View all photos for 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 curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
25 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
23 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Highlights
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
23 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
23 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed
Premier Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
About the area
Mount Lavinia
Located in Mount Lavinia, The Penthouse Above Sea is in the city centre 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.
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
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 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 corner/local shop and a rooftop terrace. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as 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 ATM/banking services
Concierge services, luggage storage and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Other amenities include:
Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
Rainfall showers, bidets and free toiletries
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 transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 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
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
Lift
More
Built in 2012
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian-cotton sheets
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Bidet
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers
Towels
Entertainment
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 stag and hen 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
Penthouse Above Sea Aparthotel Mount Lavinia
Penthouse Above Sea Aparthotel
Penthouse Above Sea Mount Lavinia
Penthouse Above Sea
Penthouse Above Sea Hotel Mount Lavinia
Penthouse Above Sea Hotel
The Penthouse Above Sea Hotel
The Penthouse Above Sea Mount Lavinia
The Penthouse Above Sea Hotel Mount Lavinia
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?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is The Penthouse Above Sea located?
Located in the heart of Mount Lavinia, this beach hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Traditional Puppet Art Museum and Dehiwala Zoological Garden. New Delmon Hospital and Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya are also within 3 miles (5 km).
The Penthouse Above Sea Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
31
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
8 - Good
6
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
0
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
eva
26 Feb 2019
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 .
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.
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.
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.
Hazel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
18 May 2018
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
8/10 Good
MAYLEE, SINGAPORE
9 Mar 2018
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.
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 :)
Very professional hoteliers, great decor and art, very clean, beautiful quality fresh food and coffee. Wonderful friendly staff. View of the sea and beach.
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.