About this property

Spacious Accommodations: 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 fitness room, 24-hour front desk, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: Breakfast is available in the room with local specialties, warm dishes, and fresh fruits. The property also provides an outdoor seating area and picnic spots. Prime Location: Located 1.1 mi from Colombo Town Hall and 1.2 mi from Maradana Railway Station, The Manor 1926 is 19 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport. Nearby attractions include the National Art Gallery and Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Liseni
Australia Australia
I stayed at the Manor for 4 weeks and it was best decision I made. I felt like I found a home away from home. I was first met by Nadee and Latha while the owner, Ruwan, was away. I was really taken care of and felt so attended to. Ruwan was...
Pallatryn
Thailand Thailand
Excellent host and well maintained property. Wasantha and the women were such a warmth here. He has great recommendations and tips, my husband and I really enjoy staying here. The place was spacious and meticulously clean. Highly recommended!
Luna
Serbia Serbia
We came from Serbia to Sri Lanka and spent the first night in Colombo. But we did not expect such a welcome. First, the house is absolutely perfect to stay in, the yard is wonderful, not to mention the staff. The host welcomed us with their local...
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The rooms were very spacious and everything was very clean. Our hosts were wonderful. They couldn't do enough for us.
Brad
United States United States
The traditional Sri Lankan food available was the best, superior to any restaurant in Colombo. Also, the staff was delightful. We’d stay at The Manor again and recommend it highly.
Attila
Hungary Hungary
The place is huge, with a great garden & I really love the vibe of the accomodation. The breakfast was more than enough and had a really great Sri Lankan taste that I asked for. Also the host was the nicest person I ever had the pleasure to meet....
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean, tidy quiet and welcoming Ruwan made the stay comfortable and helped me and my friend with everything including,taxi’s ,best areas to visit, food and extremely guided information on our travels to different areas of Sri Lanka thank you Ruwan
Michael
Australia Australia
I loved the first welcome (it was midnight), the friendly service where nothing seemed too hard, the spacious accommodation and relatively quiet location. The food was home cooked, full of variety, fresh, great value, tasty and in quantities I...
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Large well equipped apartment. Great value and excellent location. Our host Ruwan was excellent, friendly and very very helpful.
Sakae
Japan Japan
Hospitalities provided by the manager and his staff were very much appreciated.

Hosted by Wasantha

10
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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 when they check in to the property. We accept only cash(USD/EUR/GBP/CAD/AUD ) in all major international currencies.We do not accept Credit Cards at our property at the moment.
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 home cooked meals, tropical fruit juices and freshly brewed herbal infused Ceylon teas on special rates.Our Guests can just pop in to our section (we live next door) and order their meals! We need at-least 2 hour preparation time for a main meal & 30 minutes preparation time for tropical fruit juices subject to availability. Guests can discuss about how they want their meals to be prepared in terms of mild ,medium spicy or Extra Hot Spicy. Because Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine we use lot of tropical herbs & spices. Our Food Philosophy: All meals at The Manor 1926 are cooked in traditional clay pots to preserve nutrients and authentic Sri Lankan Flavor.We use only pure coconut oil, Hand-ground Ceylon spices and fresh vegetables sourced daily from local farmers markets -never frozen supermarket produce. Our dishes feature the signature flavors of Sri Lanka’s ancient spice heritage.Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, fenugreek, fennel, mace, nutmeg,turmeric, coriander, cloves,lemongrass ,cumin,pandan leaves,curry leaves,tamarind,mustard, Garcinia,black/ white pepper , green chilies, red chili flakes,ginger & garlic. Every meal is prepared with mindfulness and compassion ,celebrating Sri Lankan heritage ,Buddhist simplicity and loving kindness.
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

Area info

Amenities of The Manor 1926

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Breakfast

House rules

The Manor 1926 takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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 not allowed.

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
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Manor 1926 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 06:00:00.

FAQs about The Manor 1926