Reviews of Thambili Cabanas
No. 785-A, Galle Road, Thiranagama, Hikkaduwa, 80240 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything
Train line
Reviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewClean, spacious rooms, friendly staff
Reviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewKasun was fabulous we were welcomed with a big smile and a fresh coconut he looked after us so well we didn’t want to leave In fact we left twice to travel around the area but came back to Thambili as it was so much nicer we will definitely return.
Reviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBrilliant location and absolutely lovely staff both day and night time
The gardens surrounding the cabanas
Reviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThis is a beautiful place. Really peaceful and cared for. The yoga shala is just lovely and the gardens are gorgeous. The cafe on the beach is perfect. Fresh food and juices with sun loungers and some tables right on the sand. The staff are so kind, I'm leaving with new friends 🥰
Nothing. You do hear the train passing occasionally, but you stop noticing it quickly.
Reviewed: 4 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewRooms are large and very clean. The swimming pool is a good size. The place is very quiet, well maintained and staff is friendly. There are two lovely dogs that roam the premises. Laundry service is available.
Our room was next to the staff quarters and they were sometimes noisy early in the morning. Also the building of our room was 10m from the railroad and trains pass by regularly. So make sure you get one of the cabanas more towards the front of the property. No food or drinks are available but a small supermarket is a 5 min walk.
Reviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful pool and a nice relaxed environment. Good spots to eat close.
Reviewed: 24 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewPeople who are caring for guests are excellent.
Nothing to dislike, but yes, one suggestion if they can start a food facility in the resort.
Reviewed: 1 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewI like the staff. Really friendly and helpful.
A bit twerk in the room will be really helpful in future.
Reviewed: 10 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLovely pool area with lots of plants, comfortable sunbeds. Amazing balcony with sea view. Comfortable bed.
Location between busy road and train tracks made it a little noisy. Also had to walk along the busy road to get anywhere.
Reviewed: 2 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewIt has a serenity feeling to the place. Pool are is beautiful. Probably good place for yoga groups. Nice garden area.
The dogs that live there bark and woke me up in the morning. Train goes by very close to room and can wake you up. Windows let in every noise. Pool area is to crowded with plants and feels to enclosed.
Reviewed: 15 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewBeautyful little oasis with a wonderful caretaker, Kasun, who will go beyond to make guests happy. Very helpful with everything. Great pool and gardens, very nicelly furnished big rooms with terrace, comfy bed and a big area for yoga.Thank you
Some nose from the Road and Train
Reviewed: 20 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewIt is a nice hotel with a good pool, amazing service from the staff and cozy environment. We enjoyed our stay very much.
It was a bit far from shops and restaurants compared to what we had expected, but we could have researched that ourselves in advance.
Reviewed: 22 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThe staff were so nice here! They went above and beyond what they needed to do. When we arrived it was late and we wanted to have some drinks. The manager drove to the liquor store and bought beers for us. The next day it was my birthday and they even got me a cake. Everything was clean, the pool was awesome and rooms were great.
Reviewed: 16 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewGood location - several steps to the nice beach and some good places to eat. Nice swimming pool and marvellous garden. Very friendly personnel
It is really noisy especially from the railroad. When the train is coming it is like the space shuttle starts. The road also sounds
Reviewed: 15 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewExceptionally friendly staff helping us with all our needs and immaculately clean rooms. Keep up the good work everyone!
thank you so much
Reviewed: 12 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewNice, clean and affordable place to stay. The pool was refreshing and clean. They have Thambili cafe on the other side of the street (less than 5 min walk) where we bought breakfast every morning. Easy and quick walk to the beach - although you have to cross the busy street before you get there. Good location to do excursions from.
The train goes literally next to the cabanas and it is loud. The rooms downstairs (deluxe rooms) are quite dark and there is no view. Better to book the one with balcony in the other building It's good to note that the rooms with balcony have three rooms connected by one balcony - so those balconies are not private.
Reviewed: 5 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewBeautiful accomondation, very calm and spacious. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Location was perfect for us since it’s just outside of the busy area.