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The Saffron

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free valet parking and rooftop terrace

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Front of property
Exterior
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Lobby sitting area
Bathroom
The Saffron sits right on the lake, offering tranquil surroundings with its rooftop terrace and garden. Travelers can curl up with a book in the library or use the high-speed WiFi. The multilingual staff receives consistent praise from previous visitors for their helpful service.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Bathroom

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
32/5, Galpotte Rd, Koswatte, Nawala, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, 00500

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 18 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 47 min drive

About this property

The Saffron

Family-friendly hotel near Colombo City Centre
A rooftop terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Saffron. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 22-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Video game consoles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: LKR 725 for adults and LKR 500 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 1500 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately LKR 725.00 for adults and from LKR 500.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 4032.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 1500 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Saffron Hotel Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Saffron Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Saffron Sri Jayawarnepura Kot
The Saffron Hotel
The Saffron Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
The Saffron Hotel Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

Frequently asked questions

Is The Saffron pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Saffron?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Saffron?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 AM.

What time is check-out at The Saffron?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Saffron provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of LKR 4032.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Saffron located?

This family-friendly Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte hotel is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lanka Hospital, Golden Key Eye & ENT Hospital and Asiri Hospital. House of Fashions and Arcade Independence Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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