The Castle

3.5 star property
Hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Exterior
Exterior
International cuisine

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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139/f Adiambalama Road, Kimbulapitiya, Seeduwa - Katunayake, 11500
  • Place, Andiambalama Temple
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Angurukaramulla Temple
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Negombo District General Hospital
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 470 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Seeduwa - Katunayake

Located 2 mi (3.2 km) from Andiambalama Temple, The Castle is within a 10-minute drive of Angurukaramulla Temple. This 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 10 rooms and conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Andiambalama Temple - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Angurukaramulla Temple - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Negombo District General Hospital - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Maris Stella College - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Negombo Fish Market - 13 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Railway Station Negombo - 16 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barista - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Airport City Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Plantation - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Meal - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Castle

Hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of The Castle enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) for USD 6 per room. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer free toiletries and bidets, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other standard amenities include washing machines, electric kettles, and safes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Washing machine
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 6 per room
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 2
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 12:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Castle Hotel Seeduwa - Katunayake
Castle Seeduwa - Katunayake
The Castle Hotel
The Castle Seeduwa - Katunayake
The Castle Hotel Seeduwa - Katunayake

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Castle?

The Castle offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to The Castle?

This hotel is located in Seeduwa - Katunayake, close to Negombo Beach, Negombo Beach Park, and Negombo Fish Market. You'll also find Ave Maria Convent and Dutch Fort within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Castle?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Castle have a casino at the property?

No, The Castle doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Castle?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Castle?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and premium bedding as well as a bar.

Does The Castle have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Castle have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Castle serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Castle allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Castle.

Are there connecting rooms at The Castle?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from The Castle?

The closest major airport to The Castle is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), which is 2.6 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Castle?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Castle offer a balcony and may feature garden views.

The Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. The room was big, but it had some ants. The bathroom was very clean. Area around the property isn’t the easiest to navigate at night. Overall, a good place to stay that’s only a 10 minute tuktuk from the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marcos

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

Pleasant stay near the airport

This property was actually good, we need to compare this with Sri Lankan stands, hot water worked very well, the bed was a bit uncomfortable and planes flying by are perfectly heard also wifi speed poor but staff is very nice and helpful and the complimentary airport shuttle a very nice detail by the crew. There’s a good patio to relax. Room is equipped with AC
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Leon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient to the airport, very welcoming staff, good breakfast, good communications. We used this basic hotel for a quick night's rest upon arrival at the airport. The boutique hotel is a converted home with antique furnishings including beds with mosquito nets. Good value for the money, and appropriate for a stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Arun kumar

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Landing I'm Colombo first day!

I chose this hotel because it is close to the airport and after a long exhausting flight I knew I would want a nice cozy bed. Accosted by taxi drivers AR the airport I knew I wanted a less expensive tuk tuk. One guy told me I have a tuk tuk let's go, well he lied it was a taxi. He told me he would give a food price. Finding the hotel is tricky from hotels.com so he called the hotel and knew where to go. It is also known as Ceylon villa. I paid 700 rps, it should be around 3-400 at most but I was tired and for a couple dollars who cares. Once at the hotel, it is so clean and nice and they make you feel right at home. I was welcomed with a very nice drink and warm smiles. Buses are convenient to go to Colombo or Nehambo. I love Street food and a 2 minute walk to the corner is this guy cooking in the window. He'll make you great fresh food. You can grab some spicy veggie roti amd other options. I'd rather stay here than in downtown Colombo. It's a quiet neighborhood and you can hear the planes but that doesn't bother me. 4.5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a great location to stay. Close to the airport. The only problem is that the hotel is not well known by the name "the Castle".
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

riz, united kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cheap and cheerful perfect for an overnight stay

As we had an overnight stay before we flew out to Singapore this was perfect stay and it included free transfer back to the airport . It was cheap and cheerful staff were nice .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Marianne Lund

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
God beliggenhed, meget venligt personale og gratis transport til lufthavnen en tidlig morgen. Ikke super rent, men generelt positiv overrasket i forhold til prisen. Desuden ligger der en udemærket restaurant (Nicaragua) lige rundt om hjørnet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miquel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

TONY

Sejour correct dans belle casa

Séjour correct dans cette belle casa malgré présence de deux cafards. Logement pratique pour un sejour de transit car proximité de l'aéroport à 15 minutes en voiture. Le personnel est très gentil. La navette gratuite de l'aéroport au logement est très appréciable. Les fish deviled et prawns deviled étaient succulents.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

adeline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ulrike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

In die Jahre gekommen

Das beste an dieser Unterkunft ist, dass sie tatsächlich direkt am Strand liegt. Mehr Positives kann ich aber leider nicht berichten. Das Hotel ist schon sehr in die Jahre gekommen und bräuchte dringend eine Renovierung. Der Putz blättert von den Wänden und es ist insgesamt sehr unansehnlich. WLAN gibt es nur in der Lobby und auf den Balkons, die zur Straße raus gehen. Das Personal ist freundlich und bemüht. Das Frühstück war okay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

jan, rotterdam

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

Smaakvol ingerichte villa

Ik had geboekt in the Castle, dat bleek dus villa Ceylon te zijn. De villa is prachtig gemeubileerd en er is een mooie collectie brons en houtsnijwerk. Zeer sfeervol. Er zijn tien kamers. Mijn kamer was ruim en smaakvol ingericht. Er is een restaurant. In de omgeving is weinig te doen. Er is een Maria kerk en daarbij was een soort fancy fair met veel plastiek en plaatselijke lekkernijen. Voor transport naar het vliegveld werd xxxx rupees gerekend, ook als het groepsvervoer is.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice fresh hotel. Beautiful room and good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017