Mountain Wave Hotel and Surfshop

Hotels
No 101 Galle road, Narigama , Hikkaduwa , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beachfront location / direct sea view
Very friendly, helpful staff and hosts
Excellent surf access and cheap surfboard rental
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds
Good value for money
Terrace with sea view / close to main reef break
Cons:
Ants in rooms and stained towels mentioned
Occasional lack of hot water / limited water for showers
No toiletries (shampoo/gel) provided in some rooms
Lack of wardrobe / shelves in some rooms
Nighttime noise reported by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed reports: several guests explicitly mention ants, stained towels and occasional lack of hot water, while other reviews call the rooms 'clean' — net slightly negative due to insect/towel issues.
Service
1
Consistently praised: hosts (Ajith) and staff repeatedly described as very friendly, helpful and attentive; service is a clear strength for this small, budget property.
Location
1
Strong beachfront location and direct sea/reef access, excellent for surfing and close to town; some guests noted nighttime noise which moderates the score slightly.
Room Quality
1
Rooms described as spacious, comfortable beds and terraces with sea views, but some guests miss basic storage (wardrobe/shelves), so overall mildly positive.
Amenities
1
Mixed: surfboard rental, AC and dehumidifiers are positives, but recurring negatives include limited/only-enough-water for one shower, occasional no hot water, and missing toiletries.
Value for Money
1
Multiple guests call the hotel a great value or 'best' budget option; surf rentals and transfers at good prices reinforce a positive value perception.
Food and Beverage
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
1
Generally positive overall: many guests describe the stay as 'perfect', 'fabulous' or 'highly recommend'; isolated issues (cleanliness, water, occasional noise) keep the overall score modest.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-06 08:52

Property Description

Beachside Bliss at Mountain Wave Hotel and Surfshop

Surf and Stay: Nestled just 200 meters from Narigama beach, our hotel offers the perfect retreat for surf enthusiasts. With free parking and a terrace to unwind, catch the waves right at your doorstep.

Comfort and Convenience: Enjoy a seamless stay with our 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, and room service. Each room features a balcony, city views, air conditioning, and a work desk for your comfort.

Explore with Ease: Take advantage of bike and car hire services to explore nearby attractions like Hikkaduwa Beach and Coral Reef. For a memorable stay in Hikkaduwa, book your room at Mountain Wave Hotel and Surfshop now.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Christoph • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

supet entspannte Atmosphäre. Sehr nettes Personal, Traumstrand.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Nastassia • couple • by
10
Pros:

Сегодня уехали с этого прекрасного места. За наше путешествие мы сменили 6 отелей, путешествуя по Индии и Шри-Ланке, но именно этот отель был самым лучшим, хоть и самым бюджетным. Атмосфера супер. Номер чистый , большой , без изысков за такую стоимость. Пляж в 10 метрах . Персонал просто душки, постоянно спрашивали , как дела, чем помочь… хозяин прекрасный человек , заказал нам трансфер в аэропорт по очень хорошей цене . Ща такие деньги -это просто находка . Мы обязательно вернемся сюда снова

Cons:

Минусов нет
Единственное , что в номере не двор шампуня и геля для душа , но мы пользовались своим

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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daniela • couple • ch
10
just perfect!
Pros:

We stayed here for 5 nights and really enjoyed our stay! The room is spacious, clean, and well equipped. The terrace with a direct view of the sea was simply fantastic! Two surf spots and the sunset right on the doorstep – what more could you ask for? :)

Ajith is the perfect host and helped us with everything! The staff at the café and surf shop are also super friendly and helpful. A real gem in Hikkaduwa!

Cons:

-

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Simon • family_with_children • ch
10
Pros:

Das Hotel ist direkt am Strand. Man kann Surfbretter brauchen. Man war auch schnell in der Stadt.

Cons:

Der Lärm in der Nacht.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • kw
8
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Marina • extended_group • ru
10
Pros:

Местоположение, приветливый и внимательный персонал, при сложившемся недопонимании включились в ситуацию и помогли ее разрешить в пользу гостей

Cons:

Очень не хватает шкафа , или хотя бы полок

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Luc • couple • lu
8
Pros:

-Sehr freundliches Personal, sehr familiär :)
-Man fühlt sich wie zuhause
-Großes Chalet und mit sehr bequemen Bett
-schöne Aussicht
-Ruhige Lage aber dennoch zentral

Cons:

-Sauberkeit, es gibt viele kleine Ameisen im Zimmer. Tücher waren fleckig.
-Teilweise kein warmes Wasser

Aber ich glaube die negativen Pubkte haben nichts mit der Unterkunft selbst zu tun sondern einfach weil wir in Europa ander standarts gewohnt sind.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • couple • es
10
Fabulosa
Pros:

Está muy bien ubicado, la cama es cómoda y la habitación muy limpia. Se duerme bien porque da a la playa y no tiene ruido de carretera. El personal majisimo y siempre intentan ayudarte en todo.

Cons:

Solo ha agua para una ducha, si sois dos hay q darse prisa

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Nathaniel • couple • ca
10
Best surf location, clean, comfortable, quiet.
Pros:

Located right by the main reef break, this is the best place for surfing.

The rooms were comfortable, the bed was comfy and big, the AC and dehumidifier were effective, the bathroom was clean and spatious. Quiet at night, we didn't hear much from the restaurant. I think most customers were here to surf, so relatively early to bed. Nice, quiet hotel.

The service was great. Agit was always around and would help bring extra blankets or fix something at a moment's notice. The staff, Chmika, Chamy, and Dabit always greeted me with a smile and we're chill (I hope I spelled their names correctly).

The surfboard rental was pretty cheap. 1000 lkr for an hour and 4000 lkr for a day for a soft top. Even less money for a hard top. Easy to rent, and located right on the beach.

Overall, I highly recommend stating here. Fantastic value for money, great for surfing.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • family_with_children • ch
7
Pros:

On the beach
Cool helpfull staff

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • be
9
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Karin • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Prinul • solo_traveller • gb
10
A great stay and would recommended to anyone. They offer surf lessons when you want and lunch and coffee during the day
Pros:

The staff made the property what it was. Everyone was super friendly and treated you like family. They were happy to make you off the menu lunches and kept the social space clean. The property is right on the beach and close to all local cafes and restaurants.

Cons:

Dinner options were not the best but this didn’t matter as there are loads to locals spots to choose from.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Miia • solo_traveller • fi
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Anna Sky • couple • dk
10
Jeg vil klart anbefale denne skønne perle
Pros:

Vi blev taget så godt imod af hele personalet, som under hele vores ophold var supersøde, hjælpsomme og meget opmærksomme. Vi fik et lækkert kæmpestort værelse med en dejlig seng og et stort badeværelse. Der var super rent. Oven i købet var der havudsigt fra vores balkon. Meget dejligt
Morgenmaden var super lækker jeg vil varmt anbefale granola med curd og frisk frugtig nyristet musli. Den var så lækker.
Mange tak til hele personalet🥰

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • fi
10
Great stay near the beach
Pros:

The room was clean and cozy and it was wonderful to sleep so close to the beach. The staff were friendly — thank you!

Cons:

-

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Ninni • solo_traveller • fi
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

Superb staff, so friendly and welcoming. The owner makes sure you are taken care of. Everything was just perfect! If you want to treat yourself, upgrade to king room; huge room with high ceiling, and most of all - balcony with a view straight to the sea. The other rooms seemed also very nice, you can always go to their beach cafe to sit and stand the ocean.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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NATASA • extended_group • rs
10
Recommendations from all
Pros:

Wonderful vibe, beautiful view and very friendly staff, guys smiling and always up for a joke. Always there to help, excellent food, location close to the wide beach, shops and good bars. The ratio of price and quality is excellent, what's more, we got more than what we saw on the Internet. WELL DONE, KEEP IT UP! ❤️

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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sarah • couple • gb
10
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee