Pool and hotel lit at dusk
Hotel entrance lit at night
Ballroom set for a wedding reception
Plated dishes at dinner

Nittambuwa · Sri Lanka

Rest like royalty

A white-columned palace on the Colombo–Kandy road, with a rooftop pool, a sky lounge, two grand ballrooms and four places to eat and drink under one roof.

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The Pharo's white-columned palace entrance
The palace, Nittambuwa
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Welcome to The Pharo

Named for the kings of the Nile and built like a palace, The Pharo brings a touch of royal ceremony to every stay, every feast and every celebration.

  • 2021Opened in Nittambuwa
  • 350Guests per ballroom
  • 4Restaurants, bar & café
  • 8.4Booking.com guest score
Corinthian columns and the grand staircase at The Pharo
The Pharo crown sign at the entrance

The Palace

White columns, a royal welcome

Behind a sweeping white staircase with wrought-iron railings, Corinthian columns rise four storeys high. The crown at our gate is the same crown in our emblem: a promise that every guest is received like royalty.

  • In Nittambuwa town, on the Colombo–Kandy road
  • Rooftop pool with views over the paddy fields
  • Air-conditioned rooms, some with private balconies
  • Two ballrooms, each for up to 350 guests
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Rooms & Suites

Rooms fit for a pharaoh

Every room is fully air-conditioned, with hot and cold water, satellite TV, tea and coffee, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping.

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Deluxe King Room I

Deluxe King Room

Considerately spacious and designed around a good night's sleep.

  • King-size bed
  • Air conditioning
  • Satellite TV
  • Tea & coffee

From Rs. 6,000 / night

Deluxe Balcony Room II

Deluxe Balcony Room

The Deluxe, with a private mini balcony for your morning tea.

  • King-size bed
  • Mini balcony
  • Hot & cold water
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rates on request

Family Room III

Family Room

Room for everyone, with a balcony, a work desk and soundproofing.

  • Balcony
  • Work desk
  • Soundproofed
  • Private bathroom

Rates on request

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Pool with loungers at sunset

Above it all

The Rooftop Oasis

Swim above the town with the paddy fields stretching to the horizon, then stay for sunset at the sky lounge.

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Royal Feasts

Four tables, one kingdom

Indian, Indonesian, Italian, pizza, Sri Lankan and Asian cooking, from lunch and dinner to high tea and cocktails.

  1. 01

    The Let Berry

    Restaurant · Spacious dining for family lunches and long dinners.

  2. 02

    The Palm Court

    Restaurant · Made for gatherings large and small.

  3. 03

    Tavern Blue

    Bar · Cocktails, cold drinks and good conversation.

  4. 04

    Café Brew

    Café · Coffee, cake and high tea by the garden and terrace.

The Let BerryThe Palm CourtTavern BlueCafé Brew

Grand Celebrations

Weddings worthy of legend

Two ballrooms of 350 guests each, and a rooftop made for parties.

Ballroom set for a wedding reception
𓇳 I

The Grand Ballroom

Our largest hall, for weddings, homecomings and receptions that deserve a grand entrance.

350 guests

Elegant table setting
𓆸 II

The Lavender Ballroom

An elegant setting for weddings, parties and corporate functions.

350 guests

Guests celebrating at a party
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Rooftop & Sky Lounge

Birthdays and get-togethers by the pool, under the open sky.

Private parties

Guest Voices

Words from our guests

“A Birthday to Remember at Pharo Hotel”

A lunch visit that turned into a celebration: a beautifully decorated spread, a wide variety of cuisines and almost 40 desserts. In the guest's words, “one of the experiences that I will never forget.”

Tripadvisor review

“Convenient and secure Hotel”

An eight-day stay: a clean hotel with comfortable beds, friendly staff and delicious buffets every day. They'd stay again on their next visit to Sri Lanka.

Tripadvisor review · October 2025

“Excellent Service”

A family celebration in the banquet hall, with praise for a brilliant, friendly team, including Executive Chef Saman and Dessert Chef Sameera.

Tripadvisor review

“Unforgettable, memorable stay”

“It's an Unforgettable, Memorable stay at the Hotel Pharo and highly recommended for your special stays. Also, Very Friendly Staff and Room Facilities.”

Booking.com guest review

Inside The Pharo

Our palace, as it really is

Bedrooms, balconies over the paddy fields, the rooftop pool and our white-columned entrance.

Collage of The Pharo: a bedroom, a balcony over paddy fields, the columned entrance, the rooftop pool, a bathroom and a guest room

Pharo Royal Circle

Be rewarded like royalty

Join free and collect points every time you stay, dine or celebrate. Show your member QR at the table or the front desk, climb four tiers and spend your points at The Pharo.

  1. IScarab1 point per Rs. 100From your first visit
  2. IILotus1.25 points per Rs. 100From 500 points
  3. IIIFalcon1.5 points per Rs. 100From 2,000 points
  4. IVPharaoh2 points per Rs. 100From 5,000 points

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