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Located in Hikkaduwa, 20 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, TheLakeHostel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features river views and a terrace. At the hostel, all rooms include a patio with a lake view. At TheLakeHostel each room comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The area is popular for fishing and canoeing, and car hire is available at TheLakeHostel. Dutch Church Galle is 20 km from the hostel, while Galle Fort is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 33 km from TheLakeHostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Abhinav
    India India
    One of the best hostel in srilanka and the owner of hostel amazing and staff too
  • Justine
    Germany Germany
    the hostel is located at a beautiful lake. the atmosphere and vibes in the hostel are also beautiful and the people who work there are really nice. for breakfast they serve fruits and pancakes. can highly recommend this place! :)
  • Tommy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is beautifully tucked away just outside of the town, but not too far to make it a chore to come and go to the beach. Nice places to chill and right on the lake for a kayak or a great sunrise. Great breakfast, coffee and the team are...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian

Facilities of TheLakeHostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wake-up service
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 13:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about TheLakeHostel

  • TheLakeHostel is 1.2 miles from the centre of Hikkaduwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at TheLakeHostel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • TheLakeHostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at TheLakeHostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian

  • The prices at TheLakeHostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • TheLakeHostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Yoga classes
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Pub crawls
    • Walking tours
    • Themed dinner nights