The Big House

No. 651/25, Elvitigala Mawatha Colombo 5, 00500 Colombo, Sri Lanka
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The Big House

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Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
5 reviews

The Big House offers accommodations in Colombo, 2.6 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 4.4 miles from R Premadasa Stadium. Housed in a building dating back to 2012, this homestay is 4.8 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 21 miles from Leisure World. There's a restaurant serving Asian cuisine, and free private parking is available. All units feature air conditioning and a cable flat-screen TV. Every room includes a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and some have river views. At the homestay, every unit includes bed linen and towels. A car rental service is available at the homestay. St. Anthony's Church is 26 miles from The Big House, while Sinhalese Sports Club is 1.8 miles away. Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
High score for Colombo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • A
    Abdulla
    Maldives Maldives
    “"The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the cleanliness of the rooms is good. It would be nice if the guest house had twenty-four hours front desk service”
  • Nasooh
    Maldives Maldives
    “Great staff. Always ready to help. Changed sheets cleaned up after us took care of us and always helped us out when we had difficulties in the country. Amazing place. Also an amazing initiative by Ms Gihani Rajapaksa. Our trip wouldn't have being...”
  • Thomas
    Austria Austria
    “Sehr saubere Zimmer, man fühlt sich sicher, schönes Badezimmer, gute Ausstattung (zB. Wäscheständer im Zimmer, genügend Ablageflächen, ...), sehr nette, hilfsbereite und bemühte Gastgeber, Frühstück war ausgiebig und sehr gut.”
  • Abdul
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “މިތަނަކީ ލަންކާ ހޮސްޕިޓަލާ ވަރަށް ކައިރީގައި ހުރި ތަނެއް. އެތަނުގެ މުއައްޒަފުން ވަރަށް ހިތްހެޔޮ. ތަނުގެ ސާފުތާހިރުކަން ވަރަށް ރަގަޅު This place is very close to Lanka Hospitals. The staff is very friendly. The cleanliness of the place is very good”

Hosted by Rukshan

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Rukshan
Located at a very convenient location in Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka, The Big House is a stylish home stay apartment with 8 rooms. The Big House is only a 5-minute walk (450m) from The Lanka Hospital, walking distance to Asiri Central Hospital (700m) and Oasis Hospital (650m) all which provides world class healthcare facilities. This location is ideal for foreigners who visit Sri Lanka for medical treatments. It is a very famous location among Maldivian families who come for regular checkups at Lanka Hospital and other leading hospitals. Very close proximity to railway station, bus station, leading supermarkets and banks. Few minutes drive to the capital, shopping centers, beach and tourist attractions in Colombo. Cozy Rooms Modern air-conditioned rooms are furnished with a flat-screen cable TV and an electric kettle. Each room also has tea/coffee making facilities and private bathroom with rain shower, hairdryer and toiletries at a cost. Rooms has electrical fans and other important amenities.
We are friendy and dedicate to provide the best service! Located at a very convenient location in Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka, The Big House is a stylish home stay apartment with 8 rooms. The Big House is only a 5-minute walk (450m) from The Lanka Hospital, walking distance to Asiri Central Hospital (700m) and Oasis Hospital (650m) all which provides world class healthcare facilities. This location is ideal for foreigners who visit Sri Lanka for medical treatments. It is a very famous location among Maldivian families who come for regular checkups at Lanka Hospital and other leading hospitals. Very close proximity to railway station, bus station, leading supermarkets and banks. Few minutes drive to the capital, shopping centers, beach and tourist attractions in Colombo.
Things to do Being a multi-ethnic nation has many benefits for our little island under the sun. Colombo is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, beautiful beaches, nature, history, architecture,food, shopping and nightlife. Our friendly staff will help arrange excursions to world renowned tourist attractions not only in Colombo, but also all over Sri Lanka.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian

Amenities of The Big House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Big House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Big House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about The Big House