Reviews of Holiday home Bouncer's Place
Galle-Elipitiya Rd, 80250 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing stay. The room was extremely spacious and very clean. It had everything we needed. The grounds and the pool were fabulous. The location was lovely and quiet but near enough to amenities. We would highly recommend
Absolutely nothing
Reviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewI liked the facilities and the pool, everything was really great standard and clean. The place is so beautiful aswell!
You cant pay for your stay with card, you have to whitdraw Cash and pay the host
Reviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWonderful welcoming host and family ,lovely apartments set in beautiful well kept gardens that are teaming with wildlife. Quite location but only a ten minute tuk tuk ride for the hustle and bustle of downtown Hikkaduwa. Second time we have stayed there and will definitely heartily recommend this excellent establishment. The swimming pool is spotless and well maintained thanks to Oliver . Loved every moment of our stay here.
Absolutely nothing to complain about.
Reviewed: 29 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe pool was nice and the gardens
The bathroom had a fowl smell we had to keep the door closed at all times, we had to make out time spent in there very quick. We told the owner but he just rambled on and didn’t really care. The bed was like a concrete slab
Reviewed: 21 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewWe spent 5 lovely nights at bouncers place, Oliver was always on hand if we needed any help or advice, the breakfast was very good value for money and The gardens are beautiful and only a 10 min walk to the local beach. Check out Black Rock shack the food is amazing and kalpia the owner is a great guy. Rock on Bob Marley 😊
There was nothing we didn't like but would thoughly recommend a good mozzie spray 👍
Reviewed: 17 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewExcellent private place with spectacular area near villas - garden, trees, palms, beautiful pool with backlight, birds and a lot of little chipmunks. Located a little away from a road, so it's really quiet. Oliver - the owner of the place is a really nice guy, who will always help you if you have some questions or needs. You can even buy a beer from him =)
Reviewed: 29 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThe host is very hospitable, he helped us with all the questions we asked. The host took care of our transportation, breakfast and even beer by the pool. We felt wonderful in this place, the well-kept and cultivated environment made us feel like we were in a jungle paradise. The location allowed us to feel part of the local life as it is not very touristy. Nevertheless, the beach is only a few hundred meters away.
The first day we were surprised by the smell of chemicals in the apartment, but we understand that this helps to keep the apartment bug free.
Reviewed: 1 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewPeaceful, clean ,
Reviewed: 6 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewAll is good.
Reviewed: 11 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewWe liked the location and the house had all the necessary equipment for self catering. The host, Oliver and his family were friendly and informative. we loved the quiet bushland setting and its situated within walking distance to the beach. A comfortable place that makes a good base for further exploration trips in southern Sri Lanka.
We had a small issue with a contaminated mosquito net but our host solved problem post haste.