Helena Hostel

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Helena Hostel

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Helena Hostel in Dikwella offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private bathrooms, outdoor furniture, and ground-floor units with private entrances. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides a paid shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, outdoor seating area, full-day security, bicycle parking, and car hire. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location: Located 33 mi from Koggala Airport, Helena Hostel is a 5-minute walk from Hiriketiya Beach and 2625 feet from Dickwella Beach. Nearby attractions include Batheegama Beach (1.2 mi) and Hummanaya Blow Hole (3.7 mi). Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the family-friendly environment, convenient location, and easy beach access.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anly
    Colombia Colombia
    “Everything was as you see in the pictures, location is great and the family that runs the place is super nice and always making sure you’re comfortable. I totally recommend this place.”
  • Johanna
    Italy Italy
    “Helena Hostel is located super good! It takes you only one minute to the main road to get some food (for local price). 5 minutes to the Dickwella beach and around 7 minutes to Hiriketiya beach. The family which runs the hostel is super nice and...”
  • Carla
    Spain Spain
    “Run by a nice family. Walking distance to the beach and to the main road where you can catch the bus. There are mosquito nets over every bed. There are lockers provided and hooks on the wall so you can hang your things. Social atmosphere when I...”
  • Maria
    Denmark Denmark
    “I loved staying here at Helena Hostel. The location is incredible, but most of all, the family is the most generous and kind people I have met. It felt like family, as if I was their daughter. They cooked incredible dinners for me and supported me...”
  • Rory
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely place close to good restaurants and about 10 mins from the beach. Bit less social in comparison to other hostels which is nice and chilled”
  • Mady
    France France
    “Perfect location in the middle of everything you need. Helena and her husband are amazing, very kind and helpful people. I ended up staying there long term. Definitely recommend.”
  • Theo
    Sweden Sweden
    “The man and the woman running the place were super nice and friendly and helped with everything. Told us what bus to take to the next stop when Google Maps was showing us a shitty route. They gave us all the facilities needed to make our own...”
  • Oliver
    Australia Australia
    “Awesome location and the hosts are super friendly and helpful with food and transport advice. Great value stay, we enjoyed it a lot.”
  • Katarína
    Slovakia Slovakia
    “Helena is such a sweet and kind person. The room was clean also the bathroom. The place is very close to both beaches.”
  • Laura
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    “Perfect location, in between Hiriketiya and Dickwella, beds had mosquito nets, which I found was a must in Sri Lanka, and the fans were good enough to keep the temperature pleasant. The best was the lady host, she is so kind and friendly, she...”

Area info

Amenities of Helena Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Lockers
    • Car rental
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Fan

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Helena Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
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    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

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