A rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a business centre are available at this capsule hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
Star Anise Boutique Capsule offers 34 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Microwaves and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at Star Anise Boutique Capsule, you're just a quick walk from St Peter's Church. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
Breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
Steps from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and 5 minutes on foot from King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There's an onsite business centre. 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.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
No lift
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1 building
1 floor
Built in 1818
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shared bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave on request
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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
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 Star Anise Boutique Capsule
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
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: from 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Star Anise Boutique Capsule offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
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Star Anise Boutique Capsule Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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.
I stayed in a premium capsule for two nights. It was nice and clean and the room had a perfect air conditioner. Also the service was good. This is a good budget alternative and the capsule concept will only get problematic if your roommates snore or can’t keep quiet during the night.
A very good place for backpacking, very close to the center of city. The staff is friendly an helpful. And the capsules are very good. The breakfast was also quite nice
Superställe för nån enstaka övernattning. Påväg till/från flygplats eller för vidare resa i landet. Rent, säkert och väldigt hjälpsam personal. Sköna sängar och och väldigt tyst trots att många bor i samma rum. Sov mig igenom hela natten och jag är lättväckt.
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.
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.
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
25 Oct 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place to stay for a night
The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean. The whole room which has a capacity of 20 people max had only 1 floor stand hanger that could only hang several clothes and was fully occupied by other residents.
El hotel es excelente, muy buena ubicacion y las camas son muy cómodas. Ideal pars viajeros en solitario.
Llegue a las 8am al hotel y me cobraron 10€ por early check in, cuando por noche pagaba 13€. Un precio absolutamente alto. Además a las 11 me despertaron para hacer la habitación. Muy mal servicio en este caso. Deberían cobrar un precio razonable.
It was just fantastic!! Very clean and calm. toilet and all facilities were clean and useful. Towel and bed sheets were crispy and clean. Staffs were kind. They gave us warm welcoming and useful information. breakfast was really good. Strong wifi. All things were fantastic.
スタッフがみんなフレンドリーでとても親切。施設全体がとても清潔に保たれていました。ひとり旅、カップルや友人同士、全てのバジェット・トラベラーにオススメです!
I only stayed a night before leave Colombo, but really enjoyed staying the capsule hostel. I usually don't stay hostel type of the places due to the shared bathroom, privacy and security concerns. But Star Anise was one of my best hotel experiences traveling in Sri Lanka. Very friendly and super kind staff, comfortable bed, kept clean in the bathroom and common areas which made my stay more comfortable. Thanks a lot Sajitha, Nanda kumar and Roshan!
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.