Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens · Colombo

Zylan Colombo 1

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Choose it for personal service and character, not big-hotel polish.

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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · a small mid-range boutique villa hotel in Cinnamon Gardens

Zylan Colombo is a small mid-range boutique villa hotel in residential Cinnamon Gardens, and a strong pick if you prefer character to a corporate hotel. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, clean, comfortable rooms and relaxed atmosphere. The Japanese restaurant, garden spaces and small rooftop pool give you reasons to linger between outings. We'd choose it for a quieter Colombo base with genuinely personal service.

The trade-off is convenience: expect tuk-tuk or car rides for Fort, Pettah and the waterfront rather than doorstep sightseeing. Room sizes vary, and some recent guests flag tired finishes or maintenance niggles, although positive reports comfortably dominate. The pool suits a cooling dip more than proper swimming. We'd skip it if you want uniformly modern rooms, extensive facilities or a waterfront location.

Rooms
Characterful, air-conditioned rooms; sizes vary, with occasional reports of tired finishes.
Cleanliness
Strong overall: recent guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, supported by high cleanliness ratings.
Service
Friendly, attentive staff are the most consistent strength across review sites.
Amenities
Small rooftop pool, terrace bar, garden spaces and on-site dining, including Japanese cuisine.
Fees and surprises
Parking is listed as free; airport transfers cost extra, and breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

115, Rosmead Place, Colombo

Residential Cinnamon Gardens; quieter surroundings, but Fort, Pettah and the waterfront usually mean a ride.

Amenities and check-in

Small rooftop pool, terrace bar, garden spaces and on-site dining, including Japanese cuisine.

Check-in

after 12:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Parking (free)
  • Airport shuttle (extra charge)
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Zylan Colombo — Colombo, Sri Lanka

Zylan Colombo is a small mid-range boutique villa hotel in Cinnamon Gardens in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Address: 115, Rosmead Place, Colombo. Property ID: 1365437.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/colombo/zylan-colombo-1365437

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$163$166 on Expedia$3 less (2%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $186 USD

2026-11-06 to 2026-11-09 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-06$62 for 1 night · 2 nights $124 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$62 for 1 night · 2 nights $124 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$62 for 1 night · 2 nights $127 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $127 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$62 for 1 night · 2 nights $128 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$66 for 1 night · 2 nights $133 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$67 for 1 night · 2 nights $153 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$86 for 1 night · 2 nights $168 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$82 for 1 night · 2 nights $148 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$66 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$69 for 1 night · 2 nights $139 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$70 for 1 night · 2 nights $138 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $132 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$64 for 1 night · 2 nights $137 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$86 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $137 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$64 for 1 night · 2 nights $132 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $141 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $146 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $141 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $141 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $151 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$78 for 1 night · 2 nights $173 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $172 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$77 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$79 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$84 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced

#3 of 4 hotels in Cinnamon Gardens by Axel's take. Cinnamon Gardens is #2 of 5 places to stay in Colombo. The best hotels in Cinnamon Gardens, ranked · Where to stay in Colombo

Axel's take: 8.7/10

Choose it for personal service and character, not big-hotel polish. a small mid-range boutique villa hotel in Cinnamon Gardens, scored for what it is.

Zylan Colombo is a small mid-range boutique villa hotel in residential Cinnamon Gardens, and a strong pick if you prefer character to a corporate hotel. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, clean, comfortable rooms and relaxed atmosphere. The Japanese restaurant, garden spaces and small rooftop pool give you reasons to linger between outings. We'd choose it for a quieter Colombo base with genuinely personal service.

The trade-off is convenience: expect tuk-tuk or car rides for Fort, Pettah and the waterfront rather than doorstep sightseeing. Room sizes vary, and some recent guests flag tired finishes or maintenance niggles, although positive reports comfortably dominate. The pool suits a cooling dip more than proper swimming. We'd skip it if you want uniformly modern rooms, extensive facilities or a waterfront location.

  • Best for: couples seeking a quieter city base; travelers who prefer small, characterful hotels; Japanese-food enthusiasts

  • Watch out for: rides needed for several major sights; some dated finishes and maintenance niggles; small rooftop pool

  • Location: Residential Cinnamon Gardens; quieter surroundings, but Fort, Pettah and the waterfront usually mean a ride.

  • Rooms: Characterful, air-conditioned rooms; sizes vary, with occasional reports of tired finishes.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall: recent guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, supported by high cleanliness ratings.

  • Service: Friendly, attentive staff are the most consistent strength across review sites.

  • Amenities: Small rooftop pool, terrace bar, garden spaces and on-site dining, including Japanese cuisine.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is listed as free; airport transfers cost extra, and breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

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

About Zylan Colombo

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 115, Rosmead Place, Colombo
  • Amenities: Pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Parking (free), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 12:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Colombo

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with garden view

Deluxe room with view

Deluxe room with balcony

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Single room with balcony

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Triple room with courtyard view

Deluxe Triple room with garden view

Deluxe Triple room with view

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony and with garden view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony and with street view (full double bed)

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Triple room with courtyard view

Deluxe Sextuple room

Executive room

Executive room with garden view

Executive room with balcony

Executive Single room

Executive Single room with balcony

Executive Triple room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Deluxe Suite

Executive Suite with garden view

Executive Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

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