598 Manel Road , Galle Road , Narigama (next to drifters hotel), 80240 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
#40 of 102 hotels in Hikkaduwa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 47 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
5.8
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Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Khalid
Saudi ArabiaVery recommended, I love it
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 10 March 2025
Sonja
AustraliaThe room felt a bit overpriced for what it offered and didn’t really deliver great value for money. Breakfast wasn’t included in the price, which would have been a nice addition. There was no mosquito net, which would have been helpful, and the water pressure in the shower was terrible.
The room was just as advertised in the pictures. The location was fantastic—right on the beach with a bar and restaurant downstairs, plus plenty of other dining options nearby.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Rebecca
United KingdomGreat location, comfy sun beds and good food & drink available from the restaurant.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Kamila
GermanyThe value for money could be improved if breakfast was included in the price. There was also no room service/cleaning done throughout our stay. Staff was very helpful but could be a bit more attentive to detail.
Great location, right on the beach beside the best restaurants and cafés! Spacious, nicely decorated room with all necessary amenities.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 16 January 2025
Vitalijus
United Arab EmiratesNo pepperoni pizza, only 2 sorts of wine by glass which was overpriced.
Beachfront stay with surfing school just beside if you need one. Tuk Tuk is always around the corner. There are only 2 rooms on the 1st floor and on the ground floor you have got a bar with the restaurant. They have pizzas from the wood fired oven. The sourdough base of the pizza was very tasteful. Staff was amazing and very helpful. The were very quick in sorting out any samall issues.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 28 December 2024
Isabella
United Arab EmiratesNothing to dislike!
The room was very spacious and comfortable with brilliant air conditioning, bathroom facilities, Netflix on the tv and the comfiest bed we’ve ever stayed in. The employees were super friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant was outstanding - we especially loved the Butter Chicken curry and the calamari. The music that was played at the restaurant was also amazing and meant we really enjoyed spending time there over other options. We even asked the waiters for the name of the Spotify playlist on our last evening as we enjoyed it so much. The location is also just ideal - in the middle of beach with loads of nice places to visit within walking distance. Brilliant sunset every evening too!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 20 December 2024
Georgina
United KingdomUnfortunately there was a problem with the TV and the screen was broken but the hotel manager said this was getting fixed. The room isn’t cleaned unless you ask but when we did they did it promptly and did a great job.
Beautiful, comfortable room and the location was fantastic, right on the beach front. There’s only 2 rooms so it feels like a very private and personal experience. The staff were exceptional and couldn’t do enough for us. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 20 November 2024
Marguy
El SalvadorThe portions at the restaurant could be bigger for the price but I guess you pay the beach front view so it's fine!
Beautiful and modern hotel. We had some complainings and the hotel gave us a huge compensation. The staff was really helpful and friendly. The hotel is actually really small (2 rooms), which I didn't realise looking at the photos. The beach chairs are super comfy! The food is really good.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Azlee
United Arab EmiratesBest beach view, modern room, 55inch TV clean room, Rain shower, Hikkaduwa best Restaurant just down
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Ellyce
AustraliaGreat location, best in Hikkaduwa
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Lily
United KingdomWe loved our stay here, the room was modern and comfortable with sunbeds on the balcony. Great cocktails in the bar downstairs!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Emma
United KingdomOn our last day, we felt a bit rushed to get out even though when we arrived, we were made to wait to check in.
Gorgeous room and great location on the beach. Loved the outside area which was a nice place to sunbathe.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Chamila
Sri LankaCocktails were on point!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Amalie
DenmarkNothing
The rooms and the view are amazing with your own balcony only shared by the guests in the room next to you. The restaurant is great and the staff are simply amazing - they really made us feel welcome!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Hannah
United KingdomMaybe a small discount voucher towards breakfast for your stay. Live music more often.
Decor and views were amazing. Exactly like the photos. Rooms were very clean and we loved the beach towels and the terrace.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Ayse
TurkeyThe toom was beautiful, location very central, very friendly staff and the most comfortable bed I slept in in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Jonna
SwedenNothing
We loved our stay here, we will definitely be back!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Ian
IrelandA room right on the beach, the food was fantastic and the staff could not have been more helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Shomeresh
United Arab EmiratesNothing not to like as such. Restaurant downstairs wasn’t open for breakfast on the two days we were there, no issue though as it gave us more reason to explore the cafes around us.
You’re literally staying on the beach. The staff, food and drinks are fantastic. Really quirky and funky decor, one of the coolest boutique hotels I’ve stayed at.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Natalie
United Arab Emiratesperfect location. very comfortable bed and peaceful sleep. decorated beautifully. food and drinks were amazing and staff were very helpful. thank you…will definitely be back!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Alicja
NetherlandsWe stayed there twice during our vacation in Sri Lanka. It is a very laid-back, cool place, very clean and spacious, situated right on the beach, very close to all surf schools. All staff members were very friendly and always smiling, making us feel very welcome and just happy :) It's probably the best place we've ever stayed at and we will always smile when thinking about the Sea Salt Society. They only have 2 rooms, so if it is available, book it!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Alicja
PolandWe absolutely loved Sea Salt Society! It is a cozy beach bar/ restaurant with 2 rooms upstairs. It is a perfect place to stay in Hikkaduwa - right in the middle of the surfing paradise, there are plenty of surf schools just in front of their place. The room itself was perfectly clean, quiet, modern, spacious, and had all we needed. What makes this place very special are the people who work at Sea Salt Society. They are so helpful, attentive, funny, friendly, and kind that we decided to change our plans and come back there again :) Also, the food and drinks in the restaurant are very delicious - highly recommend trying the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast. All staff members made our stay there very memorable and it makes us smile every time we think about Hikkaduwa. Sea Salt Society is definitely our happy place :)
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Luca
SwitzerlandThe room was amazing but this is not really a hotel. It is more like a restaurant that offers two rooms to sleep in. The food in the restaurant wasn't that great (Don't order the pizza, you'll be disappointed). We waited for over an hour for the food that didn't even arrive at the same time for my partner and me. The restaurant opens at 10 so look for other places to have breakfast.
The hotel is located directly at the beach. The room is very spacious with a super comfortable bed. Additionally, there's an AC and a big TV with Netflix.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 29 January 2023
Jasmin
United Statesnice place with awesome, chill workers
Stayed in January 2023
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