Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious accommodations
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Stains on bedding
No breakfast option

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Most reviews mention cleanliness positively; however, one noted stains on the sheets.
Service
9.36
Multiple reviews highlight the staff as incredibly responsive, accommodating, and helpful.
Location
9.4
Consistently praised as ideal and prime, with easy access to beaches and restaurants.
Room Quality
9.35
Guests report spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped rooms.
Amenities
8.88
Amenities are generally sufficient, though some guests suggested improvements like additional towels.
Value for Money
8.84
While considered slightly more expensive, many guests felt the value justified the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.39
No specific food service was highlighted; breakfast availability was noted as a missing element.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive with a few minor criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:23

Property Description

Serenity near Hiriketiya Beach
Charming Accommodations
Discover rooms with garden views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and air conditioning. Some units even offer balconies for a perfect sunset spot.
Relaxation & Adventure
Take advantage of the hotel's garden, terrace, and on-site restaurant. Guests can also enjoy cycling in the area, with bike and car hire services available for further exploration.
Convenient Location
Located just 100 meters from Hiriketiya Beach, Serendib villa provides easy access to Dickwella Beach and nearby attractions like Batheegama Beach and the Hummanaya Blow Hole.

Book now for a tranquil retreat at Serendib villa!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 73 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
S
Stephanie • solo_traveller • de
10
A nice place to stay in Hiriketiya
Pros:

Well located, nice place for valuable money. Definately to be recommended.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • fr
9
Location, location, location.
Pros:

The location is really central to some nice restaurants and 2 minutes from the main Hiriketiya beach. The room was sizeable, the WiFi worked well and it was clean.

Cons:

There can be some noise from Clear Point bar on their karaoke night and then from Jungle Party but once I put ear plugs in you couldn’t hear them. Both events finished around 1am so not too late.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • gb
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
M
Malek • couple • fr
6
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
C
Carolina • couple • pt
6
Great location. Very uncomfortable bed, and the bathroom smelled bad.
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Cama dura, casa de banho cheirava mal.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
J
Jochen • solo_traveller • de
8
Anzug wegen lauten Nachbarn
Pros:

Ausstellung ist gut und sauber ist es auch! Personal ist freundlich und hilfreich. Lage ist sehr zentral. Strand und Minimarkt gleich um die Ecke. Ohne die unten beschrieben Mängel wäre die Bewertung 9.

Cons:

Die Nachbarn (Stand: 15.03.2026): Tagsüber Baustelle, Nachts Karaoke (Freitag und Sonntag) und Djungel Party (Samstag). Also Ruhe darf man aktuell tagsüber und am Wochenende auch nachts nicht erwarten.

Personal sitzt immer im Garten, da es keine richtige Rezeption gibt. Das ist im Erdgeschoss etwas doof, weil man nur bei zugezogen Vorhängen Privatsphäre hat. Essen auf der Terrasse ist wegen Affen auch nicht zu empfehlen.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
E
Emilia • couple • gb
8
A great stay which is very good value
Pros:

Serendib villa is a nice property which is very clean and has everything you need for the price point. It is a good location in the sense that it is very close to Hiriketiya bay and nice shops/restaurants.

Cons:

Unfortunately Clear Point (a local bar) is very loud and had an event on every night we stayed (Friday - Monday) until the early hours which if you are not participating in the night life / are a light sleeper means it’s difficult to sleep. This is not the property’s fault so we’re sorry to be leaving this review but we thought it best to be honest to ensure the right people stay here!

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Aniela • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Really comfortable room , clean and in perfect location. Very close to the beach

Cons:

A little bit noisy from the construction sites around

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • gb
7
A decent place to stay in good location, but slightly over priced & noisy.
Pros:

It’s amazing location to the beach and some good restaurants. It feels safe away from the main road and is very well located. The room was spacious, comfortable and nice in many ways. The staff were polite and made me feel very welcome.

Cons:

For the price, I didn’t love the fact they provided no basics like body soap in the bathroom for the shower and my room wasn’t cleaned once, (I never asked, but was never offered).

Also, it can be super noisy from the surrounding bars. This isn’t the hotels fault, but it’s something to consider.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
B
Barak • couple • es
10
Pros:

Perfect location
Great value for money
Big room and balcony
Great staff

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
R
Ran • solo_traveller • bg
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Anja • couple • nl
8
Prima verblijf op een goede locatie vlakbij het strand.
Pros:

De ligging van de villa, goed bed en fijn terras. Het wordt beheerd door twee jongemannen die vriendelijk en behulpzaam zijn.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Luca • couple • lk
10
2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • no
8
Pros:

Stort og fint rommet, generelt rent

Cons:

Flekker på lakenet var litt ekkelt

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Yoni • solo_traveller • us
10
Great stay
Pros:

Very comfortable, large, and clean room. I had a really stellar 3-day stay. Location is more than ideal. Right next to the nicest part of the beach and the best food in town. Staff was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and helpful. It's a bit more expensive than some of the other rooms in town but I would say worth it. Very peaceful, stay. Cozy sheets, strong/cool AC, a powerful ceiling fan and each room has it's own Wifi network. Property manager is on-site and available 24/7 and happy to help.

Cons:

Water pressure could be a bit stronger in the shower but still a very nice bathroom experience with 24/7 instant hot water. Good ventilation and no bugs! That's a first for me in Sri Lanka.
I saw another comment speak to the noise in the area... While there is a bar and louder restaurant nearby, the villa is tucked off of the main road. In my experience, the noise from the street barely audible in the room. So you get prime location with minimal noise.

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
K
Kai • family_with_children • de
8
Während einer Rundreise perfekte Location zum Surfen und chillen.
Pros:

Super Unterkunft ca. 70m vom Surf-Beach, ca. 2km zum Turtle Beach. Durch erhöhte Lage wohnt man (in den oberen Zimmern) mitten in den Baumwipfeln

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Belen • couple • fr
10
Best stay in Hiri, no doubts !
Pros:

Great stay! Spotlessly clean, super proper and big room. Everything was brand new and comfortable. The location is THE best in Hiriketya. Walking distance from everything. The staff is also the nicest and are there to help you

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
G
Georgia • couple • au
10
Pros:

Great location, clean, spacious, ease of everything!

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Anouk • extended_group • nl
10
Mooi verblijf
Pros:

Mooi en schone accommodatie. Goede locatie: het strand en meerdere eettentjes zijn 5 minuutjes lopen

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee