The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (275 reviews)
The Hotel Empyrean Airport, Naikanda, Katunayake , Katunayake , lk

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Free shuttle to and from airport
Super friendly staff
Convenient location
Good food options
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Uncomfortable beds
Limited towels
Thin walls

Categories

Cleanliness
4.9
A dirty room with rubbish on the floor and no cleaning was done.
Service
8.4
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, accommodating guest needs.
Location
8.4
Conveniently located close to the airport, which is a major plus.
Room Quality
6.4
The room quality varied; some mentions of uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
7.9
Free shuttle services and restaurant access available.
Value for Money
6.9
Provides good value for a one-night stay.
Food and Beverage
6.9
Food was good, with a restaurant open 24 hours.
Overall Experience
7
Mixed feelings due to cleanliness issues but overall decent for a budget hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:50

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel, just a few steps away from Bandaranaike International Airport, offers a convenient stay for travelers. With free private parking, a garden, and a terrace, guests can relax before or after their journey.

Dining Options and Comfortable Rooms

Guests can indulge in Chinese and Asian cuisine at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a cocktail at the bar. Each room is equipped with a desk and cozy bed linen, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors.

Nearby Attractions and Accessibility

Located close to popular landmarks such as St Anthony's Church and R Premadasa Stadium, the hotel provides easy access to key attractions. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel is the perfect choice for a seamless travel experience.

Important information:

An airport shuttle service is available upon request. All shuttle services are subject to availability and must be arranged at least 24 hours prior to arrival

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 275 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.9
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 7
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josé • extended_group • fr
6
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Ignacio • couple • au
10
Pros:

Great staff

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Alam • couple • ae
1
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Kovilazhikam Sugathan • family_with_children • in
8
Pros:

near to airport

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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bettina • solo_traveller • at
10
Perfekte Lage in der Nähe vom Flughafen
Pros:

Perfekte Lage, ein paar Minuten vom Flughafen entfernt.

Unglaublich netter und hilfsbereiter Chef und Personal!!!
Es gab einen Tag keinen Strom, weil es einen Unfall mit einem LKW gegeben hat, und meine Tochter und ihre Freundinnen wurden sofort in ein Hotel in der Nähe gebracht, wo es Strom und sogar einen Pool gab. Dort haben sie den Tag und die Nacht verbracht, und wurden am nächsten Tag wieder geholt, sobald es wieder Strom gab.

Schöne Zimmer, sehr gutes Frühstück!

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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HISAMITSU • solo_traveller • jp
6
まあまあ
Pros:

空港から近いので深夜発着のステイには良い

Cons:

洗面、シャワーの清掃が気になった

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Ea Sofie Østergaard • couple • dk
6
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
E
Evan • solo_traveller • my
10
Pros:

The staff. Incredibly friendly and helpful.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • couple • nz
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
M
Maruyama • family_with_children • jp
6
空港近くの便利なホテル
Pros:

空港の送迎が無料
オーナーが親切で子供にも優しい

Cons:

停電した際のバックアップ電源がない

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
D
Damien • couple • be
9
Pratique pour une nuit avant de prendre l’avion.
Pros:

Hotel, tout proche de l’aéroport, pour une nuit l’emplacement est excellent. Le personnel est très sympathique. Il fait tout pour vous aider.

Cons:

Il y a une bouilloire, du thé mais pas de café. Les prises électriques sont très compliquées et ne fonctionnent pas toutes.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Petra • couple • si
1
DON’T DO IT
Pros:

Close to the airport.

Cons:

Dirty, the toilet was covered in piss, it smelt terrible, the bed sheets were not changed they were yellow and the pillows were brown! There were 50 mosquitos oh and dont forget the cockroaches! Only good thing is that they have a free ride to the airport that is 1km away from the hotel, but the first thing when we gor our bags he said “no tip?”

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Florian • couple • ae
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Artem • family_with_children • au
6
It’s ok only if you need to rest for the night after long flight
Pros:

Close to the airport

Cons:

Bathroom is in a very poor condition and not very clean

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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kayani • couple • sa
9
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Olena • solo_traveller • ru
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Christin • family_with_children • de
3
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • dk
10
Pros:

De var super søde og hjælpsomme. Ikke et fancy hotel, men perfekt til en overnatning

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Kay • couple • ie
8
We found the bedroom very comfortable and the fridge and tea facility very useful
Pros:

Friendly efficient staff
Brought us to the airport at 4.30am

Cons:

The bathroom had rusty shower soap holder . Glass Shelf at sink was grubby

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee