Artisan Villa

About this hotel

Nestled in Colombo, this attractive hotel for £59 per night is a great choice for your next break. Artisan Villa has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Colombo. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and valet parking.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

2.14 miles

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

6.16 miles

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

2.45 miles

Beddagana Wetland Park

2.48 miles

Artisan Villa

3.9

Good(156 Reviews)

Hotel in Colombo

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

2.14 miles

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

6.16 miles

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

2.45 miles

Beddagana Wetland Park

2.48 miles

Reviews

3.9/5.0

Good(156 Reviews)

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7.0

Feb 2024

A hotel with some benefits located far from main tourists attractions.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Air conditioner worked, water and internet were available. Apparently, there was breakfast included, but did not try it.

Internet reception was not the greatest. Some pipe was leaking in the wall, with the stream ending up in my bathroom. It is located pretty far from any tourist's attractions, bar, or restaurants. So, it would not be the best base for exploring Colombo.

8.0

Jan 2024

A Nice Little Hideaway l

The staff were as helpful as they could be, polite and swift to respond to any query. The breakfast was freshly done and just what was required. The pool was one of the nicer ones we'd come across on our travels. A quietly courtyard hotel just hidden away in the city.

The facilities were not as we read, on Booking. Com, although available at an additional price.

7.0

Jan 2024

Oasis of tranquilityvin colombo

The hotel offers an oasis of tranquility in colombo lovey pool and garden and huge bedrooms.

The hotel only offers breakfast and no Bar ori restaurant facilities. I chose the hotel for a 1 night stop before going to the airport and planned to relax and eat at the hotel . I needed to find food outside which was ok for me but would been a problem if travelling with children. The details need to be changed on booking.com to avoid guest disappointment

1.0

Jan 2024

Полностью исправить информацию об условиях проживания и удобства для гостей.

Мы пользуемся услугами Booking больше 13 лет. Семейная пара, не привередливая, возраст до 47 лет. Все было ужасно. Заявленные сведения об отеле не соответствуют реальности. Ресторана нет, бара нет, очень жаль, что гостей так обманывают. В туалетной комнате отсутствует окно, просто прямоугольное отверстие с деревяной открытой решеткой. Добро пожаловать москиты. Бассейн комментировать особенно не буду, он был грязным просто. Бронировали на две ночи, но ни одну ночь не провели. Заказали отель в Негомбо и уехали. С нас сняли полную стоимость 54712 ланкийских рупей, что есть 16103 российских рублей. На возражения, что отель 100% не соответствует заявленным данным и поэтому отказ, только требования оплатить. Хотели с дороги покушать, нам сказали идите прямо, потом на право и там найдете кафе, идти обещали минут 20. Кафе не наши, через час вернулись в отель и приняли решение уехать. Решение оказалось окончательным. Также в номере была заявлена стиральная машина, не обнаружили, но это для информации. Дополнительно будет отправлено обращение на сайт Booking с просьбой проверить данные этого отеля и о рассмотрении возврата денег. В отеле пробыли не более трех часов. Отказ по вине хозяина отеля, так сведения недостоверные!

10.0

Jan 2024

Excellent, really enjoyed our short stay

We only stayed one night but it’s a great location, big room, comfortable bed. The staff were fabulous, especially Cuanaka… he went above and beyond to help us in any way he could.

7.0

Jan 2024

Nearly but not quite

Staff attentive

Room was dusty. Not clean as it could be

1.0

Jan 2024

Horrible.

The worst place ever! I never recieved so bad service. The staff is so unfriendly and made me super uncomfortable here from i arrived. I booked a double room and payed full price (same price for 2 people), and they Would not alle my boyfriend to sleep with me when he arrived. They Are very ignorant and the place is Old and the A/C not working. DONT GO THERE!

9.0

Jan 2024

Ci tornerei subito

Stanza molto accogliente e con bella vista

8.0

Dec 2023

3 days weekend to spend very calm place was great. Breakfast was good

The location is good and quiet place .

Rooms should be clean lots of dust top of the bed. Door handles was broken unfortunately . Used outside door. Tv was not connected properly I think more focus on rooms.

10.0

Sep 2023

房間寬躺，工人人員熱誠服務。空氣清新、接近大自然環境

3.0

Jul 2023

I will not recommend

Hotel rooms were big but old with a lot of dusts. Staffs were friendly but only 2 staffs in whole hotel so I think couldn’t maintain tidiness.Breakfast was nice.In 50 dollars in Srilanka you can find much better hotels.

10.0

May 2023

Very helpfull and kind people in the hotel!!

Very kind and nice staff!!

8.0

May 2023

An absolute gem of a find, basic but clean and quietly confident in its themed product provision

A secluded haven in the suburbs of bustling Colombo, taking on the air of shabby chic with more than a nod to Sri Lanka’s colonial past. The entrance is dominated by a courtyard sheltered by a huge overhanging tree. Costa and Nuwan were exceptional - attentive accommodating and took great pride in their product and service - the breakfast ritual was very lovely. although there was food on offer we only had breakfast and then opted to get food delivered but this was supplemented by Costa who did a little shopping for us to have essentials in our room and to stock the mini fridge. The room was very spacious air conditioned with all amenities as described including a large en suite. seating areas upstairs and downstairs are open on one face and airy and breezy. The pool was large for the property and very welcoming in the humidity of Colombo.

The courtyard entrance is a little dark made so by the characterful hanging tree in the centre of it, the pool is bombarded by falling flowers and other plant bits from the lush tropical trees overlooking it. Costa and Nuwan do a sterling job trying to keep the pool free of debris though. there is cable/satellite to but the package is very basic with not many international channels included.

8.0

Apr 2023

excellent

friendly staff, I had a comfortable stay. As i travelled during Ramadhan they provide breakfast before fajr prayer time, the room was very spacious.

as there was some renovation going on, there were some water issue

7.0

Apr 2023

Good

Larger room.

Breakfast.

10.0

Apr 2023

quiet, great place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Colombo

the staff was great

all was good except no hot water.

8.0

Apr 2023

Nice stay in Colombo

Artisan Villa was a quiet and serene place to stay (I am not sure if the pool could be used or not). Relatively close to the main objectives when visiting Colombo (30min by walking) The room was big, it had air conditioning which was a must taking into consideration that there were 31 degrees outside. We had an early check-in and the staff was nice enough to keep our backpacks so that we could go explore the city. I must say that the sri lankan breakfast was very very good :) And the staff was super nice and curious about our country. Thanks for everything!

8.0

Mar 2023

Not the cheapest but quiet spacious

Very nice Host. Dinner was ok, breakfast was delicious !!! Water boiler and welcome drink provided.

Compared to other places in Sri Lanka it was quite expensive - but we got a big room. Towels should be replaced ( they had some stains).

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

costa provided outstanding service. we love it!!! we will come back Clean nice villa, good privacy and great location.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Amazing Villa, nice interior, comfortable and clean. good location cozy hotel with privacy. Huge room and very clean nice bathroom. outstanding service, very friendly. Costa the main receptionist was Amazing. They took care of us very well. We loved it here and will definitely come back.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

On my birthday the staff was very friendly and served me two cupcakes with candles. Breakfast also done with alot of love and care.

10.0

Jan 2023

Amazing staff

The staff there are amazing and very helpful

7.0

Jan 2023

Good

Breakfast was amazing and the staff really nice and helpful

The sheets had stains and looked like they had been used and not cleaned before our stay.

10.0

Dec 2022

A unique experience of staying in a colonial mansion

Huge room, great bed, antique furniture, uniquely decorated interiors, attentive staff

towels were stained and very well used metaphorically speaking

3.0

Dec 2022

Very, Very Overpriced

The staff were helpful.

They are charging upmarket budget hotel prices for a very ordinary, slightly run down guesthouse. Some rooms needed painting, no towels, my fridge didn't work, only 1 bottle of water on arrival and the rooms are way too big and empty. The swimming pool wasn't clean, no sunbeds and the location is far from the main part of Colombo. I paid $210 for 3 nights - a complete rip off. The worst place I stayed in, in Sri Lanka.

4.0

Dec 2022

Cute but overpriced

Cute furniture, beautiful tree in the courtyard, large rooms and bathroom, good breakfast (especially juice!) & friendly and helpful staff who - in all fairness - did compensate for the shortcomings of the infrastructure and the fact that the stay was overpriced.

Old stains on the sheets, towels were not fresh (we also only had one towel per person, i.e. no face/hand towel), the bathmat was also visible unclean, shower head was leaking. There was a mix up with the additional bed upon arrival, we were not informed in advance that additional bed would cost more money (I am fine to pay for what requires extra services, but I would also expect those additional charges to be clearly communicated upfront). We also found that given what the hotel aspires to be, at least some of the water bottles should be complimentary. As it turned out, we were charged even for the two bottles that were in the fridge when we arrived - it’s common decency that those are complementary (at least that was the case in any other hotel that I’ve ever stayed at in my life).

6.0

Dec 2022

kind staff, old fashion place

big tree at the entrance

like been in 1900

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

The unique design

I was happy with everything

10.0

Oct 2022

Zen!

This place is an absolute Gem, especially if you love peace and quiet. Being a digital nomad, I really need my space, and this absolutely beautifully renovated six-bedroom colonial house, transformed into an oasis, is exactly what I crave. And people have commented on the Wi-Fi, but I can manage. While there are drop-outs, the speed is good, and I can assure you after five visits to this country, this is Sri Lanka, and not the the fault of this premises. Perfectly imperfect, don't expect the sterile surroundings of the five star hotels, but do expect cleanliness, spectacular food, friendly staff, and peace and quiet for when you've explored the colourful market hustle and bustle of Colombo and need some peace. If you want to go out to a restaurant or to party, everything is within a ten-minute tuk tuk ride away, and they are easily found on the corner of the street. All the staff are attentive yet hands-off, and give you a feeling of family. All foodies want to explore the street food, and what Sri Lankans' eat. Hot tip: in the morning, forgo one breakfast. Exit the hotel and turn left. At the end of the street, turn left again, and the first shop you come to on the left will be a little food shop with Sri Lankan delights, where all the locals eat - it's a must, and delicious! A combination of delights will set you back about one US dollar! Other than that, eat the curries at home - they have a new chef, so any older posts are wrong about the food. Dive into this experience, and leave those hotel chains - you won't regret it! I stayed for three nights, then they drove me to Galle at a fair price, and after Galle, I decided to come back, so they drove down and picked me up, and now I'm back!

The things I didn't like, upon reflection, I do - 'perfectly imperfect'.

5.0

Oct 2022

Not worth it, due to excessive room fare, poor wifi and slightly far location

Break fast was just above average. Nothing special

Poor wifi. Over priced

8.0

Jul 2022

very happy

the architecture

need maintenance work to be done

8.0

Jun 2022

Very good

Nice place old but nicely done. Staff is nice

5.0

May 2022

Good hotel

Friendly staff and nice location.

I booked this hotel on behalf of my parents, and the only complaint they had was the breakfast was terrible and low quality.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Colombo?

The average price for a rental in Colombo is £38 per night. This rental is £21 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Artisan Villa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Artisan Villa. Enjoy the water!

Is Artisan Villa pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Artisan Villa?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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4.0

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Artisan Villa

About this hotel

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Artisan Villa

Hotel in Colombo

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Colombo?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Artisan Villa pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Artisan Villa?

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