Reviews of TheLakeHostel

Owner is amazing and helpful. If you love nature and animals this is the perfect place. Everything really cleaned

Kiri and his partner are the best hosts and they offer to cook a fantastic dinner for you in the evening for only $5. It’s a beautiful and peaceful homestay

Beautiful location at the lake, nice shared facilities

Location is pretty far from city center and due to bad road difficult to reach by bike or foot.

The hostel is by a lake which is just perfect for a serene getaway! The hosts are also very kind and accommodating, willing to help you out in whichever way they can. You'll be welcomed by wagging tails as soon as you enter the hostel, which is a great plus for travellers who love animals! Great setup with kitchen, for ones who wish to cook their own food. The canoe/kayak rides are free for those staying at the hostel. Can't wait to be back again! 💞

As the hostel is situated in the interiors of a jungle, the roads leading to it have no street lights. So one has to depend on public transport like tuks or cabs etc to get to and fro post sunset. But everything else about the property compensates for this lil concern.

The host was excellently accommodating and made my stay as much as possible at home right from the start.

Due to the lake location you will encounter a few flies

An oasis just outside of Hikkaduwa. The host Kiri and his girlfriend were super kind snd made my stay so pleasant! Can really recommend this place! Everything was clean, the wonderful garden was well-kept and the animals were supersweet!

My favorite place in Sri Lanka. Kiri, the host, is a beautiful soul and helps you with everything you need. The location is directly on the lake and so peaceful. I extended for a whole week and I wish I could stay longer. I felt so comfortable. The hostel has a kitchen with a lot of stuff to cook, but you can also order food for a fair price. The hostel is perfect to relax and calm down. I would always come back:)

Best place ever. Get ready to extend 😂

Care taker is excellent so kind and nice to sit around and chat! Can make some food/ drinks there and they can order you things from restaurant!

I loved the location, a short bus ride away from the beach and Hikkaduwa, on the shore of the lake. I liked the green garden, the open spaces, the little jetty on the lake, the sound of the rain on the roof. The dorm is clean and spacious, the bathroom is nice. 8 beds in the dorm, but only 3 people stayed in when I was there, so it was quiet. The bed was comfortable. The fans are strong, it was not hot in the room at all. A well equipped kitchen and a fridge to use is available. I liked the communal area. Even if it was quiet during my stay, I could feel that it is a very social place. There are a lot of animals around (dogs and cats), and the occasional wild animals, that you can spot. If you don't like dogs and cats (and their hair) around, think twice. If you choose to arrive by bus or on your own wheels, use G map, as it is the only one showing the little road leading to the hostel. Open source maps may confuse you. Be aware: no signs on the main road.

Not all beds have a power outlet next to them. It requires a bit of extra trust or a bit of planning in charging your electronics, but this was no major trouble for me.

We had such a nice stay at this hostel. The room was clean and comfy. Location was so beautlyful, directly at the lake and outside of the town. Staff was really friendly! We also rent a kayak and bike for free. Highly recommended <3

Nothing!

Everything, it’s the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Loved the pups, the kitties, the peaceful location, the staff *really* felt like family… it was cleaned daily and overall just amazing.

That I couldn’t stay longer

Lovely staff and amazing vibes

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An amazing spot on the lake, very peaceful and beautiful. Very warm welcome by Robert, use of canoes a big plus, great to have the cat's around, altogether a perfect place to spend a few days. We didn't have time but will be back for sure . Loved our upstairs double room..

Only think I didn't like was the music.. I like to hear the nature, but I understand some people like it..

Awesome people, great location, & the place is amazing. With a lake view, kayaking. Also they provide breakfast and dinner and have shared kitchen

The place is beautiful, the garden go to a lake, all around you it’s a natural !