling a breeze. The dining options were decent but could use a bit more variety during breakfast. The facilities, especially the pool, were well-kept but could be crowded at times. Overall, it’s a great place for the price, though the Wi-Fi is an extra cost.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and featured a lovely private balcony.

Service

9.0

The staff provided friendly and attentive service throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location near the railway stations made it very convenient for getting around the area.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast options were decent, but I would have liked to see a bit more variety available.

Facilities

8.0

The pool area was nice and well-maintained, although it can get a bit crowded.

George

United States, March 2024

7.8/10

I had a great time at the hotel! The location was perfect, close to the Maradana train station, making it convenient for getting around. The rooms were clean and comfortable, plus having a private balcony was a nice touch. However, I found the dining options a bit limited, especially at breakfast. Overall, it was value for money, but I wished for a bit more variety in the food.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, with a very comfortable bed and a private balcony.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and attentive, making my stay pleasant.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a great location, very close to the Maradana train station.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast options were limited, which was a bit disappointing.