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Gateway Airport Garden Hotel

3.5 of 5
234-238, Colombo-Negombo Road, Seeduwa | Seeduwa, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
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Gateway Airport Garden Hotel
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4.0 of 5 stars 159 Reviews
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Reykjavik
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Although the location of the hotel isn't the best the hotel itself is nice an the staff is excellent. The rooms were modern and clean, TV and internet acceptable, but what was outstanding was the staff and the food they prepared. The staff is very kind and helpful in any way. On the ground floor you'll find a restaurant called... More

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McMurdo Sound
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Stayed here overnight after arriving from the Maldives, before starting a Sri Lanka tour. Very nice hotel. Rooms spacious and comfortable. Set in own grounds with large swimming pool, tennis courts, volly ball court ect. Be aware they are in the process of building a new hotel in front of the existing one so there may be some disturbance though... More

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Amman
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We chose this hotel to rest before going to Kandy; very clean and quiet room.Beautiful garden. The staff is friendly and efficient.Good breakfast. More

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Rome, Italy
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

We chose this hotel for its proximity to the airport; arriving late with young children we did not want a long drive and this is just 5 minutes from the airport. Bit tired and dated, but clean, good breakfast buffet and fast check-in & out . It served it's purpose as a one night stopover, would not holiday here however. More

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London
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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Stayed here for 1 night after a month watching the cricket, on my way back to London. It ticks all the boxes for a good airport hotel and everything is geared towards making the transit easy and comfortable for the international traveller. Colombo centre is a 45-60 minute drive and the traffic can be awful so its well worth staying... More

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Colombo
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

The overall standard has been improved. Buffet lunch was good and saw good choice. The waiters in the dining area need to be prompted to get a service done . Ex clear your plate, or to get your glass filled with water. Met significant guy who is the executive chef here and was very helpful and customer service oriented guy.... More

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Melbourne
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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We arrived here in the early hours of the morning and departed after only 7 hours but would like to have stayed longer. Being so close to the airport was such a relief after the late arrival. The service was smooth, friendly and efficient with a personal touch. They found it was my birthday and went out of their way... More

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Dartford, Kent UK
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
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This is not the first time my husband and I have stayed here. It is our first choice for an airport hotel when either arriving, or leaving Sri Lanka, as it is so near the airport. On this occasion we chose to stay for four nights. It offers everything which you would expect from the Taj brand. Comfortable rooms, attentive... More

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Creede, Colorado
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149 reviews 149 reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
151 helpful votes 151 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

This hotel would be considered a three star property in some of the world’s major cities but I would rate it a four star for Sri Lanka. The staff however would rate a five star and are some of the friendliest I have ever encountered anywhere in the world. They greet you at the door offer you fresh juice and... More

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Winchester
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

We had 2 one-night stays here on a recent wildlife, cricket and culture tour to Sri Lanka. Very nice hotel, clean,comfortable with lots of amenities - including a good sized swimming pool. Service was friendly and polite. We also enjoyed a walk around the grounds, where there was a surprisingly wide variety of birdlife for a relatively urban area. Selection... More

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Address: 234-238, Colombo-Negombo Road, Seeduwa | Seeduwa, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
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