Tarshish Villa - Colombo

We had 24 hours in Colombo before flying home. This is a great location- a 15 min walk to the train station. Very central. It was clean, well appointed and more than satisfactory for a short stay in Colombo. We didn't eat there, but restaurant looked fine. Staff were very friendly and happy for us to leave our luggage there for the day after checkout.

Not very homely- it's more of a functional hotel, rather than a homestay, however this didn't bother us for a short stay. There was some road noise- not surprising given the location. Didn't stop us from sleeping though

Easily reachable location. Not much options for breakfast

Bath tub wasn't covered thus water from shower spread on floor. There was only black tea and sugar available in the room. No coffee and cream

The breakfast was unusual - we were not sure what part of teh food was - and you were given no choice

not much really

The good news is that it is located conveniently for places by walking or short tuktuk ride. The owner seems to be friendly and helpful and very kindly let us keep the room until 3.30pm for checkout at no extra charge. However, there was an element of Fawlty Towers about it. Unlike the seven other hotels on our trip, he asked for full payment for the 3 nights as soon as we arrived. When he served our meal he then stood 30cms away looking down watching us eat the meal. The room was clean but tiny with no wardrobe, clothes hooks or even a chair to put clothes on. The bedside lamp was broken and dangerous and was not replaced when we told owner. The room had aircon but not a fan. The water in the shower was only slightly warmer than the cold water. The breakfasts were plentiful and fine. Two bottles of water were supplied on arrival but were not replenished on following days. In fact the room was not cleaned, waste bin emptied, or toilet roll checked during our 3 night stay.

However, there was an element of Fawlty Towers about it. Unlike the seven other hotels on our trip, he asked for full payment for the 3 nights as soon as we arrived. When he served our meal he then stood 30cms away looking down watching us eat the meal. The room was clean but tiny with no wardrobe, clothes hooks or even a chair to put clothes on. There was nowhere to dry any washing. The bedside lamp was broken and dangerous and was not replaced when we told owner. The room had aircon but not a fan. The water in the shower was only slightly warmer than the cold water. The breakfasts were plentiful and fine. Two bottles of water were supplied on arrival but were not replenished on following days. In fact the room was not cleaned, waste bin emptied, or toilet roll checked during our 3 night stay.