A bride and groom walking together

Grand Celebrations

Celebrations of legend

Two ballrooms of 350 guests each, a rooftop made for parties and a banquet team that guests single out by name.

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Weddings & events

Your day, our devotion

From a wedding for 350 to a rooftop birthday for twenty, our banquet team plans every detail with you: the setting, the menu, the dessert table and the welcome.

Guests book The Pharo for weddings, homecomings, engagements, birthdays, get-togethers and corporate functions.

The Grand Ballroom set for a wedding reception
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The Grand Ballroom

Our largest hall, for weddings, homecomings and receptions that deserve a grand entrance.

Capacity
350 guests
Ideal for
Weddings · Homecomings · Receptions
An elegant table setting in the Lavender Ballroom
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The Lavender Ballroom

An elegant setting for weddings, parties and corporate functions.

Capacity
350 guests
Ideal for
Weddings · Parties · Corporate
Friends celebrating at an evening party
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Rooftop & Sky Lounge

The rooftop pool and sky lounge make the finest setting for birthday parties and get-togethers under the open sky.

Setting
Open air, poolside
Ideal for
Birthdays · Get-togethers

How it works

From first call to last dance

  1. I

    Enquire

    Send us your date, guest count and the kind of celebration you have in mind.

  2. II

    Visit

    Come and see the ballrooms, the rooftop and our dining rooms with our team.

  3. III

    Plan

    Choose your hall, menu, decor and desserts, and book rooms for family and guests.

  4. IV

    Celebrate

    On the day, our banquet team takes care of everything so you can enjoy it.

Guest Voices

Words from our guests

“A Birthday to Remember at Pharo Hotel”

A lunch visit that turned into a celebration: a beautifully decorated spread, a wide variety of cuisines and almost 40 desserts. In the guest's words, “one of the experiences that I will never forget.”

Tripadvisor review

“Convenient and secure Hotel”

An eight-day stay: a clean hotel with comfortable beds, friendly staff and delicious buffets every day. They'd stay again on their next visit to Sri Lanka.

Tripadvisor review · October 2025

“Excellent Service”

A family celebration in the banquet hall, with praise for a brilliant, friendly team, including Executive Chef Saman and Dessert Chef Sameera.

Tripadvisor review

“Unforgettable, memorable stay”

“It's an Unforgettable, Memorable stay at the Hotel Pharo and highly recommended for your special stays. Also, Very Friendly Staff and Room Facilities.”

Booking.com guest review

Plan with us

Tell us about your celebration

We'll reply with availability, menus and ideas for your day. Prefer to talk? Call +94 70 669 6663.

Wedding banquet tables decorated with flowers

Event enquiry