Shangri-La Hotel Colombo

Hotel in Colombo

Hotel★★★★★5-starLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Opened: 2017
Rooms: 541
Floors: 39
Brand: Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

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About

Our well-situated luxury Shangri-La Colombo offers exquisite rooms, suites and extensive dining choices with heartfelt and thoughtful service.

Notable stay

Shangri-La Colombo is a 5-star hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Owned by Shangri-La Hotels, the property is part of the larger One Galle Face development project at the site of the Old Army Headquarters. It is the second Shangri-La hotel on the island and the 101st hotel of the chain of Shangri-La Hotels world-wide. The hotel was opened on 11 November 2017. The property has 500 rooms, and has room to accommodate up to 2,000 conference guests. (via Wikipedia)

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Amenities

Free Wi-FiWheelchair access24h receptionSwimming pool Spa & wellnessRestaurantBarBreakfastAir conditioningAirport shuttleWorkspace / desk

Best for

Remote-work friendly

wi-fi listed · workspace or desk listed · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Old Dutch Hospital0.6 km
Old Colombo Lighthouse;Chatham Street Clock Tower0.7 km
Old General Post Office Fort0.8 km
Lloyds Building0.9 km
Dutch Colonial Museum1.2 km
Pettah Floating Market1.3 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 47 places to eat🛒 5 supermarkets🚌 5 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) — 7.7 km → all hotels near DWO
Nearest station: Secretariat Halt — 0.4 km
Nearest beach: Golden Beach — 1.6 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 28.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: LKR

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Shangri-La Hotel Colombo?

From Shangri-La Hotel Colombo, the nearest station, Secretariat Halt, is about 0.4 km away; Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) is around 7.7 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Shangri-La Hotel Colombo from the beach?

The nearest beach, Golden Beach, is about 1.6 km from Shangri-La Hotel Colombo in a straight line.

Does Shangri-La Hotel Colombo have wifi, a pool?

Yes — Shangri-La Hotel Colombo offers free wi-fi, wheelchair access, 24h reception, swimming pool, spa & wellness, restaurant, bar, breakfast, air conditioning, airport shuttle, workspace / desk.