Taboo

Hotels
8.6 (93 reviews)
Hiriketiya Beach Road , Hiriketiya , lk

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Currency exchange
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
No wifi
Noisy area
Electricity problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.1
The sheet had a makeup stain on it, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
9.6
Staff were friendly and helpful, providing good service.
Location
9.1
The location is good, although it can be noisy.
Room Quality
7.6
No wifi in the room and frequent electricity outages affected room quality.
Amenities
8.1
The rooftop bar was nice, but overall amenities were limited.
Value for Money
9.1
Standard value for the price range, but issues impacted perception.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:50

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise at Taboo

Nestled in Hiriketiya, Taboo offers a serene beachfront escape with a garden, terrace, and bar just steps away from Hiriketiya Beach. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in this non-smoking property, conveniently situated near Bathigama Beach and Hummanaya Blow Hole.

Relaxation and Exploration

Explore nearby attractions like Weherahena Buddhist Temple and Kushtarajagala, offering cultural experiences within reach. After a day of sightseeing, unwind in the comfort of your beachfront accommodation at Taboo.

Convenient Location

With Dickwella Beach only 700 meters away and Koggala Airport within a 53 km distance, Taboo provides a convenient and idyllic setting for your next getaway.

Book your stay at Taboo now and experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure by the beach.

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 93 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.1
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Fatema young couple bh
4
Disappointed
Pros:

Staff were friendly enough to give us an early check in. location is good. Rooftop bar was nice. Staff are very nice and helpful.

Cons:

No wifi internet in the room, although I reported it. The sheet had make up stain on it. Noisy area. The electricity when off many times, no generator or electricity backup although surrounding places were on. Somehow all the lights on the stairs and corridors are switched off at night. I had to use my phone flashlight. The pictures on booking are deceiving.

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
S
Shane young couple ie
8
Very good
2025-06-15 via Nuitee
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Ettiene family with young children za
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Rooms were comfortable and well equipped, staff absolutely amazing and great food - loved the roof terrace and views! Very close to the beach and lily the resident dog was so charming:)

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
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Anjula family with young children lk
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Good Location. Very close to the Hiriketiya Beach. Staff were also very welcoming and accommodating.

Cons:

Shower area needs to be restructured. Otherwise when you take a shower the whole bathroom is wet and slippery. There was also a musical show / party that was so loud and went on until 3am. It was impossible to sleep.

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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Dara solo traveller gb
8
Great location and amenities
Pros:

Taboo is a super cool place in a great location and with a great cafe. The breakfast and rooftop yoga sessions are a really nice addition and the staff are super.

Cons:

The bathroom in my room needed a lot of work and there was a strong drainage smell throughout my stay that should be fixed

2025-05-02 via Nuitee
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Watts group gb
10
Beautiful property, perfect location!
Pros:

The property and the rooms were beautiful. The location, food and drinks and service were amazing, highly recommend!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
A
Ashlee young couple au
10
We loved every minute of our stay.
Pros:

The property was perfect. The location was very close to town and the beach was only a stones throw away. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We loved the breakfast and cocktails on the rooftop.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-04-19 via Nuitee
A
Abarrane group sg
8
Worth the penny
Pros:

The food at Taboo is AMAZING. Underrated I must say. Room is clean and spacious and the beach is literally right beside the accomodation. The rooftop of Taboo offers a gorgeous view as well.

Cons:

The blanket was just a sheet which was not very comfortable nor warm.

2025-04-16 via Nuitee
G
Grace young couple gb
8
Great stay
Pros:

The hotel is in a perfect location, close to both hiriketiya and Dickwella beaches and all the shops and restaurants of hiriketiya. The staff were so nice and friendly, especially Irosh who really made our stay great. The room was nice and having beach towels provided was a plus. Also loved the rooftop yoga and the deal for breakfast and yoga is great.

Cons:

It would be nice to have a fridge in the room. Also for the price, the room felt a little basic (although it was decorated beautifully)

2025-04-08 via Nuitee
M
Marie group no
10
Exceptional
2025-04-04 via Nuitee
Z
Zoran young couple gb
7
Roof top bar and restaurant with the best view over Hiriketiya.
Pros:

The staff are friendly at Taboo and the view from their roof top bar overlooking Hiriketiya Bay is the best there is. The breakfast is great. The property is only yards away from the beach so convenient for early morning surf lessons. You are also only a 10 minute walk from Dickwella Beach if you fancy a quieter vibe. We enjoyed the morning yoga too from the roof top.

Cons:

Be aware the excellent proximity to the beach and nearby bars means you get noise well into the evening as well. The property is yet to be sound proofed. This can be remedied by using ear plugs at night to help sleep. And eye mask is also useful to stop the bright lights coming from the festoon lights outside.

2025-04-04 via Nuitee
A
Ashley young couple ae
9
Superb
2025-04-03 via Nuitee
C
Chloe group ae
9
Very good stay - perfect location.
Pros:

Excellent location, right on the beach. This hotel seemed to be ‘the place to be’. Live music on the roof until around 11pm. Lovely breakfast menu - offers yoga and breakfast packages. Staff were really nice.

Cons:

It was a little noisy with the live music in the evening (we had an early night due to travelling the next day) - but it did stop at 11pm.

2025-03-30 via Nuitee
F
Florian young couple de
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Lovely place, good vibes, excellent location and very friendly staff. We will for sure come back!

Cons:

All good!

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
A
Anaïs young couple ch
9
Superb
2025-03-21 via Nuitee
M
Misha young couple gb
9
Superb
Pros:

The location of Taboo is amazing, right next to hiri beach! Great rooftop bar and food menu. The rooms were very clean and cute.

Cons:

Breakfast was not included and sometimes loud music at night.

2025-03-12 via Nuitee
J
Julius young couple at
8
We had a good time.
Pros:

Friendly staff; excellent food; good location

Cons:

Bathroom could be more comfortable and modern

2025-03-08 via Nuitee
S
Steve family with young children au
10
Highly recommend to stay at Taboo. Charlie and the staff are super friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Very close to the beach. Staff were amazing from the time we arrived and nothing was a problem
Rooms were clean and food was amazing

Cons:

Was a little noisy of a night time

2025-03-08 via Nuitee
R
Rose young couple au
8
Nice stay in a great location.
Pros:

Prime location and awesome rooftop.

Cons:

Bathroom was a little outdated (shower floor was just the bathroom floor).

2025-03-03 via Nuitee
J
Jody family with young children au
9
Great little place in a fabulous location
Pros:

The property is in a great location, a very short walk to the beach. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The place has a really nice feel and relaxed vibe. Coffee and breakfast was amazing in their cute garden area. Lovely view from the rooftop.

Cons:

Blinds/curtains could be better in the room

2025-02-19 via Nuitee