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Star Anise Boutique Capsule

2.0 star property
Colonial capsule hotel with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Executive lounge
Terrace/patio
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Star Anise Boutique Capsule sits in the heart of Pettah Market's vibrant scene. Travelers can sip coffee at the on-site shop, relax in the peaceful garden, or catch up on work at the business center. Guests consistently praise both the convenient location and the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Twin Beds

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 10 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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15-1/1, Mudalige Mawatha, Colombo 01, Colombo, Colombo, 00100

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

  • ‪Java Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The t-Lounge on Chatham Street by Dilmah - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Crab - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pillawoos Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ceylon Curry Club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Star Anise Boutique Capsule

Capsule hotel near Pettah Market
Located close to Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell, Star Anise Boutique Capsule provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Star Anise Boutique Capsule feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • On-request microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

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

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 center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Star Anise Boutique Capsule House Colombo
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Star Anise Boutique Capsule Hostel Colombo
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Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Star Anise Boutique Capsule
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Frequently asked questions

Is Star Anise Boutique Capsule pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Star Anise Boutique Capsule?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Star Anise Boutique Capsule provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Star Anise Boutique Capsule located?

Located in Fort, this capsule hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell. Colombo World Trade Center and Talangama Wetland are also within 10 minutes. Colombo Fort Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Mithunan

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

Great stay centrally in Colombo

Excellent location, friendly staff Roshan and Deen were very helpful. Clean and comfy beds. Inconsistent wifi though
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For one night it was close to perfect for a guy travelling alone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

YuChun, 台灣

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

背包旅行好去處

環境乾淨整潔，睡房有布簾保護隱私，很不錯！
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice budget alternative

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Michael

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

Backpackers paradise

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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un excellent choix à Colombo. Ne pas hésiter à prendre cet établissement
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

스타아니스부티크캡슐 후기

개별블라인드가 있는 도미토리는 찾기 힘들어서 여기 숙박했어요. 콜롬보포트역에서 툭툭으로 100루피 줬구요 주변에 먹을만한 식당이 없어서 미리 기차역에서 사드시거나 사가시면 좋을꺼 같아요. 숙소 깔끔하고 컨디션 좋았어요!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
兎にも角にも最高のスタッフがあげられる。 親切で優しくて人間味のあるおもてなしを受けることができる。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Noelia, Madrid

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hyanghee

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

도미토리지만 개인실같은 프라이빗함

진짜 깨끗하고 쾌적했어요. 도미토리지만 침대가 크고 블라인드로 가릴 수 있어서 개인실 사용하는 느낌이 들 정도였습니다. 공항에서 콜롬보로 도착하는 정류장에선 툭툭으로 150루피 정도 됩니다
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

sang gon

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

Just Fantastic

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Sofie

Rent, pænt og sødt staff

Rigtig godt ophold
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megumi

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

親切なスタッフと清潔なベッド＆シャワーエリア

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

日本でいうカプセルホテル

海外あるあるだけど、ホットシャワーは壊れてて使えなかった。従業員は淡々としててフレンドリーではない。部屋は清潔で快適だったのでよかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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