Lovers of a relaxing holiday away from the noisy tourist centers try to get away from them. Hakkadowa is located 17 km north of Galle. the name of the settlement in translation means “coral jungle”. This already indicates that the main occupation for vacationers here is diving. Tourists are waiting for unforgettable underwater adventures with unique photo shoots. Diving schools are open on the coast, so anyone can master scuba diving. Diving is usually done accompanied by an instructor.
In the 70s, Hikkaduwa was chosen by hippies. They gave a start to the development of the tourist direction to the economy of the town. In 2004, the coast was hit by a tsunami, but the infrastructure was quickly rebuilt. The best hotels accept travelers from all over the world, providing them with excellent service and accommodation. Private villas try not to yield to hotel complexes. On their territories, swimming pools are installed, recreation areas are equipped, food, drinks, and ready meals are delivered. The owners help to organize guests’ leisure time, taking into account their tastes and preferences. The best of hikkaduwa’s villas are presented in the review.
Nisala Villas
The complex of three stylish villas is located a kilometer from the ocean beach. A separate entrance leads to each of the houses, from prying eyes the courtyard is fenced. The dwelling is a covered room and a lounge under a canopy with a swimming pool. The room has a bathroom with a shower. The bedroom has a spacious bed. The dining area is under a canopy. There is also a sofa with soft pillows and a table for board games. Breakfast is served in the morning. During the day, they decide where to have lunch and dinner. Mini-hotels such asNisala Villashire chefs to prepare meals at the request of guests. Therefore, it is enough to make an order in the morning and determine the time when to set the table. A barbecue area is available on site. The owners provide a service for renting vehicles, including cars.
Arahtis Lake Villa
The 4-star guest house offers bed + breakfast. The spacious rooms are decorated in a colonial style with modern realities in mind. In the interiors, pleasant proportions of furniture, decor, use of pastel colors are observed. In addition to standard accommodation in rooms located on floors 2-3, accommodation in individual villas is offered. Downstairs there is a chic living room for leisure. Directly from there you can go to the pool and sun terrace. An à la carte breakfast is served daily. The courtyard features lawns and a lush tropical garden. It offers views of the river with its picturesque banks. Guests can enjoy fishing, fitness and yoga, cycling and diving.
“A beautiful secluded place where no one bothers to meditate and engage in self-improvement. The room is clean and very cozy. The yard is well maintained. The hosts are friendly. I want to come back here and I will definitely do it” Maria
River Stone By Poseidon
Luxury villa in colonial style. The ancient era is felt in every thing. The bedrooms have massive wooden four-poster beds, dark wood furniture emphasizes the aristocracy of the interior, a spacious bathroom with windows pleasantly surprises with the presence of bronze plumbing and a snow-white bath with a high headboard. A spacious living room with a dining area is placed in a separate building. It is an open building on three sides under a triangular roof. Inside along the perimeter there are benches with soft pillows, in the center there is a large table. Guests gather here to chat, celebrate festive events or play games. Another living room is in the house. This is a patio with upholstered furniture and direct access to the sun terrace. Around the house there are conditions for a pleasant walk. Stairs with snow-white parapets have been completely restored, comfortable paths have been laid, tiers and vegetation have been decorated. The place will appeal to lovers of landscape design. The outdoor pool is open all year round. A shared kitchen is available for cooking.
Bora Bora Amore Villa
Villa«Bora Bora Amore Villa»offers one of the cheapest prices for accommodation in Hikkaduwa. The house is 50 meters from the popular hotel “Secret Garden”. This means that guests have access to a nightclub and the main party of surfers from around the world. The beach is a 2-minute walk away. Three rooms with a kitchenette are available for staying in the villa. The shared lounge has a full kitchen. Here guests prepare meals, have lunch, dinner. Evenings guests usually spend by the pool. There are sun loungers, tables, umbrellas. Staff can help guests decide on their leisure time. Usually it is canoeing, surfing or fishing. The hotel’s receptionists speak Finnish, Russian and English.
Hikka Nature Villa
This is a private and tranquil villa for a family holiday with its own kitchen and six bedrooms. In the courtyard there is a large swimming pool for adults and a children’s pool. The house is located in a quiet area, about 1.3 km from the town and 1.5 km from the main beach / tourist area of Hikkaduwa. There is a large garden for relaxation. On the ground floor there is a spacious veranda overlooking the pool and garden, a living room, a dining room, two bathrooms with hot water, a kitchen and two bedrooms with air conditioning. On the 2nd floor there are 4 air-conditioned bedrooms, four bathrooms with hot water, a living room and a large balcony. This fully furnished villa is ideal for a group of holidaymakers and families. Provides free wireless Internet access 24/7, satellite TV channels. All rooms are cleaned by the staff twice a week, during the same period bed linen and towels are changed. The pool is cleaned every day. Outside, the house is guarded by video surveillance.
Tropical Beach House Hikkaduwa
If you want to stay near the beach, you should consider the offers from the“Tropical Beach House”. Such mini-hotels are scattered throughout the coast, but it is this villa that has special advantages over the rest. Tropical Beach House is a spacious, staffed beach villa superbly located right on the beach in Tiranagama, south of the center of the popular Sri Lankan resort of Hikkaduwa, in the middle of one of the most extensive and beautiful beaches in the southwest of Sri Lanka. The format of residence is self-service, but there is a staff for cleaning the premises, cleaning the pool, protecting the territory. The beach house in Hikkaduwa provides a very comfortable base from where you can enjoy everything that the area has to offer, such as surfing, diving, nature watching or just basking on the beach under the Sri Lankan sun. The nightlife of the resort also begins on the beach, so evening walks along the shore can bring a lot of pleasant acquaintances and adventures.
“We loved the house and we occupied the entire top floor. This is a full-fledged studio with a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and a huge balcony. Through panoramic windows we watched the ocean. There aren’t many neighbors. Two more rooms are located on the ground floor. Cleaning is done every day, after 3 days the bed and towels are changed.” Elissa
Rakuen Beach Villa
In the village of Rathgama on the very shore built villa «Rakuen Beach Villa». The house has three bedrooms for rent. There is a shared kitchen and a patio with comfortable sofas and armchairs. A small swimming pool is built under the canopy. The beach is a few metres away. Diving, bicycle and car rental services are available. Staff assist campers in organising fishing, canoeing and cycling trips. You can order one type of breakfast, such as continental, halal, Asian or American. The butler will set the table, and also help to light the grill for cooking fish, meat or vegetables on coals. Meals can be ordered in the restaurant “Sri Lankan Restraunt” with delivery to the villa. At the reception there is a price list for the services of a masseur. The hotel accepts pets. The location is convenient for people with disabilities. Smoking is not allowed in the rooms, but the caring owners have prepared places for smoking.
Garden Haven Hikkaduwa
Large, immersed in tropical greenery, the villa is located at a distance from the ocean. This does not bother tourists who came to the island to travel to the sights. Caring hosts have taken into account all the needs of such guests. In the yard there is a swimming pool with soft sun loungers at the side. There is a cosy patio with a dining table in front of the entrance. The kitchen has all the necessary appliances for cooking, dining area, refrigerator. The bathroom comes with a washing machine. Each room is cooled by air conditioning. For sleeping there are three bedrooms with separate bathrooms. The beds are prudently covered with canopies. Most of the time guests spend in the garden pavilion, which is fully equipped for a good rest.
“Nice villa to relax during the moves. But we stayed here for a few days. It turned out that the owner has another villa on the beach, where sun loungers have already been installed and hammocks are hung under palm trees. Walk to it – 10 minutes. All beach equipment that is available is available. So we decided to linger and didn’t regret it.”
Siri Tropical Retreat
Modern villa with panoramic windows is located in a private gated area. The ground floor is occupied by a spacious living room with a kitchen area. A wooden staircase with railings leads to the bedrooms on the second floor. The rooms have double beds, bedside tables and a wardrobe. The bathroom is divided into a washing area with a toilet and a shower. In the courtyard there are two swimming pools – a large swimming pool and a jacuzzi. The building has a wellness centre and a spa. The host accepts requests for food and beverage delivery, arranges transfers, provides parking spaces. The distance to the beach is about one and a half kilometers.
Temple House Villa
A real Ceylon paradise offers tourists the owner of the villa «Temple House Villa». At guests’ disposal: a lush tropical garden, a dining corner in the lap of nature, authentic interiors of the colonial era, an outdoor pool, green lawns. A shared kitchen with a gas stove is provided for cooking. The beach is 400 metres away. The host can help arrange fishing, canoeing or renting a bike for a fee. In the morning, guests can enjoy a continental or Asian breakfast of their choice. For family entertainment, board games, puzzles, children’s books, music and a film library are available.
We recommend paying attention to “Hikka Nature Villa”. The villa is part of a hotel chain whose hotels are scattered all along the coast. There are facilities and conditions for living with children. It is located in the private sector, but close to the beach. Guests appreciated the adequacy of the price and quality of the services provided.
Selection of hotels Hikkaduwa on map
