Highbury Colombo

The location, the place, the hosts, everything was just perfect!. In a quiet(er) neighbourhood of Colombo, Highbury Colombo is a lovely open aired house with several living areas. Our host greeted us, a family of 5,(3 children aged 9, 8 and 5), and led us to our generous quarters where we could all fit alongside a kitchenette and a shower bathroom. Ample information was dispensed about the area, notably the beach, a short stroll away. We stayed only one night but we would love to come back for more!

A friend of ours booked us this place to stay for 6 nights from the 10-16 Sep 2023 after viewing it on the internet and reading some amazing reviews. We arrived there after spending a week in beautiful up country in Sri Lanka coming from overseas for a little holiday and was looking for a similar comfort we experienced in Nuwaraeliya & Hatton properties from Highbury Colombo. To our surprise this property was far from what the reviews say and is lacking in very vital matters. For starters the stairway is so insecure and very steep, the room that we had booked was very average,poor maintenance and can hardly call resort style living. There are mosquitoes roaming everywhere. If anyone is suffering from knee problems I strongly recommend not to book this. Since my friend has already paid for the full 6 days, the lady in charge was reluctant to budge from refunding any amount after we mentioned that we no longer want to stay there.. It's very unfortunate that the location of this property is very good yet the quality is far from resort style.

We couldnt think of a better place to arrive after having an exhausting flight and a slight cultural shock. The hosts are incredibly friendly and helpful and the breakfast is among the best we have enjoyed throughout our travels in Sri Lanka! And yes, the house is as beautiful as on the picture :)

I stayed here solo when I visited 7 years ago. The rooms are so comfortable and clean and the hospitality has not changed. Will always be my go to when visiting Columbo. Make sure you get the breakfast!

I booked with Highbury Colombo via *********** and cancelled the next day. They still have not refunded the monies they so quickly took from my account. They apologise for forgetting and then do not respond. Beware, do not deal with this hotel.

It has been a beautiful experience to arrive from Europe directly at this oasis of Colombo. An exeptional estethic place which is only the outer expression of the care, mindfulness and love in which the couple of the owners seem to life while touching the heart and mind of people passing through their place. A real discovery on all levels of hospitality. We arrived tiered and low and left refreshed, nourished and curious. If you look for a calm cozy and uplifting place with a personal touch, just go for it and enjoy!