TheLakeHostel
TheLakeHostel
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<h2>Essential Facilities</h2> TheLakeHostel in Hikkaduwa offers a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can also enjoy free use of bicycles, an outdoor fireplace, and a lounge. <h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, work desks, and lake or garden views. Additional amenities feature a minimarket, coffee shop, and outdoor seating areas. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> The restaurant serves Asian cuisine with a variety of breakfast options. Outdoor seating areas provide scenic views, while the terrace and patio offer relaxing spaces. <h2>Activities and Surroundings</h2> Guests can engage in fishing, yoga classes, pub crawls, canoeing, and scuba diving. Nearby attractions include Galle Fort and Hikkaduwa Coral Reef, each 2.5 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Kareno57
France“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...”
Camille
Canada“Good vibes, good people, beautiful hidden treasure with very clean and cozy facilities. Could easily get stuck here for weeks. Highly recommend!!”
Yves
Switzerland“Felt like home, but surrounded by jungle and with a lot cats and dogs.”- Umar
Sri Lanka“This was my 4th time visiting this place and I love every moment spent here, starting off with the hospitality from Roberto and Sudeepa, the free kayak rides, the awesome inhouse kitchen, the friendly guests and atmosphere added more memories to...” - Saraswati
Turkey“Amazing location, comfortable stay, super helpful people. I loved my stay there. They have canoes and bicycles for guests to use for free. It’s so beautiful to wake up in a forest next to a lake and canoe for thing in the morning. Morning view on...” 
Shir
Israel“- Amazing location - super nice staff - available coffee and kitchen - you can take the boat and go on the lake for free”- Letizia
Australia“staff lovely, amazing area to chill/rest and have a chat with people living in the hostel! Absolutely worth the money, If I go back to Hikkaduwa i’ll be back :) thanks guys!” 
Johnny
United States“Awesome place! Great staff, and many other nice travelers. It's a super cozy place to stay that feels exactly like home the minute you arrive. Everybody functions like a little family hanging out and talking to each other. Free bikes (or motobike...”
Bruce United States“Jungle experience, covert friendly family, large room”
Erica United States“No sleep for two days, 23 hours of travel, and not enough food. I travel full time and have never been this sleep deprived, hungry, and unable to think or act. Sri and Monee took care of me my first night with food options, transportation options,...”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAsian
Amenities of TheLakeHostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- River view
- Landmark view
- Garden view
- Lake view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Bar crawls
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Adults only
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Wake-up service
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Spa
- Yoga classes
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
House rulesTheLakeHostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
