Galandawatta, 80240 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
#41 of 137 vacation rentals in Hikkaduwa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 10 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
10.0
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
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Reviewed: March 7, 2025
Amelia
AustraliaThe owners were super friendly and showed us some traditional Sri Lankan cooking! We had such a nice 11 days here! We had the whole villa to ourselves and the hosts were close by to help with anything we needed even dropping a taste of their dinner each night! Made us feel like family!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 23, 2025
Duncan
United KingdomIt is in a residential area and there is a bit of a walk to the beach and amenities but I enjoyed the walk and chose not to hire a scooter which the hosts did offer
Lovely to have whole property to myself, very spacious rooms and well equipped kitchen, hosts were very nice and made me a traditional Sri Lankan meal one evening that was delicious
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Joe
United KingdomThis has been our favourite place we've stayed in Sri Lanka so far! It's set in a beautiful and peaceful area away from the main road and bustle of Hikkaduwa. The walk to and from town is lovely with towering palm trees and friendly faces along the way and in the morning you can sit on the roof and listen to the birds, frogs and other wildlife - if you're lucky you see a monkey or two. Ishan and Bhashini were the best hosts, so friendly and warm. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and nothing was ever too much hassle. They went out of there way to give us a great experience and teach us about Sri Lanka, they gave us coconuts off their land, starfruit from a friends place and showed us the traditional method to make coconut milk. We cooked and ate with them one evening and it was possibly the best meal we've had here, they showed us how to make multiple curries and it was just a lovely evening! We couldn't recommend this place enough, the location is great if you're after a quiet place to rest your head but being super close to town, the nature around is beautiful, the people are amazing and friendly and the villa itself was everything you'd want. Clean, simple, fully equipped kitchen, lovely porch to sit out on and a blender to make those smoothies in the morning!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Franz
Sri LankaNo ac and a little walk to the beach, but totally worth it :)
Super clean and cozy place with an excellent equipped kitchen.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: November 29, 2024
Dariya
VietnamAs many travelers noted, the hosts of the place are an absolute treasure. Not only being super helpful but also adding a lot of small touches that will make your stay special. The house is very clean, great kitchen, lovely fenced-in yard. The beach is a short walking distance away.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: September 23, 2024
Ewelina
PolandWe had an amazing 11-night stay. The house is beautiful, and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need, including a brand-new rice cooker, blender, stove, fridge, and all the necessary utensils. The hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming. They even took us on a trip to the river and prepared a delicious dinner for us. Throughout our stay, they always checked if everything was okay and made sure we were comfortable. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a cozy and hospitable experience!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Charllotte
DenmarkThis lovely vacation villa is run by the lovely young couple - Bashini and Ishan. I stayed here my last few days in Sri Lanka and it was fantastic. They are so generous and helpful and they love to share their Sri Lanka experiences with guests. They taught me how to make the traditional Sri Lankan food Kotthu and took me to feed fish and turtles the next morning. The villa is hidden a bit away from the noisy street and it's perfect - you get to see some nature and you're still at a walking distance from the beach. It has whatever you need, a little kitchen and great facilities with a very pretty garden to look at. I was so happy I found this place at the end of my stay and I really enjoyed my time with them! Would definitely recommend. They also offer trips on bikes with them which in general is a great way to get around and see Sri Lanka. 🩷🌞 I was so sad to leave and I am 100% coming back. 😍
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: October 22, 2023
Владислав
RussiaThe location is amazing. It has everything you need not further than in a 15 minutes walk. The place is very quiet, no sounds of cars or bikes can be heard. The railroad is far away so the sounds of trains are not bothering at all. The house is surrounded by bushes and flowers and there are many lovely birds and butterflies that always fly around. The house is very nicely decorated and very clean. It is cozy, has flower pots, paintings on the walls and a lovely fish tank. It is also very bright and allows working and reading with comfort. The hosts are better than one could ever expect. They are really helping and generous. They showed us around and recommended good places to buy things and to have dinner. Several times they gave us fruit or juice, which was really lovely. Every time we had a question, they responded instantly and tried to do their best to solve each problem. My husband and I work online, so we needed an extra desk and they gave in to us within two days. The hosts also suggested going on a tour with them. They took us to a river by a tea plantation with clear water, where we had a chance to swim. An excursion to a tea factory was also included and it was very interesting. We had some local fruit for lunch and visited the city of Galle. We spent two weeks at the villa and wanted to stay for longer but the villa was already booked. Thank you for great memories!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: January 8, 2025
Ben
NetherlandsNice place to stay. Very frendly cople. We stayed 7 dans.
Stayed in December 2024
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