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Reviews of The Citadel Guest House

No 549, Galle Road, Narigama, 80240 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

#73 of 129 B&Bs and Inns in Hikkaduwa

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Review score

Based on 57 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slow 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

    10
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 21 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Calm and nice place

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite 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

    10
    Perfect Hotel in Hikkaduwa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location to stay. Friendly host

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location Friendly people

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Perfect space for a long term stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Initially 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

    10
    Excellent Place at a Very Affordable Price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very 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

    10
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Big bed Nice backyard (very calm and peaceful) , and relaxing patio outside of the room

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    10
    A stone's throw away from the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great value for money. Good location. You get your own private room with private bathroom.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very nice house in very nice place. Ouners are friendly. Location is pretty good

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    10
    We thanks for being in this hostel, just amazing service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice big room with marble floors to a very affordable price. Friendly and easygoing host too.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2023

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean. close to the beach and bar restaurant shop's.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location very good value Josef Austria

    Stayed in December 2022

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