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Reviews of Villa Kaya 2 stars

No. 15/4, Galbokkuwa Road, Pannamgoda, Hikkaduwa, 80240 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

Review score

Based on 83 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    9.0
    dissatisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not good value for money, 2000 rupees a person, fruit plate, juice, eggs, a few pieces of bread. Breakfast does seem a bit expensive compared to other places I've stayed at and there is very little to eat

    Convenient location, good room facilities, clean pool, close to the railway, can hear the train but it doesn't disturb the rest

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    10
    Great homely run hotel in a brilliant location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Sometimes the noise from the trains was loud but it didn't bother us that much!

    The room was a great size with a great view of the pool area. Staff were available to assist and help from the moment we arrived. Wild monkeys live directly behind the hotel and it was amazing as we got to feed them with the owner by hand which was absolutely incredible. Great location less than 5 minute walk to the main road and we loved seeing the trains drive each day.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing - everything was perfect.

    Breakfast was great and the staff were amazing. The room was super comfortable with a lovely balcony.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    10
    Excellent, superb spacious rooms, great gardens & pool & very friendly and helpful staff, Fab stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The WIFI in parts of the building was slow.

    Our stay was fabulous, Villa Kaya is a great location with very spacious, clean, well maintained rooms and bathrooms. Everything was in perfect working order. The staff are without exception helpful, courteous, friendly and professional, they anticipated our needs regarding the local community and gave us solid and helpful advice. The gardens and pool are well kept and cared for. I cannot recommend the property enough, Excellent stay, we will be back!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Being asked to pay on arrival and asking to use the tip jar.

    Great location off the main street, so easy access to local shops, restaurants and beaches. Although being next to the railway line it was quiet enough not to be bothered by the hourly train. We had a 1st floor room which was perfect to look out over the pool or out the back watching the monkeys, comfy sofas on this level too. Pool was clean and sun loungers were great after being on the beach in the morning. Breakfast was of a good standard, fruit dish and choice of eggs were always welcomed and the staff were always pleasent. Look our for the afternoon bread tuk tuk, you will hear it - nice afternoon treats with a cup of tea ;)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional with great staff, great breakfast and superb rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Couldn't fault it.

    This hotel is superb and exceptional value for money. We stayed in six hotels on our recent trip to Sri Lanka and this was our favourite. Great location, five minutes walk to the beach and many local restaurants and shops but set back a little from the busy main street that runs through Hikkaduwa. There's a large supermarket just down the road with a wine/beer shop and several ATMs. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. A great breakfast and set in lovely gardens which are really well maintained. The pool is very clean and the sunbeds are comfortable. The rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean with a great bathroom, a comfortable bed and both air-con and ceiling fan. We stayed in Room 1 on the ground floor having terraces front and back. From the back you can watch a troop of friendly monkeys in the trees which come down at breakfast time to be hand fed the leftovers! There are also large monitor lizards which make regular appearances. We would happily stay here again.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb location, clean and tidy, a large room and excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The towels could have been changed part way through the week and a bed sized top sheet on the bed would have been nice.

    Great location in the centre of town. minutes from the bars, restaurants and beach. First class breakfast with lots of fruit, yoghurts and eggs. Friendly staff and a large air conditioned nice clean room, with a great pool and lovely gardens. The monkeys were a bonus!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. A tiny bonus would be to have net curtains on the lower ground floor rooms but I'm being picky. It was one of our favourite hotels.

    Everything! Room, location, amazing breakfast- best we've had. Monkey's visiting for braking. Beautiful pool area and lovely staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    8.0
    changing of bedding and towels more often. Cleaning of room than twice in ten days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 12 nights

    Lovely but repetative

    A little repet

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    10
    Best guesthouse.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything, great facilities, large comfortable room and bed, Aircon fan and spotless. Fantastic breakfast, and staff were really welcoming helpful and friendly. Large immaculately kept grounds and a perfect pool area for children and adults alike. Only 5 minutes walk to the main street with cafes shops and bars and 10 minutes to the nearest beach. The best we've stayed in in Sri Lanka. I would recommend this to anyone.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    10
    Delightful stay at Villa Kaya.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a great deal to complain about really. No hot water for the shower but as it was so warm during the day it was quite a relief to have a cool shower. People have commented on the train noise but we never noticed it.

    Beautiful location away from the main street just over the railway line. Lovely garden that was always well tended. Allowed my wife and I to check in very early, 05.30 am after two flights from the UK. The Villa arranged our airport pick up so it was a breeze to get to. Two hours from Columbo. Very good sized room with all amenities, Pool nice and refreshing after a day out. We would have stayed longer however we only booked three nights to see if we liked Hikaduwa.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    10
    They have some monkeys living in the property trees, possible to feed the by fruits. Really nice place where to stay, ne
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty close to the train railway, but after a few nights you get used to it.

    Nice pool, very good location, tasty breakfast and super friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    9.0
    Charming hotel with great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No, it was all good!

    We had a wonderful stay at Villa Kaya Guest House. The owner was incredibly helpful and welcoming, making us feel right at home. Our room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The location is fantastic, just a short walk to the beach and lovely restaurants. The local Turtle Beach is a must-visit, where you can see large wild turtles in their natural habitat—a truly magical experience. The charming surroundings, including its proximity to the train line, added an authentic touch to our stay. The amazing breakfast each morning was amazing! It was a perfect base for our trip, and we’d happily stay here again. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    10
    Great hotel. Well maintained and lovely breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s close to the train line so noisy occasionally. This isn’t a big deal except if you are a light sleeper.

    Nice central location. Lovely breakfast

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Close to guest house is train but it is not disturbing is a part and culture of Sri Lanka!

    Amazing stay, great staff and breakfast service, very nice pool, clean rooms and everything was 10/10! Totaly reccomend this place!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So nice place, good breakfast and the staff is so friendly and helpful. Just a 5 minutes walk from the beach. many restaurants near by.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be better, no option to pay by card, could do with more shade around the pool.

    Lovely pool, pretty good location, rooms are nice.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Train at 5am is a little annoying. Staff don't ask if you have any food allergies for breakfast

    Very nice hotel. Rooms and pool are great

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

    9.0
    Comfy week in Hikkaduwa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superb stay in Hikkaduwa! Very spacious, clean rooms with all you need. The staff is super nice, special thanks to my friend taking care of the place at night :) Tasty breakfast includes a large fruit platter, egg and warm, toasted bread. The pool area is very clean and although the train passes by from time to time, I never felt disturbed. Would come here again anytime!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2024

    10
    Recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All pretty good

    Pool was lovely and clean. Room also very comfortable. Shops and restaurants easy 3 min walk away.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

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

    New, spacious, rooms bed comfy and clean, big bathroom, with all the essentials accessories in the room. Pool area is nice. On one side pool view on the other green,trees, wild and a canal

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    Nice short stay at Villa Kaye.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from the train when sleeping. Not much shade around the pool. Wifi wasn’t working for me. It was sporadic for mum.

    Great location. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants we wanted to go to. Nice pool. Big room with aircon and fridge. Afternoon visits from monkeys. Helpful staff. Good value for money.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

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

    Rooms were super clean but there were some ants - not really a reflection of the property though more just common throughout Sri Lanka

    stunning property! We were off season so the place was being painted etc while we were there but wasn’t really an issue. Lovely fresh new rooms were a bonus! Train noise didnt bother us, I actually loved the novelty of being so close!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place to stay in Hikkaduwa! Comfortable room, good breakfast and clean, nice swimming pool.

    Stayed in July 2024

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