About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Shady transit hotel in Katunayake offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a shower, tea and coffee maker, and a TV. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, and balcony with garden views. Additional amenities include a dining area, dining table, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 0.6 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as St Anthony's Church (6.2 mi) and Dutch Fort (6.2 mi). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Services: The hotel provides a paid shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and full-day security. Additional services include bicycle parking, room service, car hire, tour desk, and luggage storage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Abdullah
United States United States
The check in process was quick and seamless. Rooms are clean and bathroom is spacious. The host was very helpful and punctual with arranging transport as well. If you need to travel outside the Colombo area, definitely ask the host to book a ride...
Kavirathne
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Friendly staff with good facilities. Worth more than what we pay for.
Anthony
United States United States
Stayed for just one night, as I had a late arrival. The room itself was well maintained, clean, spacious, and comfortable. After a long day of traveling, it was great to take a rest here. The hotel is near the airport and the bus stop, from...
Gábor
Hungary Hungary
The bathroom, location and the staff was excellent.
Kathleen
United States United States
Excellent! The location, cleanliness, and privacy were all fantastic, but the staff was truly exceptional! We've been traveling 8 countries in 7 weeks and this was hands down our favorite stay!
M
United States United States
good location and helpful staff. And love the place.
Michael
Turkey Turkey
Very close to airport. Large clean room with best AC we had in Sri Lanka. Very friendly staff. Very short walk to main street and tuk tuks. Staff can also arrange tuk tuks.
David
Israel Israel
Surprisingly nice and clean spot near Colombo airport — comfy room with AC and everything I needed for a short transit stay. What really made it great was Ashan’s help and communication. He sorted everything out for me, including a van to...
Joseph
United States United States
Such a great location, perfect for a good nights sleep near the airport. At the end of a nice quiet short small street. Walking distance to restaurants and shops for food/snacks. Definitely recommend, it will be our new airport hotel.
Jenna
New Zealand New Zealand
Had a great one night stay at this hotel after arriving late into Colombo airport. The staff were so helpful and organised tuk tuk pickups from the airport and helped us navigate a bus to Colombo city. The room was clean, spacious and nicely air...

Area info

Amenities of Shady transit hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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