Hotel Finlanka

Cet établissement est beau, on y est merveilleusement accueilli. Le petit déjeuner est copieux, et délicieusement préparé du matin. C’est un îlot de relaxation et de calme ou l’on oublie la cohue qui règne sur la route principal. La bienveillance et les sourires vous accueillent dans cet endroit hors du temps.

Super cleaned & value for money

Cleanness & Staff

przeciętne, ładny ogród, śpiew ptaków. miejsce adekwatne do ceny, ciepła woda pod prysznicem, duży pokój, lokalizacja przecietna, bardzo fajni ludzie

glosno, nie zaciemniony pokój, schody wysokie na pietro

Staff very friendly and great breakfast. Very close to the coast

Die Unterkunft war sauber und das Personal sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl.

Neben dem Hotel liegt die Zuglinie wenn der Zug durchfuhr war es sehr laut

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The host simply canceled our stay the very same day of our arrival. He invented some story about some sick customer who couldn't leave and room not available anymore. Third time it happens in Sri Lanka (with different excuses: customer sick, app broke down, no explanation, etc). We simply believe that in Sri Lanka they don't honour the reservation with Booking.com, if somebody else is offering a higher price for the room. They don't care and simply text you saying the room is not there anymore. We don't recommend this place.

Staff were lovely and the breakfast was fab. Rooms were also large and comfortable.

Close to train tracks but I quite enjoyed that and I’m not a light sleeper, so the early morning trains didn’t wake me.

Sehr gut.

Sehr familiäres Umfeld Zimmer riesengroß mit Balkon Innenhof mit schönen Pool sauber, sehr leckeres abwechslungsreiches Frühstücksbuffet. Sehr schöne, pflanzliche Umgebung im Innenhof.

Leider hat uns der Zugverkehr nicht gefallen zu Schienen, circa 30 m vom Haus entfernt zwar nur ein bis zwei Züge die Stunde, aber die waren schon sehr laut (Diesel Lock)

We loved our stay at Hotel Finlanka. The staff were all very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Our room was clean and comfortable with plenty of hot water. Breakfast was superb- so much choice and as much as you could eat. The location was ideal for walking to the beach, the main street, restaurants and local transport.

Lovely staff and the pool is great! Fantastic location too, only a 5 minute walk from the beach. Definitely recommend staying here

Nous ne sommes restés qu’une seule nuit et tout était absolument parfait. L’accueil, le confort, la propreté, … tout était au-delà de nos attentes. Notre seul et unique regret est de ne pas être restés plus longtemps ! C’est un endroit où l’on se sent bien immédiatement, au point d’avoir envie de prolonger le séjour. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter. Merci !!

Great hotel , convenient very central, good value , excellent breakfast, highly recommend

War alles perfekt. Immer gerne wieder.

Ein sehr großes Zimmer. Das sHotel liegt im ruhigeren und schönem Bereich von Hikkaduwa. Der Besitzer war sehr bemüht und gab uns Tipps zur Weiterfahrt. Sogar unser Tuktuk wurde geputzt. Das Früstücksbuffet ist sehr abwechslungsreich.

Der Zug fährt gefühlt durchs Zimmer, was ich zwar bei Buchung wusste. Leider fuhr er auch nachts um 3:50. Der Abfluss im Bad roch nicht gut. Einige Armaturen müssteb mal erneuert werden, da sie schon sehr vergilbt und abgenutzt sind. Das Bett knarzt und quietscht bei jeder kleinsten Bewegung sehr laut, sodass man sogar aufwacht. Die Bettdecke war kratzig.

The breakfast is very good, plenty of fruit and sri lanka dishes. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They allowed us to stay in the hotel until 16:00 at no cost the check out day!!! I would 100% recommend it and repeat if I come back to hikkaduwa.

Sehr nettes Personal Große saubere Zimmer Gutes frühstück

Tolles familiengeführtes Hotel. Sehr nette und kümmernde Besitzer und Personal. Unglaublich vielfältiges und leckeres Sri Lanka Frühstück. Wir hatten ein sehr großes Zimmer. Toll auch der Garten mit Pool.

Bellissima struttura con piscina per i clienti. Colazione ricca e di ottima qualità. Il proprietario è molto disponibile. A pochi passi dal mare, vicino a numerosi ristoranti di diversa fascia. Camere ampie e spaziose, pulitissime.

Struttura vicino alla ferrovia, si possono sentire i treni, che però di notte sono poco numerosi (due o tre treni a notte). Sicuramente gli aspetti positivi superano questa piccola criticità.

철도 주변에 위치하고 있어, 첫날에 기차 소리와 기차 매연으로 당황한 기억이 있었으나 곧 적응을 했음. 지리적 위치는 매우 괜찮음. 도보로 기차역 5~7분거리, 해변도 5~10분이면 됨, 주변에 맛집들도 많아 배낭 여행객에게 추천! 그리고 4박을 지냈는데 조금 불편한 부분도 있지만 손님의 편의를 위해 최선을 다하는 모습을 보여 감사했음. 아침 조식은 다양한 음식을 제공하고 매우 정성을 다해줘서 편안하고 대접을 받는 느낌으로 식사를 함, 특별히 아침 식사에 제공되는 홍차가 향긋하고 부드러웠으며 12박 13일 동안 스리랑카에서 맛 본 홍차 중 최고였음(누와라엘리야에서 그랜드 호텔에서 애프터눈 티 세트를 마시고 페드로 다원에서 제공한 홍차보다도 맛있음), 스리랑카에서 리조트와 3~5성급등 다양한 숙박 경험을 했는데 현지인의 정을 느낄 수 있는 기억에 남는 숙소임.

스리랑카 정글(?) 속에 있는 듯한 느낌의 숙소인 만큼 벌레(모기, 개미)들이 조금 있음.

Desayuno fantástico, tipo buffet. Nos dejaron en la estación de tren a primera hora. La piscina está muy bien. El paso del tren cerca, lejos de ser molesto, resulta ser pintoresco.

Sehr nettes, zuvorkommendes Personal und reichlich und leckeres Frühstück! Das Zimmer war sehr groß, die Anlage und der Pool gepflegt.

Leider hatten wir recht viel Ameisen im Zimmer und das Bett war etwas unbequem.

The owners are such lovely people. I received a very friendly welcome. The rooms were clean, the grounds are beautiful. The breakfast is very plentiful, and the overall service is some of the best I've ever experienced. The owner organized airport transportation and took care of my needs at all times. If you come to Hikkaduwa, you should stay at this hotel.

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Fabulous breakfast, lovely staff. Owners were so very kind

Chandima, Sanjeewa, and Lahiru are among the nicest hosts we’ve had in Sri Lanka! If you’re traveling on a budget, this place is an excellent choice—you won’t regret it. The guesthouse is centrally located, just seconds from the beach, town shops, and restaurants. We were especially impressed by the generous breakfast and the beautifully presented food. Our room exceeded expectations for the price, featuring a lovely private en-suite bathroom. Though we didn’t use the pool, we wish we had—it’s stunning, surrounded by lush green gardens that add to the charm of the property. Highly recommended!

The only concern to note is that the train passes very close to the building, which might be a bit noisy for light sleepers. However, the genuine kindness and warmth of the owners more than make up for it! Highly recommended!

Really friendly family, big and cosy room with nice balcony, hot shower and comfortable bed. Very good breakfast with a lot of different options. Just a few meters from the beach in a quiet area.

Everything perfect!

The breakfast and the pool.

The location is right next to a train line. Expect a few trains per night with horns. This is very loud so earplugs don’t help much. I appreciate this isn’t the hotels fault but wish i knew beforehand. Staff didn’t speak much english.

Best hotel in Hikkaduwa and one of the best I ever stayed. Very clean, very comfortable, very friendly and amazing management and staff! Outstanding breakfast! Will be definitely back on my next visit in the area.

The hotel left an unforgettable impression! The reception was very warm and welcoming, making me feel at home right away. The room was spacious and comfortable, and I especially loved the wide and cozy bed, which ensured a good night’s sleep. There was always hot water, and the cleanliness throughout the hotel was impeccable. The breakfast was truly delicious and abundant. There are plenty of lovely dining options nearby where you can explore local flavors. In the evenings, the hotel garden and pool are decorated with colorful lights, making swimming especially romantic. Turtle Beach is within walking distance, making the location perfect for enjoying the beach and exploring the surroundings. I couldn’t wish for anything better and would gladly return any time.

There is a railway nearby, and the noise of passing trains can be heard in the room.

Excellent breakfast. Diverse with a good selection of sri lankan dishes, fruits and cakes/desserts. Refreshing welcome drink on arrival. Very accommodating and friendly staff. They will do anything they can to improve your stay.

Light shower water pressure. The bathroom is a wet room with a drain by the shower, but most of the floor gets wet too. The door doesn’t lock properly so we kept it closed using a mop/sweeper. There were a lot of mosquitoes in the room and the mosquito net had a hole in it. Wish they had a mosquito repellent instead.

The staff were amazing. The room was large and comfortable and had everything we needed. The breakfast buffet was enough food and variety to feed an army. Sri Lankan or European breakfast options available. There was a very peaceful vibe to the place.

There were a few ants. But they didn't really bother me

We arrived with our 8-month-old baby and felt incredibly comfortable at the Hotel Finlanka from the very beginning. The rooms are very nicely furnished and the entire complex and the detailed garden are very well looked after with great attention to detail and a lot of emphasis on cleanliness and a well-kept appearance! The pool is also cleaned every day and exceeds our expectations! But above all, the great hospitality made our stay more than perfect! The host of the house (who is also a carpenter) built a really beautiful baby high chair for our son. And the hole family ist so friendly and absolut lovely any time. The completely homemade and very big and extensive breakfast was a real highlight! I can only warmly recommend this accommodation to everyone and for the services you receive, the accommodation is worth every cent! (and in my opinion too cheap for the performance you get) Always happy to come back and highly recommended!

Spacious room and balcony with the view, I was on 3rd floor. Room has everything you need: dryer for clothes on the balcony, table, ac, hair dryer, kettle, hot water, big comfortable bed with mosquito net. Hotel stuff was friendly and helpful. Sockets are adjusted, so you don't need an adapter. Breakfast includes fruits, coffee, tea, roti, eggs, toast and butter with jam, fresh juice, some sweets - everything you need. Quiet location, close to the beach side and main street. And after staying 3 days I prolonged my stay at this hotel

Hotel is close to railway, but not many trains there, so it didn't bother me at all

I had 3 great nights here. The room was spacious, clean, with a balcony, AC, fans, fridge, large bed, and many places to hang clothes. The included breakfast was lovely and the room price was very reasonable. The staff were very kind and hospitable to me. The manager, Sanjeewa, helped arrange a ride to Colombo and let me stay in my room after checkout time so I could be comfortable until my ride came. I greatly appreciated that and the other staff are also nice people. The beach and restaurants are a 5 minute walk. My stay was perfect, thank you 🙏🏽

All good 👍🏽

extremly nice personel, very good breakfast

Great peaceful location, in the middle of sleepy village which starts past the main Hikkaduwa road. Swimmingly pool. Tasty breakfast with wide selection. Hotel manager Sandeeva who was very helpful and flexible, allowed me to keep room for a bit longer. Large comfortable rooms.

Mosquitos. I've never in my life seen so many, probably because of the wet surrounding. It's not hotels choice though. I noticed that whilst manager and some staff were doing everything to ensure my stay was as pleasant as possible, other young guys weren't so helpful (eg. didn't offer help with my bags)

Very nice friendly stuff The manager is very kind and helpful

Nice host and great breakfast!

it was the best hotel during our trip around Sri Lanka. Staff was helpful and friendly. Room was large with amazing view, food delicious.

very close hotel are railway so you can heard trains.

Staff were very helpful and the break fast was fantastic.

The warm and friendly service from everyone there was excellent. We also enjoyed the bountiful breakfast as well as the pool to relax in. It was our second visit and I would not hesitate to return again. Thank you to everyone for making such a great trip.

Absolutely nothing! We couldn't fault anything.

Best breakfast in two weeks, the owner is super kind. Garden is really beautiful.

The train is really close to the place.

Exceptional experience and service, the staff went above and beyond to get us comfortable. Our stay was amazing to say the least. From the food, to the rooms, to the facilities, I definitely recommend staying here for your travels to Hikkaduwa.

everything was great. spacy rooms, cleanliness, nice swiming pool, balcony, great breakfast,…

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Room is spacer than I expected and clean. The owner is very kind and helpful. Even one night stay, I could see how much he cares guests. Thank you

The owner and staff were so lovely and very caring towards us . The property was clean and central to hikkaduwa.

The room was nice and big and very clean. It even had a fridge and an extra sink. The outside area had a nice pool and a lovely vibe. The breakfast was nice, a combination of western and srilankan. The staff were all very very friendly. The location was also good, close to everything.

Our room was close to the railway, so the sound of the trains was quite loud, but it was no problem really.

Excellent staff nothing was a problem even did our washing.owner/manager Synjar very happy and accommodating even had our money changed at a better rate. Breakfast more than happy with.

The train a little noisy but you get used to it.

The owner was very professional and kind. He wanted to make sure we’re taken good care of. The ambiance in this place is very comforting. Room was huge. It’s not the newest room, but really great value for the money. Turtle beach was very near and you can watch the baby turtles going into the water- it’s usually around 6 pm. There was lots of fresh fruits in the breakfast, coffee was good too. I also got freshly cooked omelette. There was a small parking just opposite the hotel which is a big advantage as most of the places in this area do t have parking. I’d gladly stay in Finlanka again!

Minor issue was the ants, but as the place is surrounded by trees and plants I guess that’s unavoidable.

The family at Finlanka were incredible during our stay. Great location and the Sri Lankan breakfast was the best food we had in Sri Lanka.

The one thing I would mention is bring earplugs, the train can be a little noisy.

Great value for money and excellent service! Breakfast is sublime!

That we couldn’t stay longer

We had a very pleasant stay at Finlanka! The owners and staff were so sweet and welcoming and we enjoyed the pool very much! The location is perfect too and the rooms are big! Another plus is that they have a very cute and calm dog :))

I fell in love with this place! I cancelled my next accomodation so I could stay here longer. The owner and his wife are so hospitable and go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as can be. The breakfast in the morning was incredible! The best breakfast I’ve had in Sri Lanka. I loved the pool area, it’s like a little jungle oasis. Even after checking out the owner let me stay all day by the pool and borrow snorkels to go to the beach. Then gave me a lift to the bus station! Thank you for making my stay in hikkaduwa! 🙏

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Lovely attractive property. Large room. Great breakfast. Fantastic welcoming family. Convenient location especially for coral reef, snorkel & mask free to borrow from property. Train line, very close, but I didn’t mind this…. all part of the Sri Lankan experience!😁

Great experience. Excellent and helpful hosts. Good breakfast.

Great pool. Good location. Very friendly staff! Delicious breakfast!

Best place to stay in Hikkaduwa. The owner and staff couldn't have done more for us from the moment we got there till we left. The breakfast was outstanding. Room was very comfortable and spacious, the whole place was full of character and very pleasant.

The pool and the breakfast..and the bathroom

The TV channel range was very limited

Beautifull hotel with beautifull garden and pool. Breakfast was delicious and rich. We had small troubles with charging our phones however the staff helped us and borrow their chargers.

As excellent as it can be. With all those small things that matter.

I really liked the attitude of the hotel owner and staff towards the guests. They were friendly and helped with everything. very responsive and kind people. breakfasts were good, filling and tasty

There are a lot of insects in the rooms, cockroaches and ants. There is no pressure or hot water in the shower. There is a railway running right next to the hotel, making it impossible to sleep. The air conditioner blows directly in our faces, we got sick because of this, and it doesn’t help with the humidity in the room.

Green garden with pool colorful at night and big room, good breakfast and if you are a nice smiling tourist(like me) you get special treatments

Ants in room and mosquitoes

Place was wonderful, and room was very spacious. Balcony and the pool were great. We really liked the place and if we would have had more time we would have extended our visit.

Spacious room with comfortable bed and a balcony. The shower has good pressure, and there's hot water. Great breakfast buffet style. Very nice and helpful staff.

The train tracks are really close and it's really loud. They go a few times during the day, but also at night, so if you have a light sleep, you'll wake up quite a lot.

Everything. The room was amazing, the location was perfect. The host and staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was great and plenty of food to choose from! Our favourite stay in Sri Lanka so far.

Great Breakfast with lots of fresh fruits and nice sri lankan local dishes. The staff was extremely nice, very welcoming and helpful. Close to the beach. Definitely worth a visit.

Hotel Finlanka was a wonderful place to stay. The hotel has beautiful gardens and a very clean pool. The rooms are big, clean and comfortable. The staff are all very professional friendly and so helpful. The breakfast was huge and delicious. I highly recommend staying at this place

Helpful and Friendly staff. Clean room and AC working well. Generous breakfast with variety of food. Highly recommended

Exceedingly nice, talkative, friendly owner. He went that far and even drove to the fish market, bought some fresh fish and had it cooked - off menu - for our lunch. Nice environment and many cute dogs. Very nice vibes in the interaction with all workers.

The property is more of a hostel than a hotel (for instance, the shower is not in the room): taking into account this, the price is perhaps a bit high for Lankan standards, although probably in line with other places in Hikkaduwa.

Breakfast was incredible and very generous

Unfortunately very close to the railway and it is very loud when passing

Huge bedroom, they let us for snorkeling!! The owner was really helpful and kind We love the pool for relaxing They recommend us a very good place for having dinner: Sunset coffee bar delicious food with nice people working there

It's a wonderful place to stay, with yummy breakfasts, clean pool and very friendly staff. Room was big and clean

Railroad was just on the back side of the hotel. I was okay as I usually sleep well, however a person with me woke up every time when trains were approaching

Pool is nice.

AC in the rooms are bad, the fridge smells very bad and the bedding is uncomfortable. There’s also a train constantly, feels like it’s coming into your room. Not a good stay. If you’re a family with kids, don’t bother.

Beautiful location, with nice pool, nice rooms, lovely staff

The location was perfect, room was big & clean, breakfast was amazing & the staff were so so lovely.

We loved everything.

very kind owner and staff, always checking how everything is. offers to clean the room daily and change towels if need be. I love that instead of giving plastic bottles they offer to fill up downstairs and provide glass bottles if you don’t have your own. the room is large and comfortable and the breakfast was a winner! I didn’t need lunch because the lovely staff filled us up all the way. close to the beach & turtle beach, everything around walking distance. Gardens and pool were very clean and the pool was not heavily chlorinated which I appreciate! I could go on and on..

unfortunately it’s right on the train line, not their fault but it did wake my baby up most nights. if you’re sensitive this may not be ideal..

Everything was super nice. The bedroom was giant, the AC was working well and the breakfast was just the best we had in Sri Lanka! The owner was incredibly nice and made sure we were always super comfortable. We definitely recommend this place.

Everything was perfect.

This hotel is a hidden gem! The staff were so friendly and went above and beyond for us. We were given a drink and some cake on arrival and they took our bags to our room. The room was huge and very clean. The bed was very comfy and the room came with a sink/kitchenette area. We had a balcony which had a nice view and we could see the sea in the distance. The owner kindly gave us a lift to the station when we were leaving and helped us with our onward travel to Colombo. I’d definitely recommend staying at Hotel Finlanka!

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the staff was very friendly and helpful, and the rooms were huge. They had so many different things for breakfast, you could eat as much as you wanted to! and it was very tasty!

they didn't do our room. The rooms could be a bit cleaner and maybe have nicer towels and bed sheets

This property was absolutely beautiful! Room view was spectacular and the hotel owner gave free upgrade room ocean facing and you could also overlook the entire property. Super clean and great amenities as well! It’s the perfect getaway if you want to just relax and chill. Near to Spa/Restaurants/Bars/ beach/Shisha/Surf lessons/pool The hospitality is top notch and you’ll feel so welcomed! ALL the staff are so kind, full of happiness and genuinely very helpful & nice. It was so nice being there. The food was also amazing at the property! Specially the breakfast and Special shout-out to the owner Mr. Sanjeewa, Pasindu, Lahiru, He made sure our stay expectations were met and also went the extra mile to arranged transportation for free of cost. Great stay and definitely a memorable one! Recommend it 10/10

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