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Baddegama Road Lake rd. 1, Hikkaduwa, 80240 (show map)
Hostel Overview

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Facilities of TheLakeHostel
General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere
Activities
Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Water sport facilities (on site)
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
BBQ facilities, Grocery deliveries, Packed lunches, Restaurant
Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Car hire, Shuttle service (surcharge)
Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Lockers, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box, Tour desk, Valet parking
Common areas
Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace
Entertainment and children services
Evening entertainment
Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry
Shops
Mini-market on site
Miscellaneous
Adult only, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Clothes rack, Desk, Fan, Garden view, Lake view, Landmark view, Linen, Mosquito net, Patio, Riverview, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Terrace, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), View, Wake-up service, Washing Machine
Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 13:00:00 hours
Check-Out
Untill 11:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Traveller reviews

“Superb”
06 Apr 2025
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 comfortable. The hostel has a kitchen with a lot of stuff to cook, but you can also order food for a fair price. The hostel is perfect to relax and calm down. I would always come back:)

“Lovely staff in a quiet location!”
25 Mar 2025
Care taker is excellent so kind and nice to sit around and chat! Can make some food/ drinks there and they can order you things from restaurant!

“Superb”
23 Mar 2025
Great hostel and people. The set up is so scenic. They have really cute cats. Wish I could have stayed longer definitely recommend :)

“Nice stay in a lovely environment”
23 Mar 2025
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 bathroom is nice. 8 beds in the dorm, but only 3 people stayed in when I was there, so it was quiet. The bed was comfortable. The fans are strong, it was not hot in the room at all. A well equipped kitchen and a fridge to use is available. I liked the communal area. Even if it was quiet during my stay, I could feel that it is a very social place. There are a lot of animals around (dogs and cats), and the occasional wild animals, that you can spot. If you don't like dogs and cats (and their hair) around, think twice. If you choose to arrive by bus or on your own wheels, use G map, as it is the only one showing the little road leading to the hostel. Open source maps may confuse you. Be aware: no signs on the main road.

“perfect”
10 Mar 2025
We had such a nice stay at this hostel. The room was clean and comfy. Location was so beautlyful, directly at the lake and outside of the town. Staff was really friendly! We also rent a kayak and bike for free. Highly recommended <3

“You’ll regret it if you don’t book it.”
08 Mar 2025
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.

“Superb”
15 Feb 2025
Awesome people, great location, & the place is amazing. With a lake view, kayaking. Also they provide breakfast and dinner and have shared kitchen

“Best hostel of hikkaduwa I stay here 2 times and I really love this place”
14 Feb 2025
The place is beautiful, the garden go to a lake, all around you it’s a natural !

“Superb”
02 Feb 2025
Amazing hostel with warm open-minded owners in a beautiful jungle setting at the lake. Felt really welcome and had a great time there. Also nice family style dinners in the evening. I stayed in a private room which was very comfy. Definitely recommended :)

“The stay was very nice, we will recommend this place to our friends”
29 Jan 2025
Very good location, calm place. The staff are super friendly, they have a lot of friendly cats and dogs so there are always a good vibe.