Maradana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Maradana attractions

Elphinstone Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Elphinstone Theatre during your stay in Colombo 10. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
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Activities

Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

NZ$138
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Old Parliment

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

NZ$86
per adult
Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

NZ$156
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
Colombo City tour

Colombo City tour

NZ$78
per adult
Colombo City tour
Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

NZ$78
per adult
Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour
Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour

Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour

NZ$61
per adult
Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour
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Our pick of the best Maradana Hotel Deals

Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is NZ$297 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$297
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (637 reviews)
"Incredible hotel as expected. Dining was expansive and delicious, staff in the restaurant were fantastic also. Check-in was friendly and kind, we were offered an upgrade for a small extra charge which we opted for. We were also able to get late check out for no charge which was very helpful and impressive. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is NZ$167 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$167
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Overall a very nice place to spend time during vacation"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
The price is NZ$150 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$150
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)
"Nice room with a view! Great breakfast and very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5 out of 5
No. 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha 02 Colombo Colombo
The price is NZ$334 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$334
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Beira Lake are located ...
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is NZ$197 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$197
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (453 reviews)
"Very good service good location"

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Taj Samudra
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

5 out of 5
Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$339 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$339
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
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Our guide on where to stay in Maradana

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Wellawatte

Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.

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Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Liberty Plaza and Casino Marina Colombo.

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a clear sky, and a sunset.

Bambalapitiya

While Bambalapitiya isn't home to many top sights, Majestic City and Bellagio Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Fort

Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pettah Market and Bally's Casino.

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Photo by Kalunde Mbevi
Open Photo by Kalunde Mbevi

Kompannaweediya

If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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