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Reviews of Camellia Dwelling 2 stars

Opposite The Public Library - (Facing the Pedestrian crossing), Baddegama Road,Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, 80240 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

  • Karen

    Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025

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    Camellia Dwelling was a dream to stay at! Very central to restaurants, ATMs, beach and mart. The spacious room had everything we needed- fresh water from the properties well, comfortable bed, hot shower, a fridge, aircon and fan. Paddy, the owner, was incredibly helpful and kind. We had a delicious breakfast every day looking out onto the pristine garden. His staff were always helpful and friendly. We will definitely return to this clean and wonderful property. Thank you for everything.

  • Markus

    Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025

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    A nice green place. It was clean and silent, as the building was in the second row and hence not direct at the street. The beach is just a few min ago. The owner is really friendly and supports you, if you need something.

    Property response:

    Dear Markus, We are happy to hear that we have succeeded in providing a great guest experience at Camellia. Thank you.

    Camellia Dwelling
    8 August 2025
  • Kim

    Reviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025

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    Paddy and Ramesh were exceptionally friendly and helpful. They picked us up and dropped us back to the train and provided a delicious , very filling breakfast. Thanks

    Property response:

    We truly appreciate your visit. Come back for another fun - filled break soon.

    Camellia Dwelling
    8 August 2025
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  • Abigail

    Reviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025

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    Beautiful well kept property. Drinking water available, room and bathroom clean. Room very spacious and comfortable, with a lovely view of the garden. Host very welcoming. We only stayed for one night but it was superb!

    Property response:

    Thank you for your positive feedback.

    Camellia Dwelling
    23 March 2025
  • Surya

    Reviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025

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    My wife and I stayed at Camellia Dwelling, and it was an amazing experience. The property is beautiful, and the rooms were absolutely neat and clean, including the bedsheets and toilets. The air conditioning worked perfectly, and hot water was always available. The best part of this property is the host. I have been working in the travel industry since 2016, but trust me — I have never seen such incredible hospitality. The host is truly amazing — I have no words to express my appreciation. He treats you just like family. When you leave this place, it will be hard to say goodbye because the host is so kind, caring, and helpful. He even noticed our big bags and personally accompanied us to the railway station — a gesture we’ll never forget. I highly recommend this property to everyone. Honestly, if you visit Hikkaduwa and don’t stay here, your trip will feel incomplete. If there was a rating higher than 10, I would definitely give it! Thank you so much for such an amazing stay!

    Property response:

    Dear Surya, Your heartfelt words truly mean the world to us. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Camellia. It brings us immense joy to know that you & your wife had such a memorable stay with us. We take great pride in maintaining a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for our guests, and knowing that you appreciated the neatness of the rooms the fresh linen and the facilities including air conditioning and hot water make us so happy. Every little detail is taken care of with love and hearing that it met your expectations means everything to us. However what truly touched our hearts was your kind words about our hospitality .We always strive to create a home away from home for our guests making sure they feel not just like visitors but like part of our family. It was an absolute pleasure having you both here and I am deeply humbled by your appreciation. Ensuring that your journey was as smooth and enjoyable as possible was the least we could do! Small gestures like accompanying you to the railway station come from the heart and I'm delighted that it left a lasting impression. your words inspire us to continue doing what we love-welcoming incredible people like you and making their time in Hikkaduwa truly special. We are beyond grateful for your recommendation and your perfect rating. Knowing that you feel a trip to Hikkaduwa would be incomplete without staying with us is the highest compliment we could ever receive. Thank you once again for your kindness ,generosity and being such wonderful guests. We will always cherish your visit and we sincerely hope to welcome you both back in the future. Looking forward to hosting such a beautiful couple again! With warmest regards - Paddy.

    Dear Surya, Your heartfelt words truly mean the world to us. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Camellia. It brings us immense joy to know that you & your wife had such a memorable stay with us. We take g… Show more

    Camellia Dwelling
    8 March 2025
  • Elizaveta

    Reviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025

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    I highly recommend this villa for your vacation or remote work. A friendly, caring, attentive owner. The villa is very spacious with a beautiful garden and all the necessary amenities. The number is spacious, there is everything you need (air conditioning, fan, storage places, refrigerator and microwave oven). Good Internet if you need to work. Very tasty breakfast, large cuisine and dining area. Safe accommodation, gate and gate are closed to the lock. There is a place for parking in the territory of the villa. The excellent location of the villa, not far from the bus stop, railway stage and beach. The very good -natured owner helped us deliver suitcases to the station.

    Property response:

    Thank you Eliza. Wishing you a safe journey to Maldives and St .Petersburg.

    Camellia Dwelling
    16 February 2025
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  • Justinas

    Reviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025

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  • Sarah

    Reviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025

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    The host, Paddy was very friendly! Helped us with our trip planning and took us to his cinnamon farm where he explained and showed us the production of cinnamon! The hotel Camellia Dwelling was very clean! You can book a nice, big, selfmade breakfast for 5$. It’s close to the beach and scuba diving school. Love to come here again. A nice garden outside.

  • Angelie

    Reviewed: 7 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025

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    The location was wonderful, beautiful villa and garden, close by the city, train and bus station. The breakfast was wonderful and enough.

    It was nice to have the room kind of outside of the owners house to feel free.

    Property response:

    Thank you Angelie. Best of luck to you.

    Camellia Dwelling
    8 February 2025
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  • Christoph

    Reviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025

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    Good position to do thing ma in Himkaduwa And a so lovely family that helps you with everything

    Nothing still perfekt

    Property response:

    Thank you . I'm sure you are flying with unforgettable memories :) Wishing you two, a year filled with laughter, love & all your favourite things.

    Camellia Dwelling
    30 January 2025
  • Justinas

    Reviewed: 26 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025

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    Good location, clean and big room, also clean bathroom. Price was also cheap - around 25euros a night.

    All was Ok

    Property response:

    Thank you

    Camellia Dwelling
    27 January 2025
  • Saurabh

    Reviewed: 23 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025

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    We really liked the host, the house, the story behind, and the overall services. The rooms were clean and aesthetic.

    Property response:

    Thank you Saurabh. Hope to see you soon :) Convey my regards to your friends. Wishing you a New Year filled with new hopes and new beginnings.

    Camellia Dwelling
    23 January 2025
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  • Anna

    Reviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025

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    Convenient location near the road. Close to a clean and comfortable beach for swimming, a bus station, a railway station, shops, markets, and cafes. Everything you need is within walking distance from the house. The house itself and the surrounding area are very tidy , beautiful and clean. The owner, his family, and the assistant are friendly and pleasant people. There are tables and chairs on the premises, perfect for relaxing. There's also a shared living room where we had interesting conversations with the owner. Additionally, we were taught how to cook jackfruit and banana flower. After cooking, we enjoyed a communal dinner. The breakfasts are fresh and delicious. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with everything necessary provided. It’s convenient for both short stays and longer-term visits. Thank you for the hospitality. We highly recommend this place for staying in Hikkaduwa!

    Property response:

    Thank you Anna for your lengthy informative comments. We feel now we are on the right track. May you have a Healthy & Happy life. Convey our regards to your dad.

    Camellia Dwelling
    20 January 2025
  • Linnea

    Reviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025

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    Amazing place and host! They were super friendly. Highly recommend.

    Property response:

    Thank you Linnea. May the new beginnings fill your life with magical moments. :)

    Camellia Dwelling
    20 January 2025
  • Emily

    Reviewed: 3 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024

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    The owner was lovely, and very welcoming into his home. We stayed in the private room which was just next to the house, it felt very safe and private. We had breakfast which was very good. The location was good, but would recommend walking down to Narigama beach rather than Hikkaduwa beach as it was much better in our opinion and better restaurant options nearby.

    Property response:

    Thank you for the comments . May the New Year bring you peace joy & happiness. Paddy

    Camellia Dwelling
    20 January 2025
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  • Bartini

    Reviewed: 1 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024

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    I really enjoyed my one night stay. A real bed and breakfast on very nice grounds, great location, great breakfast and Paddy was a very hospitable host that I enjoyed talking with. Great value. Recommend!

    Property response:

    Thank you for the recommendation. :) May the New Year bless you with health, wealth & happiness.

    Camellia Dwelling
    20 January 2025
  • Janine

    Reviewed: 15 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024

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    Pady, the owner is very welcoming and happy to help. Thank you for all the insights to Sri Lanka! The room was clean, spacious and quiet. Breakfast was lovely. The location is very close to the train station. I would book again.

    Property response:

    Thank you Janine. Have a sparkling New Year ! Wishing you lifelong happiness.

    Camellia Dwelling
    20 January 2025
  • Hickman

    Reviewed: 1 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024

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    Pathi was such a great host. Him and the other guy both cooked us breakfast both mornings which included hoppers, omlettw, juice, fruit all fresh in the lovely garden. Really quiet place close by the Hikkaduwa road and beach. Treats you like family in a beautiful house setting. Highly recommend staying here!

    Property response:

    Thank you Hickman. Happy to hear you enjoyed the break fast :) Good Luck & Best Wishes. May your new year be filled with happiness ,peace & prosperity Paddy.

    Camellia Dwelling
    20 January 2025
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  • Anda

    Reviewed: 23 May 2024 · Stayed in March 2024

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  • Richard

    Reviewed: 4 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024

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    Good location, close to shops, banks and the bus and train station. The room is a good size and has a nice garden. Paddy, the owner is very welcoming.

    Nothing.

    Property response:

    Thank you

    Camellia Dwelling
    20 January 2025
  • L

    Reviewed: 23 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024

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    Wonderful ! Paddy and Hrames took care of us as if we were their family during our stay in this luxury property with an amazing garden. Nice healthy breakfast, comfortable bed in a clean and spacious room, such a calm place in walking distance to the beach, restaurants and railway station! Flexibility for an early check in and a late check out. In addition to the precious advices, they dropped us to the station to catch the train. Much appreciated 😊!

    Property response:

    Thank you Letienne.

    Camellia Dwelling
    19 January 2025
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  • Ørnberg

    Reviewed: 19 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024

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    Very nice location and the room was clean and large. The owner was so sweet and helped us get bicycles and he made us breakfast every morning. The house felt very safe and it looked super cute :)) We stayed for 1 week and loved it

    Nothing

    Property response:

    Thank You for your comments

    Camellia Dwelling
    19 January 2025
  • Petra

    Reviewed: 4 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024

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  • Alexey

    Reviewed: 1 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024

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    Good stuff and owner! Really thanx for our days here! ❤️‍🔥

    Property response:

    Thank you Alex Wishing you a relaxing holiday in Nuwara Eliiya

    Camellia Dwelling
    1 March 2024
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