Paddy and Ramesh were exceptionally friendly and helpful. They picked us up and dropped us back to the train and provided a delicious , very filling breakfast. Thanks

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful well kept property. Drinking water available, room and bathroom clean. Room very spacious and comfortable, with a lovely view of the garden. Host very welcoming. We only stayed for one night but it was superb!

Stayed in March 2025

My wife and I stayed at Camellia Dwelling, and it was an amazing experience. The property is beautiful, and the rooms were absolutely neat and clean, including the bedsheets and toilets. The air conditioning worked perfectly, and hot water was always available. The best part of this property is the host. I have been working in the travel industry since 2016, but trust me — I have never seen such incredible hospitality. The host is truly amazing — I have no words to express my appreciation. He treats you just like family. When you leave this place, it will be hard to say goodbye because the host is so kind, caring, and helpful. He even noticed our big bags and personally accompanied us to the railway station — a gesture we’ll never forget. I highly recommend this property to everyone. Honestly, if you visit Hikkaduwa and don’t stay here, your trip will feel incomplete. If there was a rating higher than 10, I would definitely give it! Thank you so much for such an amazing stay!

Stayed in March 2025

Don't miss Camellia if you visit Hikkaduwa. We spent a week in the charming mansion Camellia, centrally and quietly located, a few minutes walk away from the beach and center. The building is a little hidden from the street and is surrounded by a blooming garden. The room with all amenities was spacious and quiet. Our host Paddy spoiled us with a delicious and varied breakfast, he showed us the eating habits of the country with the respective national dishes. His humor and knowledge of the country and its people was unique, he helped his guests and also us with reservations, excursions and transfers. We highly recommend this property and will book this accommodation again on our visit.

Stayed in February 2025

I highly recommend this villa for your vacation or remote work. A friendly, caring, attentive owner. The villa is very spacious with a beautiful garden and all the necessary amenities. The number is spacious, there is everything you need (air conditioning, fan, storage places, refrigerator and microwave oven). Good Internet if you need to work. Very tasty breakfast, large cuisine and dining area. Safe accommodation, gate and gate are closed to the lock. There is a place for parking in the territory of the villa. The excellent location of the villa, not far from the bus stop, railway stage and beach. The very good -natured owner helped us deliver suitcases to the station.

Stayed in February 2025

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The host, Paddy was very friendly! Helped us with our trip planning and took us to his cinnamon farm where he explained and showed us the production of cinnamon! The hotel Camellia Dwelling was very clean! You can book a nice, big, selfmade breakfast for 5$. It’s close to the beach and scuba diving school. Love to come here again. A nice garden outside.

Stayed in February 2025

It was nice to have the room kind of outside of the owners house to feel free.

The location was wonderful, beautiful villa and garden, close by the city, train and bus station. The breakfast was wonderful and enough.

Stayed in February 2025

All was Ok

Good location, clean and big room, also clean bathroom. Price was also cheap - around 25euros a night.

Stayed in January 2025

We really liked the host, the house, the story behind, and the overall services. The rooms were clean and aesthetic.

Stayed in January 2025

Convenient location near the road. Close to a clean and comfortable beach for swimming, a bus station, a railway station, shops, markets, and cafes. Everything you need is within walking distance from the house. The house itself and the surrounding area are very tidy , beautiful and clean. The owner, his family, and the assistant are friendly and pleasant people. There are tables and chairs on the premises, perfect for relaxing. There's also a shared living room where we had interesting conversations with the owner. Additionally, we were taught how to cook jackfruit and banana flower. After cooking, we enjoyed a communal dinner. The breakfasts are fresh and delicious. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with everything necessary provided. It’s convenient for both short stays and longer-term visits. Thank you for the hospitality. We highly recommend this place for staying in Hikkaduwa!

Stayed in January 2025

Amazing place and host! They were super friendly. Highly recommend.

Stayed in January 2025

The owner was lovely, and very welcoming into his home. We stayed in the private room which was just next to the house, it felt very safe and private. We had breakfast which was very good. The location was good, but would recommend walking down to Narigama beach rather than Hikkaduwa beach as it was much better in our opinion and better restaurant options nearby.

Stayed in November 2024

I really enjoyed my one night stay. A real bed and breakfast on very nice grounds, great location, great breakfast and Paddy was a very hospitable host that I enjoyed talking with. Great value. Recommend!

Stayed in November 2024

Pady, the owner is very welcoming and happy to help. Thank you for all the insights to Sri Lanka! The room was clean, spacious and quiet. Breakfast was lovely. The location is very close to the train station. I would book again.

Stayed in November 2024

Pathi was such a great host. Him and the other guy both cooked us breakfast both mornings which included hoppers, omlettw, juice, fruit all fresh in the lovely garden. Really quiet place close by the Hikkaduwa road and beach. Treats you like family in a beautiful house setting. Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed in August 2024

Wonderful ! Paddy and Hrames took care of us as if we were their family during our stay in this luxury property with an amazing garden. Nice healthy breakfast, comfortable bed in a clean and spacious room, such a calm place in walking distance to the beach, restaurants and railway station! Flexibility for an early check in and a late check out. In addition to the precious advices, they dropped us to the station to catch the train. Much appreciated 😊!

Stayed in March 2024

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Very nice location and the room was clean and large. The owner was so sweet and helped us get bicycles and he made us breakfast every morning. The house felt very safe and it looked super cute :)) We stayed for 1 week and loved it

Stayed in March 2024

Good stuff and owner! Really thanx for our days here! ❤️‍🔥

Stayed in February 2024

it was just perfect.

We stayed 4 nights at Camellia Dwelling. The rooms are very big and comfortable. the place is very close (few minutes walk)to shops , public transport and beautiful beaches and still very quiet and far enough from the street noise. Padi - the owner and Rames , his helper , are so nice and helpfull and made us very fresh and tasty breakfast. I strongly recommends Camellia Dwelling

Stayed in February 2024

Pady, the owner is a great host. I could use a bicycle free of charge to explore the surroundings of Hikkaduwa. The breakfast and the dinner was delightful, you can choose Western or Sri Lanka food. Although located in the center of Hikkaduwa near the railway station, it is quiet and the rooms are spacious. Pady also showed me his cinnemon plantation, where I could learn all about organic cinnemon production. Laundry service was also offered. Pady even brought me by his car to Galle, my next station. Highly recommended, next time again.

Stayed in January 2024

A grand property with lovely rooms and garden. A perfect location within 2 minutes walk of both the bus and train station. Very friendly owner who went above and beyond to assist with planning my trip.

Stayed in February 2024

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Such a lovely man that hosts clean and comfortable rooms in his lovely villa. You have your own private entry and bathroom. Close to the main streets and beaches in Hikkaduwa.

Stayed in January 2024

fantastic host. would recommend! 👍

Stayed in January 2024

Very clean hotel, very friendly owner

Stayed in January 2024