The Kingsbury Hotel

What The Kingsbury Hotel does

The Kingsbury Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel located at 48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka, situated between Galle Face Green and the World Trade Centre. The property features 229 ocean-view rooms across six categories (Superior, Deluxe, Premium, Executive, Suites, and Kingsbury Suite), and operates nine food and beverage outlets covering international buffet (Harbour Court), seafood (Ocean), steakhouse (Kings Steakbar), Chinese (Yue Chuan), Japanese (Tenku), rooftop bar (Sky Lounge), beachside pool club (Honey Beach Club), dessert café (Churros), and pub (Tavern). The hotel also runs the CÉ LA VI Colombo rooftop restaurant and lounge under a flagship partnership with Southeast Asia's CÉ LA VI lifestyle brand, alongside the Indulgence online food delivery platform.

The business serves three primary customer segments: business and corporate travellers (with a dedicated 15%-savings Corporate Traveller program), leisure and luxury tourists, and wedding/event clients utilizing six event venues including The Balmoral ballroom (500 guests) and The Oval outdoor lawn (500+ guests). Revenue streams include accommodation, food and beverage, events and banqueting, and spa/wellness services (Senses Spa with organic and ayurvedic treatments). Pricing operates on a tiered, quote-based model with promotional packages (Last Minute, Non-Refundable, Early Bird, Business Traveller, Romantic Escapes, Family Getaway) and seasonal event pricing.

The Kingsbury operates as The Kingsbury PLC, a publicly listed company on the Colombo Stock Exchange, and is the flagship property within the Leisure arm of Hayleys PLC, Sri Lanka's largest diversified conglomerate. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the official website, phone reservations, and email, with no disclosed third-party travel intermediary dependence. The hotel has received multiple industry recognitions including "Regional Winner Luxury Business Hotel in South Asia," "Best Luxury Business Hotel in Sri Lanka," three consecutive years of food safety awards from the Colombo Municipal Council, and the 2025 CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Award for the Hotels & Travels Sector.

Name

The Kingsbury Hotel

Legal name

The Kingsbury PLC

Website

https://thekingsburyhotel.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Kingsbury Hotel is a publicly listed five-star luxury hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, operating 229 ocean-view rooms, nine food and beverage outlets, six event venues, and a spa, serving corporate travellers, leisure guests, and wedding/event clients as the flagship property of Hayleys PLC's Leisure arm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality and Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation and Food Services (72)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hotel & Resort Banqueting / In-House Catering (THAFAIAD)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Hotel dining services
• Wedding banqueting venues
• Spa and wellness services
• Corporate meeting facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Revenue from hotel room bookings including various room categories (Superior, Deluxe, Premium, Executive, Suites, and Kingsbury Suite) with ocean or city views. Room offers include Last Minute, Non-Refundable Rate, Early Bird, Business Traveller, Luxury Suite, and Romantic Escapes packages.
2. Food and Beverage: Revenue from multiple dining outlets including Harbour Court (international buffet), Ocean (seafood), Kings Steakbar, Yue Chuan (Chinese), Tenku (Japanese), Sky Lounge (rooftop bar), Honey Beach Club, Churros, and Tavern. Includes special event dining, brunch buffets, and holiday celebrations.
3. Events and Banqueting: Revenue from hosting weddings, meetings, conferences, and private events across venues including The Balmoral (500 guests), The Victorian, The Winchester, The Oval (outdoor, 500+ guests), Knightsbridge, and Dorchester. Includes catering services and event planning.
4. Spa and Wellness: Revenue from Senses Spa services including body treatments, massages (Thai, Swedish, Sports, Aromatherapy), Ayurvedic treatments, hot stone massage, hydrotherapy, and body scrubs using organic and local Sri Lankan ingredients.
5. Indulgence Food Delivery: Online food delivery service delivering hotel's gourmet meals and festive hampers to customers' homes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Kingsbury Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel offering 229 ocean-view rooms and suites across six categories, complemented by nine on-site dining venues, full-service spa, banqueting and wedding facilities, meeting venues, and an online food delivery service (Indulgence). Revenue is generated through accommodation bookings, food and beverage outlets, events and banqueting (weddings, conferences, meetings), spa and wellness, and direct-to-consumer food delivery.

Product overview

The Kingsbury Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, offering a diverse portfolio of hospitality services. The core offering comprises accommodation with six room categories and two suite types, complemented by nine distinctive dining venues including international all-day dining (Harbour Court), seafood (Ocean), steakhouse (Kings Steakbar), Chinese (Yue Chuan), Japanese (Tenku), rooftop bar (Sky Lounge), beach club (Honey Beach Club), dessert café (Churros), and pub (Tavern). Additional services include Senses Spa (wellness and treatments), business and meeting facilities, wedding venues (Balmoral, Victorian, Winchester, Oval), fitness and pool amenities, and Indulgence food delivery. The hotel partnered with CÉ LA VI to bring Southeast Asia's premier lifestyle brand to its rooftop, featuring Japanese dining and premium nightlife entertainment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Indulgence: Online food delivery platform offering gourmet meals and favourite dishes for delivery.
• Senses Spa
• CÉ LA VI Colombo

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation (Rooms & Suites) Five-star luxury accommodation offering six room categories (Superior, Deluxe, Premium, Executive) and two suite types including the 1000+ sq. ft. Kingsbury Suite, with ocean views, cityscapes, and Galle Face Green vistas for leisure and business travellers.
• On-site Dining Venues Collection of nine distinct on-site restaurants and bars covering international buffet dining, seafood, premium steakhouse, authentic Chinese, Japanese cuisine with sushi and teppanyaki, rooftop bar/lounge, beachside pool club, dessert café, and pub-style venue, serving hotel guests and walk-in diners.
• Senses Spa Full-service spa offering signature massages, body treatments, ayurveda therapies, hot stone massage, hydrotherapy, body scrubs, facial treatments, and spa packages using organic Sri Lankan ingredients for hotel guests and walk-in customers.
• Indulgence Food Delivery Online food delivery service delivering five-star hotel cuisine, festive hampers, and gourmet meals directly to consumers' homes within the local market.
• Wedding Venues and Banqueting Banqueting service offering four distinctive wedding and celebration venues including The Balmoral (grand ballroom, 500 guests), The Victorian (harbor views, 200 guests), The Winchester (colonial charm, 200 guests), and The Oval (outdoor lawn, 500+ guests), with catering and event planning for couples and families.
• Corporate Meeting Venues Corporate meeting spaces including Knightsbridge for board meetings on the 10th floor and Dorchester for intimate gatherings of up to 20 guests with harbor views, supported by high-speed internet, audiovisual equipment, and dedicated conference services for business clients.
• CÉ LA VI Colombo Rooftop Dining and Entertainment Partnership-branded rooftop restaurant and lounge featuring Japanese cuisine, sushi bar, teppanyaki station, Modern Asian dining, signature cocktails, indoor/outdoor lounge, panoramic city views, and world-class entertainment including resident DJs, ranked #67 in DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs globally.
• Outdoor Catering Off-site catering service providing the hotel's culinary offering and event support for client-chosen external venues and locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wins CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025 - Best Integrated Report in Hotels & Travels Sector
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CÉ LA VIflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2018The Kingsbury partnered with Southeast Asia's premier lifestyle brand CÉ LA VI to launch an internationally acclaimed rooftop restaurant and lounge in Colombo. CÉ LA VI is known for iconic rooftop locations, award-winning Modern Asian cuisine, mixology, and world-class entertainment. Ranked #67 in DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs globally, CÉ LA VI Colombo features Japanese cuisine, sushi bar, Teppanyaki station, and indoor/outdoor lounge with panoramic city views. The partnership brought Sri Lanka's first international luxury lifestyle, dining and entertainment brand.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cinnamon Grand Colombo: Cinnamon Grand is a flagship 5-star luxury business hotel in central Colombo operated by John Keells Hotels. It is the most direct local competitor to The Kingsbury, offering similar room count, banqueting facilities, multiple dining outlets, and business traveller positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/thekingsbury
• Xx.com/thekingsburylk
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheKingsbury
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-kingsbury

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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