SEBASTIAN TRANSIT KATUNAYAKE

Hotels
9.4 (290 reviews)
60 Puttalam - Colombo Road , Katunayake , lk

Facilities

Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Car hire
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Convenient location
Cons:
Noise from traffic
Basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.55
Guests appreciated the cleanliness of the accommodations, stating it was very clean and well-maintained.
Service
10
The owner and staff were frequently noted for their hospitality and helpfulness, providing services like free airport pickup.
Location
9.52
The location was deemed excellent, being very close to the airport, making it ideal for transit.
Room Quality
9.56
Rooms were generally described as comfortable and clean, meeting the expectations for a brief stay.
Amenities
8.51
Basic amenities were provided satisfactorily, though some reviews mentioned a lack of certain features.
Value for Money
9.54
Guests felt that the quality received aligned well with the price paid, providing good value for a short stay.
Food and Beverage
8.5
No specific mentions of food and beverage quality, thus considered standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experiences were overwhelmingly positive, with high satisfaction rates expressed by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:31

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

SEBASTIAN TRANSIT KATUNAYAKE offers a recently renovated accommodation with top-notch amenities. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with a fully equipped kitchen, streaming services, and a private entrance for added privacy.

Convenient Services

Benefit from free shuttle services, full-day security, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. The aparthotel also provides a car rental service, housekeeping, and packed lunches for your off-property excursions.

Ideal Location

Located near popular landmarks like St Anthony's Church and R Premadasa Stadium, this property is perfect for travelers looking to explore Katunayake. With sightseeing tours available nearby and the Bandaranaike International Airport just steps away, convenience is at your doorstep.

Book your stay at SEBASTIAN TRANSIT KATUNAYAKE now for a luxurious and convenient experience.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 290 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.55
Service: 10
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 9.56
Amenities: 8.51
Value for Money: 9.54
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Alexandre couple in
10
Perfect stopover, highly recommended!
Pros:

We stayed one night at Sebastian Transit Katunayake before an early flight, and we were genuinely pleasantly surprised. The free airport pickup is a real game-changer — no stress, no taxi haggling, you're picked up right at the terminal. The welcome at reception was warm and attentive, which sets a great tone straight away. The hotel sits in a lively commercial area with plenty of shops all around, and just 900 metres away there's a train station with direct connections to Colombo and Ramana — from where you can reach virtually anywhere in Sri Lanka. Ideal if you're continuing your journey by rail. All in all, exactly what a transit hotel should be: friendly, well-located, and hassle-free. Perfect for a one-night stopover. We'd stay again without hesitation.

Cons:

On the downside, the room window faces an interior corridor rather than the outside, so don't expect natural light or a view. The kitchen also came without any utensils for cooking — though in fairness, we never asked the staff, and we suspect they would have sorted something out had we done so

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Felicitas solo_traveller de
10
Super!
Pros:

Sie waren super herzlich und haben mir bei allen Fragen und Wünschen sehr geholfen. Das Bett war super bequem und nach der Reise hat es einfach nur sehr gut getan dort eine Nacht zu verbringen:)
Ich würde es jedem Weiterempfehlen.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple gb
8
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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patomporn solo_traveller th
10
Good transition place
Pros:

Good pick up service, on time, clear communication,
Quite clean room. Helpfull staff.

Cons:

plane noise sometimes but not much

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Kieran solo_traveller gb
10
This was perfect for arriving to Colombo, as we stayed one night before we picked our tuktuk up it was so convenient as
Pros:

It was convenient with the shuttle

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Dabnys solo_traveller fr
10
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Melantha solo_traveller lk
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Curto couple fr
10
Pros:

Chambre propre et fonctionnel
Salle de bain propre

Navette prêt en avance pour nous amener à l’aéroport à 4h du matin

Cons:

Pas de welcome drink comme elle nous l’avait dit

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Marta couple pl
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Julianna couple pl
5
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Manon solo_traveller au
10
I was welcome with a fresh mango juice it was lovely. I had only one night before my plane it was perfect.
Pros:

Everything was perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
Ádám couple hu
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Yue solo_traveller cn
6
Pros:

near airport and free pickup

Cons:

actual conditiom poorer than picture

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
M
Michelle couple nl
8
Goede prijs kwaliteit verhouding en dicht bij het vliegveld
Pros:

Hele mooie, grote kamer vlak bij het vliegveld. Ook heel dicht bij Tuktukrental.com dus perfect als je nog even een nachtje ervoor wilt slapen.

Ook werden we heel lief ontvangen en keurig opgehaald vanaf het vliegveld. Echt perfect voor je eerste nacht in Sri Lanka.

Cons:

Helaas deed zowel de airco als de waaier het niet

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Jinesh solo_traveller au
10
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Christine couple de
9
Als Zwischenübernachtung bei An-oder Abreise empfehlenswert.
Pros:

Ein ganzes Appartement für uns mit Küche/Kühlschrank und Bad.
Der Shuttleservice zum Flughafen und überhaupt waren alle sehr nett.

Cons:

Die Beschilderung war unauffällig, die enge Gasse leicht übersehbar.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Cheng Kwong extended_group my
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Kekayalingam solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Sie waren sehr hilfreich. Der Fahrer war sehr pünktlich und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Für den Transfer zum Flughafen sehr geeignet. Ansonsten ist die Lage nicht so zentral. Ich hatte etwas Probleme mit der Spülung.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Sebastjan solo_traveller si
10
Pros:

Nice apartment in a good location with stores and restaurants within walking distance. The landlady is very kind and helpful.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Agata couple de
8
2026-03-19 via Nuitee