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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Manor 1926 in Colombo offers a spacious apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy a private garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a work desk, dining area, and free toiletries. Dining Options: Breakfast is available in the room with local specialities, warm dishes, and fresh fruits. The property also provides an outdoor seating area and picnic spots. Convenient Location: Located 30 km from Bandaranaike International Airport, The Manor 1926 is near Colombo Town Hall (1.8 km) and Maradana Railway Station (1.9 km). Guests can enjoy cycling, kayaking, or canoeing in the surroundings.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegan, Asian

Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Graeme
    Australia Australia
    Wasantha was a great host. He helped me organise transport from the airport to the guesthouse. Very welcoming, gave good suggestions about what to do during the day, and the best places to visit. The guesthouse was clean, comfortable and...
  • Lauren
    Ireland Ireland
    This accommodation was phenomenal. I didn't expect to have a huge apartment all to myself. There is a huge living/kitchen space with everything you could need, a large bedroom and very fancy bathroom. There are lots of drinks and snacks available...
  • Deborah
    France France
    The property was immaculately presented, spotless and very comfortable. We particularly appreciated the quality bed and bed linen. The host Wasantha is charming and very helpful. He booked tuk tuks for us, advised on places to visit and local...
  • Aleksej
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place is absolutely incredible with the highest level of comfort for its guests. Scrupulous attention to details means that the guests will have absolutely everything they could possibly need. They even have Netflix and the ice-cream scoop....
  • Shirley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully renovated colonial house. Wasantha was an exceptional host. He was attentive to all our needs and on the two nights we stayed he prepared delicious Sri Lankan dishes.
  • Victoria
    Russia Russia
    It is located in a quiet neighbourhood. Wasantha was the best host I’ve ever had! He told me all about the local tourist attractions and gave me invaluable advice for traveling in Sri Lanka. The girl who helps him was amazing too! They...
  • Alexandre
    France France
    I had a fantastic stay at Wasantha's place in Colombo. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed. Wasantha is a thoughtful host, always ready to help and offer great advice on exploring the city. The accommodation is impeccably clean,...
  • Alex
    Australia Australia
    The Manor is a beautiful residence, and the room was immaculate. Wasantha is a courteous and attentive host; he served tea in the mornings and evenings, and I joined him for a home-cooked dinner on one of the nights. Given the quality of the room...
  • Jin
    Australia Australia
    Wasantha is a great host. I feel warmly welcomed the entire time. He answers my questions about getting around in the country and checks in with me to see if I have a great time in Colombo. The flat is incredible, spacious and spotless clean. Very...
  • Mackenzie
    Thailand Thailand
    The hosts at The Manor 1926 went out of their way to accommodate my late arrival, share local tourism/transportation information, and make sure I was comfortable throughout my stay in Colombo. The room is spacious, equipped with A/C, a washing...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Wasantha

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Wasantha
The Manor 1926 - Formally diplomatic residence dating back to 1926 and located in the heart of Colombo is rich with many period features such as 26 inch thick brick walls, detailed Burma Teak doors and windows,elaborated copper bars for windows and exceptionally high ceilings.This wonderful property offers a mix of colonial charm,clever restoration and all the modern comforts of a luxury family home….. This one of a kind colonial suite consists of a spacious Bedroom with a king size bed and en suite bathroom can be comfortably accommodate two adults.The cozy living space is fully furnished with a large sofa,coffee table,dining table with 04 chairs ,spacious office table with a chair,50 Inch Smart TV and a modern kitchenette(Ideal for your morning tea/coffee , just to pre heat your ready to eat food items etc…and we don’t encourage our guests for heavy cooking) with a microwave,electric kettle,sandwich toaster and a large Fridge. As a reputed accommodation establishment we always concern about our Guests safety and Guests are not allowed to accommodate & entertain any outsiders ,relatives and friends in to the Property at all times.Smoking is allowed only in the Garden & Open areas. Also we prefer our Guests to pay total reservation fee in advance ( only in USD or EUROS when they check in to the Property!
The Manor 1926 is managed by an experienced Host and His Team, who are living one block away from your accommodation, on site every day! Our Guests can order authentic Sri Lankan homemade meals,sandwiches, tropical fruit juices and tea/ coffee on special rates.Our Guests can just pop in to our section (we live next door) and order their meals! We need at-least 3 hour preparation time for a main meal & 1 hour preparation time for sandwiches and tropical fruit juices subject to availability. Guests can discuss about meal prices & how they want their meals to be prepared in terms of less spicy, medium spicy or Extra Hot Spicy. Because Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine we use lot of tropical herbs & spices including Garlic,Ginger,Green Chillies, cardamom, white pepper, cloves, cinnamon , fenugreek, coriander, cumin, turmeric, fennel, tamarind, nutmeg,mace ,lemongrass ,panden leaves & curry leaves.
Very conveniently located within the city center. Colombo International AirPort is only 26 km’s from the property via Baseline Highway.(30 minutes drive).Very close to Colombo’s best Restaurants,Cafes,Shopping Malls,Museums,Art Galleries , Buddhist Temples, Hindu Temples , Local Markets, Casinos ,Parks,Nightclubs,Hotels ,Diplomatic Missions, Hospitals etc…Odel Alexandra Place and Asiri Central Hospital is only five minutes walk! All Saints’ Church is only few blocks away from the Property.Spa Ceylon (Ayurvedic Spa)Ward Place is only 5 minutes walk. Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, Viharamahadevi Park, Galle Face Green ,Independence Square,Colombo Town Hall are within 10 minutes walk.Five minutes to Bally’s Casino. (Country’s Largest Casino). Fort Main Railway station & Fort Main Bus Stand is only 10 minutes minutes. Maradana Railway Station is 5 minutes walk from the Property.
Languages spoken: German,English

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House rules

The Manor 1926 takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Manor 1926 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.