Maradana Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Maradana
Shangri-La Colombo
Probably, if not the best hotel in Colombo. I was assigned to a room that faces the sea as well as Biera Lake. The hotel, which is also accessible through one of the largest mall is a huge bonus. This gives plenty of options for food. The breakfast at the hotel was amazing. Certainly will return ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Great experience all round apart from the building work at the hotel next door that impacts on the roof top pool. We were not made aware at time of booking of this building work
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Mount Lavinia Hotel
Air condion not working properly , no cooling at all. No Remote for TV
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Taj Samudra
At check-in, we were told our room was not ready even though we arrived 2 hrs after check in time, when I questioned why that was the case for a “5 star” hotel, they miraculously found another room available to give us, figure that! There were plenty of friendly staff, but they were not attentive. ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
We had a fantastic stay at Granbell, many thanks. The room was fantastic, the staff excellent and the included breakfast phenomenal. We would love to stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maradana
Suduwella
While Suduwella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.
Hunupitiya
Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ibbanwala
Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Chabad of Sri Lanka.
Pettah
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Pettah. You might want to make time for a stop at Pettah Market or Dutch Period Museum.
Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sinhalese Sports Club.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
