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Lake Lodge
A small family-owned boutique hotel near Beira Lake, registered in 1967 as Sri Lanka's first guest house and reinvented by the next generation of the family.
At a glance
- Type
- Budget boutique hotel
- Area
- Beira Lake, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- nynehotels.com
Good to know
- All-day restaurant
- Bar
- Garden suite
Why we recommend it
Lake Lodge is a good-value boutique option close to the centre of Colombo. Now part of the Nyne Hotels collection, it is a family-owned property that dates back to 1967, when it was registered as the country's first guest house, and the newest generation of the family has reinvented it with a contemporary style that draws on Sri Lankan culture. The Michelin Guide, which lists it among its selected Colombo hotels, describes it as a budget-friendly boutique hotel and notes that it was one of the first accredited hotels in Colombo.
The hotel is small, with around a dozen double rooms. The Michelin listing describes king beds, rain showers and air conditioning, and a garden suite with a private terrace, while the hotel's own site lists Classic, Superior and Garden room types. Interiors are described as modern and quiet, with a space filled with modern art, which makes it a calm retreat after a day in the city.
An all-day restaurant serves Sri Lankan specialities and international dishes, and there is also a bar. The group's dining brand is Table by nyne. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out by 11am, and credit cards are accepted. Breakfast is not always included in the room rate, so check what your booking covers.
The address is 20 Alvis Terrace, on Beira Lake. The Michelin Guide places it close to the United States Embassy, the Prime Minister's residence and Galle Face Beach, and barely a mile from the city centre, so most of the central sights are a short tuk-tuk ride away. Bookings and enquiries go through Nyne Hotels' hotline and email. The hotel suits independent travellers, couples and anyone who wants a personal, design-conscious base without paying luxury hotel prices.
From Lake Lodge it is easy to reach Gangaramaya Temple and the Seema Malakaya on Beira Lake, and Galle Face Green for an evening walk by the sea. The shops and restaurants of Kollupitiya are close by, including Isso for prawns and Cinnamon Red's Cloud Red rooftop bar, and the Fort district with Ministry of Crab and the Pettah markets is a short ride north.
Lake Lodge FAQs
Where is Lake Lodge?
At 20 Alvis Terrace, Colombo, near Beira Lake.
How old is it?
It dates back to 1967, when it was registered as Sri Lanka's first guest house.
How many rooms are there?
Around a dozen double rooms, including a garden suite with a private terrace.
Is there a restaurant?
Yes, an all-day restaurant serving Sri Lankan and international dishes, and a bar.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 2pm and check-out by 11am.
Is it expensive?
The Michelin Guide describes it as a budget-friendly boutique hotel.
What is nearby?
Beira Lake, Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green and Kollupitiya.
How do I book?
Through Nyne Hotels on +94 11 234 0033 or [email protected].