NH Collection Colombo
Colombo 3, Colombo — 37.7 km from Bandaranaike (CMB), about 51 min. Fixed fares from Rs 5,070, agreed before you fly.
About NH Collection Colombo
NH Collection Colombo is in Colombo 3, Colombo, about 51 min by road from Bandaranaike International Airport. The hotel lists 5 restaurants and bars, including AYU and Adityaa. Check-in is reported as 14:00. Your driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to the door at a fixed price.
Getting there from the airport
Your driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to the door. One fixed price for the whole car, agreed before you fly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Location
6.91152, 79.85085
Guía del visitante: NH Collection Colombo
Lo que conviene saber antes de ir. Última revisión el 06-10-2026 por el equipo de investigación de TaxiList. Cada dato indica hasta qué punto es fiable.
- AYU: All-day dining
- Adityaa: Indian
- Robata Grill & Lounge: Thai and Japanese
- Collections Cafe: Snacks
- Vistas: Rooftop bar, handcrafted cocktails
- Infinity pool
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Spa and salon
- Yoga/Zumba room
Day trips from NH Collection Colombo
Nothing in our guide is close to this hotel, so these are the nearest day trips. Drive time is by road, from the same pricing data as your quote.
NH Collection Colombo occupies a high-rise tower in Colombo 3 and is one of the newer names on this list in brand terms only: the property operated for years as Mövenpick Hotel Colombo before being rebranded to NH Collection Colombo in June 2024, when Minor Hotels entered a management partnership with the building's owner, Softlogic City Hotels. The building, the ownership and the 219 rooms and suites carried over; only the flag and the finish changed, and the rebrand marked the first appearance of the NH Collection name in the Sri Lankan market, backed by Minor Hotels, an international operator with several hundred properties across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
What the rebrand brought with it is a more contemporary look across the property, with floor-to-ceiling glass in the rooms giving genuinely expansive views over the Indian Ocean and the city, depending on which side of the tower a room faces. Rooms are also finished with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries as standard, and a kettle and large flat-screen television are fitted throughout. A rooftop pool takes advantage of the same height, offering some of the better elevated views available at a city hotel in this district.
Wellness facilities go further than most hotels on this list: alongside a gym and spa with steam room and jacuzzi, there is a dedicated Zumba and yoga room on the 23rd floor facing the ocean, built specifically for guests who want a structured class rather than a self-directed workout. The spa also runs Ayurveda treatments, a nod to a genuinely Sri Lankan wellness tradition rather than a generic international spa menu.
On the dining side, the hotel runs specialty restaurants covering Thai, Japanese and Indian cuisine in addition to an all-day dining restaurant, giving guests a real choice of cuisine without leaving the building. Free WiFi throughout, free private parking, daily housekeeping and a free newspaper service round out a property that, under its new name, is positioned as a full-service, high-rise stay in the heart of Colombo's commercial district. Because the ownership and staff carried over from the Mövenpick era, guests familiar with the building before 2024 will still recognise its layout and service style even though the branding, some interiors and the restaurant line-up have since been refreshed under Minor Hotels' management, and the hotel continues to trade on the same commanding position over the ocean and city that made it notable before the name changed.
Your transfer to NH Collection Colombo
The nearest hotel on this site is Mövenpick Hotel Colombo in Colombo 3, a few minutes on foot.
What it costs
| Vehicle | Seats | Typically | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy car | 3–4 | Alto, Aqua, Axio | Rs 5,070 | Book |
| Van, SUV and group | 4–50 | Every, Vezel, Toyota KDH, Coaster | Rs 7,830 | Book |
| Premium car | 3–4 | Camry | Rs 12,430 | Book |
One price for the whole car, not per seat. Drivers and fleets set their own rates, so these are typical prices from our system, not a guarantee — your actual quote can differ. Quoted by the same engine that prices your booking, for the 37.7 km shown — your own quote reflects the exact address, the time of day and any waiting time. See all 9 vehicle classes ↓
Questions about this transfer
How much is a taxi from Colombo airport to NH Collection Colombo?
From Rs 5,070 for the 37.7 km, about 51 min. That is a fixed price for the whole car, quoted before you book, not a meter reading.
How long does the transfer to NH Collection Colombo take?
About 51 min in normal traffic. Arrivals at Bandaranaike are busiest in the early morning, when the long-haul flights land together.
Will the driver wait if my flight is late?
Yes. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it. There is no automatic flight tracking yet, so if you are delayed, message your driver on the number in your confirmation. Extended waiting beyond the pickup window is chargeable on a point-to-point transfer, and the terms say by how much.
Can I book a return transfer from NH Collection Colombo?
Yes — the same journey in reverse, at the same fixed price, booked at the same time or later.
All vehicle classes and prices
| Vehicle | Seats | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini / Small Car | 3–4 | Rs 5,070 | Book |
| Economy / Medium Car | 3–4 | Rs 5,690 | Book |
| Sedan | 3–4 | Rs 6,780 | Book |
| Mini Van | 5–7 | Rs 7,830 | Book |
| SUV | 4–5 | Rs 8,040 | Book |
| Van | 8–14 | Rs 8,660 | Book |
| Luxury Car | 3–4 | Rs 12,430 | Book |
| Mini Bus | 15–30 | Rs 13,060 | Book |
| Bus | 30–50 | Rs 19,750 | Book |
Every class, every price, none hidden. Each Book button opens the booking form for this transfer with that class chosen.
Book your transfer through us
- Fixed price in advance, for the whole car. No meter.
- Your driver's profile is shown before you book.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
- Day trips from the hotel can be booked from the cards above.
How this transfer works
One fixed price for the whole car, not per seat. There is no meter, so the figure you are quoted is the figure the booking honours. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it.
The return leg from NH Collection Colombo is the same journey booked the other way, at the same price, and can be arranged now or later in your stay. Departures want you at Bandaranaike three hours before a long-haul flight, so add the 51 min back to that.
Before you book
- Taxis in Colombo — what the roads do at different times of day, and how being collected here works.
- Airport transfers — meeting your driver, luggage, child seats and how payment works.
- The airport to Colombo route — the drive itself, in detail.
- A driver for several days — the usual arrangement for anyone travelling beyond Colombo.
- The district map — where Colombo sits, and what is around it.