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Fern Colombo

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a continental breakfast at this welcoming B&B, where luggage storage makes exploring the area completely hassle-free

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Fern Colombo, in the city center, offers a peaceful garden retreat and in-room WiFi. Enjoy a continental breakfast before exploring. Travelers appreciate the convenient luggage storage and highly recommend the airport shuttle service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Room service
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About this property

Fern Colombo

  • Bed & breakfast near Dewatagaha Mosque
  • Located close to Australian High Commission and Pettah Hindu Temples, Fern Colombo provides an airport shuttle and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
    • A 24-hour front desk and a computer station
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Fern Colombo offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Cookware/dishes/utensils, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 28.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is Fern Colombo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fern Colombo?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fern Colombo on May 23, 2026 start from $38, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fern Colombo?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Fern Colombo?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Fern Colombo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 28.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Fern Colombo located?

Located in Cinnamon Gardens, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Dewatagaha Mosque and Viharamahadevi Park. Colombo Town Hall and Pettah Hindu Temples are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room; quiet location; friendly and helpful staff. A special thanks to Nafill for helping us arrange bus tickets and taxi/tuk tuk rides. Will definitely stay there again when we pass through Colombo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

shamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place. Basic but clean and functional. Friendly staff. Good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Good value in a nice location

Clean and comfortable room with friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money in a good location in Colombo 7. Nice restaurant on the ground floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room and bathroom. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Had a quick stop off at Fern Colombo, after flying in from Singapore. Room was clean and tidy. The service the next morning was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terje Olav

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

Very nice place to stay.

It was a very nice place to stay. I joy the room and bath. Very good and quiet place to stay. Good service with a car to the airport.
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to city and shops. Very convenient. 100% recommend if you love simplicity
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Average
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabby

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

Good value

Clean, nice staff, aircon was a bit dodgy and needed fixing, need more hairdryers as they had none available for us but good value for money over all
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vick

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

The Best Fern!

Fern Colombo is such a pleasant hotel to stay in. The central location is perfect and all the staff members during my stay are attentive and helpful. Right from arrival to the hotel up to departure, everything was perfect. The room is spacious, clean shower room and linens and well maintained for a very pleasant stay. Safe neighbourhood and also the hotel is close to many embassies. Will be back soon, Thank you Fern Colombo for making my stay a great one!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gaithri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very basic, very few amenities Staff not very well trained - got my reservation wrong twice Not unfriendly but not customer-focused
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Yogalingam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this is a small hotel but needs to improve on maintenance big time. Dining hall greets you as you enter the hotel and its full of flies and bad smell, probably from the garbage room beside elevator. took a peek in the kitchen and its filthy. linens are stained and dirty linens lying around everywhere in the corridor. If they can maintain it well, this could be an excellent budget hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Maddumage

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for two nights at the Fern. The Fern has a small restaurant in the lobby. To be honest, I don’t remember the items on the menu, but they didn’t seem attractive at prices It was empty of people. The first thing I noticed as I walked in was the odor of stale food. It permeated all the way up to the third floor. It left an underlying odor that was unpleasant. The room did not smell bad. The mattress was soft, I woke up with a back ache. The bathroom was well maintained. There no safe in the room, a huge problem for me, no place to lock up my passport and identity document including my birth certificate, credit cards, laptop, and other probated documents I needed for official purposes. The kicker to this all was that there were rodents in the ceiling running around, fighting, and squealing at each other. They would run up and down in the ceiling of my room. At times, it seemed that they’d jump through the recess that contained some of the lights. I couldn’t call the front desk because the phone jack was broken. The animals stopped running around at about 4:00AM. I suppose I should mention that the kitchen entrance was off the corridor to the elevator. I peered in. The kitchen didn’t seem to be more than a galley. The health department would have had a fit. I complained to the staff on checking out. They apologized in what was to me, perfunctorily. Never again will I stay at the Fern in my many trips to Colombo, I go about twice a month.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Excellent!

It was an excellent short stay. The staff was super friendly and the rooms were very clean and modern!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

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

Great value for excellent location

This is my go to hotel when I come to Colombo- it’s in an excellent location and the price is really good. Rooms are modern & clean with hot water. Staff are super friendly and helpful. The only feedback would be to update the cafe area- it’s a bit dark and not welcoming, maybe create an open kitchen?
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful and nice. The location is hard to find (especially at the evening) but close to some sightseeing spots so convenient. The area is not so noisy but peaceful compared to some district of Colombo. The room was clean and straightforward.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place for a short stay. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ulrica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a nice and quiet hotel. However they had an ant infestation in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Standard hotel with standard services. More than a comment about this hotel, I wonder the real interest to spend more than 1 day in Colombo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very friendly staff, well located, cool decor. Generous room size. Quiet. Linen was not clean - lots of hairs. Disappointing because otherwise the property was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Hotel has everything you need

Great little hotel that is comfortable and well located. Staff are very friendly and you can buy a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Krysta

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

Good basic hotel in Colombo

It was clean and basic, but comfortable. Low frills, jsut a place to lay our heads after a flight.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stig Are

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

Nice place, recomended.

Nice and clean rooms. A realy trendy and cool style. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019