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About this property
Essential Facilities: TheLakeHostel in Hikkaduwa offers a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy free use of bicycles, an outdoor fireplace, and a lounge. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, work desks, and lake views. Additional amenities feature a minimarket, coffee shop, and shared kitchen. Dining Experience: Breakfast includes continental and Asian options with local specialities. The restaurant serves Asian cuisine, complemented by an outdoor seating area. Activities and Attractions: Guests can engage in fishing, yoga classes, pub crawls, and canoeing. Nearby attractions include Galle Fort and Hikkaduwa Coral Reef, each 4 km away. Koggala Airport is 33 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Leonardo
Italy
“Owner is amazing and helpful. If you love nature and animals this is the perfect place. Everything really cleaned” - Ross
United Kingdom
“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” - Sachie
India
“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...” - Lukas
Sweden
“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!” - Luisa
Germany
“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...” - Judit
Hungary
“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...” - Grace
Australia
“Great hostel and people. The set up is so scenic. They have really cute cats. Wish I could have stayed longer definitely recommend :)” - Sandra
Czech Republic
“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.” - Prerna
India
“Awesome people, great location, & the place is amazing. With a lake view, kayaking. Also they provide breakfast and dinner and have shared kitchen” - Victor
France
“The place is beautiful, the garden go to a lake, all around you it’s a natural !”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAsian
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

