110 Hiriketiya Beach Road, 81200 Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka
Based on 146 hostel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.7
Location
9.5
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Free Wifi
6.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 30, 2025
Mathilde
FranceNot always chilling vibes, has more of an endless party vibe sometimes. Also for women who stay there alone and like to be respected, I don't recommand to accept advances from the owner.
Very close to the beach. Family dinner was nice and I met good people.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Carola
SwitzerlandThere are no bedsheets… and no AC - but a lot of fans so it was not too hot.
Really nice hostel. Stuff is amazing. Beds are comfy. Family dinner is worth it and always a pleasure. Best part: The beach is in 5 minites walking distance!!! Love the vibe.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 2, 2025
Valentina
Austriahowever, the rooms and bathrooms didn’t feel very clean, and the overall vibe wasn’t as social as I had hoped
I loved the hostel's location—just a short walk from the beach and great restaurants. the outside area of the hostel is nice as well
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 2, 2025
Abby
United KingdomMusic playing loudly Sunday 8am for some reason
Very good value for money good location and close to lots of nice restaurants, really close to the beach Offer family dinners etc. staff super friendly and kind!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Filipa
PortugalIt was too hot inside the rooms, the fans were not enough and an A/C would be perfect
It’s super well located. The staff is very friendly and they cook the best meals, loved their grilled fish. Also, I met nice people and we were having fun together after dinner
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 11, 2025
Ciara
IrelandNo WiFi at the property
Really social hostel, the family dinners were so so tasty and a great way to meet people. Only a minuite walk to the beach! Very nice big double room with a fan!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 8, 2025
Cappilli
Sri Lankait was a bit chaotic and the facilities did not really work. the light in the female only dorm did not work and at night it got really humid and hot. the fans worked, but the top bunks didn‘t get any of the wind. there was no toilet paper available and the flush didn‘t really work. there were also no bins in the toilet, which can get tricky when you‘re a girl and it‘s that time of the month. the place has so much potential, but right now (jan 25) it‘s not really used well..
The location is good, it‘s very close to the beach and nice restos. The staff was nice. the place has a lot of potential..
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomThere was no fridge or WiFi as promised and the staff kept saying ‘tomorrow’ Compared to other hostels in the location the hostel didn’t offer anything extra to help socialise
Really great location and good spacious rooms
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Miina
FinlandThe dogs always spread the trash everywhere every night, I think this could be easily fixed with closed trash cans in the bathrooms.
I stayed here fo the second time, because I really enjoyed my stay, and the location is very good. This time the communication was more difficult, because there were no english speaking workers, also was sad to see that the gardens' roof was taken down because of damage. Otherwise the place is very nice and I think price & quality match well here :)
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Léa
FranceThe bed was really hard and so were the pillows. If you’re looking for a calm place in Hiriketyia, don’t go there :) you can hear the music loud and people talking in the common area if your room is near it
Really well located, truly nice hostel
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Dan
IrelandRooms are a bit small
100 metres from Hiri beach, quiet location.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Monika
PolandIn the evening and night there was no staff available. Everything was open (the gate, the doors to enter the building). Check out should be from 8 to 11. We waited until 12 or later to pay because there the person in charge of collecting the money didn't show up earlier
Cute building, prepared for big amount of people (3 showers, 3 toilets and 1 bathroom with both). Double rooms available. Close to the beach.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 10, 2025
Loore-lotta
EstoniaThere was no air conditioner available and the fans did not work good. The cleanliness was questionable. Dogs came into our room every night fighting even if we were closing all doors, but thats okay:D
Nice staff and good price. Very close to the beach.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 4, 2025
Thomas
Sri LankaDorms felt a little crowded. Not every bed was in reach of the fans so it could get a bit hot. Toilets located outside of room
Great location - Close to the beach Family dinner was great value and delicious. Mosquito net provided.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: December 19, 2024
Obrien
IrelandNo ac which we knew when booked, room can get quite hot. Toilets are outside which were fine.
Very good value for money big double bed with net. Staff very friendly organised a surf lesson. Good location very close to beach and restaurants
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 16, 2024
Venla
FinlandThe bathroom and shower were quite run down :/
The family dinner was amazing experience and cheap compared to other restaurants around the area.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 10, 2024
Katja
GermanyWifi was not working properly Showers are outside, toilets as well - both could be cleaner Doors and locks could be fixed , sometimes loose or harder to open The outside area isn’t fully welcoming to sit It looked different on the pictures than in real life Check in / out and payment could be more structured
Great location, close to the beach / restaurants/ yoga spots Delicious family cooked group dinner Easy to connect with other guests
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 22, 2024
Sarah
DenmarkNo aircondition
The location was so nice!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 15, 2024
Cristina
NetherlandsVery hot rooms, ants in the beds
Great location, shared kitchen
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 15, 2024
Elisabeth
NetherlandsOne of the showers in the outdoor washrooms is broken, so the water doesn't come out at the shower head. Not having a proper fan at the bed was a bit disappointing
The location is perfect, and the family dinner was great. It was the most social and fun thing here It is not a social hostel, there is not a good and comfortable common area to sit or hang out. Finding staff is sometimes difficult, when i arrived i didn't know where to go. The beds are comterable and sturdy and quite big, so that is nice, there is also a power plug next to every bed.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 13, 2024
Charlotte
FranceNeighbourhood not really quiet and hearing the bar party as well.
Close to the beach, city center and street with few restaurant.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 11, 2024
Emma
NorwayThis was a very nice and social hostel. The staff is super friendly. The hostel arranges family dinner, which I highly recommend! The food was amazing and a perfect opportunity to meet new people:)
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 11, 2024
Emily
United KingdomWish there were more fans available as the room was very hot
Really nice staff, great location, family dinner was amazing
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 10, 2024
Malte
GermanyMany stray dogs in and around the hostel, so if you don’t like them better look for another place
Great location, good community
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 29, 2024
Safiye
AustriaFor some reason all my stuff smelled very weird afterwards
It’s very close to the beach. That’s nice
Stayed in October 2024
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