Birthday Venues

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo — Best Value Hotel Birthday Parties

A review of Cinnamon Lakeside's affordable birthday party packages. The best value hotel option in Colombo for kids' parties.

★★★★☆ 4.0 / 5.0 • Reviewed 10 February 2025
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Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo — Best Value Hotel Birthday Parties

Cinnamon Lakeside — Best Value Hotel Birthday Party

If you want the hotel party experience without the hotel price tag, Cinnamon Lakeside is your best bet. It offers solid value with good food and a scenic lakeside setting.

The Package

At LKR 2,200 per child (minimum 15 guests), Cinnamon Lakeside includes:

  • Food: Kid-friendly menu — chicken drumsticks, fish fingers, sandwiches, fries, desserts, and juice
  • Birthday cake: Decorated celebration cake
  • Venue: Private air-conditioned function room
  • Basic décor: Balloons and table setup
  • Duration: 3-hour party slot

Add-Ons Available

  • MC/entertainer: ~LKR 10,000
  • Face painter: ~LKR 8,000
  • Custom themed decoration: Price varies
  • Extended duration: LKR 5,000 per additional hour

The Setting

Cinnamon Lakeside sits right on the iconic Beira Lake, and some function rooms offer lovely lake views. The grounds are spacious and well-maintained, giving kids some outdoor space to run around between the indoor activities.

The hotel has a calm, relaxed vibe compared to the busier city-centre hotels, which actually works well for children’s parties.

Our Experience

We attended a birthday party here for a 4-year-old. The setup was simple but effective — the room was decorated with balloons and streamers, the food arrived on time, and the kids had a blast. The staff were friendly and accommodating when we needed extra chairs.

It doesn’t have the “wow factor” of the Hilton pool or Shangri-La’s luxury, but for parents who want a reliable, affordable hotel party, it delivers exactly what it promises.

Tips from Parents

  1. Ask for a lakeside room — the views are worth requesting
  2. Bring your own MC/entertainer — the hotel doesn’t always include one in the base package
  3. Weekend afternoons are popular — book 3-4 weeks ahead
  4. The lobby is a great photo spot — make use of it
  5. Parking is free and plentiful

Our Verdict

4.0 out of 5 — the best value-for-money hotel birthday option in Colombo. It won’t blow minds with luxury, but it’s dependable, affordable, and leaves parents stress-free.

👉 See our Hotel Party Packages Comparison and Cinnamon Lakeside Pool review.

📍 Getting There & Contact

👍 What We Loved

  • Lowest per-child price among major hotels
  • Beautiful lakeside setting
  • Lower minimum guest count (15)
  • Solid food quality for the price

👎 Could Be Better

  • No pool access in party package
  • Indoor venue only
  • Less premium feel than competitors

📍 How to Get There

⚠️ Disclaimer: Prices, opening hours, and availability mentioned in this review are based on information available at the time of writing (February 2025). These may have changed since — we recommend contacting the venue directly or checking their official website/social media for the most up-to-date information before visiting.

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