Morning walks reveal monitor lizards and water snakes, with guided tours available. The cruise ship-like lobby features live music before guests retreat to the pristine pool. Five restaurants, including Royal Thai serving the best Thai cuisine in Sri Lanka, complete this central waterfront retreat.
Located in Fort, a neighborhood in Colombo, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Guruge Nature Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Colombo City Centre and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sinhalese Sports Club or Sugathadasa Stadium. Visit our Colombo travel guide
115, C. A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo, 02
What's nearby
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Galle Face Green
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Pettah Market
16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Bally's Casino
11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Colombo World Trade Center
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Colombo Fort Station
7 min drive
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
43 min drive
Restaurants
Sapphire Dragon
14 min walk
Bombay Borough
2 min drive
Ramen Izakaya Makotoya
2 min drive
The T-Lounge & Bar By Dilmah
2 min drive
Staten Bar And Grill
10 min walk
About this property
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
Luxury family-friendly hotel on the waterfront
Located close to Colombo City Centre, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo provides a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, a massage, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include racquetball/squash. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and 3 outdoor tennis courts
An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 346 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and electric kettles
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Travelife. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo on Nov 6, 2026 start from $106, 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.
Is Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 12392.75 per vehicle applies.
Where is Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo located?
This family-friendly Colombo hotel is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell and Colombo City Centre. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Colombo World Trade Center are also within 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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I had a wonderful short stay at this hotel. The property was very well maintained, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. I especially enjoyed the delicious food at the poolside restaurant and its relaxing setup. I would happily stay here again.
Lovely place to stay for a few days after tour of Sri Lanka. Well located . Staff in dining room very helpful. Rooms very well appointed. Great views from higher level. Enjoyed the large pool.
The hotel was clean staff friendly. food good. what stood out was the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good
Judith
Feb 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quite a nice hotel. Very big and busy. Room comfortable. Dining options good. We enjoyed the Thai restaurant. Breakfast varied but very busy. Nice pool and bar. Very uncomfortable sun loungers.
I chose Cinnamon Lakeside for the last 2 nights of my stay as this is the hotel my daughter was staying at. We only had breakfast and a cup of tea, but these were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Praful
Nov 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect Stay!
Good service, friendly staff, great location. Been staying at the same hotel for all my trips to Sri Lanka, Royal Thai is the best restaurant i have been to for Thai food in Sri Lanka. Must try.
Stayed at The Cinammon Lakesude for 14 nights and couldn’t fault a single moment of it.
Everything was perfect and the staff were amazing and so genuine in trying to accommodate your needs.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good
Elizabeth
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a lovely stay. Breakfast was good and the staff were very helpful. The rooms could do with updating by however and the surrounding area was busy
This hotel is very conveniently located. A great place to stay whilst visiting colombo. There is a wide variety of sumptuous food in the breakfast buffet. There are also 4 other restaurants to choose from.
Quite a large room. Very clean and comfortable bed. Free breakfast buffet had many choices. Very large swimming pool, steam room and sauna made it a perfect stay.
Housekeeping staff should get a better training room was clean towels missing almost everyday.
Front office good
Staff very friendly variety & taste of food excellent.
Gym & sauna good.
Concierge good.
Pool area need a cosmetic treatment
This is a fancy place, the lobby reminded me of a cruise ship. There was even live music! The swimming pool is large and pristine, and you can watch a variety of birds in the river while you soak in the pool. The staff is friendly and accommodating, the facilities are first class and the dinner buffet is amazing.