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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Island Diaries Hostel in Katunayake offers recently renovated rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the outdoor seating and picnic areas. The property features an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture, perfect for leisure activities. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides free WiFi, a paid airport shuttle service, and a lounge. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, housekeeping, room service, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 0.6 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport, the hostel is near St Anthony's Church (6.2 mi) and Dutch Fort (6.2 mi). Other attractions include Maris Stella College (5.6 mi) and Colombo Harbor (24 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lister
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hostel in Negombo. Very close to the airport great for catching your flight or just landing into the country! Very clean and very friendly staff who showed me around my room and the hostel.
  • Bryan
    United States United States
    Very close to the airport but in a lush jungle setting. So much green! Peacefully close to the airport.
  • Sachie
    India India
    Rooms are very minimal yet aesthetic plus well maintained. Perfect for a solo traveller or couples! Love the in house kitchen setup and the collection of books. Spent my morning by the balcony sipping coffee and reading some books as my first...
  • Natasha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is such a good place to stay! Only 10 minute drive from the airport, and great value for money. The couple that run the property were so kind and caring and the room felt very homely. A fantastic place to end my travels
  • Martha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were extremely helpful and welcoming, going above and beyond to make my experience comfortable. The location was so convenient being approx 5 mins from the airport, and the hosts even gave me a lift to the airport in the morning which...
  • Shruti
    India India
    The host was super helpful and accomodating. The hostel itself was beautiful, with lots of open spaces to enjoy. It was very conveniently located, only 10 minutes away from the airport.
  • Judith
    Austria Austria
    Everything was great! Such a nice & cheap place super close to the Airpot :)
  • Ines
    Portugal Portugal
    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
  • Ali
    Pakistan Pakistan
    Location for transit. Only 10 minutes away from airport.
  • Kimia
    Germany Germany
    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.

Hosted by Shehan Jude

9.6
Host Review Score
Shehan Jude
The garden, Common area, close proximity to the Airport, books, treadmill
the host is a professional photographer specialised in events, night life and and a bit of surf photography. the hosts enjoy thr vibe of hosting persons from around the world.
International Airport, southern expressway entrance , negombo lagoon
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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