VAUX Park Street / On your doorstep
Stay where the routes begin. VAUX Park Street is eight serviced lofts at 60/10 Park Street, Colombo 02, next door to Park Street Mews, with a rooftop pool and a 24/7 concierge. Everything on this page is measured from our door.
Travelling with little ones
Our lofts suit families well: separate bedrooms for nap times, a full kitchen for fussy-eater days and a washing machine for everything else.
This guide covers the practical side of travelling with babies and young children from VAUX: where to buy nappies, formula and children’s medicines, the nearest playgrounds and soft-play rooms, a calm beach, and where to go if someone is unwell. All distances are straight-line from our door.
For a full day of family sightseeing, see our Colombo with children itinerary.
Supplies on your doorstep
- 175 m
Healthguard Pharmacy
Children’s medicines, sunscreen, insect repellent and toiletries.
Open daily 8am to 10pm.
Directions from VAUX - 310 m
Arpico Supercentre, Hyde Park Corner
Nappies, wipes, formula, baby food and toiletries, plus toys and children’s clothes.
Open daily 8am to 10pm.
Directions from VAUX - 560 m
Rajya Osu Sala, Town Hall
The state pharmacy, open 24 hours a day, for the middle of the night.
Directions from VAUX - 720 m
ODEL, Alexandra Place
Children’s clothes, shoes and toys in the department store’s kids’ section.
Open daily 10am to 9pm.
Directions from VAUX
Places to play
- 260 m
Viharamahadevi Park
The city’s main park has a children’s play area, shady lawns and room to run, a few minutes from our door.
Go early or late: it is hot in the middle of the day.
Directions from VAUX - 400 m
Playzone, Colombo City Centre
Indoor soft play on the second floor of the mall, with trampolines, a climbing wall, a ball pit, slides and a jungle gym, paid by the 15, 30 or 60 minutes.
Socks required, and height limits apply to some areas. Open daily 10am to 10pm.
Directions from VAUX - 750 m
Excel World
Rides, bowling and arcade games, better for older children.
Opens at 2pm on weekdays and 11am at weekends.
Directions from VAUX - 1.2 km
R&R Play House
A newer indoor play centre with role-play areas, from a fire station and supermarket to a car garage, and a children’s pool.
Open from 10am, and from 9am Friday to Sunday.
Directions from VAUX - 3.1 km
Port City beach
A calm, man-made beach behind a breakwater, with a marked swimming area: a good choice for little ones.
Best in the late afternoon. Bring hats and sunscreen, as there is little shade.
Directions from VAUX
If someone is unwell
- 700 m
Nawaloka Hospital
A large private hospital, open around the clock, with emergency care and specialist clinics.
Our concierge can call ahead and arrange a car.
Directions from VAUX - 1.7 km
Durdans Hospital
A private hospital in Colombo 3, open around the clock, with emergency care and specialist clinics.
Directions from VAUX - 1.9 km
Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children
Sri Lanka’s main children’s hospital, a public hospital open 24 hours.
Directions from VAUX
At VAUX
- At VAUX
Cots and high chairs
We have cots and high chairs for little guests, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Tell us your children’s ages when you book so we can set them aside if they are free.
Please keep an eye on children at all times on the roof and by the pool.
Colombo’s sun is strong all year, so hats, sunscreen and water go everywhere. Use bottled or boiled water for drinks and formula. In an emergency, call 1990 for an ambulance, then message our concierge on WhatsApp at +94 777 90 8289.
These routes start at VAUX Park Street, a short walk from Park Street Mews. Book direct and enjoy early check-in when available, or see what is on our doorstep.
More guides for your stay
- Itinerary 3Colombo with childrenFamilies with young children and teenagers
- On your doorstepGroceries and essentialsSupermarkets, a deli, bakeries, pharmacies and hospitals
- On your doorstepGetting aroundAirport transfers, apps, tuk-tuks, trains and a car with driver.
- Guide 8Day trips from ColomboFree days, longer stays
- Itinerary 2A rainy day in ColomboMonsoon months, sudden downpours, a slower day
- Guide 7Colombo through the yearFestivals and holidays, any month
Stay in the middle of it all
VAUX Park Street is a collection of eight serviced lofts in Colombo 02, next door to Park Street Mews, with a rooftop pool and a 24/7 concierge. Every route on this page starts at our door.
Book direct and enjoy early check-in when available.
