Cinnamon Lakeside sits on the edge of Beira Lake in Colombo 2, a five-star hotel with 359 rooms that pairs waterside views with the polish expected of the city's landmark properties.

The hotel is close to the heart of the city: Colombo Fort Station and Secretariat Halt are both about 0.5 km away, Kompannavediya Station is 0.7 km, and the town centre itself is just 0.4 km off. Bandaranaike International Airport is roughly 28 km away as the crow flies.

Rooms are offered in Standard, Superior and Deluxe categories, with a choice of Room Only, Bed and Breakfast, Half Board or Full Board arrangements. On site, guests can choose from several dining options:

The Lounge, for coffee, drinks or Thai food prepared by Thai chefs
7˚North, a casual restaurant and bar with live entertainment
Long Feng, overlooking the terrace and pool, serving Singaporean cuisine
The Pool Bar, for a drink or snack by the water
A Sushi Bar, and a round-the-clock Dining Room with continental and Asian buffet or à la carte menus

The Gangarama Temple, founded more than 120 years ago, is a short distance from the hotel by the lake, and Galle Face Green with its long beachfront promenade is within easy reach for an evening stroll as the sun goes down.

How do I get from Colombo Airport to Cinnamon Lakeside?

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 32 km north of the hotel by road, and the drive along the airport expressway usually takes 40 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic in the city. After a long flight, the simplest way in is a private airport transfer booked in advance with Lakpura: an English-speaking driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you straight to the hotel in an air-conditioned car, van or coach sized for your group, from 2 up to 15 guests, at a fixed price for the whole vehicle rather than per seat. The same service takes you back to the airport for your flight home. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to Cinnamon Lakeside.

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