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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hikkaduwa

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Hikkaduwa

Visiting Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Hikkaduwa, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Hikkaduwa based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Hikkaduwa for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Hikkaduwa before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Hikkaduwa for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Hikkaduwa for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Asian Jewel Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hikkaduwa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Located at Lane 3 Field View Nalasdeniya, Baddegama Road, Asian Jewel Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $57 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, laundry services, cooking classes, and a game room at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Roman Beach

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Roman Beach which has nice rooms starting at $79. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 777/2 Galle Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, laundry services, cooking classes, a hot tub, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.3 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Breakfast in the room
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Villa Goodwill Paradise

2-star Resort with prices starting at $18 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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We found Villa Goodwill Paradise to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $18. We loved that is has a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at No 5/23 B, Pinkanda Road, Thiranagama. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and cooking classes which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.4 km from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Villa16Hikkaduwa

Guest House with prices starting at $14 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hikkaduwa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $14, Villa16Hikkaduwa, at No 16,Amarasena Mawatha, Hikkaduwa provides skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a game room, free parking, an indoor play area, car rentals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 0.2 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hikkaduwa Beach Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Hikkaduwa Beach Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $58 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 298, Galle Road. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a game room, a pool table, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Ravana - Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hikkaduwa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of Ravana - Beach is 8.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and cooking classes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $30, and it's located at Karawegoda.. We also love the a game room, free parking, kids meals, an indoor play area, and car rentals which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Arabella on Boossa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $108 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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A cool place is Arabella on Boossa because it has great rooms that start at $108. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 39 Galle Road, Gintota, Galle, Sri Lanka. Only 11.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, cooking classes, and a game room at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Scandinavia Hotel Hikkaduwa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hikkaduwa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Scandinavia Hotel Hikkaduwa offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $38 (before taxes). It's located at No 41, Kurunduwatta, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and free parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Suite Lanka

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at Galle Road, Thiranagama, Hotel Suite Lanka has great rooms from $50 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.6 km from the center of town. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Kalla Bongo Lake Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $66 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Kalla Bongo Lake Resort which has nice rooms starting at $66. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 22/8K, Field View, Baddegama Road,Nalagasdeniya. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Unawatuna, Colombo, Bentota, and Tangalla.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Hikkaduwa, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Hikkaduwa, Best Cheap Hotels in Hikkaduwa, Best Luxury Hotels in Hikkaduwa, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Hikkaduwa, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Hikkaduwa, Best Hotels for One Week in Hikkaduwa, Best Hotels for One Night in Hikkaduwa, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Hikkaduwa, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Hikkaduwa, or Best Business Hotels in Hikkaduwa.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Hikkaduwa?

Hikkaduwa Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$50

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka based on data from 37 hotels is an affordable $50. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hikkaduwa.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $337
  • 4-star hotels: $81
  • 3-star hotels: $45
  • 2-star hotels: $23


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