Cinnamon Lakeside, a hotel we use in Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside

Cinnamon Lakeside is a well known luxury hotel in Colombo, on the banks of the Beira Lake in Slave Island and close to Galle Face Green. Crescat Boulevard and Odel are a few minutes away, as is the temple of Gangaramaya.

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Planning your stay

Colombo is about 45 minutes to an hour from the international airport, depending on traffic. Many travellers spend a night here at the start or end of a trip; the city is easiest to explore by tuk-tuk or on a guided tour. Traffic is heaviest at rush hour, so plan sightseeing for mid morning or late afternoon, and finish at Galle Face Green for the sunset.

Things to do nearby

Walk around the Beira Lake, out to Galle Face Green, or explore Colombo Fort.

For more ideas, see things to do in Colombo, or compare all hotels in Colombo.

  • Check-in1400 hrs
  • Check-out1200 hrs

Accommodation

Room types are Superior Rooms, Premium Rooms, Executive Rooms, the Cilantro Suite and the Presidential Suite. Rooms have marble bathrooms with bathtubs, and some include executive privileges. Suites have a living room, dining area and terrace.

Inside the Superior Room at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo

Superior Room

The base room at Cinnamon Lakeside is 17 sqm with a city view and a double or twin beds. It has a small seating area, a work station and a marble bathroom with a bathtub.

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The Premium Room at Cinnamon Lakeside in Colombo

Premium Room

A 17 sqm room with a private balcony, or a terrace on the first floor, looking over Beira Lake and the pool. It has a seating area, a work station and the same amenities as the Superior Room.

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Executive Room at Cinnamon Lakeside, a stay in Colombo

Executive Room

These 17 sqm rooms are on the 7th floor VIP level, with a seating area, a work station and a master control panel. Guests receive a free 15 minute foot or head massage and other complimentary extras.

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The Cilantro Suite at Cinnamon Lakeside

Cilantro Suite

The entry-level suite is 56 sqm, with a bedroom and ensuite bathroom, a living space with a lounge and dining area and a guest bathroom. The private balcony has dining facilities and views over Beira Lake.

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Inside the Presidential Suite at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo

Presidential Suite

A 220 sqm suite with a master bedroom and a guest bedroom, which can extend to two more. It has two living spaces, a dining area, a kitchenette, a cocktail bar, a grand piano, a Jacuzzi and a private terrace over Beira Lake.

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Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool.
  • Spa and lounge.
  • Fitness centre and gym, with tennis and squash courts.
  • Swimming pool
  • Babysitting
  • City location
  • Excursion desk
  • Wi-Fi
  • Games room
  • Kids playground
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Garden
  • Steam room
  • Private check-in and check-out
  • Gym and fitness centre

Food and drink

There are nine dining choices, including 7 Degrees North, Long Feng Chinese restaurant, The Dining Room, Royal Thai and Goodies.

  • Main buffet restaurant
  • A la carte dining
  • Room service, 24 hours
  • Sri Lankan
  • Asian
  • Continental
  • Thai cuisine
  • Japanese cuisine
  • Indian cuisine
  • Italian cuisine
  • Bar
  • Tea lounge or cafe
  • Outdoor dining
  • Banqueting facilities
  • Meeting rooms
  • Local and international cuisine

How to Get There

You will find Cinnamon Lakeside on the shore of Beira Lake near Colombo Fort. The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport covers roughly 35 km and takes 45 minutes or so, travelling down the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway into the city.

Getting around Colombo from here is easy by taxi, tuk tuk or ride hailing app.

To keep arrival simple, ask us for a private transfer with a chauffeur who meets you outside arrivals. You can keep the car for touring afterwards. Allow extra time at weekends and on public holidays, when the roads out of Colombo are busier.