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A dining area with tables set for two, black chairs, and white walls with decorative moldings.

A spacious living area with a pool view, elegant furniture, and a large mirror.

A large, white colonial-style building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a cobblestone pathway.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and a decorative vase on the nightstand.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.3 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Neil

AED 680

AED 895 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A hotel lobby with a wooden door labeled "Luggage & Storage," a mounted television, a fire extinguisher, a small table with papers, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

2. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 0.8 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Shagufta

AED 98

AED 116 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A terrace with wicker furniture, a large vase, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A pool area with yellow umbrellas and lounge chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

3. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Sithara

AED 477

AED 641 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a waterfront location and a bridge connecting to the main building.

A modern interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a large window.

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a central courtyard and a pool on the rooftop.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.7 km from Elphinstone Theatre

William Reed

AED 432

AED 580 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern cafe with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

A rooftop terrace with dining tables and chairs, offering a city view.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

5. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Pat

AED 290

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, arranged for dining.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a colorful abstract painting, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

6. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.9 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Ella

AED 267

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by white umbrellas and potted plants.

A bar with a mirrored wall, shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a fireplace with large vases and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a chandelier, and a view through a doorway.

7. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.8 km from Elphinstone Theatre

"I have travelled the World extensively, and this property is possibly my favourite of any I have stayed in. It maintains old world colonial character and charm, with its very high standards, excellent staff, and wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. We stayed 8 years ago and have been planning g a return since. We are however devastated to hear that the hotel will close at the end of its current lease in August 2027, so this was likely to be our last ever visit."

Clifford

AED 557

AED 745 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A modern bar area with seating, a high ceiling with geometric patterns, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a large potted plant.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

8. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Lars Toft

AED 404

AED 543 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining table set with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages, with a sofa and a staircase in the background.

An outdoor swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by a patio area with chairs and tables.

A spacious indoor area with a curved staircase, a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A cozy living room with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

9. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.5 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Fjorn

AED 255

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books and a vase of flowers, and a view of the sea.

A restaurant with a view of the ocean, featuring a waiter serving a tray with glasses.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the ocean.

10. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 2.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Stach

AED 254

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

A long, well-lit hallway with ceiling fans, chandeliers, and wooden chairs lined up on one side.

A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, ocean views, and a large umbrella.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

11. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Prem

AED 301

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, a curved ceiling, and a central walkway.

A spacious interior with a central staircase, wooden shelving units, and a dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

12. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Jeffrey

AED 134

AED 158 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern lounge with a curved seating arrangement, a central table with a bottle and glasses, and a large window offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of the ocean.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

An interior with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a view of palm trees.

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.1 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Manouri

AED 579

AED 777 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pathway leading through a bamboo forest to a building entrance.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A spacious living area with a piano, sofas, and a dining table.

14. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

kandiah

AED 245

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a polished floor.

A modern interior with a curved reception desk, a blue sofa, and a geometric railing.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central blue structure, and a modern design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a city view.

15. Orion City Hotel

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Duminda

AED 157

AED 191 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike, overlooking a city and the sea.

A rooftop bar with a barista preparing drinks, surrounded by tables and chairs, and shelves with bottles.

A rooftop bar with checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

16. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Imali

AED 243

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A staircase with ornate railings, a patterned bench, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

17. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Lee

AED 168

AED 198 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a reception area, featuring a minimalist design with branches and a glass partition.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a wooden desk, a chair, a bed with white bedding, and a bathtub.

18. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Ashani

AED 251

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern hotel interior with a glass entrance, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa set, a desk with a computer, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, and a green bottle. There is a wall with a 'C1' sign and a door leading outside.

An open balcony with a view of tall buildings and a hanging light fixture.

19. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Fort, 2.3 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Muhammad Zarwan

AED 115

AED 137 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining area with a view of the sea, featuring round tables, chairs, and a table setting with wine glasses and a plate of food.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a palm tree, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a bed with a tufted headboard, a desk, and a chair.

20. Taj Samudra

Kompannaweediya, 1.9 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Rakesh

AED 239

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 85 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 665 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.4 Exceptional 193 reviews	View
Courtyard By Marriott Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 162 reviews	View

Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Everything"

Hilton Colombo

8/10 Good

"Excellent property, well maintained! I do feel the prices at the restaurant are a bit too high though!"

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great service! The staff is absolutely amazing here, the property also is beautiful and well kept!"

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"It is a wonderful stay at Taj samudra."

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Very beautiful hotel. The rooms were lovely, the rooftop pool and jacuzzi were absolutely insane"

THE DEN 23

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very good and cooperative"

Hilton Colombo Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Very large apartment overlooking the tower. A little older but clean and still good value for money."

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent modern property! A delight to stay here….excellent views of the ocean too. And walking distance to almost everything. The drop off/ pick up arrangements are weird with multiple levels of lobbies but that is the architect’s fault….not the hotel’s. We will definitely be back"

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Był to najlepszy hotel, w którym spaliśmy na Sri Lance. Ma bardzo dobrą relację ceny do jakości, obsługa jest przemiła, pokoje przestronne, a jedzenie jest wybitne, zdecydowanie polecam 👌"

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Colombo Lotus Tower

9.4/10 (17 reviews)

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All Saints Church

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

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R. Premadasa Stadium

6.4/10 (21 reviews)

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Wolvendaal Church

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Dewatagaha Mosque

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Bally's Casino

7.6/10 (100 reviews)

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Dutch Period Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elphinstone Theatre?

Elphinstone Theatre is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 10 known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 80 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Elphinstone Theatre?

Adjacent to Elphinstone Theatre, Shalimar Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options close by include THE DEN 23 and Hilton Colombo Residence.

How many hotels will I find close to Elphinstone Theatre?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Elphinstone Theatre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elphinstone Theatre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Elphinstone Theatre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Elphinstone Theatre?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Elphinstone Theatre, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Elphinstone Theatre?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for Elphinstone Theatre hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. THE DEN 23

3. Shangri-La Colombo

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

6. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

7. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

8. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

9. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

10. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

11. Galle Face Hotel

12. Dutch Heritage Colombo

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

14. Zylan Colombo

15. Orion City Hotel

16. Cinnamon Red Colombo

17. Palm Grove

18. Jetwing Colombo Seven

19. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

20. Taj Samudra

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Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

Hilton Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Taj Samudra

Marino Beach Colombo

THE DEN 23

Hilton Colombo Residence

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Other attractions near Elphinstone Theatre

Colombo Lotus Tower

All Saints Church

Grand Mosque of Colombo

R. Premadasa Stadium

Wolvendaal Church

Dewatagaha Mosque

Bally's Casino

Dutch Period Museum

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