“Old family house tucked away in a smart neighbourhood. Perfect for siteseeing Colombo. Intimate and unspoilt with eight suites and small charming garden ”
“Old family house tucked away in a smart neighbourhood. Perfect for siteseeing Colombo. Intimate and unspoilt with eight suites and small charming garden ”
Hotel Review
Tucked away in its own little world, Maniumpathy is located off a main road and secure behind a grand façade and porch. Built over a hundred years ago, the property has been in the same family for the last five generations and was renovated and turned into an intimate boutique hotel in 2015. The interiors have an elegant traditional feel which perfectly complement the beautiful turn of the century colonial exterior. The piece de resistance has to be the formal dining room with its long ebony table, chandeliers and grand atmosphere. The sitting room has a cosy colonial feel enhanced by the use of teak, jac and mahogany. The delicious food has a hint of Jaffna flavours and you can dine on the terrace overlooking the pretty courtyard garden. The eight suites are filled with artefacts and vintage furnishings - they ooze elegance and romance. Maniumpathy has been designed to transport you to days gone by and it achieves this magnificently with its sumptuous interiors. The small garden has a lovi tree and a sculptured metal ‘nandi’ holy cow surrounding the plunge pool. Its central location means that this property is ideal for those wanting to explore Colombo from a beautiful, intimate, home from home.
Written by Adam Jacot de Boinod
Recommended For
- City Style
- Located in the heart of the city, this elegant property is perfect for seeing the sights, shopping or nightlife.
- Romantic Break
- Chic rooms - some with four posters, and many with stand-alone bathtubs - ooze glamour and romance
- Historic
- A beautiful private residence turned heritage hotel, perfect for romantics & history buffs
- Great walks
- Take a guided tour of Fort and Pettah, Colombo's bustling market district & historic port
- Designer Shopping
- Pick up pieces by Sri Lankan designers at nearby PR or the Design Collective
- Other Activities
- Excellent nearby galleries include the Saskia Fernando Galley, the Lionel Wendt and the Sapumal Foundation
- Golf
- Just five minutes from the Royal Colombo Golf Club, where you can play a round or two in the sunshine
- Learning
- Local markets
- Museums
- Sights nearby
- Close to nightlife
- Restaurant
- Enjoy casual dining at the Nandi restaurant or fine dining in the Ebony Room
- Owner managed
- The property has been owned by the same family for five generations
- Barefoot Luxury
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Quiet
- Colonial
- Downtown
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Good wine list
- Wellbeing
- Townhouse
- Artworks
- Boutique
- Landmark
- Chic
- Antiques
- Child friendly
- Traditional
- Luxury
- Four poster beds
- Intimate
- Romantic
- Gourmet
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Enjoy casual dining at the Nandi restaurant or fine dining in the Ebony Room
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor plunge pool in the courtyard
- Outdoor dining
- At Nandi's terrace restaurant
- Garden
- Pretty courtyard garden
- Parking
- Free parking on site
- Shops
- Gift shop on site
- Bar
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Airport transfer
- Walking distance restaurants
- Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
- Massage
- No pets
- Library
- Laundry
- Sit-out Terrace
- Good wine list
- Child friendly
- Sitting Room
- Room service
- Suites
- Bath robes
- Concierge
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Four poster beds
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Safe
Activities
- Great walks
- Take a guided tour of Fort and Pettah, Colombo's bustling market district & historic port
- Designer Shopping
- Pick up pieces by Sri Lankan designers at nearby PR or the Design Collective
- Other Activities
- Excellent nearby galleries include the Saskia Fernando Galley, the Lionel Wendt and the Sapumal Foundation
- Golf
- Just five minutes from the Royal Colombo Golf Club, where you can play a round or two in the sunshine
- Theatre
- Catch a play at the characterful Lionel Wendt Theatre
- Local markets
- Learning
- Museums
- Sights nearby
- Close to nightlife
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Why do people love staying in your hotel? Maniumpathy is a beautifully restored heritage home in the heart of the capital. With direct access to art, shopping, entertainment, and dining, the hotel offers an oasis of serenity and luxury in the busy city. What is there to do in the area? Maniumpathy is an ideal base in the city for great shopping, culture, spas, cafes, sightseeing and some of the best dining options to be found. What kind of breakfast do you offer? We have a great choice of fresh, healthy options including breakfast salads, vitamin boosters and homemade granola and of course we also serve our very popular Sri Lankan breakfast as well. Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We offer lunch, dinner, and snacks made with the freshest produce locally sourced where possible. There are numerous possibilities of dining in the near vicinity. Which are your most popular room types, and why? The Ultra rooms with a private balcony/courtyard are very popular with our guests for reading and relaxing. What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? Maniumpathy is very happy to welcome children over the age of 5. The Family room has a mezzanine level that can be converted in to a bedroom, the Master has a separate lounge for the same and the two upstairs Ultra rooms each have a window seat that be converted to a bed. What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? Colombo has become an interesting city to visit. There are great shopping and dinning choices, a growing scene for contemporary art and culture and is a ideal stop at the beginning or the end of your trip.
