Tintagel Colombo

Tintagel Colombo

A ten-suite boutique hotel in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, set in a colonial mansion that served as the private home of three Sri Lankan political leaders (and as King Charles III’s CHOGM residence), now run by the Paradise Road group, with a library of 500 leather-bound books, the formal Dining Room, and the antique-French Red Bar.

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At a glance

Tintagel Colombo is a ten-suite boutique hotel in Cinnamon Gardens, one of Colombo’s most established residential neighbourhoods, set in a colonial mansion that served as the private home of three of Sri Lanka’s political leaders.

It is now run by the Paradise Road group and retains the feel of a private residence, with individually designed suites, a library of over 500 leather-bound books, commissioned artworks throughout, and a courtyard at its centre.

The airport is around 45 minutes away, and ODEL Shopping Mall is a five-minute walk. King Charles III and Queen Camilla stayed here during Sri Lanka’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, and the Royal Suites take their name from that visit. Dining splits between the relaxed Courtyard, the more formal air-conditioned Dining Room, and the Red Bar, decorated with antique French baroque candelabras and a château mirror.

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In detail

  • Food and Drink

    Food and Drink

    The Courtyard is the more relaxed of the two main dining options, with ebony parasols shading circular tables and candlelight in the evenings. It serves international cuisine and is the place most guests gravitate to for lunch.

    The Dining Room is air-conditioned and more formal, with black banquettes and a trompe l’oeil interior, and a regularly changing international menu that sits well above the standard for hotel restaurants in Colombo. The Red Bar, decorated with antique French baroque candelabras and a château mirror, serves cocktails and nightcaps in a setting that rewards dressing up for.

  • Spa and Wellness

    Spa and Wellness

    The spa offers massages with aromatherapy oils, with treatments available in the spa rooms or in-suite on request.

    The lap pool sits within the courtyard, surrounded by commissioned artworks. A gym and steam room are also available on site. The library, with over 500 leather-bound books and complimentary internet access, is worth knowing about for quieter afternoons between city exploring.

  • Location

    Location

    Tintagel sits in Cinnamon Gardens, one of Colombo’s most established residential neighbourhoods, set in a colonial mansion at the heart of the city’s quieter quarter.

    The setting balances central location with calm: ODEL Shopping Mall is a five-minute walk away, with the wider city’s restaurants, shops, and galleries close by. Bandaranaike International Airport is around 45 minutes by car.

Room Types

Royal Suite

The largest option at Tintagel, with separate living rooms, mosaic-tiled bathrooms, and large front balconies.

Chosen by King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their Commonwealth Heads of Government visit, with the scale and finish reflecting that. The flagship category.

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Superior Suite

On the ground floor, opening onto a private outdoor lounge with a plunge pool.

A light blue and off-white colour palette throughout, with Spa Ceylon amenities in the bathroom. The most private of the three room types and the one most guests ask for.

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Executive Suite

High ceilings, timber floors, and a blend of colour and texture drawing on the eclectic design ethos carrying through the whole property. Bathrooms hold rain showers and bathtubs with large vanities.

A connecting door between the East and North East Executive Suites makes them a workable option for families with older children.

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