The Calm Palm

Hotels
9.5 (16 reviews)
583 Galle Road , Hikkaduwa , lk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Breakfast included
Cons:
Limited atmosphere
No air conditioning
Mixed pricing feedback

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, with friendly and helpful staff.
Location
7.8
The hotel is located in close proximity to the beach, restaurants, and shops.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were clean, comfortable, and quiet, with attention to detail.
Amenities
7.2
Basic amenities provided, with a lack of air conditioning mentioned by some guests.
Value for Money
6.9
Mixed reviews on pricing, with some guests feeling it was reasonable while others found it high.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast was included and well-liked, although some guests desired more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and praised the friendly staff and convenient location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-28 07:43

Property Description

Beachfront Oasis

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at The Calm Palm where each room features a private bathroom with free toiletries and some even boast a balcony for stunning views. Rest peacefully with our plush bed linen and towels provided in every room.

Culinary Delights
Savor a variety of cuisines at our on-site restaurant, from fresh seafood to authentic Austrian dishes. Explore vegetarian and vegan options to suit every palate.

Convenient Location
Located just steps away from Narigama beach, The Calm Palm offers easy access to popular attractions like Hikkaduwa Beach and Galle Fort. Enjoy a stress-free stay with complimentary WiFi and a convenient airport shuttle service available.

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Important information:

Please inform The Calm Palm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 16 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.3
Location: 7.8
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
E
Esther family_with_children ch
10
Pros:

Die ruhige Lage und die kurze Distanz zum Beach. Es hat einen schoenen Garten und die Gastgeberin ist sehr nett.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
J
Jana young couple de
9
Friendliest staff on earth and nice relaxed athmosphere for a good price
Pros:

If you are looking for the nicest and friendliest people, you have come to the right place. They will do anything in their power to make your stay as comfortable as possible and help you organise things like yoga, trips or surfing at the beach close by. You get a lot for little money and the best thing is they have the cutest dog. :)

Cons:

-

2025-02-19 via Nuitee
D
Dzozefs young couple lv
10
Fabulous Stay - Highly Recommended
Pros:

We were welcomed by the owner Claudia and her team.They are super friendly.
Initially booked 1 night but extended another day.
Very very comfortable, clean and quiet rooms in the hustle and bustle of the main road. A lot of attention to detail.
Breakfast is a big healthy portion and fresh food. Had lovely chats with Claudia.
Location is just perfect with a 2 min walk to the beach and loads of restaurants and bars and shops around.
They had live music in the hotel a few days a week which was lovely to wind down the day.
Thank You so much guys, I’m sure you will see us again.

Cons:

Nothing!

2025-02-06 via Nuitee
A
Ames young couple gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Good location. Clean room. Breakfast included. Parking for our Tuktuk. Lots of restaurants nearby. Beach close.

Cons:

We were the only guests so very quiet and no atmosphere.

No mosquito net.

2025-02-01 via Nuitee
D
Dhanyata with friends lk
10
Exceptional
2025-01-27 via Nuitee
R
Ramlo solo traveller no
9
Great calm place to stay
Pros:

This was my first time in Sri Lanka and first hotel. This was a great start of my journey.
The hosts were friendly and so nice, they went beyond to help me. The hotel is very central, the beach and many restaurants are very close. Great location

Cons:

It’s very hot in the room, only problematic.
No air conduction

2025-01-25 via Nuitee
R
Rory family with young children gb
10
Exceptional
2024-12-25 via Nuitee
D
David young couple gb
10
Perfect host!
Pros:

Cloudy/Claudia - was a perfect host.
She greeted us with a cool fruit juice, Austrian Christmas chocolates and biscuits.
The room was perfect for us.
It had its own restaurant with live music.
We especially liked the fact that they recycled!! AMAZING!!

2024-12-24 via Nuitee
M
Matis young couple fr
9
Would definitely recommend this
Pros:

The staff was very helpful with all our concerns. They helped us renting a tuktuk and kept our forgotten laundry until we retrieved it. Special thanks to Laura for making our stay as comfortable as possible.

Cons:

The room despite being spacious was very hot stuffy.

2024-12-19 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca young couple gb
9
Great simple room near the beach
Pros:

Really nice clean, comfortable room in a great location just opposite the beach, close to nice food spots and with lovely hosts!

2024-11-06 via Nuitee
B
B. family with young children au
9
Superb
2024-11-04 via Nuitee
I
Isuru family with young children lk
10
Exceptional
2024-10-22 via Nuitee
C
Carolyne family with young children at
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Host was very friendly and very helpful with suggestions about where to eat and what to do.

Cons:

Air con would be great in all the rooms

2024-04-13 via Nuitee
A
Arpit young couple in
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It is a cozy little stay with clean rooms and bathrooms. The wifi is pretty good if you wish to work a little from here.

The beach is just across the street and there are a lot of shopping, dining options in walkable distance. Host is knowledgeable and helpful in helping you with travel or dining suggestions.

It is a great value for money stay.

2024-03-27 via Nuitee
S
Shay solo traveller us
9
Relaxing and recharging place
Pros:

Owner is great Host very considerate and caring, room is modern and comfy.

Cons:

Nothing in particular

2024-03-20 via Nuitee
J
Jasmina with friends at
10
great
Pros:

this was out first stay in sri lanka and we couldnt ask for more. everybody is friendly and will go an extra mile to meet all your needs and wishes. the food is also excellent, better than the other restaurants around. all in all a great experience and i highly recommand to book your stay here. it‘s a good point to start.

2024-01-07 via Nuitee
N
Ninalino family with young children at
10
Exceptional
Pros:

I felt immediately home because of the cute welcoming and the nice sitting area outside, everybody is so very friendly here and helpful in every way, if there is a problem they do what they can to fix it fast. It´s a great and very clean nice place to relax and enjoy company or be on your own. You can go just cross the street and you are on a beautiful beach, there are plenty of shops around, you won´t miss anything..for sure. I wish I could have stayed a bit longer. We took a taxi from there directly to the airport. At night time it was a very fast smooth journey and the calm palm let us stay the last day as long as we want, they really did eveything to let you feel you are on holidays . I would definitely come back! :)

Cons:

Nothing!

2023-12-13 via Nuitee