Here are top boutique / design-forward hotels in (or just south of) Colombo that are known for having rooftop terraces, bars or pools with good city/ocean views — short notes on what each rooftop offers and a source you can check.

1. Lavonca Boutique Hotel — Kollupitiya (small, ~10 rooms)

   • Rooftop terrace with a small rooftop pool and city views — intimate, great for sunsets. (lavonca.com)

2. Colombo Court Hotel & Spa (boutique) — Kollupitiya

   • “Cloud Café” rooftop bar/terrace above the hotel (chill rooftop vibe, cocktails, light bites and skyline views). (colombocourthotel.com)

3. Jetwing Colombo Seven (stylish/low-rise boutique-luxury) — Cinnamon Gardens

   • Rooftop restobar (Ward7) plus an illuminated rooftop infinity pool with wide panoramic city views — lively at sunset. (jetwinghotels.com)

4. Cinnamon Red Colombo (modern city hotel) — Kollupitiya

   • “Cloud Red” rooftop bar and rooftop infinity pool on the top floors — one of the highest rooftop spots for city + ocean glimpses. (cinnamonhotels.com)

5. NH Collection (formerly Mövenpick) Colombo — Kollupitiya

   • Vistas rooftop bar (24th floor) with 360° views of Colombo and the Indian Ocean — cocktail-focused rooftop lounge. (world.nh-hotels.com)

6. Mount Lavinia Hotel / nearby boutique Mount-Lavinia properties (Dehiwala–Mount Lavinia — just south of Colombo)

   • Historic hotel and a few boutique properties on the Mount Lavinia stretch have rooftop / top‑floor terraces and ocean-facing rooftop venues — best if you want sunset sea views while staying near Colombo. (mountlaviniahotel.com)

Quick tips

• Rooftop pools/bars: some are for in-house guests only at certain times and/or