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The Ocean Front

Property class: 3.5

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A dining area with tables set for two, overlooking the sea.
A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, equipped with table settings and a ceiling fan.
A hallway with a view of the ocean, a wooden door, and a staircase.
A room with a wooden table, two chairs, a potted plant, and framed pictures on the walls.
A yellow wall with the sign "The Ocean Front Hotel" and a staircase leading up.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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No. 14, Sellamuttu Avenue Colombo 3, (Marine Drive), Colombo
  • Place, Casino Marina Colombo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Liberty Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, United States Embassy Colombo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a decorative wall.

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

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a bench, and large windows.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Colombo

The Ocean Front puts you in the heart of Colombo, steps from Casino Marina Colombo and within a 10-minute stroll of Liberty Plaza. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Near this 3.5-property class Kollupitiya hotel, you'll find Colombo City Centre.

What's nearby

  • Casino Marina Colombo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Liberty Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • United States Embassy Colombo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bellagio Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bar On The Top - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Adyar Aananda Bhavan (A2B) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hotel de Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Curry Pot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tea Triumph - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ocean Front

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Ocean Front. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Colombo hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ocean Front offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Satellite televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Colombo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Ocean Front Hotel Colombo
Ocean Front Colombo
The Ocean Front Hotel
The Ocean Front Colombo
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ocean Front?

The Ocean Front offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Ocean Front?

Yep, The Ocean Front has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Ocean Front?

The closest beach to The Ocean Front is Galle Face Beach (1.9 km).

Does The Ocean Front serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ocean Front?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ocean Front?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Ocean Front's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ocean Front?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Ocean Front?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Ocean Front Reviews

Reviews

8.4

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Multi story access to rooms with extreme railway movement noise
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
掲載されている写真とは少しイメージが異なりました。 海沿いで近くにスーパーもあり素敵なのですが、 建物に重厚感はなく、夜は周囲の音がよく聞こえ、あまり寝付けませんでした。 また、バスルームは広々きれいで、シャンプーなどのアメニティもあり良かったのですが、 バスタオルの端が破れていて残念でした。 建物は、入り口でインターホンを鳴らし開けてもらいます。 朝食付きで予約しており、量もたっぷり出してくださり 美味しくて満足でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Warm water didn’t use! Tvset can’t using! It’s so sory this time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gode greier!

Kjekt sted å komme i gang med Sri Lanka-reisen, kort vei med tuk-tuk til gode restauranter og sights. Rett ved sjøen og toglinja. Utrolig hyggelig og behjelpelig service!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Angenehm klein, mit Meerblick

Colombo ist nicht wirklich einen Aufenthalt wert. Aber das OceanFront ist okay, wenn man Preis / Leistung betrachtet sogar zeimlich gut. Das Personal ist hilfsbereit, die Zimmer sind okay. Es ist gut gelegen, wenn auch nahe der Bahnlinie. Die Züge fahren aber nur tagsüber.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the property and the sea view room. Love it, will return if we come back
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Great friendly service and the staff went out of their way to help us schedule sight seeing in the city. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Good Stay

Very good stay. Kind and attentive to my needs. Good breakfast. Convenince store 2 minutes away. Tea shop 1st floor with great cakes. Easy to walk to the center of city. I never used tuktuk taxi. Best to make tours through Sri Lanka tourist office, 20 minute walk but tour pick up at Ocean Front. Everything worked out great. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel not in a good place

busy stree with railway tracks and no sand on beach just rocks I saw one person squatting to toilet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel delante del mar pero también delante del tre

Hotel demasiado ruidoso por estar delante via tren y carretera
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

海に近いホテル

海の匂いと音が聞こえるホテルです。しかし周辺はなにも施設がなく不便さはあります。若干の治安の悪さを感じますので、女性は不安を感じると思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel and good staff and clean rooms.

Great experience will visit again. Great experience will visit again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Place to stay in Colombo

This is an outstanding place to stay. Being in Colombo 3 you are not far from any of the sightseeing/shopping adventures to be had. The staff is very courteous and professional who will go the "extra mile" to ensure your needs are being taken care of. Breakfast is great and at a good price. It is more of a bungalow atmosphere than a major hotel but just as nice. Only thing to remember is that since this is not a major hotel it is best to order your food for Dinner/supper at least 1 hour before you want to eat. Everything is delicious and freshly prepared. Outstanding place to stay and I for one will be a returning guest for many more stays. Close to Railroad tracks so you will have little noise between 6 AM till 8PM
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

no privacy, peeked into my room from jacuzzi

My room had a jacuzzi outside of my room window. I was not informed it is public jacuzzi, so I opened the window, relaxed, and I was sleeping. Then I woke up as people had a party outside jacuzzi. I noticed young guys are peeping into my room through windows. I am so surprised and scared, but they stayed until midnight. The hotel was fully booked and they could not change my room. There are ants in the room, doors were widely opened owing to the heavy storm, but it is not a big issue in Sli Lanka. Peeper's encouraged design is the big problem. I do not recommend this hotel to whom wants privacy, especially young woman & couples. Other than that, this hotel is a good location, nice view of the sea. 窓の外に公共のジャグジーがあり、暗くて気づかなかったので夜にカーテンをせずに窓を開けて寝ていたら、ジャグジーで若者が酒を飲んでパーティをしており、部屋の中を覗かれていました。全くプライバシーのかけらもなく、大変ショックをうけ、眠れませんでした。 満室のため、部屋の変更もしてもらえず、怖くて部屋からも出られませんでした。４階なのに蟻が行列していたり、嵐で急にドアが開いたりというような点はスリランカだからと許容できますが、覗き見されるようなホテルには2度と泊まりません！ ただし、この部屋以外は海沿いのホテルで景色も良く、快適だと思います。
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly as described. Comfy clean and very helpful staff. Easy to walk into tbe city centre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, Enjoyable, Clean

I had a great experience here. The staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The view of the ocean was absolutely stunning. I would totally come back next time I'm in Colombo.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevligt hotell

Ett trevligt hotell tack vare ägarna och personalen. Fick hjälp med allt som behövdes - från att navigera i stan till mina följande resor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel at a great location. Staff are keen to please guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
スリランカ9日間4か所に宿泊。バワの”ヘリタス・カンダラマ”と最高に快適なホテルから”ジ オーシャン フロント”この落差が面白かった。窓から道路に線路にインド洋と飽きることなく眺める。シャワー周りはシンプルでいい。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018