No 549, Galle Road, Narigama, 80240 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
#73 of 129 B&Bs and Inns in Hikkaduwa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 57 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
7.0
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Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Enrico
GermanySlow wifi, Right behind the rails so noisy train even at night
Good value, big space, cute porch, clean bathroom
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 19 January 2025
Helen
United KingdomNothing
Perfect location seconds from the beach. Everything you need is on your doorstep but it's peaceful at night. Our apartment was spacious with great bathroom which always had hot water for the shower. Large fridge, sink and hot plate for cooking in the kitchen. Very competitively priced. Very friendly and accommodating family who own Citadel, they are always on the go cleaning the communal areas and always have clean sheets/towels etc readily available. The family are always available to help if you need it. Will definitely be staying again. Thank you very much.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 20 December 2024
Stuart
United KingdomSometimes a weak internet signal.
Good location Comfortable bed Kindness of Sumit, the boss, who took me to the railway station at 5am!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Valentina
ChileWiFi doesn't work very good
We stayed a few nights in the double room, and after our tour around sri lanka, we came back and stayed at the apartment. Both of our stays were impeccable.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Baratian
IranThe room was big, the facilities in room was excellent. The staff was polite and helpful.Everything was good and make an unforgettable lovely stay.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Rodriguez
JapanCalm and nice place
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Lukas
SwitzerlandQuite some mosquitos at dusk and during the night.
Hosts, location, the room, the garden and the price were all wonderful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Stian
NorwayGood hotel. You get what you need, aircon, nice big bed, and clean room and bathroom. Very nice host, and he has a half day trip that i truely recomend for everyone to do.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Jonas
GermanyGood location to stay. Friendly host
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Michael
GermanyGood location Friendly people
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Seren
United KingdomInitially the wifi signal was very poor and the room was very hot as the ceiling fan was totally ineffective.
The apartment was a fantastic space. Once we were given a stand fan and a wifi router, it would be a perfect place for a longer term stay. The location is perfect, very close to lots of restaurants and the main surf break.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Patsainz
United StatesVery nice place to stay, clean and near the beach, restaurants and shops. Also, their room prices are great.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Camilla
FranceBig bed Nice backyard (very calm and peaceful) , and relaxing patio outside of the room
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Ryan
South AfricaI had the cottage set in a quiet corner at the back. It is very private and the hosts were beyond kind. They are willing to help with anything to ensure that one is comfortable. The beach is across the road. There are many little restaurants, cafes and beachfront eateries around. It's a few minutes walk to see the turtles. I would definitely stay here again. Mr.Sumith & family are wonderful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Alice
United KingdomThe place was massive, the first place you have your own kitchen, bathroom and little living area with a 4 poster double bed, mosquito net and great fan. The next one is just a room with a bathroom, no kitchen unfortunately, but still-great size and very comfy bed. Lovely, serene garden and friendly hosts
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Yari87
PhilippinesNothing
We like it very close to the beach and it's a really huge apartment and everything is provided. Also it has a huge kitchen where we cook some dishes. The owner was so nice since we booked the place as we arrived in Hikkaduwa it was a short notice but they welcomed us. Overall very satisfied and also the WiFi was so fast since I have to check my emails at work.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Joaquin
SpainGreat value for money. Good location. You get your own private room with private bathroom.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Evgeni
BelarusVery nice house in very nice place. Ouners are friendly. Location is pretty good
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Michal
Slovakia-
We liked the spacious room, private kitchen for cooking, mosquito net, location, helpfulhost when we prolonged our stay for one more night. There was not little worry about it..perfect.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Mark
Sri LankaThe Wifi was very slow/non existent
Great Location, close to the beaches and restaurants. The host was a friendly family.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2023
Nordquist
SwedenNice big room with marble floors to a very affordable price. Friendly and easygoing host too.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 13 January 2023
Helen
United KingdomWe liked everything 😁
Great position across the street from the beach, just behind the main road but very peaceful at night. Great sized apartment with large balcony/open kitchen, big bathroom and big bed. Lots of shops, restaurants etc., on your doorstep. The family who own it are lovely and very helpful. This is our second stay at Citadel and we will definitely be back. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2022
Setareh
Netherlandsclean. close to the beach and bar restaurant shop's.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 13 December 2022
Josef
Sri LankaVery good location very good value Josef Austria
Stayed in December 2022
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