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Where you'll stay | Colombo, Sri Lanka
Shangri-La Colombo
Ocean views over Galle Face Green to end your trip in style.
Shangri-La Colombo stands on the oceanfront in the heart of Colombo's business district, between the Galle Face Green promenade and Beira Lake. Rooms look out over the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Green, the lake or the city, and the hotel has direct access to the One Galle Face Mall.
Why we love it
What makes Shangri-La Colombo special
- Panoramic Indian Ocean and Galle Face Green views from floor-to-ceiling windows
- Prime oceanfront address between Galle Face Green and Beira Lake
- Shang Palace, famed for dim sum, Peking duck and weekend Yum Cha
- Level 4 outdoor pool and Pool Bar with Indian Ocean views
- CHI, The Spa, with treatments drawing on Ceylonese herbs and traditional Asian wellbeing
- Direct access to the One Galle Face Mall for shopping
Your room on this trip
Deluxe Ocean View
Measuring 42 sq m, the Deluxe Ocean View Room has floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views over the Indian Ocean and Galle Face Green, and the Signature Shangri-La bed dressed in 300-thread-count linens. The marble-clad bathroom has a walk-in rainfall shower, a separate deep-soaking bathtub and Spa Ceylon toiletries. There is also a minibar, coffee and tea facilities, a full-size desk and high-speed wifi.
Around the hotel
Eating, relaxing and exploring at Shangri-La Colombo
Facilities and experiences
- Outdoor swimming pool on Level 4, with sun loungers and shady cabanas
- Pool Bar serving cocktails, juices and light meals
- CHI, The Spa, with seven private treatment rooms for individuals or couples
- Health Club with a 24-hour gym for hotel guests, movement studio, Jacuzzi and steam room
- Shang Palace, Chinese restaurant
- Central, all-day international restaurant with 16 live show-kitchen stations
- Capital Bar & Grill, grill and steakhouse with a terrace
- Sapphyr Lounge, lobby lounge serving afternoon tea
Dining
Breakfast is a buffet at Central, the all-day restaurant on Level 3, whose 16 live show-kitchen stations range from Sri Lankan and North Indian dishes to Japanese, Southeast Asian and Italian. Shang Palace serves Chinese cuisine including dim sum and Peking duck, Capital Bar & Grill specialises in steaks and grilled seafood with a terrace for alfresco dining, and Sapphyr Lounge is the place for afternoon tea.
Location
- About 45 minutes' drive from Bandaranaike International Airport
- About a two-minute walk to Galle Face Green
- About a 19-minute walk to Colombo Fort railway station
- Within walking distance of the Dutch Hospital Precinct
Good to know
- Breakfast buffet at Central runs from 6.30am to 10.30am
- The gym is open 24 hours for hotel guests; CHI, The Spa is open 10am to 10pm
- The Pool Bar is open daily from 10am to 7pm
- Guests under 18 may use the pool only with adult supervision and cannot use the spa
Your questions answered
Shangri-La Colombo FAQs
How far is Shangri-La Colombo from the airport?
The hotel is about a 45-minute drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. A hotel car can be booked in advance with your flight details, ideally at least 24 hours before arrival.
Do Deluxe Ocean View rooms at Shangri-La Colombo have a sea view?
Yes. Deluxe Ocean View Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Galle Face Green. Each measures 42 sq m and has a marble bathroom with a walk-in rainfall shower and a separate bathtub.
Does Shangri-La Colombo have a swimming pool?
Yes. The outdoor pool is on Level 4, with sun loungers, shady cabanas and Indian Ocean views. The Pool Bar serves cocktails, juices and light meals daily from 10am to 7pm.
Is Shangri-La Colombo close to Galle Face Green?
Yes. The hotel overlooks Galle Face Green, the 13-acre oceanfront promenade, which is about a two-minute walk away. The Dutch Hospital Precinct and Colombo Fort are also within walking distance.
Want to stay here? Shangri-La Colombo is part of our 14-day luxury Sri Lanka tour, and we can also include it in a holiday designed around you.
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