50 By The Sea

This rental is misrepresented. It's not a hotel but a ground-floor apartment with a security guard who checks you in. The entire vibe is suspicious from the start. The room and bathroom are claustrophobically small, and there are zero amenities like a restaurant or lobby. The only positive was the stunning view from the window, which was exactly as promised. However, the staff were utterly unprofessional and hostile.

This is a fantastic boutique hotel situated just a bit further down Marine drive, away from the commotions of downtown Colombo in Dehiwala area. Its easily accessible by any transport and has the most amazing views from the suites. Although they don't offer any food with the rooms, there's two eateries downstairs with local and international cuisines. The rooms are so well designed and cozy that you would just want to stay in. But if you dont want to, everything is within reach including the beach right opposite. The only thing to be wary about is that they charge separately for stuff like early check in, late check out and luggage storage. Regardless, we are definitely coming back when we visit Colombo next time.

I booked this hotel based on the photos, which made it look spacious and well-maintained. However, when I arrived, I was completely shocked. The building was still under construction, making it feel unsafe and unfinished. The room was unbelievably small, nothing like what was shown in the pictures. It was clear that the hotel had used deceptive angles and editing to hide the actual cramped and uncomfortable space. On top of that, the doors didn’t lock properly, raising serious security concerns. The entire place had a terrible odor, and it felt unclean and poorly maintained. It was far from what I expected, and I didn’t feel comfortable staying there. The only positive was the receptionist, who was friendly and helpful, but unfortunately, that didn’t make up for the overall terrible experience. I tried to contact the manager, Jonathan, but he never answered my calls. I ended up leaving and finding a much better hotel nearby at a similar price. This place is a scam with false advertising and misleading photos. Do not book this hotel!

The location is amazing!!!!....the view outside your room window is just wow....you can just cross the road and there you are at the beach......Shehara has been a wonderful host....there was nothing more we could have asked from her...everything was available.. Rooms were clean, spacious.. Even Prasad was quite accomodating.....we checked in early morning...he was available for us.....just a 40 min drive from the international airport..I enjoyed my stay there....will stay here again if got the chance to come back to Sri Lanka

I recently stayed at 50 by the Sea, and it was such a wonderful experience! The place was incredibly clean, and everything was so comfortable that it felt just like home. From the cozy atmosphere to the thoughtful details, it truly made us feel at ease. We couldn't have asked for a better stay, and we will definitely be coming back next time we're in town. Highly recommend!

location is fantastic! just one minute walk to beach, beautiful sunset view right from the room. building was well maintained, and the terrace was pretty awesome. hospitality was excellent. the owner of the building was very helpful and friendly.