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Star Anise Boutique Capsule

2.0 star property
Colonial capsule hotel near Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

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Reception
Executive lounge
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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15-1/1, Mudalige Mawatha, Colombo 01, Colombo, Colombo, 00100
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pettah Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Galle Face Green
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Capsules Dormitory

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 10 Double Beds

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Single Capsules Dormitory

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Beds

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Premium Single Capsules Dormitory

  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Colombo

Fort stay.A stay at this Fort capsule hotel places you steps from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and within a 5-minute walk of King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell. Colombo World Trade Center and Talangama Wetland are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Colombo World Trade Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pettah Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 12 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pillawoos Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yue Chuan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ceylon Curry Club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Star Anise Boutique Capsule

Colonial capsule hotel near Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There's an onsite business center. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Star Anise Boutique Capsule. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1818
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Star Anise Boutique Capsule offers 34 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 3 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Star Anise Boutique Capsule

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle (one-way)

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Star Anise Boutique Capsule to the airport?

Star Anise Boutique Capsule is 20.8 mi (40-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Star Anise Boutique Capsule have an airport shuttle?

Star Anise Boutique Capsule offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 20.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Star Anise Boutique Capsule to the beach?

This capsule hotel is 1.5 mi (10-min drive) from Galle Face Beach and 3.8 mi (21-min drive) from Crow Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Star Anise Boutique Capsule offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Star Anise Boutique Capsule, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 3 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Star Anise Boutique Capsule?

No, there is no casino at this capsule hotel, but Bally's Casino (12-min walk) and Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Star Anise Boutique Capsule?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Star Anise Boutique Capsule?

This capsule hotel offers free self parking.

Does Star Anise Boutique Capsule have a pool?

Star Anise Boutique Capsule does not have a pool.

Does Star Anise Boutique Capsule have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this capsule hotel.

How close is Star Anise Boutique Capsule to downtown Colombo?

Star Anise Boutique Capsule is 1.3 mi away from Colombo.

Star Anise Boutique Capsule Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good stay!

It was a perfect stay. Receptionist was nice and kind, room was clean, breakfast is good. Hot shower was nice also. Would recommend this.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arranged airport pick~up but the driver was holding a different name so couldn't find him initially. Bed was comfortable but being situated next to the door, I was frequently woken up by people opening and shutting the creaky door. The bathroom was a bit dirty and all toilets were wet as they doubled as shower stalls. Hotel staff were super friendly and very helpful while the location was the best for catching an early train from Colombo Fort train station.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and looks just like the pictures. Plus the beds are quite comfortable and the breakfast is yummy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. But note that there is noise from downstairs where a bar is located. So it might not be good for light sleepers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Cool little spot with everything you need

Great for a quick stopover in Colombo. Thought it would be closer to the train station than it was but short rickshaw ride away. Capsules were comfortable, breakfast was okay, good info/service available from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Clean, comfortable, capsule hotel stay.

Brief stay - really just to be close to Fort railway station for an early-morning train - but impressive capsule hostel at this price point, with clean and proper bedding. Beds are robustly built, so that others moving in their capsules don't creak too much, and there is plenty of space within the pod. Would happily stay again. Helpful staff host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG, Belfast

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

I started and ended my trip here.

great place to start and end your trip in Sri Lanka.. it is 5 min walk to Fort station where I got a train to Hikka. I took a tuktuk from airpirt to this hostel for 1600 rupees. there is an ATM at bottom of the road. There is a roller blind to give you complere privacy in your capsule. Clean towel was provided WIFI is good. Hot water Roof terrace for smokers. Only slightly negative thing is that the USB outlet in the capsule barely charged my phone. I had to use regular charger. Breakfast sandwiches were not to my taste.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Johnny, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect for one night. Clean with ok facilities, and walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A+ experience

Well-run, clean, great place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best choice for a budget stay in Colombo. Incredible staff, good food, nice cabins and amazing location.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time here. Very comfortable bed and environment. Slme arrogance from staff but not to worry about yet. Breakfast is simple. Location is good too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious pods and great breakfast. Very friendly staff in an establishment that essentially feels brand new. No soap in the showers or toilets so that's a little weird but the otherwise clean environment makes up for it. Delicious breakfast made individually to order each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeris, Singapore

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

Perfect capsule beds for 2!

Location is alright. Beds are very comfortable. Simple sandwich breakfast. Wifi is not bad too. Staff i interected with were very friendly and helpful. A very good experience overall! This is the first time i see a double bed capsule. Works the same way (;
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Audrey

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

Nice

Good place with good services ideal for backpackers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good transit place to stay

Great place that is clean and the staff is very helpful. I'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly and well organized. Comfy beds. Appreciated the made sandwich for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Ayubowan, Canada

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

Nice clean affordable capsule hotel in Colombo For

Staff are very accommodating, and wifi is good. Breakfast is good but not buffet. There were a few power failures, but they were only for a short time. Great location in Colombo Fort.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

Great location and very clean

Great location near the Dutch hospital courtyards. Very new and clean, but a hostel-like arrangement where you get a capsule. Great location for Fort Train Station - it’s a 10min wall down the road. Staff were super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent location. Clean. Great value for money!

Excellent location. Very clean. Lacks a bit of vibe at times but not the hostels fault. The showers were hot but lacked space to put your clothes etc. Staff were friendly and breakfast was good if you like rice and sambul!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great place to stay, very clean, nice breakfast, cute rooftop bar. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017