I first stayed at Ocean View cottage ten years ago, and I'm delighted that it's still as good as ever. The location is excellent, the rooms are very good, unlike on my first visit, there is now a pool in the garden, which is a real bonus, and being able to walk straight out of the garden onto the beach... More

Do not want to repeat everything that has been written by other travelers. If you want to get a calm (well, relatively calm: do not forget, there is a busy Colombo-Galle road going longitudinally across Hikkaduwa; for a 100% calm go for another town), low-budget place with good service and food and ocean view then do not hesitate to book... More

The place was superbly located. The staff was co-operative and nice. The owner Mihindu, was v helpful to us in booking cabs and providing information. The view from my room was superb as it faced the sea. The room and bathroom shower were basic and clean.

Myself and a friend stayed at ocean view cottage at the end of March 2012. We arranged for an airport pickup which was waiting on our arrival, and a very comfortable journey. The room on arrival was huge!! We had both fan & aircon, and a fridge. The generous double bed also had a lovely princess mosquito net overhead. The... More

We stayed at the ocean view cottage 3 nights and where very pleased with the services given Rooms and bathroom are plain but clean .bathroom needs some renovation Taps, toilet seat,shower.Fridge is old but works well cupboard needs something doing!! Breakfast is good and the staff are very kind and helpful, free wifi and a swimming pool with surroundings clean... More

Initially this was not our first choice in Hikkaduwa, but after settling in and exploring the other properties, we were very pleased with how things worked out. The owner is a very laid-back and agreeable fellow, and the staff were excellent. The property is a little distant from the "action", way south from the train station, but we got in... More

We got there to get married and what a wedding we got!! Mihindu with staff made our visit in Hikkaduwa great, we will be back. We booked 5 rooms and by that we got the whole 1st floor, the balconys are joined so our kids could go as they pleased between the rooms. The pool are clean and good for... More

We stayed for 3 nights in Sept 11 for R3500 (est £19) at this hotel. Its was low season and the hotel, much like the surrounding area, was very quiet. It was really good value for money. A fairly basic hotel on the beach. The rooms where big and clean, its had a small pool and staff were friendly. They... More

Very nice and clean place with a great view! Very nice pool, nice folks who work there, very safe place as well. You will enjoy yorself there. TRUST ME! ;) By the way I live in San Francisco. Thank you.