A stately manor house built for royalty, Maniumpathy in the heart of Colombo city is a stunning and impressive heritage hotel ideal for large family gatherings and a luxury holiday in Sri Lanka’s capital. With eight bedroom suites and elegant amenities, Maiumpathy steals the show with its colonial-era architecture, refurbished interiors and rich history that spans over five generations.
Spotless white interiors and exteriors, wooden doorways, intricate hand-carved arches and a sophisticated veranda overlooking the garden completes the postcard-worthy image of the hotel.
Annapuranie
Chrysanthie
Cynthia
Ranee
Vasanthi
Anithra
Soundhari
Poornam
There are eight gorgeous suites at Maniumpathy named after former matriarchs of the families. The master bedroom and family room comes with additional mezzanine or private lounge for additional bed space to accommodate families with kids. Other rooms include Ultra rooms and Deluxe rooms that are designed with great care to ensure you have all the luxuries in the world.
You can choose from a room with private garden or balcony access and enjoy the luscious views outdoors. The bedrooms are equipped with comfortable, modern luxuries like plush beds, elegant interiors and stylish décor. Each bedroom comes with an ensuite and other amenities like air-conditioning, private dining (in some rooms) and others.
Preserving the heritage of this previous home, the renovations have taken great care to restore the familiarity and comfort that it originally presented. The gardens are manicured to perfection offering you a chance to dine spectacularly under the old trees, in the garden or on the veranda while basking in the glorious sun. A refreshing swim in the private pool is the ideal way to begin a day packed with unravelling mysteries and learning about Sri Lanka’s history. A paved garden path leads to the front door for an almost majestic ambiance that wholly encircles Maniumpathy.
Stylised interiors reflect the past in great detail as meticulous care has been taken to preserve the many facets of Maniumpathy in their original form. Framed photographs of the previous residents hang on the walls while you have a grand piano occupying a corner of the living area. The design is exquisite and detailed for a royal atmosphere to give you the best of experiences. The living room is comfortable and inviting so guests will feel at ease almost immediately. Ceiling fans keep the place breezy and cool while the garden views are enough to help you breathe easy. Crystal chandeliers, selective artwork, and decorative plants adorn the room.
Dining is a buffet of options to choose from including dining in the garden amidst the lush vegetation or on your private veranda. The indoor dining area is a vision to behold with ample seating for guests, a beautifully laid-out dinner table and even better interiors. The staff serves delicious local food or international cuisines upon request. A tea is served outdoors for a wholesome experience under the clear, blue skies. The ingredients are as fresh as can be expected and will definitely help you develop a finer palate especially after tasting Sri Lankan flavours.
Maniumpathy is a ‘home away from home’ where all you need to do is rest and unwind and let the staff take care of you and your family. From a bespoke dining service to tailored excursions and trips, the staff looks after everything to make your stay worthwhile. There is complimentary WIFI in each bedroom, books to read and a nearby fitness and holistic centre even offers yoga and meditation. Some services may be charged additionally.
You have so much to see in and around Colombo that you will be spoilt for choice. Maniumpathy is an excellent base from where you can enjoy art, culture and food. Pettah Markets are famous for selling everything under the sun while there are many places like Sapumal Foundation ideal for art lovers. Traditional architecture and ancient temples are many including the candy-cane exterior of Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque.
| Minimum stay | 8 bedrooms | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| from 11/01/2021 to 01/04/2021 | High season | 2 nights | £2,970 |
| from 01/04/2021 to 01/05/2021 | Mid-high season | 2 nights | £2,639 |
| from 01/05/2021 to 01/07/2021 | Low season | 2 nights | £2,309 |
| from 01/07/2021 to 01/09/2021 | High season | 2 nights | £2,970 |
| from 01/09/2021 to 01/11/2021 | Low season | 2 nights | £2,309 |
| from 01/11/2021 to 01/12/2021 | Mid-high season | 2 nights | £2,639 |
| from 01/12/2021 to 20/12/2021 | High season | 2 nights | £2,970 |
| from 20/12/2021 to 11/01/2022 | Peak season | 2 nights | £3,728 |
| from 11/01/2022 to 01/04/2022 | High season | 2 nights | £2,970 |
| from 01/04/2022 to 01/05/2022 | Mid-high season | 2 nights | £2,639 |
| from 01/05/2022 to 01/07/2022 | Low season | 2 nights | £2,309 |
| from 01/07/2022 to 01/09/2022 | High season | 2 nights | £2,970 |
| from 01/09/2022 to 01/11/2022 | Low season | 2 nights | £2,309 |
| from 01/11/2022 to 01/12/2022 | Mid-high season | 2 nights | £2,639 |
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