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Consider a stay at Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

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Shared Dormitory

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | WiFi (free)

City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | WiFi (free)

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Milagiriya, a neighborhood in Colombo, is home to Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel. Diyasaru Park and Beira Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Water World Lanka. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sinhalese Sports Club or R. Premadasa Stadium. Visit our Colombo travel guide
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No. 1A, Stubbs Place, Colombo, 00500

What's nearby

  • Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Majestic City
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • German Embassy Colombo
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Marino Mall
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Colombo
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station
    5 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Saraswathi Lodge Vegetarian Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • MB Chennai Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • The ‘Stache
    7 min walk
  • Bamba food court
    7 min walk
  • Smash Burger
    9 min walk

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 2.50 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 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 continental breakfast: approximately USD 2.50 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel 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 Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel located?

Located in Milagiriya, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple, Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple, and Majestic City. Havelock City Mall and Park Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Thambili Island at Stubbs - Hostel Reviews

6.0

7.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Worst Hostel Experience Yet

I showed up and they told me I hadn’t booked. I showed them my hotels.com confirmation email and receipt. They said they never received the payment even though I had the receipt. They then made me pay for a full room which ended up costing more than what the room I booked online was. I also had bed bugs bite my legs during the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hôtel accueillant

Très bien je le conseille à tous le monde Personnels très serviable Sont là pour répondre à nos questions pour la suite de notre séjour Souriant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

asc

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I don't understand why there are good reviews

We booked a room in Thambili Island because of good reviews. Sadly, we were completely disapointed, since in our room there was an intensive smell of mold (maybe because the room had no window and a not-working A/C). The room was far away from that on the online pictures. We were shown another room with similar conditions - not so bad as the first one - but enough to let us search another accomodation in Colombo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

L

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

pessima esperienza

la stanza era maleodorante di muffa, il letto troppo molle, i servizi igienici in condizioni non integre, per non parlare poi della morbosa e maniacale intenzione di controllare chiunque entrasse o uscisse dalla mia stanza, esigendo sempre documenti da fotocopiare e, totalmente irritante e non professionale, chiedere il perché della visita e ancor peggio commentare su chi fosse entrato precedentemente: una situazione veramente surreale e imbarazzante. inoltre, la stanza era situata esattamente all'ingresso della struttura con reception di fronte, la zona living su un lato e un patio dall'altro in cui si stanno svolgendo opere di ristrutturazione: il fastidio sonoro era dunque notevole. stavo quasi dimenticando di aggiungere che di notte sono rimasto anche chiuso fuori per dei minuti: nessuno mi aveva avvisato della chiusura notturna e dopo un po' di campanello e bussate un addetto è finalmente uscito facendomi anche sentire in colpa e chiedendomi invadentemente dove fossi andato. sconsiglio vivamente a chiunque di soggiornare qui.
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2/10 Terrible

Rachel

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

DO NOT STAY HERE.

DO NOT STAY HERE. First of all there is construction-constant loud banging and sawing starting at 8 AM. The bigger problem is the dishonest staff though. I booked the room rate for breakfast and asked for breakfast. They said it wasn't included in my room rate. I showed them on the hotels.com site that it was. They said unless hotels.com would call them they would not give me breakfast. So I wasted my time having hotels.com call them. Hotels.com did call to verify that yes my rate includes breakfast. They still refused to give it to me and said just "we don't do that." Yeah this place is cheap and could be fine otherwise, but in 50+ countries I've never had a hotel or a hostel just be flat out jerks that way.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hostel but beware building work

This is a great hostel but beware! there is building work going on at the moment which I didn't know about before booking and paying. The room was very clean and comfortable as was the bathroom. The staff are friendly and helpful, although the wifi is not great - 4g was much faster. It's close to everywhere, walking distance to shops and a short tuk tuk ride to the centre 400rs. I'd have given this 4 out of 5 but like I said there's building work going on to expand the hostel. If you're just using this as a place to sleep at night then it'll be fine. If however you like the option of returning mid day and escaping the mid day sun you won't get any sleep due to fairly frequent hammering, angle grinding and drilling. I say this as I think it's only fair to let people know before they book.
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8/10 Good

Shelley

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

Comfy place to stay

A great place to stay. Great value for money and great staff. Location wise, it's a long walk to the 'main tourist attractions' of Colombo.
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8/10 Good

Jen

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

good hostel, with super nice staff

I think the staff was so kind and they really take their guests seriously. they greeted me with tea upon arrival, which was nice. later they arranged a car transfer to me even at short notice for a reasonable price. I also took the dropoff to the airport at 3 am, and they picked me up punctionally when agreed. The woman doorm had a shower and two toilet solely for women in the room. Most beds offer big lockers, but all included lockers. All beds have own universal charging sockets and a reading lamp. Also towel included. A random guy intruded into the girls room and the staff immediately took action to remove him and bann him from the premises before us even realizing something wrong was going on. So safety is not a worry in this place. You can buy beer and softdrinks at the hostel, and there's places for food just around the corner. Breakfast was cooked upon request. There was construction going on, but it didn't pose any noise. I'm sure the rooftop will be great when finnished. All in all its a chill and calm hostel, not a party hostel. Because of the staff, I'd recommend this hostel anyday for a visit in Colombo. It's not in the middle of the center, but I liked the calmer surroundings. You can easily access the place by tuktuk or bus.
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10/10 Excellent

Akihiro

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dieter

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

10/10 Excellent

Dieter

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