We stayed here for 6 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The family is very friendly and helpful. They provided a crib with mosquito net for our 9 month old and the kitchen is adequately supplied. The property is just over the railway tracks in a tropical garden next to a Buddhist temple. Its very quiet except for the occasional train that goes rumbling by. Its a five minute walk to the fabulous Narigama beach. The outdoor area is great to hang out in though our little boy kept wanting to explore the mud and pot plants! Great for a family with a small child.

We rented a cottage Samana Siri in December 2012. Mr. Saman very friendly and caring host. On the first day of arrival showed us shops, beach, recommended us a restaurant with good food. Cottage is not very big, is set back from the road so noise is not audible. In general, all fits the description. Many thanks to Samana and his son for the attention!

My wife and I stayed here for 5 weeks Feb 2011. For what you pay, this place has to be the bargain of all time. Compared with other villas close to where it is at, this place has got what it takes at a price that has to be seen to be beat. Close to the northern end of Hikk, and a number of quality restaurants as well as access to the beach. The truth is that whilst the bungalow offers you all the facilities you need, whilst there is a well stocked kitchen, aside from a kettle you dont need anything else. Food out is cheap enough not to worry how to stretch your budget, we ate out every night and still took money home at the end of the stay (breakfast as well). What it does offer is a washing machine, which when you consider our stay was 5 weeks was something we couldnt do without. The family Saman, are a very nice typical Sri Lankan family, and with a brother with his own taxi, making trips out all the more easier to sort out, not that you really want to leave the area anyway. Hikk itself has everything you need with a marvellous market down by the Railway Station, as well as a meat, fish and veg market (if you do want to cook). Plenty of 5* PADI diving to be had, as well as a number of other resort entertainment. They also have a music festival although I cant remember what time of year it is held. Things to do, use the local trains to visit Columbo, Candy and Gauli, take a river trip and visit one of the national parks. Or simply relax, sit back and read a book (although with a Kindle you can read a UK newspaper daily if you want) or two or three. I could wax lyrical for ever and a day, but the truth is that even if you only do the usual 2 weeks, including the cost of Air Fair, Sri Lanka is very very doable and compares favourable with any Costa in Spain.

A great little find on the jungle side of Hikkaduwa. Saman Siri Cottage has some of the mod cons you wouldnt except in properties in this price bracket, such as a safe, hot water & air con. We didnt use the kitchenette but that would be great for people who plan to stay in Hikkaduwa for any length of time and are on a budget. My main worry about being on the jungle side was the mosquitos but we didnt have a problem with them at all and it was interesting to experience the sights and sounds of the jungle when in previous stays in Sri Lanka weve always stayed in beach side guest houses. Thumbs up!

Everything was great.

This cottage is the perfect place to stay when you're near Hikkaduwa! Close to the beach, very nice room, also with a lovely place to sit outside! This family is so wonderful & kind, we really felt welcome here! You really should eat the rice & curry of Lakshan's mom (at least one time!) because it was sooo delicious!! Maybe even the best rice & curry we had in 2 weeks :-)

“A fantastic flat with everything you need to relax the washing machine was a blessing and the outside sitting area perfect for relaxing. Lakshan and his family are wonderful people with local advice, fresh coconuts and wonderful curries as well as a smile. A fantastic experience 5 stars on every level”

Lakshan is an amazing host and very hospitable. We enjoyed our stay.

Très jolie petite maison avec un porche et jardin qui donne beaucoup d’intimité. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l’emplacement et la proximité de la plage et des marchés. Nous recherchions la tranquilité et nos hôtes ont bien répondu à cet attente. Ils étaient aussi attentifs à nos demandes! À l’intérieur de la maison, il y avait tout le nécessaire pour se faire des repas et faire son lavage. C’était très pratique. Cette maison a beaucoup de potentiel!

Lakshan and his family are very friendly and nice people. They live nearby and are always ready to offer their help. The house has a convenient location, only a few minutes walk to the beach. We really enjoyed spending our time at the outdoor terrace and often had meals there. I highly recommend this accommodation option and will gladly book again should I travel to Hikkaduwa in future.