33 Lake Terrace

My stay at 33 Lake Terrace was truly exceptional. The staff were warm and attentive, the facilities well-maintained, and the location perfect with easy access to Narigama beach. The room was comfortable, quiet as requested, and offered great value. I would happily return and recommend it to others

We had a wonderful stay at 33 Lake Terrace. Being right on the water meant waking up to the sounds of peacocks and birds instead of traffic. The infinity pool overlooking the lake is magical at sun rise. The food was top-notch—we had a traditional dinner served in banana leaves that was better than anything we found in town. It’s a very private, intimate property. Perfect for anyone looking to relax in nature while still being close to the action.

We chose 33 Lake Terrace to celebrate our anniversary, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The location is peaceful, calm, and offers a wonderful sense of privacy that is hard to find. The highlight of our stay was the food—absolutely amazing! The staff arranged a private candlelit dinner for us on the river deck, which was an incredible and deeply romantic experience. A huge thank you to the entire team for their hospitality and for making our special day so memorable. We highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a quiet, high-quality escape!

33 Lake Terrace is in an exceptional location with super views of the lake and surrounding countryside. The staff were wonderful, Janaka was the ideal host at all times. The breakfast was exceptional and delicious.

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We had a wonderful stay at 33 Lake Terrace. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive throughout my visit, making me feel right at home. A major highlight was the cinnamon excursion they arranged; it was a fantastic, hands-on experience learning about the local plantation. Highly recommend this peaceful retreat!

החדר היה נוח מרווח ומאובזר, הבריכה נהדרת, ארוחת הבוקר מספקת, ינאקה, האחראי, מאוד שירותי ומקסים (עשינו צ'קאאוט מוקדם והוא דאג לנו למזון ארוז לדרך), הנוף על שפת האגם הוא מהיפים שראיתי ממלון כלשהו, כל המלון עם מוזיקת רקע שלווה ושקטה- מרגיע מאוד! מלון שווה, מאוד ניהננו.

הכספת לא מחוברת לקיר, המיקום מצד אחד הוא על שפת האגם- וזה שווה את הריחוק ממרכז העיר (טוק טוק עולה 500 רופי לכיוון, ינאקה ידאג לכם), מצד שני, זה רחוק מהכביש ולא מומלץ ללכת ברגל.

33 Lake Terrace is a calm and peaceful place. I enjoyed a boat ride on the river, where you can see many different birds and watch local fishermen at work. The beach is only a 10‑minute walk away, so it’s easy to enjoy both the river and the sea. Altogether, it’s a lovely spot for nature and relaxation.

It is a great property. Very calm and peaceful. Breakfast was amazing and the staff was very helpful. Though its not on the beach, its not too far off either and the staff can arrange a tuk tuk.

Pretty much everything was great.

Stunning views and beautiful property

What is not to like about this place it is fantastic in every way

ruhige, schöne Unterkunft

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Прекрасный вид из всех номеров, уютно, чисто, умиротворенно. Утром подают завтрак- панкейки с медом, омлет с сосиской, фрукты, свежевыжатый сок, тосты, кофе/чай

Заказывали пиццу- делали очень долго и пересушили. Хотелось , конечно, что-то повкуснее за 16 долларов)))) не очень вкусный кофе.ну это наверное единственные минусы за все 2 дня отдыха.

The hotel is beautiful, featuring tasteful and elegant decor, and boasts a stunning location right on the lake. The hotel staff were extremely attentive and ensured that all our needs were met. Breakfast each day was lavish and alternated between Western-style and delicious Sri Lankan dishes.

Besonders gefallen haben uns die Einrichtung, die Lage mit dem traumhaften Ausblick auf die Lagune sowie der schöne Pool. Uns wurden auch alle Talk Talk Fahrten problemlos organisiert, auch ein Ausflug mit Fahrer nach Galle wurde uns vermittelt. Das war top.

Im Vergleich zu anderen Unterkünften, die wir auf so lange hatten, war das Hotel schon relativ teuer. Aber Lage und Ausstattung auch besonders schön.

Sehr zu empfehlen: Zimmer sehr charmant und das Haut mit der wunderbaren Terrasse hat uns vom ersten Tag an überzeugt! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und einen tollen Start in Sri Lanka gehabt. Das Frühstück ist außerordentlich gut und der Manager organisiert alles, was man möchte. Der Platz ist etwas besonderes. Wir denken mega gerne daran zurück.

Es gibt nichts zu kritisieren-alles wunderbar

Sehr schöne Lage und Aussicht. Sehr ruhig und freundliches Personal.

Einziges Manko ist, dass das Wifi im Zimmer nicht wirklich funktioniert. In der Main Area funktioniert es aber.

Quiet hotel with breathtaking views of the lake and garden away from the road and railway. We were the only guests there, so we had a luxury of the pool big enough not only to chill but to swim to ourselves. Personnel was very friendly and eager to help. We even spent several days without leaving the hotel at all.

The hotel has no way to improve it, but there were mosquitoes in the afternoons. And the closest beach - Hikkaduwa and Turtle beach was crowdy, noisy and not quite clean especially compared to the hotel.

The property is in a beautiful peaceful spot overlooking the estuary, no road sounds and just nature. The staff were beautiful and kind and attentive, wanting to make sure we were happy. As we were the only guests at this time (it is low season) we had the place to ourselves. The pool is an asset and lovely for an early morning swim. Food is western style generally and nicely presented.

Communication could be better and for the price, it is expected that the room is serviced each day. During our three nights it was serviced once. The rooftop is nice but needs maintenance and on a windy night the roof is noisy and the roofing sheets were flapping.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at 33 Lake Terrace in Hikkaduwa, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best places I've ever visited. The location is idyllic, providing a serene backdrop perfect for a romantic escape. The infrastructure is outstanding, blending comfort with nature seamlessly. A special shoutout to Neel Chanfrasiri for the incredible culinary experience; the food was nothing short of amazing! The service team went above and beyond, ensuring that every aspect of our stay was enjoyable. I highly recommend 33 Lake Terrace for anyone looking to unwind and create unforgettable memories in Sri Lanka.

Very nice property with beautiful and confortable rooms and breathtaking views. The breakfast was delicious and healthy. We liked the feel like home atmosphere and the exceptionally friendly staff. I highly recommend this hotel without any hesitation.

The first and obvious thing to say about this hotel is that the view from the bedrooms and the public areas is utterly spectacular especially the top floor. Literally breathtaking. The staff was very pleasant and did their very best to make us comfortable – we were only there for one day but would’ve loved more. Definitely stay there if you are in the area.

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For us 33 Lake Terrace was the nicest hotel we stayed at during our time in Sri Lanka. The hotel is beautifully designed, the location at the lake is so peaceful and beautiful - simply amazing. On top of this Mr Panduka and the entire staff were exceptional, very discreet but always available and just very nice. The breakfast was very good but the dinner was just amazing, both the food and the atmosphere. While the location is a bit remote (15-20min walk into town) we enjoyed the uniqueness of the hotel as well as the marvelous views of the lake - highly recommended!

Beautiful property, very peaceful

Stunning property, peaceful setting and conviennent location! The staff is very attentive and the breakfast is delicious. I will definitely be back ☺️

Every thing

The lunch and dinner prices

This place is exceptional. A beautiful setting, wonderfully designed boutique hotel. Furnishings are top notch, staff are superb and excellent food.

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This is a magnificent property and our experience here was the perfect end to our 3 week visit of Sri Lanka. Only a 10 minute drive out of town yet the location is such that you feel a world away - completely surrounded by nature; the forest, the lake, the gardens, so many birds, giant bees, shy leaf monkeys (only one sighting!) we even spotted a huge lizard swimming past in the lake. The rooms are generous in size and perfectly appointed. While everything about the villa is just perfect, the standout for us was our host. Generous with his time and knowledge, discreet but available for any request or question. So many wonderful conversations covering a very broad range of topics! Panduka you made our stay so much more memorable - we thank you.

33 Lake Terrace was absolutely beautiful. It was peaceful, the rooms were stunning, the pool area was lovely, and breakfast was excellent. I truly couldn’t fault the staff! Out of our 18-day trip, it was our favourite place to stay.

Very good and quiet place to stay. Just a few rooms, familiar atmosphere.Very friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast, tasty selections for dinner. Small requests were fulfilled directly. The location directly at a lake is perfect to enjoy the nature. What a wonderful place to relax - Thank you!

Room service could be improved a bit.

I don’t often write reviews for accommodations, but 33 Lakeside Terrace is a property I felt I must share my experience about. The manager, Panduka, was exceptionally considerate and helpful, always looking out for the needs of the guests. The staff were also very polite and attentive, ensuring a pleasant stay. The property itself offers a stunning view of the lake, providing a calm and relaxing atmosphere. My wonderful experience here is largely thanks to the outstanding hospitality of Panduka and his team.

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We had a great stay at the Lake Terrace. The location is beautiful and peaceful, and the room was nicely decorated. Even though it rained for one of the two days we were there, the setting was so lovely it didn’t take away from the experience. The staff were friendly and accommodating, especially with our vegan diet, making sure we had enough food options. The town center is a short 20-minute walk or a £1 tuk-tuk ride away. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing stay.

Food was slightly expensive when we compared to restaurants we visited

What a beautiful place! The views on the lake, the tranquility, stunningly beautiful rooms and bathrooms with every detail so thoroughly thought of, the friendliness of the manager, we loved everything

What an amazing place !! I absolutely loved everything there Panduka will host you the best way possible As well as Janaka and the rest of the staff Everyone is so nice , the room is just perfect My favorite place in Sri Lanka so far !

The property is an amazing little oyster, It is pretty much at the end of a road so super quiet and peaceful. The staff were amazing and we actually met the owner while we were there.

I’d say the only thing is the food is very expensive if not included in the room.

Secluded and about 7 mins to the Hikkadua city center . Beautiful property over looking the lake

Found the menu to be a bit expensive, and we went off season and we were just 2 of us staying in the entire building of 7 rooms . I found the price to be a bit steep for off season

Excellent Location and Service. Best place to stay in the region. Very nice.

All was really amazing, one of the best hotels of our lives, all was fantastic we were super pampered and the food is really amazing! 100% recommended!! The chef is very very good and the service of Janaka was very very good!

We had to leave!

An absolutely fantastic place to stay. Probably the best on our trip to Sri Lanka. Many people want to stay at beachfront properties when they visit hikkaduwa, we stayed at a beachfront property and ended up cancelling our reservation after one night because it did not meet our expectations. Instead we luckily found 33 lake view terrace and ended up adding an extra night stay because of how perfect it was. The staff were so very friendly and the manager is exceptional. The rooms are immaculate and designed beautifully. We had two rooms booked and the view out of both rooms was incredible. The breakfast was the fresh and cooked to perfection. The lunch was also fantastic and very very reasonable. The 3 night stay was very reasonable. When we arrived to our next accommodation up the coast we wondered whether we should go back to lake view terrace. I will be back to this place and I will be recommending it to as many people as possible. Thank you so much for an exceptional stay.

Beautiful property surrounded by nature, very chilled and makes you feel at ease as soon as you arrive. Hotel manager Panduka is the kindest man you will ever meet. Him and his team will make sure your stay is special 🫶🏻

The location is convenient by tuk-tuk to Hikkaduwa beach. The rooms are beautiful, each decorated differently. breakfast and dinner were ample and delicious. The best part was the manager, a very helpful and interesting man. We hired a boat with driver and enjoyed better-than-expected snorkeling outside the reef.

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Excellent service and stafff

The property is absolutely stunning. Amazing attention to detail. A slice of tranquility yet only 6 mins drive away from the hustle and bustle of the local beaches and town. The staff were faultless, nothing was too much. The Host Pandu was incredibly helpful and attentive, he made us feel at home immediately. Also, his previous experience as a tour guide shone through, telling us lots of interesting things about the area as well as Sri Lanka itself. The chef was also incredible, the Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious. Can't recommend this place enough.

Nothing, it was a shame we had to leave.

We liked everything about this place. Rooms were clean with amazing view of the lake. The stuff was supper attentive and polite.

No black out curtains in the rooms.

The staff were amazing we loved our stay and will return for sure!

Exciting place with beautiful decorations and design, polite staff, awesome views, big amount of animals and birds. Highly recommended!!

We regret that booked only 1 night, definitely better to stay here for a long

Team went beyond to support our needs during this trip Great decor and an amazing place to rekax

tranquil. nicely decorated. Boutique hotel.

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Don't let the drive mislead you, as the automated shutters open, the magnificence of the hotel on the other side will leave you in awe. 33 Lake Terrance has quite easily topped the list of the best hotels we've stayed at Sri Lanka (7 in total). The views, the decor, the cleanliness (in particular for someone with mild OCD like myself), the comfort of the room. The only hotel where the power plugs were positioned conveniently, full length mirror, lighting and the view from the room were ace. I was so impressed with everything about the hotel. But this is not even the best thing. Its staff, their warmth, professionalism, engaging nature, nothing was too much trouble. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel and shall certainly be returning myself.

Hard to find anything to criticise here. The only thing that I had noticed was the drains in the shower overfilled quickly which meant that during a shower, the shower tray was quickly drowning in water. Not a negative per se but probably worth highlighting.

A great place for a scenic getaway from Hikkaduwa's buzz. The whole hotel is very! stylish, in a queit location. Lovely pool. Comfy room. Lots of spots to chill and watch the lake. Looks exactly like in photos. Food was delish. The hotel team were very kind to address every single question I had. I also had a superb conversation with Mr. Panduka, the hotel manager. Thank you very much for so many insights about the country and culture! I enjoyed my stay a lot. Recommend opting rooms with a balcony here for fresh air and superior views over the lake at any time.

Not a big deal but wifi was a little slow a few times however why use it when in this place?

The location is amazing, right on the lagoon. You can see the local fisherman every day :). The hotel manager and the staff were super friendly and helpful. They organized for us great sunset boat safary with one local fisherman. The room was spacious, incredibly decorated and the bathroom was just wow!

I think this is by far the highest review I've ever left for a property in my 10 years of traveling! Staying at 33 Lake terrace was a true experience rather than just another hotel stay. It's ideal if you're looking for a relaxing getaway to disconnect from the hustle bustle of touristy areas. Hikkaduwa beach area is 10min by car if you want to go there but we opted to stay the 2 days at the hotel! Location: It's situated in the middle of the lush jungle overlooking Hikkaduwa lake. It's a bit secluded but this is way this property is special! you get immersed in the nature around you away from people and disturbance. We stayed in the room on the ground floor and the view was just marvelous! Room and amenities: Room is spacious and has everything you need. Super comfy bed, seating area, a small lounger on the terrace. The bathroom is really something else! Ver Bali style bathroom with a bathtub in the middle and glass ceiling for natural light to come in. We just loved it! The infinity pool is very nice! Staff: For me this was the highlight of the place! Mr. Panduka, the property manager took very good care of us. He's such a kind, humble and generous person! We had such interesting conversations with him! He's a hospitality expert with passion about tourism and gave us many good tips about places to visit in Srilanka. He and the full staff made sure to offer a personalized service with superb attention to details. Food: The chef asks you ahead of time about the meal you'd like to have. Every single meal we had was really exceptional! Lake tour: the hotel offers a very nice lake tour on a traditional raft with one stop to see the cinnamon fields and a small view point. We also saw many birds around the lake. Very nice relaxing tour. I want to thank mr. Panduka again for his kindness and generosity. I definitely recommend this place and cannor wait to visit again!

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Very cozy and calm place. New hotel. Design is stunning, Service is perfect. Hospitality is on the highest level.