Island Diaries Hostel

Beautiful place and the owner was super nice! Another guest had forgotten her charger and he took it all the way to the airport for her.

The place was great for my one night stay before heading on my flight, no lift but they were very accommodating and carried my bags for me . Thank you!

The two sponges to wash plates & cutlery in the kitchen could definitely be replaced ! They were looking really old and overused .

Nice hostel close to the airport. Ideal for a night before or after a flight. Very nice and helpful host!

Mattresses could be better.

Close proximity to airport. Shehan was a lovely host.

The private room was very nice, with AC, free toiletries, a towel, and a small table. I liked the boho design. The common areas, including a balcony and sunbeds, were great for relaxing. The Wi-Fi worked well, and a kitchen with free tea and coffee was a bonus. Quiet stay. Close enough so you could walk to the airport.

Inevitable plane noice

Really close to the airport, the host is lovely and the stay is perfect !

Very convenient hotel right near the airport. The hotel itself is very comfortable. You can choose budget places in a hostel or a private room, which is also very affordable. There is a comfortable kitchen where you can cook, spacious balconies on the second floor, where it is pleasant to sit with drinks. It also has its own private courtyard with sun loungers and sun beds - very cozy. There are lockable drawers where you can leave your belongings and go for a walk. The owner of the hotel is the true defenition of the gentleman! I'm glad I met him. He told me about the places nearby and Sri Lanka in general, and even took me on a small guided tour of the local places of the interest at his car. Also he can arrange a transfer to/from the airport what is very convinient. I was very happy that I chose this place to stay.

Very grateful for the host who waited for my arrival. I only had a night layover and booked this place because it was near. It was very comfortable, very nice house, beautiful place. The host gave me great recommendations for travelling around Sri Lanka. I recommend this place if you want to stay near the airport and away from hustling streets.

The place and the owner are really nice. It definitely feels more like home than like a hostel. The common area is really nice as well. The owner also dropped us to the airport in the morning, which was very comfortable. For arrival or departure in Colombo, this is a good place!