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Reviews of The Den Guest House

No 410, Galle Road Floor, 80240 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

#91 of 129 B&Bs and Inns in Hikkaduwa

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Review score

Based on 72 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    9.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place to stay , good food , clean room , Very close to the turtle beach

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were very hard.

    The location is amazing and right on the beach and also in the middle of town. Great value for money!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been nice if the room had been swept through and a chair in the room would have been good.

    Helpful staff, good breakfast. The room was spacious with ac and a fan . Comfortable bed

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn’t clean the room daily even tho it was beach front a sweep and fresh sheets would be a good idea as the sand is hard to keep out..

    The beach was right in front of us the food was amazing and the staff were lovely..

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - although ocean view as promised, it is not do comfortable to relax on the porch as you are right next to the restaurant so there is no privacy (pictured)

    Staff were welcoming, room was big and breakfast was simple but good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    9.0
    Super :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The room windows face the restaurant and the shoreline where there are people all the time, so we had to keep the curtains closed all the time

    Ocean view from the room. First line (but this part of the beach is not for swimming because of waves and rocks) Large and fresh room with air conditioning and fan. The air conditioner is properly installed and does not blow on the bed, so you can safely sleep at night and not catch a cold Good breakfasts which include fresh juice and tea and hearty meals There is a supermarket one minute walk away Good restaurant on site Welcoming and friendly hotel staff who help with any request You can give your clothes for washing - 700 rupees per kilo Generally good wi-fi There are a huge number of cool restaurants within five minutes of the hotel The bathing beach is about a 10 minute walk along the shore. You can meet turtles and go snorkeling there

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location of the property and the breakfast spread.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it! The staff were wonderful, the room was very clean. It is right on the beach. The food was brilliant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Had a best view of the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very near to the beach,just a few steps away. Restaurant has good food and service. Staff are attentive and friendly. The room has a bathtub.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The music going at the restaurant could be a bother to some but it wasn’t a problem for us.

    The location right on the beach was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Staying in a paradise!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the air conditioning made strange noises at night and couldn't handle the 30 degree heat that was at night. It would be enough if they provided a good fan.

    the room is literally on the beach! Waking up and sleeping to the sound of the waves is truly fantastic! the shower is wonderful and the food in the restaurant is delicious! unfortunately, not all the staff speak English, which makes interaction a little difficult (so everything I wanted to ask I used the booking platform and they responded promptly) but this does not alter the service provided in any way, they were very kind to They let me leave my bags at the hotel while we waited for the train that would leave later! the bathroom I think was the cleanest I saw in Sri Lanka, thank you very much to the whole team, I hope to return one day!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Awesome stay :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To be fair I can’t fault property although option to pay by card rather than cash would be good.

    Beach front location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    lovely higly recomand, peaceful and very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    maybe a more diverse menu, but what I ate was good and fresh

    very clean and spacious room with Ac, hot water, and ocean view, clean sheets and right on the beach, you can hear only the waves in the night. very good location and decent prices on food and beverages

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Roaches🥶

    Everything was absolutely fantastic

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Great accommodation, on a great beach with fantastic staff. Will be back !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The A/C wasnt the best and worked JUST enough to make room cool. Whilst the rooms were huge, not the most modern. Thought they could make much more of the 2 sea facing rooms to justify extra price.

    Fantastic location in Hikkaduwa, rooms steps from beach, great staff and a really popular beach restaurant which serves great food. Huge rooms. (2 sea facing, 1 facing a wall)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Mainly good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Adjacent to bar/restaurant so liable to be noisy. Our first night there was ruined by a very loud birthday party; no acknowledgement from manager.

    Large, light & airy room straight onto garden and beach. Bath tub (NOT hot tub...) and shower. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    7.0
    Need to upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food quality and hygiene

    Views

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    9.0
    Amazing beachside guest house
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no trash bin. It is weird because it should be a very basic amenity of a room. Next to that, there was no shower gel.

    It is located super close to the beach. You step out from your room and after a few steps, you are already standing in the sand. The beach and ocean can be seen from the bed and it is very nice to get up in the morning with this view.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The air con lacked umph, taking a while to cool down our room and struggling to keep it cool during the midday heat.

    The breakfast was amazing, definitely one of the best we had in Sri Lanka. The location was also perfect, it was lovely to wake up and see the sea as well as being within walking distance to restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    8.0
    South Sri Lanka is the best place to relax and eat the best Sea food😍
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was nice and friendly! There were 3 dogs and the female stay with me for 3 days, was my shadow and was barging to any one was come close to me! I love it! She came with me to the next restaurant and she waited till I finish my dinner😍! She slept in my room so I could leave the window open all night to watch and listen the Ocean waves😍

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were some ants in the room and the ac was not really working. It broke during the night but they fixed it the next morning without even asking! However still the ac does not really cool the room.

    The location was amazing & the bed very comfortable. The staff was lovely and so so helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    Good place and delicious breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed linen is not cleaned up to standard.

    They served us a fabulous Sri Lankan breakfast included String hoppers with dhal curry , coconut sumbal and fresh mango juice. The location is great opening to sea view .

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, right on the beach! Super close to everything and all walking distance. Very nice staff!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were not very friendly and I had to keep asking them questions as they did not cover things when I first arrived. I even had to ask for a room key because they didn't provide me with one. Always felt like I was bothering them. Room I was in looked out straight onto the restaurant so I had to keep my curtains closed at all times so could not enjoy the view.

    Lovely big, spacious room. Big, comfortable bed. Bath and shower with hot water. Breakfast trolley in room with free tea, coffee and water. Big closet for clothes. Safe for valuables. Room service and the food was delicious. Great location in Hikkaduwa.

    Stayed in February 2023

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