TheLakeHostel

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

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About this property

Essential Facilities: TheLakeHostel in Hikkaduwa offers a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy free use of bicycles, an outdoor fireplace, and a lounge. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, work desks, and lake views. Additional amenities feature a minimarket, coffee shop, and shared kitchen. Dining Experience: Breakfast includes continental and Asian options with local specialities. The restaurant serves Asian cuisine, complemented by an outdoor seating area. Activities and Attractions: Guests can engage in fishing, yoga classes, pub crawls, and canoeing. Nearby attractions include Galle Fort and Hikkaduwa Coral Reef, each 4 km away. Koggala Airport is 33 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Leonardo
Italy Italy
“Owner is amazing and helpful. If you love nature and animals this is the perfect place. Everything really cleaned”
Ross
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Kiri and his partner are the best hosts and they offer to cook a fantastic dinner for you in the evening for only $5. It’s a beautiful and peaceful homestay”
Michelle
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful location at the lake, nice shared facilities”
Sachie
India India
“The hostel is by a lake which is just perfect for a serene getaway! The hosts are also very kind and accommodating, willing to help you out in whichever way they can. You'll be welcomed by wagging tails as soon as you enter the hostel, which is a...”
Markus
France France
“The host was excellently accommodating and made my stay as much as possible at home right from the start.”
Lukas
Sweden Sweden
“An oasis just outside of Hikkaduwa. The host Kiri and his girlfriend were super kind snd made my stay so pleasant! Can really recommend this place! Everything was clean, the wonderful garden was well-kept and the animals were supersweet!”
Luisa
Germany Germany
“My favorite place in Sri Lanka. Kiri, the host, is a beautiful soul and helps you with everything you need. The location is directly on the lake and so peaceful. I extended for a whole week and I wish I could stay longer. I felt so...”
Judit
Hungary Hungary
“I loved the location, a short bus ride away from the beach and Hikkaduwa, on the shore of the lake. I liked the green garden, the open spaces, the little jetty on the lake, the sound of the rain on the roof. The dorm is clean and spacious, the...”
Grace
Australia Australia
“Great hostel and people. The set up is so scenic. They have really cute cats. Wish I could have stayed longer definitely recommend :)”
Annemarie
Austria Austria
“We had such a nice stay at this hostel. The room was clean and comfy. Location was so beautlyful, directly at the lake and outside of the town. Staff was really friendly! We also rent a kayak and bike for free. Highly recommended <3”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian

House rules

TheLakeHostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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