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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: EECS Transit and Budget Homestay in Katunayaka offers a sun terrace and a lush garden. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the garden views from their rooms. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a shared kitchen, free on-site private parking, and a paid shuttle service. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, free toiletries, and a 24-hour front desk. Local Attractions: Located 8 km from Bandaranaike International Airport, the hostel is close to St Anthony's Church (7 km) and Dutch Fort (6 km). Other nearby points of interest include Maris Stella College and Colombo Dutch Museum. Activities and Services: Guests can enjoy cycling, outdoor dining, and free toiletries. The hostel provides a shared bathroom with showers, room service, and bicycle parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mahé
    France France
    The owner of the property is so helpful and extremely kind
  • Geala
    Russia Russia
    It's sentralt,not far from airport.Hostel is clean. Hotel owner (Athula)is very kind and freindly person.
  • Ella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Athula was so helpful in directing me to the home stay. Once I was there, he was so kind and helped with any queries I had and made sure I got a tuktuk on time for my flight. The hostel is simple but great for an overnight stay before or after a...
  • Inka
    Finland Finland
    Good location if you need affordable place to stay near the airport! Staff was extremely nice and helpful woth everything we needed. We only stayed for few hours so we could take a shower and rest before our flight but it was a good stay. The...
  • Tim
    Germany Germany
    Excellent Budget accomodation close to the Airport (Private Room) Nice, big and large bed, quiet area, clean and even AC. Very friendly and helpful Host. Public Transport and Restaurants in the area. Mr Food is Close, very good food and prices. I...
  • David
    Germany Germany
    Simple but very nice homestay / hostel. Reminded me on classic budget accomodations years ago, which are hard to find nowadays. Has a small kitchen, nice bathroom and for it proximity to the airport a very nice and quiet garden. The host is...
  • Zdeněk
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Very good accomodation near the airport with really friendly owner which managed everything we needed.
  • Clara
    Spain Spain
    Es perfecte per passar la nit abans o despres d’agafar un avio. L’amfitrio es super amable i servicial, un 10 de persona.
  • Anita
    France France
    Un petit havre de paix au milieu d’un grand jardin La chambre est très spacieuse et propre, tout fonctionne bien Le lit est immense et on y dort bien Je n’ai pas séjourné dans le dortoir mais il avait l’air très bien aussi (sans AC mais grand...
  • Sonia
    France France
    Le personnel est adorable !!! Mon accueilli a minuit avec le sourire. Maison hotel A quelques minutes de l aéroport avec un taxi 3300 roupies (ou un tuk tuk il vous faudra sortir de l aéroport 400 roupies) Chambre simple avec climatisation. Eau...

Property surroundings

Facilities of EECS Transit and Budget Homestay

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and costs US$1.50 per 24 hours.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules

    EECS Transit and Budget Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 11:00 to 23:30
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of US$10 is required on arrival. That's about 210 Kč. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print

    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of US$10 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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