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Ellen's Place

3.5 star property
Colombo hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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31, Shady grove avenue, Colombo 08, Colombo

What's nearby

  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 2 min drive
  • Lanka Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Colombo City Centre - 4 min drive
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Galle Face Green - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 38 min drive
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 15 min drive
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fab - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zen Japanese Resturant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪t-Lounge By Dilmah - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Juicy Hut - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ellen's Place

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Ellen's Place. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A children's pool, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 5 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12.00 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Ellen's Place Hotel Colombo
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Frequently asked questions

Does Ellen's Place offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ellen's Place does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ellen's Place?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Ellen's Place?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ellen's Place?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ellen's Place?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Ellen's Place?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) and Bally's Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Ellen's Place and nearby?
Ellen's Place has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ellen's Place?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Ellen's Place have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Ellen's Place like?
Ellen's Place is a short 7-minute walk from House of Fashions and 8 minutes' walk from Royal Colombo Golf Club.

Ellen's Place Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Nothing much to like other than the location. The place is badly maintained with hardly any staff. The front door is shut by 8.30 PM which was inconvenient. The reception is shockingly badly kept as are the exterior areas.Rooms maintenance is dismal. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Subhash, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place is quiet and clean, perfect to rest and recover from travelling and for a very affordable price. Dennis the owner was very helpful in finding a driver for a day trip that I did on my last day there. Believe the other reviews - this place is a nice one. The location is not in the busy centre of Colombo but you can walk to museums from here, no problem (or a short taxi trip is walking is not your thing). I didn't take up the offer of breakfast but they provide it is you like.
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. But not close to any shops/ restaurants unlike other areas in colombo
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay
Komitige, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic accomodation for anyone staying in Colombo. Very clean, comfortable and great staff .
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super-helpful staff, always willing to help. Allowed us to check in 3-4 hours early. Clean room.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had a comfortable stay
saifuddin, 11-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It is a private property with 6 bedrooms Rooms are spacious bathrooms are big Tiles and fixtures are upgraded but curtains sheets were dirty infested with roaches and mosquitoes
11-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and boutique hotel on a quiet side street
Davii, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable start to out Sri Lankan adventure
It was only a short stay as we arrived late at night and left the next day at checkout. Sudharshan was very responsive in organising transport for us both before our stay and while we were there. The room was nice, clean and they provided slippers and robes. Location was good. Walking distance to Black Cat Cafe and Cinnamon Gardens. Good value. Would stay here again.
Alisha J, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellant facility. Friendly staff. I would love to stzu here again. More thsn grest value for the money.
Shrikant, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent caring service; convenient location. Pretty layout
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would love to return
Amazing service from the moment we arrived, staff were really helpful and friendly. Room was really clean and comfortable with all mod-cons. Little paradise in the hustle of Colombo!
Laura, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, with great facilities and location
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Ellen's place
Fantastic, the hotel manager was ready for us when we arrived at 2am. Room was fabulous. The manager was very helpful with information regardin places to see in Colombo. Only stayed 2 nights but would recommend. Pool is small but really cool after a hot day.
Christopher, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice wifi, kind staff, nice meal. You might want mosquito repellent spray when you stay Sri Lanka.
14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Character & charm coupled with efficiency
A lovely hotel in a great and central location. Ellen's Place has stacks of character - boutique in style but with the smooth operation of a much larger organisation: the people working here and friendly and professional and could not have done more to make our stay a pleasant one. The room was fantastic (large, clean and well-decorated) and the breakfast was great (fresh, plentiful, and promptly served). A great hotel - we will certainly return!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable, clean and friendly staff
The hotel was clean, staff were extremely friendly and our room was huge! The hotel doesn’t have much else going on apart from a comfortable spacious room to stay in. A good place to stay in after a long flight. A little expensive and you pay extra for breakfast which the price was also high compared to other places and for what it was. We also got a taxi recommended by the guy who ran the hotel which was 12000 rupees which we thought was 2000 to Mirissa a 1 and a half journey. Make sure you look for other taxi companies as they will be half the price! I stayed in a 5 star hotel afterwards which was offering that much for a private driver for the whole day!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel away from the crowds
A bit off the beaten track but only 300 rupies to get into town. A very welcome pool to relax in. Staff could not be more helpfull. A brilliant restaurant 'August' just 5 minnutes walk.
jane, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Graham, 6-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Helpful staff
I only stayed at Ellen's for a few hours. I did manage to get some sleep and enjoy a cup of tea. The hosts were great as they let me in at 4am and were up to order me a taxi at 6am.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy corner in Colombo
I really enjoyed my brief stay. Might have been easier booking a hotel closer to the center of town but I couldn't have found a more welcoming place to start my journey. The staff was incredible, accommodating any request and offering assistance with everything from meals to transportation. It felt like staying in a friend's home and you can't get better than that.
Verified Expedia guest review