Reviews of Hotel Dolphin Hikkaduwa
No.358, Galle Road , Wawulagoda , Hikkaduwa , Sri Lanka, 80240 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Could be cleaner and more comfortable.
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLoved the location, right on the ocean and 200 metres from Turtle Beach. 😁 absolutely Awesome by the way!!
Reviewed: 21 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLocation absolutely perfect!! Rooms very clean and stuff very friendly and nice! I think price is very cheap for what you get! I would come back here anytime
Reviewed: 17 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewBest hotel ever!!!! Loved my stay and would recommend to anyone. On the beach!!!
Loved everything
Reviewed: 17 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewBrilliant location right on the beach.the reef directly outside great for snorkelling
Rooms a little tired but that said they are comfortable and kept clean
Reviewed: 10 February 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewGood location - nice balcony
The property and restaurant need a thorough cleaning and renovation. The paint was peeling off and lying in the staircase. Walls grim with dirt
Reviewed: 26 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThis lovely hotel has an air of faded charm. It is right on the beach, I mean you can step down a ladder from the restaurant and you're in the sea. Our corner room was on the second floor and had a huge private balcony overlooking the sea and the busy little beach alongside the hotel. Perfect for people watching and enjoying the sunset. The room was big and comfortable, nice shower and a fridge. Big sea view directly from the bed! We ate at the hotel for dinner which was very good. I enjoyed the King coconut wine, it's sweet and delicious before or after dinner. You also get discount in the restaurant if you're a hotel guest. Despite being in the centre of Hikkaduwa, our room was quiet apart from the sound of a sea.
There was no bedside table.
Thank you!
Reviewed: 26 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewLocated directly on the beach, balcony to the sea; large, excellently equipped, impeccably clean and perfectly maintained room; short walk from the best snokelling spot; nice owners and staff; very nice fruit pancakes, unfortunately did not have the chance to take dinner; overall exceeded our expectations - will come again!
Reviewed: 23 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
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Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewThe location, on the beach, on the waters edge, ...absolutely superb!
Reviewed: 23 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewThis hotel is WOW !! Everything is superlative. Superb room with a fabulous view, very nice bathroom with hot water, cleanliness everywhere, luxury. At the restaurant, the food is extremely good, we ate every day and everything was SUUUUUPEEER! Wonderful hosts and certainly the first time we come to Sri Lanka from the airport, we come directly here
Reviewed: 22 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewWe enjoyed our stay in this hotel, the staff was nice and helpful. We had a view on the ocean from our balcony on the top floor which was magnificent. We recommend this accommodation.
The room was a bit noisy as it is situated just next to the main road which is definitely a busy one with a big traffic.
Reviewed: 9 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewThis location is amazing. It is right on the beach and in the centre of town. Awesome viewfrom the big balcony. Friendly management. A small fridge in the room and a beautiful four poster bed. Basic room but who wants to be inside right?