The Ocean Colombo — Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Ocean Colombo is a simple mid-range city hotel with ocean views on Marine Drive in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Address: # 40, Melbourne Avenue, Colombo. Property ID: 1289717.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/colombo/the-ocean-colombo-1289717

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Total price: $163 USD

2026-11-04 to 2026-11-07 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#5 of 6 hotels in Bambalapitiya & Marine Drive by Axel's take. Bambalapitiya & Marine Drive is #4 of 5 places to stay in Colombo. The best hotels in Bambalapitiya & Marine Drive, ranked · Where to stay in Colombo

Axel's take: 7.2/10

Book it for the ocean views, but expect uneven upkeep. a simple mid-range city hotel with ocean views on Marine Drive, scored for what it is.

The Ocean Colombo is a simple mid-range city hotel whose strongest feature is the sea view, not polished facilities. The hotel promises ocean views from every room, and guests across Tripadvisor, Expedia and Trip.com consistently praise them. Friendly staff and a convenient Marine Drive location also earn repeat mentions. It's a reasonable pick for a short Colombo stay if scenery matters more than fresh interiors.

The compromise is consistency. Recent reviews mix comfortable, clean stays with recurring reports of tired fittings, bathroom-cleaning lapses and unreliable air-conditioning. These are meaningful drawbacks, though not everyone's experience. The railway runs in front, so expect some train noise rather than beachfront quiet. We'd skip it if spotless bathrooms, dependable maintenance or uninterrupted sleep are priorities; otherwise, the views give this fairly ordinary hotel a genuine advantage.

• Best for: short Colombo stays; travelers prioritizing ocean views; families needing two queen beds

• Watch out for: uneven bathroom cleanliness and maintenance; air-conditioning complaints; train noise

• Location: Marine Drive setting near shops and restaurants; the coastal railway sits between the hotel and sea.

• Rooms: Sea views are the draw; family rooms have two queen beds, but fittings and cooling receive mixed feedback.

• Cleanliness: Many guests report clean rooms, but bathroom-cleaning complaints recur across recent reviews.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff earn frequent praise, although complaint handling is less consistent.

• Amenities: The official site lists Mint restaurant, a rooftop bar, spa, free Wi-Fi and airport transfers.

• Fees and surprises: Check breakfast inclusion and transfer charges; confirm parking arrangements, as listings and recent guest reports differ.

Axel's opinion of The Ocean Colombo, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About The Ocean Colombo

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• # 40, Melbourne Avenue, Colombo
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Spa, Parking, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Colombo

Room types

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Standard room

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Standard room with ocean view

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Standard room with sea view

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Standard room with water view

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Standard room with view

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Standard Club room

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Standard Single room

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Standard Single room with ocean view

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Standard Single room with sea view

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Standard Single room with water view

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Triple room with ocean view

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Standard Triple room with sea view

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Standard Triple room with water view

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Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Family room

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Standard Family room with ocean view

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Standard Family room with sea view

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4 Bedrooms Standard Family room

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Standard Single Family room

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Standard Triple Family room

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Standard Quadruple Family room

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Standard Quadruple Family room with sea view

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Standard Quadruple Family room with water view

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Standard Single room (single bed)

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Standard Single room with sea view (single bed)

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

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Standard Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

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Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

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Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

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Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

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Standard Double Family room with sea view (full double bed)

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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

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Standard Twin room with sea view (twin beds)

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Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

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Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Quadruple room with sea view

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Standard Quadruple Family room

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Standard Quadruple Family room with ocean view

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Standard Quadruple Family room with sea view

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Superior room

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Superior room with city view

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Superior room with ocean view

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Superior room with sea view

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Superior room with water view

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Superior Single room

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Superior Single room with ocean view

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Superior Single room with sea view

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Superior Single room with water view

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Superior Quadruple room

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Superior Single room (single bed)

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Superior Single room with sea view (single bed)

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

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Superior Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

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Superior Double room with sea view (full double bed)

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Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

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Superior Twin room (twin beds)

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Superior Twin room with ocean view (twin beds)

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Superior Twin room with sea view (twin beds)

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Superior Triple room

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Superior Quadruple room

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Superior Quadruple room with sea view

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1 Bedroom Superior Quadruple room

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• Bedrooms: 1
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Deluxe room

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Deluxe room with ocean view

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Deluxe room with sea view

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Deluxe room with water view

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Deluxe room with view

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Deluxe Single room

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Deluxe Single room with sea view

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Deluxe Single room with water view

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Deluxe Triple room

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Deluxe Triple room with water view

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

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Deluxe Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

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Deluxe Double room with sea view (full double bed)

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Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

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Premier room

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Premier Single room

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Premier Double room (full double bed)

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Premier Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

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Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Premium room

Premium Single room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

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Premium Double room with sea view (full double bed)

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite with sea view

Single Junior Suite with sea view

Double Junior Suite with sea view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Suite

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Suite with sea view

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Suite with water view

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Single Suite (single bed)

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Double Suite (full double bed)

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite with water view

Deluxe Single Suite

Deluxe Single Suite with water view

Premier Suite

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Premier Suite with ocean view

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Premier Suite with sea view

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Premier Suite with view

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Premier Single Suite with ocean view

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Premier Single Suite with ocean view (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
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Premier Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Premium Suite with sea view

Premium Single Suite with sea view

Premium Triple Suite with sea view

Premium Single Suite with sea view (single bed)

• Beds: single bed

Premium Double Suite with sea view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Premium Twin Suite with sea view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds

Premium Quadruple Suite with sea view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Studio

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Studio with ocean view

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Studio with sea view

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Studio with view

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Single Studio

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Single Studio with sea view

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Single Studio (single bed)

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Double Studio (full double bed)

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Double Studio with ocean view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Double Studio with sea view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Double Studio with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 1

Double Studio with view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Twin Studio with sea view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Cottage

Cottage with water view

Cottage with view

Single Cottage

Single Cottage with water view

Deluxe Cottage

Deluxe Cottage with water view

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