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Reviews of Island Diaries Hostel

328 Ashokarama Mawatha, 11558 Katunayake, Sri Lanka

#18 of 50 B&Bs and Inns in Katunayake

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 42 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great! Such a nice & cheap place super close to the Airpot :)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner is fantastic guy… like old friend

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice place and friendly host

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    Ok to stay near the airport
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s close to the airport and they can arrange a transportation for you. I got a private room with bathroom. It’s simple but ok to spend one night near the airport

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location for transit. Only 10 minutes away from airport.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place and the owner was super nice! Another guest had forgotten her charger and he took it all the way to the airport for her.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    8.0
    Overall this place was cute, cozy, and wonderful! Loved the space outdoor & the balcony
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The two sponges to wash plates & cutlery in the kitchen could definitely be replaced ! They were looking really old and overused .

    The place was great for my one night stay before heading on my flight, no lift but they were very accommodating and carried my bags for me . Thank you!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mattresses could be better.

    Nice hostel close to the airport. Ideal for a night before or after a flight. Very nice and helpful host!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close proximity to airport. Shehan was a lovely host.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    10
    Relaxing stay before departure
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Inevitable plane noice

    The private room was very nice, with AC, free toiletries, a towel, and a small table. I liked the boho design. The common areas, including a balcony and sunbeds, were great for relaxing. The Wi-Fi worked well, and a kitchen with free tea and coffee was a bonus. Quiet stay. Close enough so you could walk to the airport.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very convenient hotel right near the airport. The hotel itself is very comfortable. You can choose budget places in a hostel or a private room, which is also very affordable. There is a comfortable kitchen where you can cook, spacious balconies on the second floor, where it is pleasant to sit with drinks. It also has its own private courtyard with sun loungers and sun beds - very cozy. There are lockable drawers where you can leave your belongings and go for a walk. The owner of the hotel is the true defenition of the gentleman! I'm glad I met him. He told me about the places nearby and Sri Lanka in general, and even took me on a small guided tour of the local places of the interest at his car. Also he can arrange a transfer to/from the airport what is very convinient. I was very happy that I chose this place to stay.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really close to the airport, the host is lovely and the stay is perfect !

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    10
    Great place to rest before or after long journey
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very grateful for the host who waited for my arrival. I only had a night layover and booked this place because it was near. It was very comfortable, very nice house, beautiful place. The host gave me great recommendations for travelling around Sri Lanka. I recommend this place if you want to stay near the airport and away from hustling streets.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place and the owner are really nice. It definitely feels more like home than like a hostel. The common area is really nice as well. The owner also dropped us to the airport in the morning, which was very comfortable. For arrival or departure in Colombo, this is a good place!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was the hostel with the best facilities and comfort I have ever seen in Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, I found this place on the last day. I would like to spend more time. Shehan is very friendly. See you again.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very pleasant owner, nice house and rooms. Close to the airport (taxi ride was about 7 minutes). Good place to stay at right before or after your flight 👍🏻

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    10
    Lovely place next to the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is lovely and they help you with everything. It is very calm and has nice common areas. They arranged the tuktuk to the airport early in the morning. The rooms were clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable stay next to the airport
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom could have been cleaner and there were not a whole lot of restaurants or places to eat in the area, so we bought our dinner from the local Cargills and used the kitchen. The hostel is very close to the airport so you will hear planes - recommend earplugs for this.

    The room was very comfortable and quiet. Our host was very helpful and check-in and out was simple and quick. This was an ideal hotel next to the airport so would recommend it for an early departure or late arrival to Colombo.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    10
    I totally recommed to stay in this hostel, I felt really comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was very clean, close to the airport, comfortable, well equipped and the staff was very kind

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    10
    Cozy hostel near the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a gem near the airport. I can totally recommend this hostel! Basic comfortable rooms. The owner is very welcoming and helped us a lot! He loves what he is doing and that you can see in the nice decoration and the way he is caring about guests. Will definetly come again!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cute hostel and very close to the airport…the owner is very kind and helpful with all the things that you need, very clean and a nice community room and kitchen and balcony

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was perfect after a long day of travelling ! Thank you for welcoming me at 11:30 pm with the smile !!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    9.0
    Wish I could stay longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can't name anything that was disappointing. Maybe only that my stay was too short!!

    Beautiful location! Stayed here only just for one night but wanted it to be longer! 🤗 I can definitely recommend this place. The room was spacious and clean and was also airconditioned. Also the owner was kind enough to take me to the airport early in the morning ✈️ Didn't have time for breakfast, but I guess that's great too!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    10
    Perfect from/to airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe extra bathroom would be nice

    Everything. Clean and really comfortable close to the airport

    Stayed in January 2025

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