SEBASTIAN TRANSIT KATUNAYAKE

Hotels
9.4 (329 reviews)
60 Puttalam - Colombo Road , Katunayake , lk

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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 329 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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Sivapalan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Zoé • solo_traveller • fr
10
Very good choice for a stay near the airport, I recommend
Pros:

The flat was clean and the owner very helpful.
Very good service to get transportation to the airport with kind drivers.
The owner provided everything needed with kindness
I recommend

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Marie Denise • couple • gb
9
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Cintia • couple • us
10
The best option close to the airport
Pros:

Eu gostei de tudo, eles foram Exelentes, estavam nos esperando no aeroporto, e me ofereceram um serviço de transporte depois pro meu próximo destino, recomendo muito, me hospedarei de novo com certeza, eu fui recebida com um delicioso suco de laranja, o quarto estava extremamente limpo, tinha chaleira elétrica, fogão, panelas, eu me atrasei um
Pouco para o Chek out e ele foram bem flexíveis, autamente recomendo

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • couple • ca
8
Was nice but didn’t really seem to care too much
Pros:

Great location and clean

Cons:

Staff seamed almost annoyed but your presence. Shuttle driver to the airport tried to get me to go hours earlier just to sit and wait for the gate to open, so I said naw you’ll take me 3 hours before the flight.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • my
7
Short stay transit for 2 nights only
Pros:

The stay was nice and close to the airport. All arrangements are superb

Cons:

Floor unclean and the room water leaking from the ceiling

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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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Dabnys • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
8
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