TheLakeHostel

–Excellent location – show map
+36 photos
Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Property highlights

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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 specialties. 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 2.5 mi away. Koggala Airport is 21 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

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

Kareno57
France France
“An amazing spot on the lake, very peaceful and beautiful. Very warm welcome by Robert, use of canoes a big plus, great to have the cat's around, altogether a perfect place to spend a few days. We didn't have time but will be back for sure . Loved...”
Camille
Canada Canada
“Good vibes, good people, beautiful hidden treasure with very clean and cozy facilities. Could easily get stuck here for weeks. Highly recommend!!”
Yves
Switzerland Switzerland
“Felt like home, but surrounded by jungle and with a lot cats and dogs.”
Umar
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“This was my 4th time visiting this place and I love every moment spent here, starting off with the hospitality from Roberto and Sudeepa, the free kayak rides, the awesome inhouse kitchen, the friendly guests and atmosphere added more memories to...”
Saraswati
Turkey Turkey
“Amazing location, comfortable stay, super helpful people. I loved my stay there. They have canoes and bicycles for guests to use for free. It’s so beautiful to wake up in a forest next to a lake and canoe for thing in the morning. Morning view on...”
Shir
Israel Israel
“- Amazing location - super nice staff - available coffee and kitchen - you can take the boat and go on the lake for free”
Letizia
Australia Australia
“staff lovely, amazing area to chill/rest and have a chat with people living in the hostel! Absolutely worth the money, If I go back to Hikkaduwa i’ll be back :) thanks guys!”
Johnny
United States United States
“Awesome place! Great staff, and many other nice travelers. It's a super cozy place to stay that feels exactly like home the minute you arrive. Everybody functions like a little family hanging out and talking to each other. Free bikes (or motobike...”
Bruce
United States United States
“Jungle experience, covert friendly family, large room”
Erica
United States United States
“No sleep for two days, 23 hours of travel, and not enough food. I travel full time and have never been this sleep deprived, hungry, and unable to think or act. Sri and Monee took care of me my first night with food options, transportation options,...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian

Amenities of TheLakeHostel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

TheLakeHostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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