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The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Restaurant
Exterior
Karaoke room
Business center
Family Quadruple Room | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Airport Minuwangoda Road, Seeduwa - Katunayake, Western Province, 11450
  • Place, Andiambalama Temple
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Negombo Fish Market
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Negombo Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Quadruple Room

  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 170 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Seeduwa - Katunayake

Close to airport.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Seeduwa - Katunayake hotel, you'll find Supuwath Arana and Angurukaramulla Temple. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Dutch Canal and St.Mary's Church.

What's nearby

  • Andiambalama Temple - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • St.Mary's Church - 15 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Negombo Fish Market - 16 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Negombo Beach Park - 20 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Negombo Beach - 21 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Seeduwa - 14 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Plantation - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barista - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Airport City Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Chef King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and coworking spaces are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel also features karaoke, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Seeduwa - Katunayake hotel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. This Seeduwa - Katunayake hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Empyrean Hotel
The Empyrean Airport Transit
The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel Hotel
The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel Seeduwa - Katunayake
The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel Hotel Seeduwa - Katunayake

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel to the airport?

The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel is 1.3 mi (7-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel on Jun 29, 2026 start from $57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel.

How close is The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.8 mi (29-min drive) from Negombo Beach and 13.6 mi (36-min drive) from Uswetakeiyawa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino (28-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel have a pool?

The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel to downtown Seeduwa - Katunayake?

The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Andiambalama.

The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very close to the airport and a good restaurant/bar attached to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot to see or do around the hotel but being close to airport is a bonus for late night flights into Colombo. Room was comfortable secure and quiet. Good food available at roadside cafe and drinks available in hotel bar. Short tuk tuk ride up from airport. Stayed overnight before exploring rest of Sri Lanka Enjoyed my stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good！ Very nice！
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MD SALMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is located a short tuk tuk ride from the airport. It makes sense to locate first or last nights close to airport with early or late flights since Colombo is a long way from its international airport. There is no suitable public transport to or from the airport into Colombo other than Uber. This hotel has a respectable bar and restaurant attached which is handy since not much is in the local area. The rooms are pretty basic and are really only suitable for a one night stop. I would use the hotel again if coming in late or leaving early from Sri Lanka.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

sujithan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was not working
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chiaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
とても清潔で過ごしやすく、トランジットの際のアーリーチェックインにもご対応いただきました！
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
エアコン、テレビ、冷蔵庫は完備していたが、部屋にはペットボトル2本有るだけで洗面用具は一切なく、ただ部屋が広いだけ。口コミに最高に良いと書かれているが程遠く感じた。スタッフは丁寧で親切でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Kumar

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

RASHAN

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roméo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for a 1 am airport arrival

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

HUNGHO

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024