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Rockwell Colombo

3.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Colombo City Centre

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Terrace/patio
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View
Restaurant
Gym
Exterior
Rockwell Colombo offers a quiet retreat with a rooftop terrace and garden in Borella. Travelers love the amenities like a library, dry cleaning, and helpful concierge. The front desk is staffed 24/7, and guests praise the hotel's convenient location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$82
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, City View

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, Rockwell Colombo is in Borella, a neighbourhood in Colombo. Colombo City Centre and House of Fashions are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Diyasaru Park and Muthurajawela Visitor Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sinhalese Sports Club or R. Premadasa Stadium.
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Map
14 Cross Road, (Off Ward Place), Colombo, 00800

What's nearby

  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Colombo Lotus Tower - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Galle Face Green - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 13 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sri Anandabhavan Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Juicy Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Peppermint Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Daily Dough By Brown Sugar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Butter Boutique, Rosmead Place - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Rockwell Colombo

Hotel near Colombo City Centre
Consider a stay at Rockwell Colombo and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Rockwell Colombo include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 32 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rockwell Colombo Hotel
Rockwell Colombo
Rockwell Colombo Hotel
Rockwell Colombo Colombo
Rockwell Colombo Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is Rockwell Colombo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rockwell Colombo?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rockwell Colombo on 4 Oct 2025 start from NZ$81.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rockwell Colombo?

Rockwell Colombo doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rockwell Colombo?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rockwell Colombo?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Rockwell Colombo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 32 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rockwell Colombo located?

Located in Borella, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of House of Fashions, Dewatagaha Mosque and Colombo Town Hall. Viharamahadevi Park and Pettah Hindu Temples are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Rockwell Colombo Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful stay. Very friendly and comfortable atmosphere. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great and safe place to stay for a low budget
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kuo-Chih

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable & hospitality
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. They work very to provide you the best experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Staff & service
My friend and I stayed here for one night. The staff was nice and they held our bags after checkout so that we didn’t have to carry them around. The room had a musty smell to it and the hotel is a bit run-down. If you’re looking for fancy, this isn’t it. If you’re just looking for a place to sleep and shower for a night, this is acceptable. Also, there is no elevator, so do not book if you have mobility issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So I stayed just one night, and the staff rocked. They were very helpful organizing my ride to Kandy. They were very friendly, offering a ton of suggestions on what do during my Sri Lanka stay. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was very hot, making for the perfect short stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Divya

This place is rough around the edges. If youre looking for a place to stay on a budget and are not too keen absolute cleanliness then this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

My stay was great, the location of the accommodation was also close to the tourist attractions, and the reception staff was very helpful by giving me the best itinerary to go around Colombo!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Front desk service top notch

The breakfast was cooked to order by the hotel chef. Any issues the front desk manager solved them immediately. Very helpful getting Ubers and providing valuable information. TV was great and room was excellent. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryota

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked late so most other similarly-priced options were already taken. The Rockwell is clean, air conditioned, well located and friendly. No elevator (not a problem for us). For a reasonably priced place we were very happy but we didn't spend much time in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Birgit

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Marcos

Disliked: Staff & service

Won’t go back

Average hotel near downtown Colombo, this hotel has absolutely nothing to come out with. Room poorly equipped but we didn’t care much, just advise this is a budget hotel. Wifi worked great and they have TVs in the room. They list a free shuttle and gym, this made me so mad, the gym is a war zone and is pretty much an storage useless fitness room and airport shuttle was chargeable, and not cheap they wanted to rip me off.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jakob H. M.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was closed when we arrived. We had to call the hotel a few times to get someone to check us in. The room smelled a little damp. Unfortunately, we also found moldy spots in the bathroom and near the windows. When we noticed that the comforter was not clean and had larger, not exactly definable stains, we decided to check out again straight away. The hotel staff were very friendly throughout, accepted our criticisms and we were refunded 2 of the three nights. We think this was very fair and will be remembered positively.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lalith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at your hotel for one week and wanted to share our thoughts on the experience. Overall, we were impressed with the level of hospitality provided by your staff. Everyone was friendly and efficient, making our stay much more enjoyable. The hotel's central location was also convenient, saving us time and transport costs. One area that I think could be improved is the cleaning standards. While our room was generally clean, I felt a few areas, especially the bathroom, could have been cleaner. So I think raising the cleaning standards bar would be helpful in creating an even more comfortable and welcoming environment for guests. Despite this, we enjoyed our stay at your hotel and appreciate the effort put in by your staff to make it a great experience. Thank you for your hard work, and I look forward to potentially staying with you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Wim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Basic hotel maar prijskwaliteit zeer goed. Wij kwamen laat aan en waren vroeg terug weg en hadden dus geen behoefte aan faciliteiten. Goede douche, goed bed, lekker ontbijt ter plaatse klaar gemaakt door een medewerker. In de buurt zelf is er niets te beleven.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

One of the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. Confortable, quiet, clean and well maintain. Staff very nice. Big quality we will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Katharina

Liked: Staff & service
Die Lage ist sehr zentral und trotzdem ruhig in einer Seitenstraße. Da wir bereits um 6:30 Uhr gelandet sind waren wir entsprechend vor der eigentlichen Check-In Zeit im Hotel. Das Zimmer wurde dann schnell fertig gemacht und wir konnten ohne Probleme bereits früher in unser Zimmer. Die Möbel sind leider schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen und es hätte durchaus auch etwas sauberer sein können, aber dennoch vollkommen ok für eine Nacht.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Clemens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Die erste Nacht unserer Reise waren wir in Rockwell. Alles in allem sehr gut und zu empfehlen! Anfangs waren wir etwas abgeschreckt, da einige tote Kakerlaken in der Lobby liegten. Jedoch war das Zimmer sehr sauber (einzelne Mängel bspw. etwas schmutzige Rollos). Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ghvont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
E in albergo molto piccolo pero e dotato di tutti tipi di confort che troverai nei alberghi grandi. Personal gentile e fanno di Tutto per aiutarti.. in soggiorno indimenticabile.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a definitely value for money and great place for staying without many guests and less attention. YOu feel like you are living in Colombo with great staff who prepares food and clean your room. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely value for money and you can enjoy staying here without any worry nor stress.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

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