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3 Stars

Melvila

73/2, Kohalwila Road, 11600 Colombo, Sri Lanka

Melvila in Colombo provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. With garden perspectives, this accommodation features a balcony. The bed and morning meal provides guestrooms with air conditioning, free private on-site parking, and free Wifi. At the bed and complimentary breakfast, the units include a wardrobe. All relaxation areacious rooms come with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, while selected dwelling units are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. At the bed and full breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels. A car rental service is available at the bed and complimentary breakfast. R Premadasa Stadium is 5.5 miles from Melvila, while Khan Clock Tower is 6.3 miles away.

Most popular facilities

Internet Family rooms Parking Non-smoking rooms Terrace Air conditioning Garden

Average rating out of 10

56 Reviews

Staff 87

Facilities 84

Cleanliness 88

Comfort 89

Value for money 87

Location 76

Free Wifi 100

Price Summary

20 $ / night*

* Approximate prices for a 1-night stay

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Guest reviews for Melvila

Emily - 19/03/2026 13:26:19

"It was very peaceful and quiet. The host was very friendly and helped us with our queries."

"Aucun."

Michael - 18/10/2025 09:54:35

"Although the surroundings were calm and pastoral, a huge and famous temple, a market, local food stalls, and a supermarket were just a five-minute walk away."

"Aucun."

Ahmy - 09/09/2025 12:23:07

"The owner was waiting for me as my flight got delayed until 1 am. Made me a coffee in the morning and had my laundry done. Excellent and extremely clean . Would recommend for a quiet stay in a quiet neighborhood. Quite a distance from the chaos of the city center."

"Aucun."

Stephen - 23/05/2024 08:58:59

"Very quiet property with super clean and comfortable rooms. There is a great common area on the balcony with sofas and lounge chairs. The owner Melroy is amazing and extremely accommodating, he even drove me to the super market several times. The morning breakfast was divine with traditional Sri Lankan dishes that were out of this world. Excellent WiFi"

"Nothing"

Gurav - 08/01/2024 11:19:08

"It's a good stay. The host is friendly and cooperative. We enjoyed our stay."

"Na"

Ellie - 22/02/2026 14:12:40

"The loveliest hosts, thank you so much for our stay. Really convenient from the airport."

"Aucun."

Tamzid - 13/02/2026 07:59:24

"The owner was very friendly and made our stay comfortable."

"Aucun."

Leroy - 15/12/2025 10:59:43

"Very calm and cozy a great spot to chill. The staff was very helpful with very appreciative for my first day in Sri Lanka"

"Aucun."

Joseph - 12/11/2025 17:13:32

"The owner was super welcoming from the moment I got there. They helped me with my bags and even gave me tips for things to do around the city, even though I was only staying one night. It was really chill and peaceful at the place. The rooms were perfect, and honestly, it's the best spot I've stayed at for this price."

"Aucun."

Ceren - 23/09/2025 14:49:20

"Finally! I was in middle of nature after Dubai 😅 the room was clean."

"Its far away to restaurants"

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Overview

Accommodation Type

Number of guests

150 ft²

1 full bed

× 2

250 ft²

2 full beds

× 4

150 ft²

2 twin beds

× 2

990 ft²

Bedroom

1 full bed

Living room

1 sofa bed

× 2

House rules

Melvila takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM -

Check-out

- 12:00 PM

Guest reviews

"I absolutely loved the whole design of this stay, such beautiful interiors and homely settings. No ask is ever too much for the attentive staff and it's tucked away peacefully just a short stroll from the main streets of Galle. The breakfast is a must, exceptional!"

Avis de Chloe Prince of Galle (inside the Fort)

"A clean and spacious room with a large balcony and great breakfast choices. Location was less than a two minute walk from Grandma‘s Kitchen Restaurant, a reliable laundry service and the Spice Garden cooking class. A quiet spot close to the busy main road."

Avis de Kenneth Ella Soul Resort

"The owners are the best part of the experience! Very nice and kind people that can help with any request. The room itself is basic, but you have everything you need for your stay. We had dinner both nights here and it was delicious! Thank you for everything!"

Avis de Helena Sayare Inn

"Beautiful details and care put into everything. So lovely..my room snd the plants…the yoga shala on the roof with an amazing view as well as the meditation area one floor down..everywhere you look is beauty."

Avis de Dana Sanatha Suwaya

"Amazing garden and river, where you can see all kinds of birds in the morning. The cabins were lovely, great open ceiling bathroom with palmtrees above. Thusitha cooks great, try the fish and the special pizza (sweet pie crust and spicy topping). I had a cold while there so Thusitha or his friend made me a cup of herb tea three times a day. We're staying friends!!"

Avis de Alexandra Salt Bay Kite and Dive Resort

"We had a spacious apartment nicely air-conditioned and good shower facilities. The pool area was great for lounging and for kids to enjoy. Nice touch with the outdoor shower near pool to rinse off too. The menu has lots of variety and the pizza and fresh fish selection was delicious. Fresh fruit juice every morning and I’d recommend the Sri Lankan omelette for breakfast if you like a bit of spice. The staff particularly the bar/restaurant were incredibly kind and we felt really looked after. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We enjoyed a live acoustic night with a local talented artist. The resort is literally on the beach. The beaches were stunning. There are safer areas to swim closer to the boat area and it seems to be an attractive spot for surfers. The staff organized travel for us to and from the resort to Arugum Bay (about 10-15mins drive in Tuk Tuk) and on our departure to Columbo which was super helpful. We would definitely stay again."

Avis de Michelle Dream Garden

"Location was excellent. Staff was very helpful and friendly. They will go extra steps to help guest needs."

Avis de Dr Aa Inn

"The location of the stay is very good. The room was beautiful and had all the facilities. Additionally the host was so good to me. They were very helpful."

Avis de Dsouza Lavender Homestay