Hotel Janaki in Colombo
✅ Spacious rooms mentioned as a positive feature in multiple reviews ✅ Staff described as polite, friendly, helpful, and supportive in many comments ✅ Outdoor swimming pool is clean and family-friendly with a baby pool ✅ Breakfast praised for tasty, well-cooked local dishes and good coffee ✅ Good value for money noted by some guests ✅ Hotel has a restaurant serving home-style meals and a bar with a decent drink selection ❌ Rooms and bathrooms often described as old, dirty, and poorly maintained ❌ Frequent complaints about uncleanliness including cockroaches and dirty linens ❌ WiFi is unreliable or unstable according to several reviews ❌ Breakfast quality inconsistent, with some guests receiving old or decayed food ❌ Noise issues from ongoing renovation work and drilling during the day ❌ Staff service criticized for rudeness and lack of proper customer care in some reports ❌ Pool area reported to be unappealing by some, lacking sun loungers and cleanliness ❌ Some guests faced problems with room amenities such as air conditioning, hot water, and electrical outlets
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Description
Hotel Janaki is a one-star property in Colombo established in 1976 and renovated in 2008. It offers 50 rooms with a variety of types including standard, deluxe, suites, and family rooms, some featuring city, pool, or water views. Guests can expect amenities such as air conditioning, free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk, provides currency exchange, laundry services, and a business center with meeting facilities. Rooms are described as spacious but somewhat dated, with mixed reviews on cleanliness and maintenance. The hotel suits travelers seeking a budget option with basic comforts near Colombo’s city infrastructure. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Pets are not allowed, and children of all ages are welcome with additional fees for using existing beds.
Location
Hotel Janaki is situated about 5 km from Colombo’s city center and approximately 35 km from Bandaranaike International Airport. It is located on Fife Road in a residential area with limited tourist attractions directly nearby. The National Art Gallery is 2.4 km away, offering access to local cultural sites. Nearby dining options include Cafe Tasty Caterers (166 m), Sushi Kai (283 m), and Raja Vēla restaurant (335 m). The hotel is 8 km from Ratmalana Airport (RML), providing an alternative airport within reach. This location provides a balance between city access and quieter surroundings in Colombo.
Tips
- Expect some rooms to be dated and check cleanliness upon arrival.
- If you plan to use the pool or dine on site, the pool is family-friendly but may lack loungers, and the restaurant offers local cuisine with mixed reviews on consistency.
- For better WiFi, confirm connection quality at check-in.
- Bring your own toiletries as some guests reported missing items like dental kits.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
- Breakfast: Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress
- Check in time: 14:00-23:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Fire Extinguisher
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Alarm clock
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Sun Deck
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Swimming pool
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach/pool towels
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- First Aid Kit
- Children swimming pool
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets Not Allowed
Hotel view
Video: Hotel Janaki Colombo
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Reviews
I had a great couple of nights at Hotel Janaki. The room had all the amenities you would want and the staff was courteous and helped me with booking a cab. I would recommend this hotel
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Frequently asked questions about Hotel Janaki
What types of rooms does Hotel Janaki offer?
Hotel Janaki offers a wide range of room types including Run of House, Bed in Dorm, Standard rooms (single, double, quadruple), Deluxe rooms with various views, Suites, and family rooms such as Deluxe Cottage and Sextuple room.
Is breakfast included in the room rate at Hotel Janaki?
No, breakfast is served as a buffet but additional fees apply and are not included in the room rate.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Janaki?
No, pets are not allowed at this hotel.
How far is Hotel Janaki from the nearest airport?
The hotel is approximately 35 km from Bandaranaike International Airport and 8 km from Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Does Hotel Janaki have facilities for business travelers?
Yes, the hotel includes a business center and meeting/banquet facilities.
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