Name: The Steuart by Citrus
Address: No. 45, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01, Fort, Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Colombo, Western Province, LK
Price range: US$47–US$63 per night
Rating: 8.13

What guests think

At The Steuart by Citrus, travellers praise the central Colombo Fort location, friendly staff, and spacious rooms, while also noting an older heritage feel, slow elevators, some windowless rooms, occasional service lapses, and nighttime noise from nearby bands.

Breakfasts and the restaurant are frequently complimented, though a few guests disliked bar service charges or found food quality lacking. Wi-Fi and air-conditioning are reported as reliable, and value for money is mentioned by several reviewers. Expect a characterful stay in a central spot, balanced by some dated elements and potential noise.

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Facilities

Heritage-style property with on-site bar and restaurant; air-conditioning works well. Some facilities feel dated and the elevators can be very slow.

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10

Mitsunobu

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

コロンボフォート地区にあるイギリス系のホテルです。立地はとても良いところにあって、コロンボの中心部分にあると言ってもいいでしょう。やや部屋や施設が老朽化している面は否めませんが、料金はそれほど高くないので、納得してあるおります。テレビ、クーラー、冷蔵庫、Wi-fiなどは揃っております。コロンボフォート駅からトゥクトゥクで300Rsくらいの距離だと思います。コロンボフォート駅からトゥクトゥクで500Rsを超えて払う必要はないと思います。

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SARAH

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay and were blown away by the size of our room! The bathroom was amazing too!! Such value for money. We couldn't fault this property. The hotel is full of charm and character. We had a very late check-in and the staff were friendly and very welcoming! The room was clean, bed was comfy and we had a great view from our room. wifi was excellent! Breakfast again we were amazed, a full English! The location is perfect, walking distance to many attractions. You really are in the heart of the city! Can't recommend this hotel enough! Thank you for such a lovely stay!

8

Amanda

14 Feb 2024

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The stay was ok. We booked a room for two people and two beds and got one towel and the beds were pushed together and made as one. The elevators were so slow. Take the stairs. There was lots of military presence outside when we arrived late and the Uber driver struggled to find it. Once inside we felt fine but we weren’t sure about the safety in the area. Breakfast was just okay.

8

Vick

6 Jan 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall was ok! Breakfast was good, with two options to choose from daily. The staff at the bar was attentive, and the service was good.

10

Yuichi

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

スタッフの方が非常に親切で気持ちよくよく過ごせました。施設は古いですが、昔の趣のある雰囲気がよくでていてそれが好きな人にはいいと思います。

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David

1 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good service and helpful portier. Nice AC i room and whole hotel. But the bar charged for service even though I brought the beer from the bar and returned the glass and bottle to the bar.

10

dominique

22 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the staff is lovely, everyone of them, they have one priority, making you feeling welcome, the hotel is close to everything , the room are spacious, the bar and restaurant is beautiful , top quality drinks and the food is absolutely amazing. the only down side is it can be noisy at night when bans are playing in the food court across the street. will definitely come back.

10

Paul

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Super hotel, lovely breakfast and great evening meal options. Surrounded by bars and restaurants, within walking distance of the railway station.

10

Ashikur

31 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The heritage building and nicely maintained.

8

David

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Expensive bar. They took tip though I bringed the beer from bar myself.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally clean and the heritage building is well maintained. The property is older and occasional housekeeping lapses are mentioned, such as insufficient towels.

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10

Mitsunobu

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

コロンボフォート地区にあるイギリス系のホテルです。立地はとても良いところにあって、コロンボの中心部分にあると言ってもいいでしょう。やや部屋や施設が老朽化している面は否めませんが、料金はそれほど高くないので、納得してあるおります。テレビ、クーラー、冷蔵庫、Wi-fiなどは揃っております。コロンボフォート駅からトゥクトゥクで300Rsくらいの距離だと思います。コロンボフォート駅からトゥクトゥクで500Rsを超えて払う必要はないと思います。

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SARAH

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay and were blown away by the size of our room! The bathroom was amazing too!! Such value for money. We couldn't fault this property. The hotel is full of charm and character. We had a very late check-in and the staff were friendly and very welcoming! The room was clean, bed was comfy and we had a great view from our room. wifi was excellent! Breakfast again we were amazed, a full English! The location is perfect, walking distance to many attractions. You really are in the heart of the city! Can't recommend this hotel enough! Thank you for such a lovely stay!

8

Amanda

14 Feb 2024

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The stay was ok. We booked a room for two people and two beds and got one towel and the beds were pushed together and made as one. The elevators were so slow. Take the stairs. There was lots of military presence outside when we arrived late and the Uber driver struggled to find it. Once inside we felt fine but we weren’t sure about the safety in the area. Breakfast was just okay.

10

Yuichi

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

スタッフの方が非常に親切で気持ちよくよく過ごせました。施設は古いですが、昔の趣のある雰囲気がよくでていてそれが好きな人にはいいと思います。

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Moein

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was realy kind and helpful. Everything was clean, good breakfast and the starter is tropical fruits plat. I prefer to change my room, and they’ve done without any extera charge.

10

Ashikur

31 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The heritage building and nicely maintained.

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Rooms

Many rooms are very spacious and comfortable, with reliable Wi-Fi, effective air-conditioning and some nice views. However, a few rooms lack windows and music from nearby venues can be loud until around midnight.

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Jose Angelo

22 Mar 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazingly affordable. Huge room. Nice brekkie

6

Junichi

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

部屋が凄く広い。朝４時頃、空港までのタクシーを手配してくれた。空港までは7500rp.40分程。他の方も記載のとおり、夜は24時頃までコンサート会場にいるようにバンドの音がうるさく眠れない。

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Mitsunobu

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

コロンボフォート地区にあるイギリス系のホテルです。立地はとても良いところにあって、コロンボの中心部分にあると言ってもいいでしょう。やや部屋や施設が老朽化している面は否めませんが、料金はそれほど高くないので、納得してあるおります。テレビ、クーラー、冷蔵庫、Wi-fiなどは揃っております。コロンボフォート駅からトゥクトゥクで300Rsくらいの距離だと思います。コロンボフォート駅からトゥクトゥクで500Rsを超えて払う必要はないと思います。

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SARAH

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay and were blown away by the size of our room! The bathroom was amazing too!! Such value for money. We couldn't fault this property. The hotel is full of charm and character. We had a very late check-in and the staff were friendly and very welcoming! The room was clean, bed was comfy and we had a great view from our room. wifi was excellent! Breakfast again we were amazed, a full English! The location is perfect, walking distance to many attractions. You really are in the heart of the city! Can't recommend this hotel enough! Thank you for such a lovely stay!

8

David

1 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good service and helpful portier. Nice AC i room and whole hotel. But the bar charged for service even though I brought the beer from the bar and returned the glass and bottle to the bar.

8

mithun

29 Dec 2021

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and a pleasant stay overall.

10

dominique

22 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the staff is lovely, everyone of them, they have one priority, making you feeling welcome, the hotel is close to everything , the room are spacious, the bar and restaurant is beautiful , top quality drinks and the food is absolutely amazing. the only down side is it can be noisy at night when bans are playing in the food court across the street. will definitely come back.

4

Takaaki

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There are no windows in the rooms.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful and welcoming. A few guests reported long check-in times or mistakes and missing items.

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4

Van

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is not what we expected of. Many of the normal items were not supplied and constantly have to call the reception to get them. Food quality is bad. Overall below average hotel.

4

Eri

18 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

ミスが多い　お願いしていたことなど全て忘れてるし、食事頼むとサイドメニュー間違える基本的には親切なのはわかるけど、ミスが

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SARAH

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay and were blown away by the size of our room! The bathroom was amazing too!! Such value for money. We couldn't fault this property. The hotel is full of charm and character. We had a very late check-in and the staff were friendly and very welcoming! The room was clean, bed was comfy and we had a great view from our room. wifi was excellent! Breakfast again we were amazed, a full English! The location is perfect, walking distance to many attractions. You really are in the heart of the city! Can't recommend this hotel enough! Thank you for such a lovely stay!

8

Vick

6 Jan 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall was ok! Breakfast was good, with two options to choose from daily. The staff at the bar was attentive, and the service was good.

10

Yuichi

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

スタッフの方が非常に親切で気持ちよくよく過ごせました。施設は古いですが、昔の趣のある雰囲気がよくでていてそれが好きな人にはいいと思います。

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David

1 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good service and helpful portier. Nice AC i room and whole hotel. But the bar charged for service even though I brought the beer from the bar and returned the glass and bottle to the bar.

10

takayuki

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Its takes about 1hr for checking in. I waited so long.

8

Moein

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was realy kind and helpful. Everything was clean, good breakfast and the starter is tropical fruits plat. I prefer to change my room, and they’ve done without any extera charge.

8

David

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff and hotel were very nice. I enjoyed my stay for a few nights. The breakfast included traditional Sri Lankan choice which I had every day.

10

Kalana sameera

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good and pleasant service

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Location

Central Colombo Fort location, walkable to attractions, restaurants and the railway station; a convenient base. A few guests found it tricky to locate or were uneasy about the immediate area at night.

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Thenkutty

1 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in the heart of Colombo Forte and a great price compared to other hotels around.

10

Mitsunobu

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

コロンボフォート地区にあるイギリス系のホテルです。立地はとても良いところにあって、コロンボの中心部分にあると言ってもいいでしょう。やや部屋や施設が老朽化している面は否めませんが、料金はそれほど高くないので、納得してあるおります。テレビ、クーラー、冷蔵庫、Wi-fiなどは揃っております。コロンボフォート駅からトゥクトゥクで300Rsくらいの距離だと思います。コロンボフォート駅からトゥクトゥクで500Rsを超えて払う必要はないと思います。

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SARAH

25 Mar 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay and were blown away by the size of our room! The bathroom was amazing too!! Such value for money. We couldn't fault this property. The hotel is full of charm and character. We had a very late check-in and the staff were friendly and very welcoming! The room was clean, bed was comfy and we had a great view from our room. wifi was excellent! Breakfast again we were amazed, a full English! The location is perfect, walking distance to many attractions. You really are in the heart of the city! Can't recommend this hotel enough! Thank you for such a lovely stay!

8

Amanda

14 Feb 2024

·

The stay was ok. We booked a room for two people and two beds and got one towel and the beds were pushed together and made as one. The elevators were so slow. Take the stairs. There was lots of military presence outside when we arrived late and the Uber driver struggled to find it. Once inside we felt fine but we weren’t sure about the safety in the area. Breakfast was just okay.

8

Christopher

16 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel with friendly helpful staff in good location

2

Intikab

29 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is located in a very good area, but Hotel not providing much value for tourists,

10

Dunstan

16 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,373 nights

Outside lots of street dogs

10

dominique

22 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the staff is lovely, everyone of them, they have one priority, making you feeling welcome, the hotel is close to everything , the room are spacious, the bar and restaurant is beautiful , top quality drinks and the food is absolutely amazing. the only down side is it can be noisy at night when bans are playing in the food court across the street. will definitely come back.

10

Paul

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Super hotel, lovely breakfast and great evening meal options. Surrounded by bars and restaurants, within walking distance of the railway station.

10

Christopher

13 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel in good location

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Dining

Breakfast and meals receive frequent praise, with both local and Western options; bar and restaurant quality noted. Some guests disliked bar service charges or higher prices, and one review reported poor food quality.

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10

Jose Angelo

22 Mar 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazingly affordable. Huge room. Nice brekkie

4

Van

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is not what we expected of. Many of the normal items were not supplied and constantly have to call the reception to get them. Food quality is bad. Overall below average hotel.

10

NAS-REMY

7 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Le personnel est très gentil, on aurait bien aimé rester plus longtemps. Les repas à l'hôtel sont excellents ! Si on revient à Colombo, on reviendra sans hésiter à The Steuart by Citrus sans hésiter ! Istuh-ti :)

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SARAH

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay and were blown away by the size of our room! The bathroom was amazing too!! Such value for money. We couldn't fault this property. The hotel is full of charm and character. We had a very late check-in and the staff were friendly and very welcoming! The room was clean, bed was comfy and we had a great view from our room. wifi was excellent! Breakfast again we were amazed, a full English! The location is perfect, walking distance to many attractions. You really are in the heart of the city! Can't recommend this hotel enough! Thank you for such a lovely stay!

8

Vick

6 Jan 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall was ok! Breakfast was good, with two options to choose from daily. The staff at the bar was attentive, and the service was good.

8

David

1 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good service and helpful portier. Nice AC i room and whole hotel. But the bar charged for service even though I brought the beer from the bar and returned the glass and bottle to the bar.

10

Paul

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Super hotel, lovely breakfast and great evening meal options. Surrounded by bars and restaurants, within walking distance of the railway station.

8

Moein

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was realy kind and helpful. Everything was clean, good breakfast and the starter is tropical fruits plat. I prefer to change my room, and they’ve done without any extera charge.

8

David

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff and hotel were very nice. I enjoyed my stay for a few nights. The breakfast included traditional Sri Lankan choice which I had every day.

8

David

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Expensive bar. They took tip though I bringed the beer from bar myself.

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Month	Average price
January	US$54
February	US$58
March	US$57
April	US$48
May	US$48
June	US$59
July	US$52
August	US$56
September	US$107
November	US$66
December	US$54

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $60	9 $47	10 $48	11 $50	12 $53
13 $52	14 $53	15 $54	16 $58	17 $58	18 $59	19 $55
20 $54	21 $58	22 $57	23 $58	24 $58	25 $61	26 $57
27 $54	28 $57	29 $57	30 $58

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $55	2 $58	3 $59
4 $57	5 $61	6 $59	7 $57	8 $56	9 $57	10 $57
11 $53	12 $58	13 $57	14 $55	15 $57	16 $59	17 $59
18 $59	19 $60	20 $57	21 $59	22 $59	23 $58	24 $63
25 $56	26 $57	27 $57	28 $59	29 $59	30 $59	31 $57

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