A guest at the edge of the rooftop infinity pool at dusk, looking over the treetops and skyline of Colombo

Colombo, from above the trees.

Eight serviced lofts behind a living facade of native trees on Park Street, with a rooftop pool above it all.

Condé Nast Traveller’s pick for families and groups 24/7 concierge Rated 5.0 by guests +94 777 92 8289

A quiet house in a loud city.

VAUX is a small collection of residential lofts for short visits and long stays. Industrial ceilings, full kitchens and wide balconies, all cooled by a canopy of living trees, with a team on hand day and night. Whether you are in Colombo for business, a family trip or a longer residency, we are here to make your stay seamless, comfortable and restful.

“…a serene sanctuary in the very heart of the city”

Condé Nast Traveller’s editors’ pick for families, and among the 11 best hotels in Colombo

Discover the property

Choose your space

Three layouts, each with a full kitchen, private outdoor space and the independence of a home.

Two bedroom loft living room with leather armchairs and a balcony facing the city

Bedroom with teak joinery and a window onto the city

The balcony with two rattan chairs and a small table, facing the Colombo towers

Two bedroom loft

A generous master bedroom, and a second room whose doors fold fully open to the living space. A wide balcony deck looks out to the city and the ocean.

85 sqm, dining for 6 to 8

Step inside

More of the 2 bedroom loft

Living room with leather armchairs and an elephant artwork, with the kitchen and dining area beyond — Living room

Dining table and living area, with the balcony beyond — Dining and living

Kitchen with timber cabinets and black herringbone tiles, beside the dining table — Kitchen and dining

Second bedroom with a timber-panelled corner, a wall light and a rooster artwork — Second bedroom

Bathroom with a walk-in glass shower, a rain shower head and VAUX toiletries — Bathroom

Armchair in the foreground with the kitchen and dining table beyond — Living area

Three bedroom loft living room with a white brick wall, a brown sofa and the dining table beyond

Teak dining table set for eight, with the living room and trees beyond

Main bedroom with a leopard artwork, a timber-panelled headboard wall and the en-suite bathroom

Three bedroom loft

Two large bedrooms and a smaller third, a separate dining area, and windows that open to a Juliet balcony over the city and the park.

125 sqm, dining for 8

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More of the 3 bedroom loft

Looking through the dining area to the living room, with leafy windows beyond — Living room and dining

Kitchen with timber cabinets, black herringbone tiles and a window onto the trees — Kitchen

Bedroom with a desk by a window over the treetops and a leopard artwork above the bed — Bedroom with desk

Twin bedroom with a window full of leaves — Twin bedroom

Third bedroom with a single bed, a mirror and a landscape artwork — Third bedroom

Bathroom with a walk-in glass shower, a vessel basin and VAUX toiletries — Bathroom

Penthouse living room with a black steel staircase, a corner sofa and a terrace with skyline views

Staircase, living area and open kitchen with the dining table beyond

Bedroom with a lit headboard, desk and a window onto the treetops

Corner bedroom with windows onto the trees and the park

Duplex penthouse

A New York-style warehouse loft over two levels: four en-suite bedrooms, two kitchens, terraces and balcony decks facing the city, lake and ocean.

Four bedrooms, up to 8 guests

Step inside

More of the penthouse

Living room with a balcony and skyline views — Living room

Open-plan living room with the breakfast bar and dining area beyond — Living room and breakfast bar

Breakfast bar with four stools and the dining table beside it — Breakfast bar and dining

Bedroom with a lit headboard and a door to the en-suite bathroom — Bedroom with en-suite

Bedroom with a timber-panelled wall and a window full of leaves — Bedroom

Bedroom with a desk beside a window onto the trees — Bedroom with desk

En-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, beside a bedroom with tree-filled windows — En-suite bathroom

Every loft has an induction cooker, combination oven, dishwasher and washing machine, plus 55-inch TVs. See all apartments

A vertical forest on Park Street

VAUX was designed around sustainability and urban greenery. Its facade carries a living canopy of native trees and shrubs that shades the lofts, cools the air and keeps the city at a distance.