Marine City, 46, Station Road, Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, 10350
What's nearby
Lanka Hospital - 8 min drive
Mount Lavinia Beach - 8 min drive
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 9 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
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at The Penthouse Above Sea. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.
Languages
English, German, Thai
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
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
Restrictions related to your trip
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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
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
Children
Children (10 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette 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
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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.
The Penthouse Above Sea Reviews
Reviews
9,6
Exceptional
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9,8/10
Cleanliness
9,8/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9,6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
26 February 2019
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
eva, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
07 January 2019
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2018
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
Jill, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2018
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
Hazel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 May 2018
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
09 March 2018
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
MAYLEE, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2018
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
Rebecca, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
04 January 2018
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
imogen, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
01 January 2018
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.
Mal
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 September 2017
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
sheila, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2017
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.
Kristian
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 April 2017
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
Hannah
Verified CheapTickets guest review
10/10 Exceptional
03 April 2017
Friendly owner and staff. Next time in Colombo will definitely stay here again
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 March 2017
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.
ian
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 February 2017
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.
Alexandra
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 February 2017
Fantastic
What to say - it was fantastic. Lovely owners, staff and stay.
Peter
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 January 2017
Lovely hotel
The couple that run the hotel are lovely and all their staff is fantastic. The rooms are clean and nicely appointed. The dinner is delicious.
The view of the sea from the balcony is gorgeous.
A quick walk to Dehiwala Beach.
The hotel has the benefit of a supermarket, atm, and cafe on the bottom floor.
Transportation to the hotel is easy. The bus stops in front, tuktuks are readily available, it's close to the Dehiwala train stop, and it's easy to get an Uber.
A great get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Colombo. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Sage
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2017
Great spot if you want beach & city!
We really enjoyed our stay here - it's a fantastic place & the owners are lovely. Utterly delicious breakfast & good pool. Wifi was a bit intermittent, but otherwise our room was beautifully decorated, clean & comfortable.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 January 2017
Very comfortable place to stay
We stayed in a Premier Room with Breakfast included and Free WiFi. In this room there was a very comfortable king bed; bedside tables; reading lamps; cable TV; tea/coffee making facilities; water jug & drinking glasses; bar fridge; room safe large enough for a laptop; power board to take all kinds of plugs; adequate storage; a couch; desk with mirror and stool; good sized wardrobe with drawers & hanging space; air-conditioning; good sized bathroom with shower only; make-up light above the bathroom sink; vanity kit; liquid soap as well as shampoo & conditioner combined; pool towels; bathroom scales; thongs & sarongs; and finally a shared balcony with a view of the city skyline. An iron and an ironing board were made available upon request and also a laundry service upon request.
The shared facilities included a large communal area for breakfast and another sitting area with magazines & books; mid-sized swimming pool on the rooftop; chairs and tables and chairs on another balcony with sea views.
The only items missing from our room were storage space in the bathroom and a washing line in the bathroom. The breakfasts were fantastic especially the Sri Lankan food and the selection always good.
Lastly, I cannot speak highly enough of this property for a short or long stay when in Colombo. We will definitely be looking at nowhere else to stay when visiting Colombo again.
Tania
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 January 2017
Comfortable, clean and tidy - out of city centre
Lovely new room in high rise apartment in between beach restaurant area and main city centre. The Penthouse Above Sea have thought of all of your needs. Very clean, lovely art in common areas and super comfortable bedding. Breakfast was one of the best of our trip with very friendly staff. Train station at your doorstep. Nice to be just out of the major hub bub although you're still in it as Colombo is a sprawling urban centre.
Gabrielle
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 January 2017
Beautiful interiors and views of the beach
Beautifully decorated. Modern with a traditional touch. Stunning views of the beach.
B
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
03 January 2017
Chitra and Ranjith are awesome hosts. They are very good and professional! When we arrived there, it was almost 9:00 PM and we were so tired. However, Chitra served us fresh passion fruit juice which refreshed us in a minute. It was dark outside as it was a night time then, but when we woke up next morning; the view of sea was just breathtaking!!!!!
It is located at amazing location - minute away from Dehiwala Railway station, Tuk-tuk, Buses bases are nearby. 20-30 minute ride to Colombo Fort Railway station depends on the Traffic.
If you guys want to go to Galle, you can catch a train at Mt Lavinia Railway station which is next to Dehiwala Railway Station.
Hosts serve amazing Breakfast everyday. I bet you will get stuffed in the morning so that you don't require anything for the whole day! Food quality is superb...
Three ladies who serve in the Penthouse are amazing and are so kind. They will serve you Tea/Coffee in the Balcony as well where you can enjoy the nice view of Colombo Sea shore.
I give 10 out of 10 to these people. Please visit them as they are very polite, helpful. Both Chitra and Ranjith helped us in designing our itinerary for Colombo City Tour + Galle trip. They will also arrange the Taxi for you to go where you want. And believe me Taxi arrives at the doorstep in a minute.
When you visit Sri Lanka (Colombo) - Do visit this place and live here is what my strong recommendation for you guys. Slightly away from City's traffic.
Nikhil
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
02 October 2016
Little gem!
The hotel was faultless from the room itself to the staff to the decor. Will definitely be returning!
Elizabeth
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2016
Excellent hotel close to city attractions
A haven in a bustling city, Chitra, Ragnit and staff doing an amazing job, their clients are priority and made sure we were always comfortable. All excursions organised for us made it so much easier. Really missing it there with those smiling faces.