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Hotel Janaki in Colombo

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Sri Lanka, Colombo, 43 Fife Rd
● Center: 2.7 km

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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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
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Deluxe Double room
Deluxe Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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51 USD
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Run of House
Run of House
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Bed in Dorm
Bed in Dorm
Shared bathroom
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Standard room
Standard room
Private bathroom
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Standard Single room
Standard Single room
Private bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Quadruple room
Private bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room with city view
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Standard Quadruple room with city view
Private bathroom
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Private bathroom
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Standard Double room with city view
Standard Double room with city view
Private bathroom
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Deluxe room
Deluxe room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Deluxe room with city view
Deluxe room with city view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Deluxe room with pool view
Deluxe room with pool view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Deluxe room with water view
Deluxe room with water view
Private bathroom
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Deluxe room with view
Deluxe room with view
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Single room
Deluxe Single room
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Single room with pool view
Deluxe Single room with pool view
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Single room with water view
Deluxe Single room with water view
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Deluxe Single room with view
Deluxe Single room with view
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Triple room
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Deluxe Triple room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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Deluxe Quadruple room
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Deluxe Quadruple room
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Deluxe Quadruple room with city view
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Deluxe Quadruple room with city view
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Deluxe Double room with city view
Deluxe Double room with city view
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Deluxe Double room with pool view
Deluxe Double room with pool view
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Deluxe Double room with view
Deluxe Double room with view
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Deluxe Sextuple room
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Deluxe Sextuple room
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Suite
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Quadruple Suite
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Quadruple Suite
Private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Double Suite
1 Bedroom Double Suite
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Standard Suite
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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.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • 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
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family room
  • Cable TV
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Alarm clock
  • Toiletries
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
Services and amenities
  • Ironing
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Telephone
Meals
  • Bar
  • Coffee/tea for guests
  • Breakfast
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Bottled water
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
Transfer
  • Car rental
  • Airport transportation
  • Transfer services
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Multi-language staff
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Sun Deck
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
Pool and beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach/pool towels
Business
  • Business center
  • Event facilities
  • Fax and copy machine
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
  • Conference Hall
Beauty and wellness
  • First Aid Kit
Kids
  • Children swimming pool
  • Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

Hotel view

Video: Hotel Janaki Colombo

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Reviews

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04.03.2026 Taufique
Very good hotel. Excellent breakfast. Clean swimming pool.Spacious rooms.All Staff was very polite and friendly.Ideal for family stay.They also have cafe. Chef Raja is cooking delicious and healthy food. Value for money.
07.02.2026 sacheth
Beautiful hotel ! But has to make a little adjustments like from my room when i see the view of the environment , it is kind of not pleasent
17.01.2026 Guest
i visit this hotel every now and then and its a nice place all together. since lately the management has taken over new consultants and a Chef who is spoiling the atmosphere. On a cost effective note the new chef seems to be displaying and serving stale old food from previous days cooking at the buffets specially the morning breakfast. i heard from internal sources of the kitchen that this new chef collects the previous days left over food and mixes it with his bare hands and then stores it in bowls in refrigeration and then heats it the next day and serves it to the guests as a buffet spread. This is bad and i ended up with severe tummy pains on several days during my stays Be careful of the food. The chef is a sweet talker.
04.01.2026 Guest
Upon arrival, the receptionist was very helpful and pleasant. The staff working at the JANAKI are respectful and happy people, creating a positive environment with their guests. The hotel bar serves lion lager and their range of products in the bar fridge, so plenty to choose from. The breakfast was very tasty, a fish curry, veg fried rice, lentil dhal, potato curry, coconut sambo and variety of pastries were well-cooked, delicately spiced and palatable to metabolise in the morning. The staff were very kind and accommodating. The chef welcomes his guests and is proud to show you his home-cooked delicacies. Overall very happy with our stay at the JANAKI. Thanks JANAKI!
01.10.2025 Hasitha
Do not go to this hotel if you want a peaceful stay. The receptionists literally don't care about you and you will feel as if you are not welcomed there from the moment you enter. Also, a renovation happened at 9 AM and started drilling from upstairs!
20.07.2025 Guest
FAWLTY TOWERS Hotel janaki The only positive is the Big rooms Very fawtly towers. Place is falling apart and incredibly dated. 9 out of 10 times the room service will arrive late or for the entirely wrong item, or they will forget a pen for you to sign for it. Rooms are incredibly dated and dirty , and this is not reflected at all in their price which is high for what you get. The pool is very unappealing. No sun loungers around r the pool. No plants. No umbrellas. It also looked dirty. I booked because they have bathtubs. But they don’t have enough hot water to fill the bathtub! So it’s a total wasted facility!! Menu is very poor. Only offering small selection of very spicy food. The quality of a lot of the hotels are like this. Very poor and high priced , very similar to India . And is awful when you compare the quality and price with countries like Thailand and Indonesia.
13.07.2025 Guest
Very good staff . But, toilets are very old and cockroaches are there most of the time.
21.05.2025 Nalani
The room I got in very poor condition, it was my second time in this hotel. Very unstable WIFI system, bathroom is dirty, water in the toilet didn't work, curtain dirty, bed sheets & pillow cases not up to standard. Although staff is ok, friendly. I should say, breakfast is ok to Sri Lankan standard, no fruits was available. On my last day breakfast, I got little bit of fruits. I don't recommend this hotel to any one for their stay
03.05.2025 Guest
Hotel location is good. The stay was pleasant and rooms are specious. Rooms are of old type with no cleanliness. Lots of died cockroaches in room. Food is ok and not so great. Did not find amenities. Staff is good and very supportive
03.04.2025 sumantra
Great stay in Colombo
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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POIs near hotel

attraction
Isipathanarama Temple (7 min)
Historic Buddhist temple in Colombo serving as an active place of worship and cultural landmark.
museum
National Art Gallery (2.4 km)
Sri Lanka's premier art museum showcasing local and regional artistic works and cultural heritage.
museum
Railway Museum (5 km)
Museum preserving Sri Lankan railway history and locomotives from the colonial period onwards.
monument
Horse made out of vehicle parts (5 km)
Public art installation in Colombo crafted from recycled vehicle components.
memorial
Henry Steel Olcott Memorial (5 km)
Memorial honouring Olcott, co-founder of the Theosophical Society and Buddhist revivalist.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Cafe «Tasty Caterers» (2 min)
Fife Rd, Colombo 00500
restaurant
Restaurant «Sushi Kai» (4 min)
143A jawatta road, colombo 05, Colombo 00500
restaurant
Restaurant «Raja Vēla» (5 min)
107, Kirula Road

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.

Hotel prices for: July - August 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 46 USD The best time to book is July 29, with rates starting from 32 USD

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