Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Construction noise
Value for money issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.99
Multiple reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including ants and a smelly room.
Service
9.96
Staff were friendly and responsive, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.5
Conveniently close to attractions while maintaining a peaceful environment.
Room Quality
9.45
Rooms were clean and spacious as per several reviews, with stunning views.
Amenities
9.48
Amenities were good, such as the pool and breakfast, though some issues were noted.
Value for Money
8.44
Concerns about pricing relative to the construction state and lack of readiness.
Food and Beverage
9.99
Positive feedback on the breakfast quality and coffee.
Overall Experience
8.96
Mixed overall experience with several positive aspects but significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 10:29

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Views
Enjoy the stunning sea views from the outdoor swimming pool at Serene Villa. Relax in the sun terrace or savor a meal at the in-house restaurant. The fully equipped kitchen in selected rooms makes your stay convenient and comfortable.

Family-Friendly Features
With family rooms, a kids pool, and a baby safety gate, Serene Villa is perfect for guests traveling with children. The availability of bed linen, towels, and a dishwasher ensures a hassle-free stay for families.

Convenient Services
Benefit from free private parking, free WiFi, and services like bicycle and car rentals during your stay. Explore nearby attractions like Dickwella Beach and Hummanaya Blow Hole with ease. Don't miss out on the convenience of a paid airport shuttle service at Serene Villa.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 347 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.99
Service: 9.96
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 9.48
Value for Money: 8.44
Food and Beverage: 9.99
Overall Experience: 8.96
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Janina • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Grant • couple • ae
8
Pros:

The property was nice and as described. The team were very friendly and very helpful and the location was good, just up a steep hill which after a week gets a bit tiresome but it’s a small price to pay.

Cons:

We picked the 1 bed apartment room for the privacy and view but we’re not told beforehand that there was construction going on for the property directly outside of our room, so the privacy element was basically gone from 8am to 6pm rendering the balcony useless.

There is a pretty bad ant infestation problem in the room, even after leaving some open food sealed up in my backpack, a few hours later it’s covered in ants.

I wouldn’t say for the extra price it’s worth staying in that room, there is likely much better value staying in another.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Prkoloin • extended_group • au
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Emily • family_with_children • gb
10
A perfect stay in Hiriketiya
Pros:

Serene Villa is such a lovely place to stay. Swarna and her team really looked after us for our 5 night stay. The breakfast buffet was really good with lovely omelettes and eggs available too. The coffee is a small extra charge but well worth it as it was delicious. We stayed in two rooms with our teenage daughters on the ground floor, and they were really spacious with extras like a fridge, kettle, hairdryer. The gym is limited but I used the spin bike each day which was all I needed. The beach is only about 150m away. This is down a steep hill but was good exercise for us. Lots of restaurants on the doorstep in both directions. The pool was smaller than we thought but was perfect for a dip to cool off after a hot day. Thank you Swarna and the Serene Villas team for making our stay in Hiriketiya so memorable.

Cons:

Nothing, it was all wonderful.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Aman • couple • in
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • ca
10
Stunning room and delicious breakfast.
Pros:

Beautiful room and stunning shower. The room had a deck overlooking the jungle. Super clean and very comfortable bed. Delicious breakfast and helpful staff. The pool was refreshing and very clean.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Yann • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Thamashi • extended_group • lk
9
Cozy and safe stay for me and my friends.
Pros:

The villa was easy to find and a very convenient location to the beach, bars and restaurants around! Everything was clean and comfortable. The staff were really helpful and friendly they did an amazing job and were quick to respond. Hoping to book again!

Cons:

Everything was perfect except for the breakfast, not a lot of variety could do better on the menu.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Frank • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • gb
9
Would recommend!
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay here overall and the room was much bigger than expected — it felt more like a small apartment than a standard hotel room, which gave us plenty of space to relax.

The breakfast each morning was very good, especially the freshly made omelettes. We also loved spotting monkeys in the trees around the property which made the setting feel really special and tropical.

The location was excellent, with easy access to both Hiriketiya Beach and Dickwella Beach, so it was a great base for exploring the area. The staff were also very welcoming and helpful with our luggage, and we were greeted with fresh juice on arrival which was a lovely touch.

Overall, a spacious and comfortable stay in a really good location.

Cons:

A couple of small downsides — there was a power cut during our stay and the bathroom became extremely hot at times. The property is also located at the top of a hill, so it’s worth keeping in mind if you don’t like steep walks, although the views and quieter setting were definitely a benefit.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Holmgren • solo_traveller • dk
10
Skønne dage på hotel Serene Villa
Pros:

4 dejlige overnatninger i omgivelser, der nærmest var en jungle. Personalet var altid ovenud venlige og hjælpsomme. Dejlig morgenbuffet.
Dejligt stort værelse med gode faciliteter og en kæmpe dobbeltseng. Så pænt rent overalt. En dejlig pool overdækket af trækroner. Få minutters gang til strand og hyggeligt centrum.
Her kommer vi gerne igen.

Cons:

Kunne faktisk lide det hele.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Ivana • couple • nl
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Emily • family_with_children • sg
9
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Rano • solo_traveller • gr
10
Pros:

We loveed our stay in hiriketiya .The room was very beautiful and comfortable .jest short walk from the beautiful beach .Very helpful staff .Highly recommended .

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Nikhil • extended_group • in
10
Lovely staff…feels home 🤗
Pros:

Nestled in lush greenery around and very close to the beach

Cons:

Nonex

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • solo_traveller • au
10
Loved it!!
Pros:

Amazing buffet breakfast with a great selection of Sri Lankan food, fruit, pancakes, cereal, toast, eggs, juice and coffee is an extra charge. We got the balcony room which was 100% worth it with a beautiful view! Staff were so kind and helpful, surf boards were free to use, pool was refreshing and in the shade. We really loved how large and open our room was. Location is perfect, walk down the hill and the beach is right there! We 100% would recommend this hotel and will be back again when we return to Hiriketiya. Thank you so much to the beautiful staff, the manager - she is amazing! The breakfast staff, always smiling and helpful, Suresh - he is so so Kind and lovely. These people made our stay such a beautiful experience to remember. Also we stayed 7 nights here, loved it!

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Steffen • family_with_children • de
10
Schöner Aufenthalt im Surfparadies
Pros:

- Sehr gute Lage an der Hiriketiyabucht
- schönes Hotel mit vielen schattigen Plätzen
- der Pool liegt immer im schatten was für kleine Kinder super ist
- das Personal ist freundlich
- das Frühstück ist ein Buffet und sehr gut
- alles ist fußläufig erreichbar
- gegenüber ist ein Pizza Restaurant welches eine der besten Pizzen macht, die ich seit langem gegessen habe

Cons:

Die Fenster im Bad und Wohnzimmer sind mit Holzpaneele ausgestattet, weshalb sie nicht verschlossen werden können. Wir hatten aber trotzdem kein Problem mit Insekten. Ich wollte es nur erwähnen. Das Bad ist etwas feucht. Daher ganz kleiner Abzug.

Ich würde aber wieder hierbleiben, wenn ich noch mal in Hiri bin.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Alicia • couple • ch
6
Pros:

Die Lage ist super man erreicht beide Stände einfach zu Fuß.

Cons:

Wir mussten das Zimmer wechseln, denn beim ersten war das ganze Bad voller Schimmel. Das zweite Zimmer war sehr komfortabel und daran gab es nichts auszusetzen. Das Personal hat uns auch sofort ein anderes Zimmer gegeben. Ich verstehe nur nicht, warum das erste Zimmer überhaupt angeboten wurde. In diesem Zustand würde das Zimmer niemand nehmen wollen.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee