The Big House

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Big House in Colombo offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, bidet, hairdryer, and TV. Dining and Connectivity: Guests can enjoy Asian cuisine at the on-site restaurant and stay connected with free WiFi. The property features an outdoor seating area and a work desk for added convenience. Convenient Services: The homestay provides private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, full-day security, and free on-site parking. Additional services include car hire, luggage storage, and express check-in and check-out. Local Attractions: Located 4.1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 2.9 km from Sinhalese Sports Club, The Big House is near key landmarks such as St Anthony's Church and The Independence Square.

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Most popular facilities

  • 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 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

George
Romania Romania
“Set in a quiet area, you will be greeted by Ham whow takes great care of the place. He is kind and friendly and will be there any time you need. does an amazing job there and everything its spotless.”
Goonetilleke
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“The room was very clean. The caretaker, Raja, was very pleasant. Overall, it was a great experience.”
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”
Nalinda
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“This place was close to my work place. Care taker was supper nice and helpful. Clean rooms and bathroom. Well maintained. Price was reasonable. I would visit there again with no hesitation.”
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

9.6
Host review score
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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian

House rules

The Big House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 12:00 to 12:30
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 of any age are welcome.

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 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.

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