Niwahana Transit City Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
+90 photos
Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Niwahana Transit City Hotel in Katunayake offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or city views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy the outdoor fireplace, and utilize the shared kitchen and outdoor play area. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Dining Options: Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and Asian. The on-site restaurant serves local specialties, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 2.5 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as St Anthony's Church (7.5 mi) and Dutch Fort (7.5 mi). Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
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Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
2 king beds
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Julie
United States United States
“Very clean and spacious. AC and hot water. Comfortable bed. Strong WiFi. I got pretty sick the night I stayed and the owner went to the pharmacy to get me medication. They were so kind! They even brought me a breakfast of dry toast, bananas and...”
Molly
United States United States
“The owner was very friendly and provided a delicious breakfast. He also picked us up from the airport. We arrived very late so it was nice not to have to travel far or worry about arranging travel.”
Ines
Austria Austria
“It was a perfect stay! The owner waited for us after midnight because we were delayed and greeted us personally. The room was spacious and cozy and above all perfectly clean. We were even offered breakfast for the next morning, but sadly had to...”
Tony
Australia Australia
“Honest host who is super helpful. Lovely place for a couple or single travellers. Very convenient location close to everything especially for eating out, beaches north of Colombo, churches and the fast toll road to Colombo.”
Samantha
India India
“Very friendly and accommodating owner, seamless airport pick up (extra for pick up but worth it as I arrived into SL late). Room was extremely clean and bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was extra but DELICIOUS and HUGE serving.”
Molly
Australia Australia
“Indika was amazing, he picked us up from the airport despite our late arrival and made us tea when we arrived at the accommodation. We only had 1 night in Colombo before we travelled to Sigiriya, and he arranged our transport for us the next day....”
Fynn
Germany Germany
“Excellent hotel if you have an late or early flight. The owners are wonderful people who will try there absolute best to make your stay as wonderful as possible. They offer a reasonable price for airport pick up/drop off and they served me one of...”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A family run transit hotel close to the airport where I was made to feel special. The ‘dad’ arranged to collect me from the airport and was very understanding when my flight was delayed and I landed really late in the evening. My room was big and...”
Dawn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great for the airport, had local shops and restaurants and the host was very very friendly and nice”
Jefferson
Australia Australia
“Close to airport, clean and friendly. Everything was carefully thought out in the room. There was everything I needed including free water. I had travelled Sri Lanka for 2 weeks and stayed here before flying out early the next day and my hotel...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.