Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Near the airport
Helpful staff
Cons:
Room issues with A/C and toilet

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
The rooms are clean and comfortable.
Service
8.1
Staff accommodated early arrival and switched rooms without complaints.
Location
7.64
Ideal for a restful night's sleep, close to the airport.
Room Quality
5.59
Initial room had issues with A/C and toilet.
Amenities
6.62
Restaurant onsite is a bonus.
Value for Money
7.08
Works for a quick stay after a long flight.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Very filling Sri Lankan breakfast with a good variety of options.
Overall Experience
6.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:20

Property Description

Convenient and Comfortable Accommodation

Hotel Thilon, strategically located near Bandaranaike International Airport, offers simple and comfy accommodation with free WiFi. All rooms are air-conditioned with attached bathrooms and hot water showers, equipped with free toiletries and towels.

Explore with Ease

Guests at Hotel Thilon can rent a car to self-explore the area and visit nearby attractions. Additionally, newspapers are available at the common lounge area, and laundry service and barbecue facilities are provided for convenience.

Nearby Airport Transfer

Conveniently situated within 2 km from the airport, Hotel Thilon offers easy access for travelers. An airport transfer can be arranged for a small fee, ensuring a hassle-free transition to and from the hotel.

Book your stay at Hotel Thilon now for a seamless and enjoyable experience!

Important information:

Please note that the property accepts payment only cash.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 63 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 8.1
Location: 7.64
Room Quality: 5.59
Amenities: 6.62
Value for Money: 7.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 6.8
M
Monica
10
Pros:

ideally situated close to the airport. For a fair price, they set up our airport transportation. A delicious breakfast and ice-cold beer

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
A
Aryana
10
Pros:

Helpful staff .. close to the airport.. ice cold beer

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
C
Charly
10
Pros:

I got there late at night. The hotel arranged a hassle-free airport transfer. The location is ideal for a restful night's sleep because it is near the airport but not in the flight path.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
G
Grady couple us
7
Solid place to stay after arriving at CMB
Pros:

Hotel Thilon is a fine place to stay after a long flight to Sri Lanka. It's close to CMB airport (10 minute drive) and staff accommodated my early arrival time. Had some issues with my room (A/C and toilet) and staff switched me to better room with zero complaints. Very filling Sri Lankan breakfast. Staff are nice and really want to make the most of your stay.

Cons:

Initial room had issues with A/C and toilet but staff switched me to better room with no complaints. Is this a luxury resort? No. But it works for a quick stay after a long flight.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
J
Jason
10
Pros:

5min to the airport, clean rooms and restaurants onsite was a bonus

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
R
Roshen solo_traveller ca
10
Excellent
Pros:

Great hotel near the airport with friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the breakfast is excellent with a good variety of options. Highly recommended for both short stays and overnight layovers.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
M
Mohammed iqbal solo_traveller in
9
2025-09-05 via Nuitee
D
Don couple lk
8
basic but easy to access from Airport ...everything alright... and super sarvice ...recommend for short stay ....
Pros:

close to the Airport

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
R
R couple au
9
2025-08-25 via Nuitee
R
Raily solo traveller fi
9
Superb
Pros:

Good

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
A
Anonymous with friends au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Clean room with onsite restaurant

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
S
sebastien solo_traveller fr
7
Proche aéroport, au calme
Pros:

Proche aéroport, au calme, personnel sympathique

Cons:

Nada

2025-01-07 via Nuitee
A
Ateeq family_with_children pk
10
2024-12-08 via Nuitee
I
Irina solo_traveller by
10
I recommend this hotel 100%
Pros:

Everything is very clean and tidy, the bed is white and cozy. The owner is very friendly and caring. It is not far from the airport. If you arrive hungry, do not worry, you will definitely be offered something to eat.

Cons:

There is no such thing

2024-12-08 via Nuitee
C
Chris O. solo_traveller de
3
Das Hotel ist auf keinen Fall ein 3-Sterne-Hotel!!!
Pros:

Das Einchecken ging schnell und problemlos. Der Mitarbeiter sprach gut Englisch.
Das Hotel liegt nicht weit vom Flughafen entfernt.

Cons:

Die Angaben zum Hotel stimmen nicht: kein Restaurant, kein Frühstück, kein Garten, kein TV im Zimmer. Die Bilder sind fake...
Das Frühstück war im Preis inbegriffen- eigentlich hätte ich es vom Preis abziehen können.
Das Zimmer war ziemlich schäbig. Mit einem 3-Sterne-Hotel hat das nichts zu tun.
Die Buchung des Flughafenshuttles, den ich am Abend vorher für 4h bestellt hatte, erfolgte erst am Morgen, als ich den MA aus dem Bett geklopft hatte. Er bestellte in meinem Beisein ein Tuk-Tuk über die PickMe-App. Es kam dann um 4.20h. Das hätte ich auch allein gekonnt...

2024-11-29 via Nuitee
J
James
2
Pros:

Black mold on the walls. I ended up sitting in the wooden chair provided all night for fear of sleeping on the bed. Wishing I would’ve listened to my gut when I first walked in and left.

2024-11-25 via Nuitee
B
Brian
8
Pros:

This hotel in an inexpensive option close to the airport. My (long) flight arrived very late evening and all I needed was a nearby location to catch up on sleep. Taxi was organized. It suited my needs well. Would not do so if you're fussy and willing to pay more. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was worthy of any five star hotel.

2024-08-22 via Nuitee
J
josemiguel.ferrandez couple es
1
ASQUEROSO, VERGONZOSO, HORRIBLE
Pros:

NADA

Cons:

El sitio más horrible en el que hemos estado, no pudimos pasar la noche, nos fuimos a las dos horas.
Lo cogimos porque estaba cerca del aeropuerto, pero está en unos caminos de tierra a 45 min andando y no tiene nada que ver con la foto. Nos recibio un tío delgado que parecía sucio y f**mado que parecía JC y estaba desnudo con una toalla en la cintura.Nos metieron en una habitación a pie de calle oscura, con el pasillo con charcos y un colchón en la pared. Ibamos a estar solo desde las 23pm hasta las 4am pm pero no aguantamos, nos fuimos a la una. La habitación sucia, holía mal. La ducha estaba en medio del baño sin mampara y no había desagüe, no sé donde iría el agua. Las sábanas y la almohada holían literalmente a PERRO. Había perros que habían estado ahí viviendo SEGURO. Se les oía aullar fuera y no dejaban dormir. Tuvimos que poner la toalla grande de playa encima para pdoer tumbarnos sin vomitar pero aun así empezó a picarnos todo el cuerpo y nos tuvimos que ir. Un sitio que da miedo, a Booking tendría que darle VERGÜENZA ofrecer eso en su web, no sé cómo serán el resto se habitaciones pero esa que tienen en una trastienda es asquerosa.

2024-07-24 via Nuitee
S
Samantha solo_traveller gb
5
Disappointing stay with rooms needing an upgrade for the price
Pros:

How close it is to the airport

Cons:

I booked a room upgrade, but the room I was given had mould all over the walls, smelled like stale cigarettes and the room window was smashed in the corner and had no way to lock, which is not safe if you were to leave the room. For the price, I wouldn’t recommend, there are other places close by that are for the same price and have better rooms

2024-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Mohammad
6
Pros:

Inside the locality

2024-05-01 via Nuitee