Temple Road, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
#9 of 36 B&Bs and Inns in Katunayake
Guests' ChoiceBased on 348 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 June 2024
Anibaldi
AustraliaReally gorgeous villa with simple but comfortable amenities
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Phillip
AustraliaNothing I disliked
I was picked up by Murphy's driver, after phone call in 10 minutes he arrived. Room was clean and very comfortable. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Anya
AustraliaA few mosquitoes around, as you would expect in a tropical area. Mosquito nets were provided though, so did not pose any problem to getting a good peaceful night sleep!
This is an up and coming family-run accommodation, and it is already living up to many of its potential. We had a lovely chat with the owner, who told us that this was actually adored his father’s (who the villa is named after) home that has been renovated and repurposed into the accommodation that it is today. Only a short trip to the airport, it is such a convenient spot to spend the night before flying out of Sri Lanka. It is a quaint little spot with several restaurants and cafes just up the road to unwind. The owner, Chaminda (apologies if I spelled that incorrectly) was actively asking for feedback about any potential improvements that he can incorporate into the villa’s operations, and was so incredibly helpful and attentive. He arranged an airport drop off for us, and our morning to the airport was hassle free! Would definitely recommend!!!!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Arun
IndiaGood reception
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Tayla
Australiaperfect start to the trip. Chaminda was so helpful, helped us with everything we needed to know :)
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
James
United Arab EmiratesThe staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Matthew
United StatesA quick tuk tuk ride from the airport, this place is a beautiful little oasis. The owner was kind and helped us with a taxi to the train station. Very clean and comfortable, would highly reccomend if you need a place near the airport. There's also an ATM just down the street, so you can grab money.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Michael
AustraliaClean, no fuss accommodation. Large rooms. Perfect location for an early morning transfer to the airport or a late night transfer from the airport. Great meals just around the corner at the Brickwall Cafe and Restaurant.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Martijn_nl_travel
NetherlandsNothing really! I did enjoy my room on the first floor better than the one on ground floor that I got on my arrival, something to consider.
I stayed here both on arrival and before departure on my trip to Sri Lanka. For me it was the perfect way to ease into the trip after a long flight and to relax before another long flight home. The place is really clean and located in a nice quiet street. The rooms are great, with airconditioning and mosquito net. At the end of the street is a nice dinner place for both breakfast and dinner that I really enjoyed. The shower was the best I had during my trip. Staff is really friendly and helpful and the owner Chaminda was a really great and interesting guy, whom I really enjoyed having long converrsations with about many different topics. Location is also great, as it's about 5 minutes away from the airport. They can arrange either a car or tuk-tuk for a fair price for the airport transfer if needed. Highly recommended!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Shahar
IsraelThe staff was very welcoming and helpful! Room was in high standards of cleaning, air conditioning and comfy bed, very quiet and close to the airport
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Jade
New ZealandAmazing friendly staff that went above and beyond to help us with transport and storing our bike boxes over our stay. The rooms are spacious and clean with a great AC. Perfect location to airport. Nice communal space. Quiet. Great value for money. Highly recommend!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Mado
EgyptAwesome hosts Thank you so much
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Shalini
IndiaNone
Ambience, staff and cozy bed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Yassin
QatarStaff was too friendly and the place too clean , i recommend it .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Matěj
Czech RepublicNice rooms with AC. For small fee they allowed us to check-in in the morning. They offer shuttle to airport. The host is very helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Mado
EgyptGreat location very near to the airport and some restaurants with nice food :) Public transport just around the corner so everything is accessible and easy. The staff and management are super decent and welcoming. We felt so comfortable. Shared kitchenette to make some tea or coffee. The room was nice with AC and a terrace overlooking the beautiful garden. Spottless clean and affordable.. Wouldn't ask for more :) I stayed here also in my previous stay and would absolutely stay there again. Thank you Murphy's Villa Team 🙏
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Stanly
Sri LankaNoise from outside.
Room clean and arrange
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Rida
United KingdomBeing so close to the airport meant you could hear the planes all the time
Great location, easy access to the airport for an early flight. Staff were super helpful in organising everything and the accommodation was very clean and comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Raveendra
AustraliaIt’s located at a very convenient location. The receptionist is very friendly & helpful. Very private room. Owner is so down to earth & greeted me personally.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Mitch
ThailandNothing
Stayed because close to the airport. They will not offer a ride, take it, cheaper than the airport taxies and Booking has the distance wrong, about 2-4 km. The rooms are basic with few amenities, but the most important thing is the rooms and property are very clean. I have paid a lot more and gotten less. The other is the owner and staff, they checked me in at 11pm and were cheery and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Rudomanski
United StatesThis is the place to stay, feels like home. Received the warmest welcome to Sri Lanka from the wonderful people here. Easy access to airport, quiet peaceful location, excellent facilities newly updated, good food close by. Most importantly, the owner is caring and concerned with your experience, took time to share information about the country, and was very accommodating and understanding about changing plans due to flight delays. Will stay here every time.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Singh
AustriaVery good hotel and very nice person
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Aemy
NetherlandsNo complaints
Comfortable room, clean, nice staff, good location if you need to be close to the airport. Free airport shuttle included.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Joey
Chinareceptionist bro are very nice person . The living experience is also very good. It's like a home.
Stayed in April 2024
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