Title: Hikkaduwa Travel Guide: Best of Hikkaduwa, Southern Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hikkaduwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Hotels.d691753194976391168.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Hikkaduwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Holiday-Rentals.d691753194976391168.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Hikkaduwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hikkaduwa.d691753194976391168.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Hikkaduwa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hikkaduwa.d691753194976391168.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hikkaduwa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa.d691753194976391168.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hikkaduwa Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Panorama of Ratgama Lake with fishing village, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691753194976391168/f186b4dc-8250-45d3-a372-12771ff53e82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset over the Hikkaduwa coral reef. Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691753194976391168/174e0a7e-bcce-43d1-b4ed-87de9bb2247b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset over the sea. Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691753194976391168/cdd0f176-514c-4695-b6e6-4aa9f05d92cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama of Kumarakanda harbor with colored oruwa boats, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691753194976391168/df55bcdc-3b79-48e5-beef-a3f9a03e0a42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Buddhist temple, Seenigama Muhudu Viharaya, coral reef in the Indian ocean. The neighborhood of Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/691753194976391168/ffab462c-2fd9-4bed-acee-2294e7688eb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hikkaduwa Things to do - Top hotels in Hikkaduwa - Top Holiday Rentals in Hikkaduwa ![Hikkaduwa Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9580000/9579400/9579393/e60d3e15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hikkaduwa Beach Hotel 298, Galle Road Hikkaduwa Southern £31 28 Mar - 29 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Hikkaduwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Hikkaduwa Beach and Hikkaduwa Coral Reef are located ... 7/10 Good! (39 reviews) Staff were nice. A bit rundown... as expected for price and location. Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=9579393&PinnedHotelID=9579393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691753194976391168) ![Riff Hikkaduwa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24380000/24377600/24377572/6a00d848_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riff Hikkaduwa 870 Colombo - Galle Main Road Hikkaduwa Southern £168 17 Apr - 18 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Hikkaduwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews) A beautiful boutique hotel that makes for a wonderful haven from the chaos on the streets. Beautiful rooms, restaurants, pool and facilities. Food at both restaurants great and the rooftop Japanese restaurant was magnificent. Would definitely return to this hotel and recommend it to others. Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F04%2F2026&endDate=18%2F04%2F2026&selected=24377572&PinnedHotelID=24377572&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691753194976391168) ![Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4740000/4738800/4738716/0cad40f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon Galle Road Hikkaduwa Southern Province £121 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Hikkaduwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Hikkaduwa Coral Reef and Hikkaduwa Beach are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (289 reviews) Overpriced for what you get, quality of the upkeep and maintenance is lacking Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=4738716&PinnedHotelID=4738716&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=691753194976391168) [See all 1,742 properties in Hikkaduwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=691753194976391168) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cozy Sea View Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25030000/25026500/25026495/e9255e75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Sea View Inn Amarasena Mawatha Hikkaduwa SP Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Hikkaduwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hikkaduwa Beach and Hikkaduwa ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews) Vi blev uppgraderade till ett större rum helt utan kostnad. Rummet var jättefint och välstädat. Gillade att det fanns balkong och minikyl. God mat på restaurangen och mysig miljö. Personalen, framförallt en kille va supertrevlig och hjälpte oss ringa runt när min mobil gått sönder för att få tag ... Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Hotels-Cozy-Sea-View-Inn.h25026495.Hotel-Information) ![Bliss Blessings Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109990000/109980200/109980121/7445dc47_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bliss Blessings Villa Galle Road , Patuwatha , Hikkaduwa Hikkaduwa SP Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hikkaduwa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Narigama Beach and Ratgama Lake are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews) Was a fantastic stay. Brilliant set up for families / friends. Has all the needful amenities. Dimuthu, our caretaker was very welcoming, made a wonderful breakfast and was always available. Very valuable service. Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Hotels-Bliss-Blessings-Villa.h109980121.Hotel-Information) ![Hikks Villa Hikkaduwa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14845900/14845877/beeb42d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hikks Villa Hikkaduwa 59, Patuwatha, Dodanduwa Hikkaduwa Stay at this beach villa in Hikkaduwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Narigama Beach and Ratgama Lake are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Hotels-Hikks-Villa-Hikkaduwa.h14845877.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hikkaduwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=691753194976391168&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Hikkaduwa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691753194976391168&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[24 Mar - 25 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691753194976391168&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691753194976391168&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691753194976391168&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691753194976391168&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691753194976391168&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691753194976391168&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=691753194976391168&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![The ever changing cloudscapes of the southwestern sky of Sri Lanka. Sunrise on this side of the island looks pretty awesome too. #Hikkaduwa #sky #sunrise #cloudscapes #WorkingHoliday #MovingOutSL #lka #BeachLife](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141196/d5c50d4b-b5e3-4916-a00a-1d871aa9cf41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Narigama Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Narigama Beach during your trip to Hikkaduwa? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Narigama-Beach-Hikkaduwa.d553248635977261041.Attraction) #### Hikkaduwa Beach 4/5(22 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Hikkaduwa Beach during your travels in Hikkaduwa? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Beach-Hikkaduwa.d6121083.Attraction) #### Hikkaduwa Coral Reef 4/5(11 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hikkaduwa Coral Reef during your travels in Hikkaduwa. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hikkaduwa-Coral-Reef-Hikkaduwa.d553248621579133487.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hikkaduwa/Galle/Mirissa: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47907218/2a5f7d8a-a551-4505-b8c2-954dc726735c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gallemirissatangalle-transfer-to-ella-yala-safari.a47907218.activity-details) ![Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/986989/fb87391a-4d81-4a62-9d8e-fd55b18f0ad0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident £11 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/galle-fort-walking-tour-with-a-resident.a986989.activity-details) ![Group of Friends enjoying](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155398/76c25ae7-b182-4b68-986a-6dac2e32a6be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter) £24 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bentota-river-safari-by-btm-mangrove-wildlife-encounter.a1155398.activity-details) ![Snorkeling & Glass bottom boat Tour at Hikkaduwa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2750826/68b749cd-cc35-40c7-b5be-b86c37d1d703.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glass Bottom Boat Tour and Snorkeling Hikkaduwa £14 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glass-bottom-boat-tour-and-snorkeling-hikkaduwa.a2750826.activity-details) ![Dutch Fort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1252862/9f152886-ffb3-4be5-a753-cd53d0219da7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galle Day Trip From Colombo £66 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/galle-day-trip-from-colombo.a1252862.activity-details) ![Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2558862/2a331199-c2f6-456b-8707-bea9ce06bd7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya £21 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madu-river-boat-safari-balapitiya.a2558862.activity-details) [See all activities in Hikkaduwa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hikkaduwa.d691753194976391168.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Hikkaduwa ![Aerial view of the popular beaches of Hikkaduwa and Thiranagama, the best places for surfing and swimming. Island Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976385450/5f95f03d-a67a-48a2-9dbc-660f674c216e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thiranagama - Cities near Hikkaduwa - Places of interest [Patuwatha](https://expedia.co.uk/Patuwatha.dx553248635975860951)[Thiranagama](https://expedia.co.uk/Thiranagama.dx553248635976385450) - [Bentota Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Beach-Bentota.d6121082.Attraction) - [Jungle Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jungle-Beach-Unawatuna.d553248621562725824.Attraction) - [Kabalana Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kabalana-Beach-Southern-Province.d553248635977261047.Attraction) - [Koggala Lake ](https://expedia.co.uk/Koggala-Lake-Southern-Province.d553248635929513065.Attraction) - [Japanese Peace Pagoda ](https://expedia.co.uk/Japanese-Peace-Pagoda-Unawatuna.d553248621562725825.Attraction) - [Mahamodara Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mahamodara-Beach-Galle.d553248635977255851.Attraction) - [Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Martin-Wickramsinghe-Folk-Museum-Koggala.d553248621568180552.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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