306/A, Yakadaywala Road, Andiambalama, Katunayaka, 11500 Katunayaka, Sri Lanka
#4 of 51 hotels in Katunayaka
Guests' ChoiceBased on 121 hostel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free Wifi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 4, 2025
Osian
United KingdomThe owner is incredibly kind and helpful. Could not be better. Already booked a night for my return
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Daniel
GermanyThe host was very friendly, nice and funny! We had a breakfast and airport drop off included. Thx for the bananas from the garden!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Basha
IndiaThe ambience and service is excellent, good followup from pickup and drop,surely recommended for travelers looking for a budget stay , wifi facility is awesome, memorable experience
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 28, 2025
Johnson
CanadaClean, great air conditioning , hot water, comfortable beds. I had a great sleep and comfortable for after my flight.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Emman
United Arab EmiratesNothing.
Even though we arrived late in the airport, the owner himself picked us up at around 2AM.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Payvand
United StatesAirport pickup and breakfast was complimentary - and the people running it have nice hospitality. The room was clean too.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Chunghsien
Taiwan機場24小時免費接送服務非常方便
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 14, 2025
Chelsea
CanadaPick up from airport, helpful owner, clean rooms
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 14, 2025
Kate
New ZealandGreat value for money and staff are very helpful and kind. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Hannah
United KingdomThe staff are very attentive and welcoming. I stayed here when I first arrived in Sri Lanka, I loved it so much that I booked it again for the night before my flight. The best place you can choose when you first arrive in Sri Lanka, especially as a solo traveller.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Ekaterina
RussiaA window for getting fresh air would be nice
Guys were very kind. They pick you up, the hostel is very simple but you have everything you need in the room, even the TV is there. They provide taxi service as well for a reasonable price. Complimentary food and drinks were unexpected and very pleasant. Thank you guys!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Filippo
Switzerlandfree large beer and banana on arrival
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Jason
AustraliaFantastic introduction to Sri Lanka! Great accommodation close to the airport plus airport pickup service, SIM Card service, breakfast and beers on arrival. Room was super comfy with AC and ensuite bathroom.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Stuart
CanadaVery happy for the airport pickup at 11pm! Breakfasts were excellent. My room was comfortable. My host sought to make my stay good.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Sonia
AustraliaBeds weren't the comfiest, but everything else was great.
A convenient location for airport arrivals and departures. Facilities are excellent. A friendly greeting from staff was greatly appreciated, as were welcome drinks of water and a beer. There's a little inground pool out front, a nice area to relax in, and yummy food. Accommodation in little cabins with private bathroom in each (and good hot water). The free 24/7 shuttle service was amazing for our 3am flight departure!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 23, 2025
Lily
United KingdomNothing
Easy pick up from airport and friendly helpful owner
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 7, 2025
David
United KingdomNo
Perfect for a very late landing (0300hrs). The simple pickup took all the stress out of the arrival. Got a Hutch e-sim before leaving, set up an additional WhatsApp account with the new number and contacted Tenir who was at the Post Office pick up point within 7 minutes. Bedroom lovely and cool, simple breakfast at 11:00 and no timescale re checkout or breakfast for that matter. Very friendly and hospitable staff. Used their tuk tuk to get to town. One stop shop for everything when you arrive. Loved the late beer as well.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Cherry
FranceOnly the thin mattress ...and the mosquitoes!
Excellent location for a one night stay, less than 10' from the airport, after a late arrival or early morning flight, especially with the free pick up and/or drop off...n breakfast if the timing is right. Also Mr. Terrine Pereira's good humour, prompt replies to queries, and cheerful services such as printing, money exchange, etc...All these compensate the relatively high price for a tiny, basic room which however has AC and attached bathroom.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 3, 2025
Charlotte
United KingdomTerin was a fantastic host. He picked us up from the airport despite our flight being later than scheduled and greeted us with a cold beer once we had arrived. He also provided a free local SIM card if required. The room was peaceful and comfortable after a long flight and had all the facilities we needed. The delicious free breakfast was much appreciated before we continued with our journey. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 31, 2025
Claire
FranceVery friendly host that made sure I felt safe as a solo woman and welcome for my first day in Sri Lanka ! Cute bungalows, much needed air cond, good breakfast. Thanks so much for the pickup during the night (3-4am) 🙏🏻
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 31, 2025
Jen
United StatesExtremely clean, very close to the airport, convenient pick up. The owner is so nice and helpful, he even called a couple phone repair shops for me!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 30, 2025
George
United KingdomNothing
This was the perfect place to end our month long trip of Sri Lanka, to recharge before the next stage of our journey. The owner and the rest of the staff were incredibly helpful and so kind! They provided laundry, complimentary breakfast and were happy to drive down to the shops for us if we needed any thing. The rooms were clean and comfortable, good a/c and hot showers. I would 100% recommend this for anyone arriving into the country for a night or two to make use of their hospitality and knowledge, or like we did to end your trip on a high. (The free pickup/drop off is super helpful)
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Niall
United KingdomWe arrived into Colombo at 2:30am, Terin was as there to pick us up and take us back to the hostel. He gave us cold water, a beer and gave us warm intentions to Sri Lanka. Nothing was too much, he helped us arrange onward travel and offered his assistance at any time. The room was exactly what we needed, although modest - it was clean, cool (AC) and the bed was comfortable (although firm). We got a good breakfast and another great chat before our ride came for us. I would really recommend staying here if you’re on your way to or from the airport. Great people, great place.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 28, 2025
David
AustraliaThin walls other guests leaving at 500am ,dogs barking and birds squawking woke me earlier than I would have liked but overall a good value stay.owner very anxious to please and helped with transport to Galle.
Very friendly staff
Stayed in January 2025
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