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Highbury Colombo

14/1,Skelton Road, Colombo

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Prime Location near Beaches

    Escape to our recently renovated homestay, located within walking distance to Milagiriya Beach, Bambalapitiya Beach, and Wellawatte Beach.

  • Comfortable Rooms with Amenities

    Each room at Highbury Colombo features air conditioning, a private bathroom, free WiFi, and a terrace in select rooms. Enjoy a relaxing stay with walk-in showers, cozy bed linens, and complimentary toiletries.

  • Culinary Delights and Wellness

    Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast offering warm dishes and local specialties. Indulge in American cuisine at our on-site restaurant with options for vegetarians, vegans, and dairy-free guests. Unwind with yoga classes and relish a picnic day at our serene picnic area.

To book your stay at Highbury Colombo, make your reservation now!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly hosts

  • Beautiful location

  • Comfortable accommodations

At the hotel

Popular amenities

70 listed
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beach
  • Beauty Services
  • Breakfast in the room
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Pools & wellness

  • Hair Salon Services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Pedicure
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Cooking class
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Guest services

  • Currency exchange
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Private check-in/check-out

Services & essentials

  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Room service
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

391 reviews
10/ 10
Such a lovely place right in the heart of the capital! Loved the jungle vibe, the ambience and all the amenities. It feels like a little escape from the city without actually leaving it. The hosts were so warm and welcoming too, which made the stay even more special. Definitely a hidden gem and a place I’d happily recommend! 🌿
Stevan · solo traveller · 2026-10-21

The guest experience

9.5out of 10
391 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly hosts
  • Beautiful location
  • Comfortable accommodations

Worth knowing — Unpleasant odor in the room · Rude owner reported in one experience

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Guests praised the hosts as friendly, hospitable, and attentive.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Overall, experiences were overwhelmingly positive except for a single negative review.

  • Location9.5

    Location described as safe and noble, contributing positively to guest experience.

  • Room Quality9.5

    Room comfort emphasized, with guests finding it spacious and well-furnished.

  • Amenities9.5

    Noted for providing a unique atmosphere and beautiful garden.

  • Value for Money9.5

    Guests felt treated well, thus perceiving good value.

  • Food and Beverage9.5

    Hosts share a passion for good, healthy food, contributing positively.

  • Cleanliness8.5

    Mentioned minimal unpleasant odor in one review, suggesting potential issues.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

93% of 14 recent stays rated 8+

9.5391 reviews
  • Guest review

    10/10

    Stevan · solo traveller · 2026-10-21

    “Such a lovely place right in the heart of the capital! Loved the jungle vibe, the ambience and all the amenities. It feels like a little escape from the city without actually leaving it. The hosts were so warm and welcoming too, which made the stay even more special. Definitely a hidden gem and a place I’d happily recommend! 🌿”

  • Schönes Zimmer, leider mit Sicherheitsbedenken

    3/10

    Milena · solo traveller · 2026-09-19

    “Die Wohnung lag richtig schön im Hinterhof. Schön bepflanzt und sehr ruhig. Das Zimmer sah auch schön aus.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Davis · solo traveller · 2026-09-16

    “Peace and quite Nearby Italian restaurant Large room”

  • Exceptional in every way.

    10/10

    Roshan · solo traveller · 2026-09-12

    “Everything about this place is exceptional. It's located centrally, the owners and staff were super friendly and responsive. The rates were extremely reasonable and the whole ambiance and the feel of the place is sublime .”

  • Beautiful gardens and welcoming, tranquil homestay in Colombo

    10/10

    Erin · solo traveller · 2026-09-08

    “The owners were extremely helpful and polite and the property was beautiful! Very much exceeded expectations.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Aya · solo traveller · 2026-09-05

    “A brilliant soft landing into Colombo. Manoji and Manitha were super friendly, organised an airport pickup, and shared lots of information. Room was great and peaceful. Would stay again.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Jijian · couple · 2026-08-16

    “优秀的巴瓦设计风格,非常好住、舒适店家也有着很高的品牌”

  • Ruhe Oase! Wir kommen wieder!

    10/10

    Daniela · couple · 2026-08-13

    “Es war sooo ruhig und die Gastgeber strahlten eine tolle Ruhe aus.”

  • A slice of paradise in the heart of Colombo.

    9/10

    ruth · family with children · 2026-08-12

    “Truly a little slice of very green and lush paradise in one of the loveliest districts of Colombo. Surrounded by greenery, super peaceful and a beautiful outside/inside style shower room. A very unique house with stunning gardens. Walking distance to Gini, possibly THE best restaurant in town. And a short Tuk Tuk from pretty much everywhere else (make sure to download Pick Me and Uber for easy ordering). The family room downstairs was perfect for us and our 14 year old son.”

  • A quiet respite in busy Colombo

    9/10

    Rachel · family with children · 2026-08-08

    “Highbury Colombo is a small oasis in this lovely Colombo neighborhood. It's quiet and green and the room was very pleasant to stay in. The local breakfast was delicious. Above all, our hosts were extremely generous and made everything so that we feel welcome and satisfied.”

  • Quiet, green, friendly eco accommodation. Close to green areas, places we wanted to visit

    9/10

    Annett · family with children · 2026-07-10

    “Quiet, friendly place, interesting architecture with lots of open spaces, green Friendly couple running the place with Charme.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Aditya · family with children · 2026-07-10

    “Colonial and rustic architecture in a posh neighbourhood.”

  • A wonderful stay in an exceptionally beautiful and tastefully decorated townhouse.

    10/10

    Lorenz · couple · 2026-04-19

    “The very friendly hosts and a complimentary room upgrade made the experience perfect. I loved our room - it had great amenities and a selection of inspirational coffee-table books to browse through and flip through. They served a very nice breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere in the house's beautiful living room. Omelette and juice were quite tasty.”

  • 楽しい宿泊体験。建築好きにおすすめ

    10/10

    Ayumi · family with children · 2026-04-18

    “面白い作りの建物でした。 オーナーは建築家志望の息子に親切にいろいろと見せてくれました。”

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