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Located within 9 km of St Anthony's Church and 28 km of R Premadasa Stadium, Murphy's Villa offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Katunayake. This homestay provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. All units come with a terrace with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with bidet. The units include bed linen. Sightseeing tours are available in the area. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Khan Clock Tower is 29 km from the homestay, while Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 34 km away. Bandaranaike International Airport is 1 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
2 large double beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Katunayake

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ivo
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Amazing stay, super friendly and helpful host, fast airport pick-up, comfortable bed and newly renovated bathroom. Amazing value for money.
  • Mariola
    Poland Poland
    Perfect spot for spending your last night in Sri Lanka before departure! Very kind staff, clean room and airport transfer 24/7 per 3$.
  • David
    Germany Germany
    Very good accomodation for people who are just arriving or departing Sri Lanka. It offers clean and solid rooms and a location that is just a few minutes away from the airport. A pick-up from the airport with their own driver was realized even for...
  • Kira
    Germany Germany
    The owner and driver were super friendly - the rooms were clean with a nice balcony :-) we also got help on how to proceed to our next destination. A nice restaurant nearby
  • Siriwardena
    Singapore Singapore
    Very homely villa and Mr Chaminda was very helpful despite of my last minute changes. My original booking was here for 1 adult and 2 kids but since I requested a family room, he offered me a family room in another villa owned by him named Howick...
  • Macmiki
    Austria Austria
    Clean and comfortable rooms. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I used it for a few hours before my flight departure. The TukTuk to the airport is only 300Rupies.
  • Nina
    Austria Austria
    Really close to the airport, definitely can recommend it for a stay before going to the airport, transfer to the airport worked out well, clean rooms with AC and one bed had a moskito net
  • Luke
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are the best, so helpful and accommodating! Really helped me plan my trip around Sri Lanka.
  • Alla
    Germany Germany
    Good value for money to stay for a night after/before a long flight.
  • Daniel
    India India
    I had a wonderful one day stay at this place!! From the moment I checked in (2am Midnight),the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel right at home. The room was spacious, clean and well equipped with everything I needed for a...

Managed by Chaminda de Silva

Company review score: 9.3Based on 805 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Well Travelled, Sri Lankan Expatriate (lived in UK for 10 Years), Corporate Professional.

Property information

Newly Renovated (2022) Beautiful spacious Villa in a 35Perch land with serene settings.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Murphy's Villa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Tour desk
    • Car hire
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Murphy's Villa takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    Available 24 hours
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:30 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Murphy's Villa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Murphy's Villa

    • The prices at Murphy's Villa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Murphy's Villa is from 00:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Murphy's Villa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Bicycle rental
    • Murphy's Villa is 0.7 miles from the centre of Katunayake. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.