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The Penthouse Above Sea
3.5 star property

Upscale hotel near the beach

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The Penthouse Above Sea

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Beach nearby, beach yoga
Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Couples dining
Reception

Overview of The Penthouse Above Sea

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Marine City, 46, Station Road, Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, 10350
  • Popular LocationLanka Hospital8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Lavinia Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationGalle Face Green9 min drive
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)60 min drive
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Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Elite Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Elite Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 270 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mount Lavinia

Located in Mount Lavinia, The Penthouse Above Sea is in the city center and near the beach. Royal Colombo Golf Club and Colombo Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Raux Brothers and Majestic City. Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Talangama Wetland are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Lanka Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Mount Lavinia Beach - 8 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 9 min drive
  • Colombo City Centre - 9 min drive
  • Galle Face Green - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pink Salt - 5 min walk
  • Pizza Hut - 12 min walk
  • Malay Restaurant - 11 min walk
  • The Sandwich Factory - 11 min walk
  • Lanis Restaurant - 6 min walk

About this property

The Penthouse Above Sea

Upscale hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at The Penthouse Above Sea and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach yoga. In addition to shopping on site and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, German, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Penthouse Above Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Penthouse Above Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Penthouse Above Sea?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Penthouse Above Sea?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Penthouse Above Sea?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Penthouse Above Sea located?

Located in the heart of Mount Lavinia, this beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Traditional Puppet Art Museum and Dehiwala Zoological Garden. New Delmon Hospital and Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The Penthouse Above Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

eva

Not good start of holiday
I received email from manager that hotel is closed ( day before staying in hotel) due to some government issues and got directed to other hotel . Even though Chitra was helpful it wasn’t hotel I would chose and it added stress to my 32 hrs flight not knowing exactly where I’m staying .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about the place was great. The only small disappointment was that there was no direct access to the beach. The manager/owner was extremely helpful and the breakfast very good too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice
The accommodation was excellent. We arrived early but were welcome to get changed, leave our bags, and gather information from the extremely helpful owners. Wonderful views along the beach from the reception area. Our rooms were a good size with small balcony, very well appointed, with tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms as well as in the shared lounge. Helpful staff to assist with requests, and to serve the fantastic breakfast. Continental and curries etc -everything freshly made and organic. Slightly difficult to find restaurants for the evening meal, but close to trains, and tuktuks always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hazel, Exeter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An oasis in the middle of chaos!
We loved this hotel and were sorry to only spend one night here. Fantastic views over Colombo and right next to the railway station. Really welcoming and helpful manager.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice, but more of a hostel than hotel
Nice, but without most of the frills of a hotel, like room service, lunch or dinner service, bar, gym, pool, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

MAYLEE, SINGAPORE

Liked: Staff & service
THOUGHTFUL OWNER & ATTENTIVE STAFF
My first stay at this apartment was August 2017 and this is my second stay. On my first stay, I was given a room on the 16th floor as there were only two of us. My second stay was at an exclusive apartment for 5 people. It was a cosy apartment which gave us the home feeling. Chitra was very considerate to give us this apartment considering that there were 5 of us without additional cost.. The breakfast is still as scrumptious as before. Staff were friendly and attentive. I prefer the room on the 16th floor due to its luxurious interior decoration and breakfast were served just outside the room. However, the room on the 10th floor gave us a lot of privacy which I am thankful for. It is always a pleasant stay at The Penthouse Above Sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful modern apartment, fab views
First time to Sri Lanka, although not in Colombo for long - this was a wonderful place to start and end our holiday. The staff are so warm and friendly, with a “nothing is too much trouble” attitude. The apartment itself is pretty awesome too. Light, airy, with modern interior and fabulous views of the city and ocean. The place was immaculately clean also. Breakfast was incredibly generous and very delicious, with traditional Sri Lankan dishes (the curries were just spot on!) to name but a few. In fact, there is nothing we could find fault with -apart from the fact we didn’t book long enough! Thank you guys for all your help and great recommendations of other sights to see in Sri Lanka. We will be back :)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

imogen, melb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel close to the beach
Very professional hoteliers, great decor and art, very clean, beautiful quality fresh food and coffee. Wonderful friendly staff. View of the sea and beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mal, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fabulous
We could not fault our stay Everything was outstanding and the attention to detail impeccable. The hosts, Chitra and her husband, were second to none and went above and beyond. Big thanks go out to their efficient staff and excellent chef. Such delicious food.