Heart of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.You'll find Lanka Hospital and Golden Key Eye & ENT Hospital within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Asiri Hospital and Park Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Lanka Hospital - 4 min drive
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 6 min drive
Majestic City - 8 min drive
Colombo City Centre - 9 min drive
Galle Face Green - 10 min drive
Getting around
Wellawatta Railway Station - 19 min drive
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Java Lounge - 8 min walk
Crossroads Restaurant - 15 min walk
Wasthi Restaurant - 17 min walk
Steamboat - 3 min drive
About this property
The Saffron
Family-friendly Art Deco hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly The Saffron. Self parking and valet parking are free.
This 3-star Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte hotel is smoke free.
1 building
12 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Built in 2001
Childcare (free)
Terrace on the roof
Business facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Library
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Newspapers in lobby (free)
No smoking on site
Dining venue
The Saffron offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature video-game consoles and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 22-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
Arabic, English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Free babysitting
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Separate bedroom
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
24-hour roundtrip 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
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
22-inch LED TV with cable channels
Video game console
Bedroom
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 1500 per night.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately LKR 725.00 for adults and LKR 500.00 for children
Airport shuttle fee: LKR 4032.00 per vehicle (one way)
Rollaway bed fee: LKR 1500 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.
We should mention
One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Alcohol isn't served at The Saffron.
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
How close is The Saffron to the airport?
The Saffron is 22.3 mi (47-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does The Saffron have an airport shuttle?
The Saffron offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of LKR 4032.00 per vehicle, one way.
How close is The Saffron to the beach?
This hotel is 5.4 mi (28-min drive) from Galle Face Beach and 6.5 mi (31-min drive) from Mount Lavinia Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does The Saffron offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Saffron, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of LKR 725.00 for adults and LKR 500.00 for children.
Is there a casino at The Saffron?
No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bellagio Casino (9-min drive) and Casino Marina Colombo (9-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at The Saffron?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 AM.
Is there free parking at The Saffron?
This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.
Does The Saffron have a pool?
The Saffron does not have a pool.
Does The Saffron have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does The Saffron have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is The Saffron to downtown Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
The Saffron is 0.4 mi away from Nawala.
The Saffron Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Anthony and Dilrukshi are fabulous hosts. They were helpful before arrival with information and suggestions, and really stepped up when travel plans had to drastically change. Great breakfast!
We were just staying the night to catch our flight out of Colombo the next day at noon. Every tuk tuk driver we had, none of them knew where it was. They refused to look at my map on my phone and just went around asking instead. They ended up having to call the hotel. There is nothing around the hotel, no food or anything. While my reservation said that it included breakfast, we arrive and they told us there is no breakfast. We went downstairs in the morning to confirm our airport transfer, there was no staff there until 8:00 until we were making a lot of noise til he woke up. Not with booking this place. Stay closer to city center to cause less stress.
Run by a friendly couple, this is probably your best guest-house option in Colombo. Unless you want a fully-serviced hotel in the busy city center and mind being 10-15 minutes away from the hustle-bustle, I can't think of a better place to stay, in a relaxed, residential neighbourhood by a green lake, with spot-clean rooms decorated with wooden furniture, and some of the best food I had in Sri Lanka, served in a homely hut in the garden. The staff is superb, from the owners to the three family-like assistants who will go out of their way to make your stay pleasant.
Xavier
8/10 Good
khaled, dubai
Oct 25, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel in perfect place/value of money
Hotel in perfect place near to all tourist attraction places we took toktok to everywhere there and doesn't cost us match it's also near Colombo fort in case u need train to visit candy..the madam owner of hotel is very helpful and advised us a lot ...really value of money
khaled
6/10 Okay
Vin, Toronto
Jan 20, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good value, great service
Location is the "killer" I had to take taxi (tuk tuk)about 10 times during my day and a half stay in Colombo,unfortunately I found most of the drivers were cheats, therefore it really becomes a problem when your hotel is NOT a walking distance to any important sight. Staff was extremely helpful, in a way that compensates for the location!
Our stay was very comfortable.its like home away from home. People are very fReindly. Good hotel.
Dr Vinitaa Apte
4/10 Poor
Mature Couple, UK
Jan 10, 2014
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice people - poor location
Positives -- Nice people who run the hotel. Breakfast and evening dinner were very good. Wifi was reasonable. Bed was quite comfortable. Negatives -- the hotel is very difficult to find for taxi drivers as it's located away from the city centre in a not-so-wonderful residential area [it's wise to use Google Maps on a Smartphone to direct the driver...]. The cleanliness could be greatly improved. Also, with the government imposing a 25% tax on hotels and guest houses, most accommodation seems very expensive compared to other countries and the Saffron is no exception.