Location.

Staff.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing.

Very secure, clean and located centrally to Hikkaduwa. Didn't utilise the breakfast facility but it really wasn't required as there are ample restaurants that do breakfast nearby. The bathroom was magnificent. Great water pressure and hot water. We were one level from the top, with a little view of the beach and magnificent sunsets. The buildings around it made for great photos with the tuk tuks passing by. There is a train track a few buildings behind that can be heard. When the room is closed up its not a problem. You can hear the horn early though if it's used. The room itself was extremely clean. Had tea and coffee/kettle and hair-dryer available. Aircon worked a treat and we didn't have any days without power. Cable channels on the TV and wifi was exceptional. There is no elevator but the staff assisted with carrying our bags up. We didn't find the stairs to be an issue. Highly recommend for a stay if you are in the area.

Stayed in April 2025

It's time to install an elevator and room access cards.

Excellent location of the hotel. Very close to the sea. The hotel team is super professionals. Excellent breakfast and a beautiful courtyard with barbecue. Always clean and fresh in the rooms and corridors.

Stayed in March 2025

The railway line was close by, but as per previous reviewers, trains were very few and far between and so did not affect us. There is work ongoing at present to add further storeys to the building, but the work does not start early or finish late, so the owners are mindful of this.

The best thing about the hotel was the room quality. Having toured Sri Lanka for nearly a month, we had stayed at a number of good hotel rooms let down by the bathroom quality. The Chaaya Inn, being only I think about three years old, did not disappoint in this respect with a clean modern bathroom, comfortable beds and effective air conditioning. The optional breakfast at 1500rps was also very good. The hotel is very close to the Turtle beach and we were able to watch hatchling releases on successive nights. For meals, we'd recommend the Salty Beers pub / restaurant just on the corner near the hotel, great atmosphere.

Stayed in April 2025

I had a great stay at this hotel! It’s easily accessible to the beach, and we were lucky enough to have a beautiful beach view from our room. The breakfast was delicious and definitely worth the price. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, which made the experience even better. The location is fantastic for shopping, with plenty of eateries nearby. It’s a great spot if you want to be close to both the beach and all the action in the area. Highly recommend!

Stayed in March 2025

Such lovely and friendly reception and staff. Accommodating and made sure that we were ok. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable and definitely would come here again!

Stayed in March 2025

We were a group of six who stayed at this hotel for four nights, and we had a very pleasant experience. The hotel had a good standard, and the staff was very friendly and service-minded. We also had breakfast at the hotel, which was excellent. Every morning, we were served fresh fruit and freshly squeezed juice. The cleanliness was great—our room was cleaned and tidied up every morning. All in all, we were very satisfied with our stay!

Stayed in February 2025

Big room. Shower was great, balcony was well sized.

Stayed in January 2025

Very good breakfasts fulfilled with plates of fruits and fresh juices 👌😊

Stayed in December 2024

A bit noisy, building (another floor on top) during the day, party in nearby restaurant during night. And close to road with traffic.

Good location if you want to stay close to Turtle beach, diving etc. Good value for money with nice AC, big room, big bed and sea view. Staff were super friendly.

Stayed in December 2024

Nada

Great location and view from balcony of surf and sunset. Very attentive staff, always ready for any request. Breakfast varied, lots of selection and inexpensive.

Stayed in December 2024

Great location in front of the sea. The staff were very kind. The restaurant next door was great! The rooms are very spacious.Thank you so much!

Stayed in November 2024

We really enjoyed our stay. Very friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable property, great location. Beds were very comfortable. Thank you!

Stayed in May 2024

The only thing was that the view is less beautiful than we thought on the pictures, but maybe because we were staying at the 2nd floor.

It was a nice room to stay in for a few days. It has a fridge and a working airco, so that are the most important things in a room. The staff is friendly and want to do anything for you.

Stayed in April 2024

Great location, super spacious room with a nice balcony! Friendly and helpful staff!

Stayed in February 2024

There is a big greenish building just in front of the balcony that partially covers the seaview so you actually get the full seaview only on the highest floor. Of course it's not a real problem, the view and balcony is still nice but it's good to know.

The hotel was very very clean, the rooms, the bathroom and the common space. Also, i recommend to try breakfast because they has some nice local food cooked ans served for you (you order one day before, no buffet) which was interesting, fresh and tasty. (I loved your pancakes with coconut). The hotel is next to the turtle beach and all the shops, restaurants etc. We rent a tuktuk and they offered us a parking place right next to the hotel.

Stayed in March 2024

There isn't really anything that I didn't like.

Good location. Staff were friendly and helpful. My room was clean and spacious. Everything worked fine. Lighting was good. Large balcony with table and 2 chairs with sea views and sea breeze. The bed had clean linens and afforded me a comfortable sleep. There was a power point next to the bed. The bathroom was also spacious with an enclosed shower. Excellent hot water shower and pressure. Breakfast was western food for me with some Sri Lankan thrown in. All too much for me but I enjoyed what I could eat. Overall, I had a comfortable stay here.

Stayed in March 2024

There is no mosquito net, but the bathroom window allows mosquitos in. I’m covered in big angry bites :(

Great location, amazing staff, great sized room, air con!! Comfy bed.

Stayed in March 2024

No complaints

We had a great stay at Chaaya Inn. Our room was spacious and spotlessly clean. The air conditioning was good and the shower was very hot and powerful. We had a big balcony with great views of the beach. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We were given two large bottles of water each day. We also had laundry done at the hotel. The location is very good, a one minute walk to where Hikkaduwa Beach and Turtle Beach meet (you can walk to Turtle Point in a couple of minutes). I would highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again if ever I was back in Hikkaduwa.

Stayed in March 2024

None

The location was fantastic and friendly staff.

Stayed in February 2024

Very good location, very clean and the best staff 👍🏻 Everything was excellent.

Stayed in February 2024

I have rarely seen such friendly and helpful staff in a hotel. The location of the hotel is close to the beach, restaurants bars and supermarket are in the immediate vicinity. The rooms are spacious, clean and have a great view of the sea. The facilities are of a European standard. We have extended our stay here again and can warmly recommend the hotel to anyone!

Stayed in February 2024

Great location, room was clean and fresh. Our room was so much nicer than we expected! The hotel is run by a group of lovely and welcoming women

Stayed in February 2024

Expensive for Shrilanka, but everything was fine with the room.

Great staff, good location (near shops and beach). Nice, spacious room with balcony. Nice, that breakfast (for 4 euro) is available (however some of food was quite spicy for kids, but for the next morning we asked to 'update our breakfast').

Stayed in January 2024