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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ayubowan Homestay Katunayake in Katunayake offers recently renovated rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a balcony, tea and coffee maker, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines at the family-friendly restaurant, including Indian, seafood, local, and Asian. Breakfast options include continental and à la carte with juice and fruits. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides a free airport shuttle service, garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and free on-site parking. Prime Location: Located 2 km from Bandaranaike International Airport, the property is near attractions such as St Anthony's Church (8 km) and Dutch Fort (7 km). Highly rated for its connectivity and shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Didi
    Australia Australia
    Transport from airport. Proximity to airport. Hospitality. Breakfast
  • Olivia
    Belgium Belgium
    Location was perfect, staff super helpful, nice room, little terrace where you can eat a delicious meal and Airport drop off at 4 am! Thanks !
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really clean, well designed, excellent location and amazing and friendly family
  • Zyxi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very kind and professional attitude. The room was very clean and renovated. Nice and generous breakfast. The location is just 10 minutes from the airport, and the transfer is included. They also offered us dinner, but we chose to go out instead....
  • Adrian
    Australia Australia
    Exceptional homestay, staff who really care and clean rooms with renovated bathrooms. Breakfast is served on the rooftop and is great. The airport pick up was fantastic.
  • Rajko
    Slovenia Slovenia
    We stayed here for one night before our flight, and it was perfect. The apartment is in a quiet location, just a 5-minute drive from the airport. It has a private kitchen and a beautiful terrace where we enjoyed both breakfast and dinner. The food...
  • Chloe
    Australia Australia
    The owners are an incredibly friendly and generous family! The airport pick up is very convenient and their communication was excellent.
  • Manon
    Belgium Belgium
    Perfect, so clean and the hosts are great! We were sad to be there only for the night. Very convenient when you have a flight early in the morning
  • Gordon
    Australia Australia
    Streat staff and good service from pick up to leaving, Great introduction to Sri Lanka. Wouldn't hesitate to book again.
  • Melissa
    Australia Australia
    Excellent! I cannot fault Ayubowan homestay. From the airport pick to check-in and our actual stay, everything was perfect. The location is perfect for one night stay as it’s close to the airport. It’s super clean, the bed is comfortable and all...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Amith De Silva

9.9
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Amith De Silva
"Ayubowan Homestay Katunayake" is a cozy retreat on the paradise island of Sri Lanka, conveniently located near Colombo International Airport. We offer exceptional comfort and great value for money. Our team takes pride in providing every guest with a warm, friendly welcome and service with a smile. We offer the following complimentary services: 24-hour airport pick-up OR drop-off Breakfast (available from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.) Dialog SIM card Free Wi-Fi Save time at the airport—no need to worry about buying a SIM card after a long flight. We'll have everything ready to ensure a comfortable and seamless stay with us. Explore Sri Lanka with Ayubowan Homestay Katunayake Our trusted travel partners, Rent a Tour Guide in Sri Lanka and Rent a Private Driver in Sri Lanka, are highly rated on both Google and TripAdvisor, with a professional team boasting over 14 years of experience in the tourism industry. They have won the TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards for 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, a testament to their exceptional service. We are proud to offer the following services to enhance your Sri Lankan experience: English-speaking private driver with a car/van English-speaking private guide with a car/van Hotel bookings Tailor-made tour packages Transport services Train ticket bookings
"Ayubowan" means "May you live long," a traditional Sri Lankan greeting that reflects our warm and hospitable culture. My name is Amith De Silva, a National Tourist Guide Lecturer and inbound tour operator since 2009. I hold a Diploma in History from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo, and a Diploma in Management & Finance from the University of Colombo, along with a National Tourist Guide Lecturer Diploma from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. With over 14 years of experience in the tourism industry, I’m well-versed in serving international tourists and ensuring they have a memorable experience. I started Ayubowan Homestay to offer foreign travelers a unique, local experience. We provide comfortable accommodations, authentic local cuisine, and a free shuttle service for airport pick-up and drop-off. In addition, we organize day tours, excursions, round tours, train ticket bookings, and hotel reservations. I'm happy to offer free travel advice to help you plan your trip and book accommodations at reasonable prices. Come stay with us, and we’ll make your visit to Sri Lanka truly unforgettable. Explore Sri Lanka with Ayubowan Homestay Sri Lanka: For more information. Search below sites in Google Rent A Tour Guide Sri Lanka Rent A Private Driver Sri Lanka Miracle Lanka Holidays
Explore Sri Lanka with Ayubowan Homestay Katunayake Our trusted travel partners, Rent a Tour Guide in Sri Lanka and Rent a Private Driver in Sri Lanka, are highly rated on both Google and TripAdvisor, with a professional team boasting over 14 years of experience in the tourism industry. They have won the TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards for 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, a testament to their exceptional service. We are proud to offer the following services to enhance your Sri Lankan experience: English-speaking private driver with a car/van English-speaking private guide with a car/van Hotel bookings Tailor-made tour packages Transport services Train ticket bookings We are conveniently located near several hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and ATMs, making your stay even more comfortable. Additionally, there are many attractions nearby for you to explore. For more details, please visit our website, Ayubowan Homestay in Sri Lanka. Nearby attractions include: Negombo Fish Market and Dry Fish Market Dutch Canal Boat Safari on the Dutch Canal Agurukaramulla Buddhist Temple Boat Safari in the Muthurajawela Marshland
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Thambili Resturant
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Seafood • Local • Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

House rules

Ayubowan Homestay Katunayake takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ayubowan Homestay Katunayake in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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