Rockwell Colombo

3.5 star property
Colombo hotel in Borella with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View
Birthday party area
Exterior
View from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The price is AU$70
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2025

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
14 Cross Road, (Off Ward Place), Colombo, 00800

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 13 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zen Japanese Resturant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seed Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Love Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪t-Lounge By Dilmah - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Juicy Hut - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rockwell Colombo

Hotel located in Borella
Consider a stay at Rockwell Colombo and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Rockwell Colombo include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 PM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 32 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rockwell Colombo Hotel
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Rockwell Colombo Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Rockwell Colombo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rockwell Colombo?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rockwell Colombo on 11 Jan 2025 start from AU$70.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Rockwell Colombo?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rockwell Colombo?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Rockwell Colombo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 32 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rockwell Colombo located?

Located in Borella, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of House of Fashions, Dewatagaha Mosque and Colombo Town Hall. Viharamahadevi Park and Pettah Hindu Temples are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Divya

Travelled with partner
This place is rough around the edges. If youre looking for a place to stay on a budget and are not too keen absolute cleanliness then this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk service top notch
The breakfast was cooked to order by the hotel chef. Any issues the front desk manager solved them immediately. Very helpful getting Ubers and providing valuable information. TV was great and room was excellent. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Birgit

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So I stayed just one night, and the staff rocked. They were very helpful organizing my ride to Kandy. They were very friendly, offering a ton of suggestions on what do during my Sri Lanka stay. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was very hot, making for the perfect short stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Marcos

Disliked: Staff & service
Won’t go back
Average hotel near downtown Colombo, this hotel has absolutely nothing to come out with. Room poorly equipped but we didn’t care much, just advise this is a budget hotel. Wifi worked great and they have TVs in the room. They list a free shuttle and gym, this made me so mad, the gym is a war zone and is pretty much an storage useless fitness room and airport shuttle was chargeable, and not cheap they wanted to rip me off.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked late so most other similarly-priced options were already taken. The Rockwell is clean, air conditioned, well located and friendly. No elevator (not a problem for us). For a reasonably priced place we were very happy but we didn't spend much time in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nishani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great and safe place to stay for a low budget
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem
One of the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. Confortable, quiet, clean and well maintain. Staff very nice. Big quality we will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. They work very to provide you the best experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lalith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at your hotel for one week and wanted to share our thoughts on the experience. Overall, we were impressed with the level of hospitality provided by your staff. Everyone was friendly and efficient, making our stay much more enjoyable. The hotel's central location was also convenient, saving us time and transport costs. One area that I think could be improved is the cleaning standards. While our room was generally clean, I felt a few areas, especially the bathroom, could have been cleaner. So I think raising the cleaning standards bar would be helpful in creating an even more comfortable and welcoming environment for guests. Despite this, we enjoyed our stay at your hotel and appreciate the effort put in by your staff to make it a great experience. Thank you for your hard work, and I look forward to potentially staying with you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
My stay was great, the location of the accommodation was also close to the tourist attractions, and the reception staff was very helpful by giving me the best itinerary to go around Colombo!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a definitely value for money and great place for staying without many guests and less attention. YOu feel like you are living in Colombo with great staff who prepares food and clean your room. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely value for money and you can enjoy staying here without any worry nor stress.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem in shopper's paradise
Stylish, great bathroom and shower, top location (Ward Place/Borella). Their service was the best I've experienced in Sri Lanka sofar: always on the dot, efficient, meals served in style and eager to please their guests. I couldn't stay longer, or else I would have.. I'll be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

GUPTA LAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Roshan, Matara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont see any reason why we should return. I am aware that we get what we pay for, but very simple things has been ignored, like training, wires and cables running from everywhere, quality of the menus (appearance). However the staff are brilliant and extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Ana, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location. Friendly staff. Will book again next visit soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

HARUMI

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

10/10 Excellent

Peg, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay here again
Very happy with our choice of hotel for two nights when we first got to Colombo. An easy tuk tuk ride into the city which was not too far. Some restaurants close by for night meals. Really nice breakfast in a little courtyards. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More English please
It was quite funny that only one person in this place could speak English and his shift was untill 5:30.so after that time it was a challenge to communicate with other members of staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

ABRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and breakfast. Very friendly and good service. Very clean bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sash, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great hotel.
Staff at the Rockwell were excellent. They were very accommodating and didn't mind when we last minute pushed back our check in time to midnight. They were also super helpful with organizing taxis ect. Breakfast was great: fruit, warm bread & pastries, eggs and sausages. Room was exactly like the picture
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kian Siong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was comfortable stay at the hotel. The hotel was clean and the staff are very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017