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Ellen's Place

3.5 star property
Colombo hotel in Borella with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
31, Shady grove avenue, Colombo 08, Colombo
  • House of Fashions
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Colombo Town Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Beira Lake Seaplane Base (BYV)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Colombo

At Ellen's Place you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of House of Fashions and Royal Colombo Golf Club. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Other amenities include a children's swimming pool and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Borella hotel include Pettah Hindu Temples and Australian High Commission.

What's nearby

  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 2 min drive
  • Lanka Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Colombo City Centre - 4 min drive
  • Bellagio Casino - 5 min drive
  • Galle Face Green - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fab - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zen Japanese Resturant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪t-Lounge By Dilmah - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Juicy Hut - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ellen's Place

Colombo hotel in Borella with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Ellen's Place offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Ellen's Place also features a rooftop terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

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

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Ellen's Place offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 12 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types

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: from approximately USD 12.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ellen's Place?

Ellen's Place offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ellen's Place?

Yep, Ellen's Place has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ellen's Place?

The closest beach to Ellen's Place is Galle Face Beach (4.4 km).

Does Ellen's Place have a pool?

Ellen's Place has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Ellen's Place?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Ellen's Place serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is offered daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ellen's Place?

No, Ellen's Place does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ellen's Place?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Ellen's Place's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ellen's Place?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ellen's Place?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Ellen's Place?

There isn't one on site, but Royal Colombo Golf Club is a short 8-minute walk away.

Ellen's Place Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Subhash

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing much to like other than the location. The place is badly maintained with hardly any staff. The front door is shut by 8.30 PM which was inconvenient. The reception is shockingly badly kept as are the exterior areas.Rooms maintenance is dismal. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is quiet and clean, perfect to rest and recover from travelling and for a very affordable price. Dennis the owner was very helpful in finding a driver for a day trip that I did on my last day there. Believe the other reviews - this place is a nice one. The location is not in the busy centre of Colombo but you can walk to museums from here, no problem (or a short taxi trip is walking is not your thing). I didn't take up the offer of breakfast but they provide it is you like.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. But not close to any shops/ restaurants unlike other areas in colombo

10/10 Excellent

Komitige

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accomodation for anyone staying in Colombo. Very clean, comfortable and great staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super-helpful staff, always willing to help. Allowed us to check in 3-4 hours early. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

saifuddin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a comfortable stay
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a private property with 6 bedrooms Rooms are spacious bathrooms are big Tiles and fixtures are upgraded but curtains sheets were dirty infested with roaches and mosquitoes
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Davii

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and boutique hotel on a quiet side street
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alisha J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable start to out Sri Lankan adventure
It was only a short stay as we arrived late at night and left the next day at checkout. Sudharshan was very responsive in organising transport for us both before our stay and while we were there. The room was nice, clean and they provided slippers and robes. Location was good. Walking distance to Black Cat Cafe and Cinnamon Gardens. Good value. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shrikant, Canada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellant facility. Friendly staff. I would love to stzu here again. More thsn grest value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent caring service; convenient location. Pretty layout
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would love to return
Amazing service from the moment we arrived, staff were really helpful and friendly. Room was really clean and comfortable with all mod-cons. Little paradise in the hustle of Colombo!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, with great facilities and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Ellen's place
Fantastic, the hotel manager was ready for us when we arrived at 2am. Room was fabulous. The manager was very helpful with information regardin places to see in Colombo. Only stayed 2 nights but would recommend. Pool is small but really cool after a hot day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice wifi, kind staff, nice meal. You might want mosquito repellent spray when you stay Sri Lanka.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Character & charm coupled with efficiency
A lovely hotel in a great and central location. Ellen's Place has stacks of character - boutique in style but with the smooth operation of a much larger organisation: the people working here and friendly and professional and could not have done more to make our stay a pleasant one. The room was fantastic (large, clean and well-decorated) and the breakfast was great (fresh, plentiful, and promptly served). A great hotel - we will certainly return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean and friendly staff
The hotel was clean, staff were extremely friendly and our room was huge! The hotel doesn’t have much else going on apart from a comfortable spacious room to stay in. A good place to stay in after a long flight. A little expensive and you pay extra for breakfast which the price was also high compared to other places and for what it was. We also got a taxi recommended by the guy who ran the hotel which was 12000 rupees which we thought was 2000 to Mirissa a 1 and a half journey. Make sure you look for other taxi companies as they will be half the price! I stayed in a 5 star hotel afterwards which was offering that much for a private driver for the whole day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

jane, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel away from the crowds
A bit off the beaten track but only 300 rupies to get into town. A very welcome pool to relax in. Staff could not be more helpfull. A brilliant restaurant 'August' just 5 minnutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Anna-Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff
I only stayed at Ellen's for a few hours. I did manage to get some sleep and enjoy a cup of tea. The hosts were great as they let me in at 4am and were up to order me a taxi at 6am.

10/10 Excellent

Erin, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy corner in Colombo
I really enjoyed my brief stay. Might have been easier booking a hotel closer to the center of town but I couldn't have found a more welcoming place to start my journey. The staff was incredible, accommodating any request and offering assistance with everything from meals to transportation. It felt like staying in a friend's home and you can't get better than that.