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title: "Hotel Sapphire, Colombo: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hotel Sapphire in Colombo: rated 7.6 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★
# Hotel Sapphire

Dehiwala, Colombo, Sri Lanka

7.6 ·  Good 504 reviews ·  #135 #135 of 170 in Colombo ·  6.6 Location score
## About Hotel Sapphire

Hotel Sapphire is a hotel in Dehiwala, Colombo, Sri Lanka. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 504 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 2.4 km from the centre of Colombo. The nearest beach is 460 m away. The nearest airport, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), is 6.0 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:30

- **Rooms:** 40

- **Floors:** 3

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 23

371, Galle Road [hotelsapphirelk.com](http://www.hotelsapphirelk.com/)

## How Hotel Sapphire scores

Better rated than 17% of hotels in Colombo

-   Guest rating **7.6**
-   Location **6.6**
-   Facilities **5.8**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **8.8**
-   Public transport **7.0**

Colombo average

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **56**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **36**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wellawatte Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">460 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wellawatte Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">700 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Colombo</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   W A Silva Museum for Language, Literature and Typography790 m
-   Exotic Aqua1.8 km
-   Aqua Planet1.8 km
-   Dehiwala Zoo Aquarium1.9 km
-   National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka2.0 km

## Hotel Sapphire: in detail

Hotel Sapphire offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Relax and feel the warmth in the hotel's inviting lobby, featuring an enchanting on-site fireplace. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Hotel Sapphire, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Hotel Sapphire is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. At Hotel Sapphire, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with daily newspaper, television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes available in select guest restrooms. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this location. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Hotel Sapphire. Make certain to allocate time for discovering the shoreline, easily reachable right from the hotel.

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## Questions about Hotel Sapphire

### How do guests rate Hotel Sapphire?

Hotel Sapphire has a guest rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 504 reviews, which is better than 17% of rated hotels in Colombo.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Sapphire?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:30.

### Does Hotel Sapphire include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Hotel Sapphire?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Hotel Sapphire from the airport?

The nearest airport, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), is 6.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hotel Sapphire close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 460 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hotel Sapphire have?

Hotel Sapphire has 40 rooms on 3 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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