The Kingsbury

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

Brand: Hotel Services (Ceylon) PLC

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

About

Welcome to The Kingsbury Hotel Colombo, one of the iconic Colombo hotels, where modern luxury meets timeless service and award-winning hospitality

Amenities

Free Wi-FiWheelchair access24h receptionSwimming pool Spa & wellness Fitness centreRestaurantBar

Best for

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 Hospital0.2 km
Old Colombo Lighthouse;Chatham Street Clock Tower0.2 km
Old General Post Office Fort0.4 km
Lloyds Building0.5 km
Dutch Colonial Museum1.1 km
Jami Ul Alfar Mosque1.3 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 41 places to eat🛒 4 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic🚌 3 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) — 8.1 km → all hotels near DWO
Nearest station: Secretariat Halt — 0.5 km
Nearest beach: Golden Beach — 1.5 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.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Kingsbury?

From The Kingsbury, the nearest station, Secretariat Halt, is about 0.5 km away; Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) is around 8.1 km away (straight-line distances).