Colombo Beach Hostel
Hostel in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hostel
Located 500 metres from the Mount Lavinia Beach, Colombo Beach Hostel features free Wi-Fi in public areas. Guests can relax on the terrace, which is fitted with tables and chairs.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Map of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 129 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Queen • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Bunk • 129 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 204 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 129 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Ratings and reviews
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8.0 / 10.0
It was so chill, relaxing and comfortable. The staff were so friendly and very helpful! Great spaces to hang out in as well. I loved that they had coffee and food if you felt like eating in, also the location to the beach is perfect.
9.0 / 10.0
Everything , specially we checked in so late and MR. Dinesh - the owner is so helpful and so cheerful . Hostel got private room which we booked and we pretty much liked it . It is total value for money . They also have a pool and a common area where everyone chill . I would recommend it to anyone visiting colombo , the location is right at mount lavinia beach near to all beach restaurants and shops . They also serves good brkfast and coffee ☺️
Nothing as such .
10.0 / 10.0
excellent hospitality! especially the owner Mr Dinesh!!! Since we travelled from India, had a lot of queries related to the stay and travel but he was so patient and calm enough to explain everything! Also the staff, they were super friendly ❤️ can’t wait to book again and spend more time at their beautiful rooftop
10.0 / 10.0
The staff cooked me free ,understand cancel by flight change,Clean,free kitchen
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8.0 / 10.0
The staff was very nice! The location is perfect! Bed sheets are little bit too small for a grown up.
4.0 / 10.0
staff super friendly and the location of the hostel was great. Staff supervisor is a great cook!!
i booked a AC room and when I arrived I was told AC broke down and even though I was offered an extra fan, it was long hot and sweaty night. I guess it was bad luck but I was very unhappy. One advise is to be aware w the tuck tuck driver that stands outside the hostel an older guy, he will try to rip you off w the fare, use UBER to get the right price
7.0 / 10.0
Large terrace with kitchen and toilet. The kitchen has utensils, drinking water, kettle, free coffee and tea. Clean.
The name Colombo is misleading, the hostel is quite far from the city, you need to go by train. And as it turned out, not all trains stop at Mount Lavinia station. The room is stuffy, I had to go up to the terrace at night and sleep there in a hammock.
10.0 / 10.0
This hostel was amazing from Colombo , because I Have been here several times .Best Staff ..
With the owner who ..
Dinesh - Control All things
Ruma - Help you to make any plans to travel around the Country
Rodney ...-Bes Chef makes use dilicias food items
.They are the best Staff who ..are in the Colombo
Recommend
2.0 / 10.0
Had no towels in the room
Window was broken
The room was extremely loud
The bathroom was not clean
No hot water in the bathroom
8.0 / 10.0
Great kitchen and roof top
Super kind staff
Helpuful u can ask em anything
Anything
10.0 / 10.0
I think this is the best place for your first stop in Sri Lanka. You have beach 3’ walk and also advantages of big city. When I read the reviews, I was scared there’s going to be very hot in the room, but the owner obviously takes the reviews seriously and it was pleasant surprise to me that there was the A/C in the room. There is an amazing rooftop to chill and get rested after the flight. There is a train station near by, from where you can continue your journey around Sri Lanka. The owner is very nice and helped us with planning our trip around. We will be back, we fell in love with this place!
5.0 / 10.0
The aircon worked and the bed was comfy enough. They were accommodating for late arrivals
There was dirt on the sheets when i arrived, mostly likely blown off from the aircon. The shower worked and was a nice temperature but the fixing was broken so it was only a trickle.
9.0 / 10.0
great location close to everything. ac was cold and showers warm
if they sold beer that’d be a added bonus
5.0 / 10.0
atmosphere was nice
minimum comfort, definitely not good value for money ! you can find much more affordable rooms all around. They really just provide you with a bed, in a very hot room (no AC and only 1 fan for 10 people !!) only one outlet in the room to charge your phone (you basically have to queue to use it)
5.0 / 10.0
A great rooftop area to hang out and meet people. very friendly and helpful staff
sleeping in a dorm unfortunately meant extreme heat that makes sleeping quite difficult. the mosquito nets were too small as well so you couldnt even stretch out in the damp heat of the room. i would love for a fan to be enough but in this climate a dorm needs to have an a/c. totally fine if its only on during the night to save energy.
6.0 / 10.0
I stopped for a night on my way down south, so it made sense to stop in Mount Lavinia. The property is close to the beach and there are decent food places nearby.
The wifi wasn’t working, and this was a bit of a problem since I work on the go. The shower in the private room was a mere trickle, and there was no hot water. For the price point, the facilities didn’t really add up.
9.0 / 10.0
The rooftop is fantastic and the owner who is a lovely chap with fluent English is looking to develop it further. Location is 30m from Colombo fort and a couple of minutes from the beach.
Room was extremely basic, but adaquete.
9.0 / 10.0
the level of customer service at the reception desk was exceptional. almost all of my requests and needs were attended to promptly. I felt very comfy and safe
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10.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff, heavenly Rooftop, close to beach
9.0 / 10.0
The staff can solve any problems
The mosquitoes 🙃
7.0 / 10.0
Was average accommodation bit over priced for similar accommodation ,beech area run down not many places to eat would not stay again !
Felt bit like being in a prison being watch all time
10.0 / 10.0
Great location by the beach, staff was very friendly and I could store my luggage there for free until I am back. Amazing first stop to meet another people and explore Sri Lanka with.
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable bed, amazing rooftop garden, big kitchen, good vibe. Shopes and beach is 5 minutes walk. I also liked the girls at the reception, they gave me some good tips and advices. I recomend this place
9.0 / 10.0
The two girls from the reception are lovely and helpful with everything you are asking them! The cleaning man is nice and is cleaning all time :) The rooftop kitchen/garden is really nice to chill, relax, cook, eat, drink and meet new people! The 8 bed dorm upstairs was spacious with an interesting shower;) the garden in front is nice to hang around too... 2min walking to the beach with lovely restaurants (sugar beach). Also the main road is close by with two supermarkets where u find everything u need, bus stops are around, 10min walking to Station Road Mount Lavinia to catch a train!
The kitchen area needs a bit more cutlery (sharp knives etc.) and a bit more storage for food which doesnt have to be in the fridge, but that's complaining on a high level ;)
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia?
The average price for a rental in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is R 768 per night. This rental is R 36 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Colombo Beach Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Colombo Beach Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Colombo Beach Hostel?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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