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The Penthouse Above Sea

4.0 star property
Escape to an oceanfront oasis where wellness meets luxury. Take your fitness routine outdoors with beach yoga and enjoy serene moments by the pool.

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Outdoor pool
Beach nearby, beach yoga
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The Penthouse Above Sea offers a tranquil retreat, where you can unwind with beach yoga and take in breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, work out at the gym, or indulge in some shopping on site.

Reviews

9,6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Sofa bed
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Elite Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Sofa bed
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Sofa bed
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is R1 970
R2 623 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Mar - 02 Mar
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About the area

Map
Marine City, 46, Station Road, Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, 10350

What's nearby

  • Bellagio Casino - 8 min drive
  • Lanka Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Mount Lavinia Beach - 8 min drive
  • Colombo City Centre - 9 min drive
  • Galle Face Green - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 61 min drive
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Salt - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Deck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kauwaaz Hut - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sudda's Beach Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Bistro - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Penthouse Above Sea

Featuring a rooftop terrace, The Penthouse Above Sea puts you within a 10-minute drive of Colombo City Centre. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.

Languages

English, German, Thai

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (10 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Private dining
  • Room service

What to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2012
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Penthouse Above Sea Aparthotel Mount Lavinia
Penthouse Above Sea Aparthotel
Penthouse Above Sea Mount Lavinia
Penthouse Above Sea
Penthouse Above Sea Hotel Mount Lavinia
Penthouse Above Sea Hotel
The Penthouse Above Sea Hotel
The Penthouse Above Sea Mount Lavinia
The Penthouse Above Sea Hotel Mount Lavinia

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Penthouse Above Sea?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Penthouse Above Sea?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Penthouse Above Sea?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Penthouse Above Sea?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Penthouse Above Sea?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bellagio Casino (8-min drive) and Casino Marina Colombo (8-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Penthouse Above Sea and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as beach yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Penthouse Above Sea?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does The Penthouse Above Sea have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around The Penthouse Above Sea like?

The Penthouse Above Sea is in the heart of Mount Lavinia, a short 19-minute walk from Traditional Puppet Art Museum.

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The Penthouse Above Sea Reviews

Reviews

9,6

Exceptional

9,8/10

Cleanliness

9,8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9,6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 13-night trip

6/10 Good

Not good start of holiday
I received email from manager that hotel is closed ( day before staying in hotel) due to some government issues and got directed to other hotel . Even though Chitra was helpful it wasn’t hotel I would chose and it added stress to my 32 hrs flight not knowing exactly where I’m staying .
eva, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything about the place was great. The only small disappointment was that there was no direct access to the beach. The manager/owner was extremely helpful and the breakfast very good too.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent choice
The accommodation was excellent. We arrived early but were welcome to get changed, leave our bags, and gather information from the extremely helpful owners. Wonderful views along the beach from the reception area. Our rooms were a good size with small balcony, very well appointed, with tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms as well as in the shared lounge. Helpful staff to assist with requests, and to serve the fantastic breakfast. Continental and curries etc -everything freshly made and organic. Slightly difficult to find restaurants for the evening meal, but close to trains, and tuktuks always available.
Jill, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An oasis in the middle of chaos!
We loved this hotel and were sorry to only spend one night here. Fantastic views over Colombo and right next to the railway station. Really welcoming and helpful manager.
Hazel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice, but more of a hostel than hotel
Nice, but without most of the frills of a hotel, like room service, lunch or dinner service, bar, gym, pool, etc.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

THOUGHTFUL OWNER & ATTENTIVE STAFF
My first stay at this apartment was August 2017 and this is my second stay. On my first stay, I was given a room on the 16th floor as there were only two of us. My second stay was at an exclusive apartment for 5 people. It was a cosy apartment which gave us the home feeling. Chitra was very considerate to give us this apartment considering that there were 5 of us without additional cost.. The breakfast is still as scrumptious as before. Staff were friendly and attentive. I prefer the room on the 16th floor due to its luxurious interior decoration and breakfast were served just outside the room. However, the room on the 10th floor gave us a lot of privacy which I am thankful for. It is always a pleasant stay at The Penthouse Above Sea.
MAYLEE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful modern apartment, fab views
First time to Sri Lanka, although not in Colombo for long - this was a wonderful place to start and end our holiday. The staff are so warm and friendly, with a “nothing is too much trouble” attitude. The apartment itself is pretty awesome too. Light, airy, with modern interior and fabulous views of the city and ocean. The place was immaculately clean also. Breakfast was incredibly generous and very delicious, with traditional Sri Lankan dishes (the curries were just spot on!) to name but a few. In fact, there is nothing we could find fault with -apart from the fact we didn’t book long enough! Thank you guys for all your help and great recommendations of other sights to see in Sri Lanka. We will be back :)
Rebecca, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel close to the beach
Very professional hoteliers, great decor and art, very clean, beautiful quality fresh food and coffee. Wonderful friendly staff. View of the sea and beach.
imogen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jørgen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely fabulous
We could not fault our stay Everything was outstanding and the attention to detail impeccable. The hosts, Chitra and her husband, were second to none and went above and beyond. Big thanks go out to their efficient staff and excellent chef. Such delicious food.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Stylish apartment on the coast
Great staff, comfortable accommodation overlooking Colombo. Breakfast was excellent, taken on the balcony. Staff were really helpful when we had problems with our flight. The train station is nearby which was the quickest way to get to town. Just a warning it is 1.5 hours from the international airport due to the traffic. We walked up the beach to mount lavinia which is unfortunately pretty littered and run down.
sheila, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

見晴らしがよくきれい
広々とした部屋で、対応もとっても親切で満足なステイでした！ オーナー夫婦に現地の情報を教えていただいたり、嬉しかったです。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Unforgettable stay
It's a perfect boutique hotel with very helpful and friendly staff. The owners, husband and wife, are very adorable people. If you have time to chat with them, please do. The hotel is completely new with comfortable rooms. The breakfast is delicious and different everyday with a choice of continental and Sri Lankan food. No insects or mosquitoes as you are on the 15th or 16th floor. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Vishnu, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

The entrance is hard to find, but worth the look.
The rooms were clean with new funrishings, and the owners are super friendly. The free breakfast is cooked each morning to include local dishes.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and quality accommodation
Couldn't fault the cleanliness, service and quality offered. The owners and staff went out of their way to help us and the place is fantastic. A little out of central Colombo but an easy tuk tuk or train into town
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly owner and staff. Next time in Colombo will definitely stay here again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great vie, great hosts
Chitra and her staff could not have been more helpful or courteous. Nothing was too much trouble and attention to detail was first class. Will recommend, thanks very much.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
We felt very comfortable here, the staff was always very friendly and helpful. Owner is friendly and professional. Accommodation at a high level. Thank you very much for preparing celebrations. We are happy to recommend you to other guests!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Hotel
We were travelling in India and my mother-in-law was flying out to Sri Lanka to meet us. She is rather elderly and not used to travelling on her own so we were anxious to find somewhere friendly and safe. We could not have done better than pick this hotel. They arranged for mother to be picked up from the airport and treated her so well in the two days before we arrived. The owners are very professional and have a wealth of hotel management between them. Everything is done well. The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are immaculate and well furnished. There is a good sized pool on the roof which was a pleasure to use after a hot day visiting the sites in Colombo. Breakfast is buffet style but eggs to order are available. It was my birthday when i was there and they arranged a cake and even played Happy Birthday on the stereo that morning. They go that extra mile. We arranged our onward travel from Colombo to tour Sri Lanka through them and it has worked out really well. They sat down with us and worked out what we wanted and made suggestions to help out. This was our tenth hotel on our travels through India and Sri Lanka so it is not as if we have no experience. I would highly reccoment this hotel to anyone visiting Colombo. It is close to the sea and the city is easily reached by tuktuk or taxi. There is always hot water and the wifi is good.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

レビュー通りの温かいペントハウスでした。
入口が分かりにくかったですが、コンドミニアムの16階に受付があります。 部屋は15階にある4部屋のコンドミニアムを一部屋ずつシェアする形で各部屋のシャワー・トイレがあります。 部屋はプライベートも確保され快適で、清潔感が高かったです。 こちらのオーナー夫妻の温かいホスピタリティは5スターホテル以上で、それが最大のセールポイントでしょう。朝食のフィッシュカレーは今迄スリランカで食べてきた中でも最高のものの一つで日本人にも食べやすい辛さでした。 16階のバルコニーで海やコロンボの景色を眺めながら頂く朝食は更においしく感じました。 1階にスーパーがあり夜10時まで営業しているので、水やお土産を買うのにも便利です。 ただ、英語やコミニュケーションを取るのが苦手な方にはおすすめはできません。 殆どのゲストは欧米系の観光目的の方でした。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
What to say - it was fantastic. Lovely owners, staff and stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Ok hotel
Trods booking med accept var der overbooket, så vi måtte forlade hotellet en dag før beregnet og ændre rejseplaner. Fint og rent hotel på 15. og 16. etage. Stranden meget snavset. Kedeligt lokalområde. Venligt personale.