Le Cabanon

Wunderschöne Ästhetik, tolle Strandlage und ein sehr bemühter Romain sowie eine großartige Haushälterin, aber leider überwiegen die massiven Mängel deutlich.

Wegen einer defekten Klimaanlage war es viel zu heiß zum Schlafen und durch die extreme Feuchtigkeit roch es im gesamten Haus unerträglich modrig. Überall gab es Schimmel und dunkle Flecken, was unsere Kleidung so stark in Mitleidenschaft gezogen hat, dass wir sie im nächsten Hotel komplett waschen lassen mussten. Selbst nach zwei Wochen riechen unsere Rucksäcke und Trinkflaschen immer noch danach. Als ständige Ausrede mussten wir uns anhören, das Stromnetz sei schuld, seltsam nur, dass in allen anderen Gebäuden und Hotels in Hiriketiya und ganz Sri Lanka die Klimaanlagen einwandfrei liefen. Hinzu kommt, dass man bei Regen durch eine riesige Matschpfütze laufen muss, um das Haus zu erreichen (man muss durchlaufen, weil sie durch den Regen so groß wird.) Wegen der unerträglichen Hitze, des modrigen Geruchs und der gesundheitlichen Gefährdung durch den Schimmel können wir dieses an sich hübsche Haus leider absolut nicht empfehlen.

Such a lovely vibe in a slightly more quiet area.

The bed could have been slightly more comfy but that was it!

The kindest of hosts, went above and beyond to ensure a magical stay in Hiriketiya. The location is exceptional, a stones throw from the beach and the room itself is gorgeous with every detail thought about.

Tout!! L’emplacement est parfait, à 10 secondes de la plage! Tout en étant immersif, avec des singes sur le balcon :) Le logement est très propre, lavé chaque jour par une dame incroyable. Le gérant de l’hébergement est très gentil et nous a donné pleins de conseils pour le séjour. La décoration est magnifique. Nous avons vraiment passé une semaine exceptionnelle, allez-y les yeux fermés!

Loved the outdoor bathroom. It’s was a vibe. Location was perfect too. Walking distance to everything,

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We had an amazing stay in this beautiful place. The location is truly incredible, just a two-minute walk to the beach! This was definitely our favorite part, as you can wake up in the morning and head straight to the ocean. It really made the whole experience unforgettable. Romain, who manages the property was great. He welcomed us warmly on our first evening. Throughout our stay, he was incredibly helpful and always available whenever we needed advice or assistance. We highly recommend this place and would definitely come back. It has a true jungle vibe, so you need to enjoy being surrounded by nature (and monkeys!). We personally loved it!!!

Everything! Romain was a perfect host and he has a lovely place in a perfect setting that is literally 2 minutes walk to the beach. The bed slept very well and the shower was also really good. The places gives off a very tranquil and natural feel. We also appreciated the welcome drinks and a dedicated Whatsapp group with loads of info, with Romain quick to respond to any of our questions. A definite 10 out of 10!

Everything was perfect

Great location a short walk from the beach. Clean, spacious accommodation with fabulous staff. Romain is extremely well connected locally and can make just about anything possible. You wont be disappointed.

Slow WiFi

Everything is excellent.

Amazing location, loved our stay here! The owner was so welcoming and helpful and the housekeeper did an amazing job! Highly recommend staying here.

Great location, spacious, friendly, helpful owner. Kind welcome gift.

This is a perfectly located, lovely property, super close to Hiriketiya beach. The spacious room has a balcony, a really handy kitchenette, both a fan and AC, and your own filtered water tank. It was fab to have our room cleaned every day, and Le Cabanon’s TukTuk driver Pryantha was so lovely!

Not the hotel’s fault - but it can be really quite loud for short periods, because monkey’s like to climb on the roof.

Ein komfortables Apartment mit vielen schönen kleinen Details.

Die Türen waren etwas verzogen und sperrig zu öffnen sowie zu schließen.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Le Cabanon and couldn’t recommend it more. Our hosts, Cassandre and Romain, were exceptional, incredibly kind, responsive, and always available. The location of Le Cabanon is unbeatable, right next to the bay, and the apartment itself is stylish, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. A big highlight for us was the option of daily cleaning. The lovely lady who takes care of the apartment was extremely thorough, every time we came back, the place was perfectly refreshed, beautifully organized, and smelled wonderful thanks to a subtle incense. It truly elevated our stay. Romain and Cassandre go above and beyond with recommendations and help with anything you might need. At one point, we really wanted to visit a restaurant that was fully booked, and they went out of their way to secure us a table. That level of care and dedication says everything. At the end of our stay, they also helped us organize our transport back to Colombo. The driver they work with was by far the best we met during our trip, doubling as an excellent guide and making the journey a real pleasure.

Absolutely beautiful little spot , it looks fantastic in the photos but it looks even better in real life- we spent 5 days here and the location is fantastic, 30 second walk from the beach and then about 5-10 minute into town. It is located very close to some great places to eat- and right next to a great beach club called ruin which is where we spent most days- ruin is one minute walk from the property. We spent 19 days in Sri Lanka and was by far the nicest place we stayed- owners are lovely and very helpful. Would definitely be a place I would love to come back to. Nothing about the place can be faulted- perfect place to stay. Couldn’t recommend enough.

Das Bett war super bequem, wir haben so gut geschlafen wie noch nie. Es wurde be der Einrichtung Herrichtung des Zimmers auf viele kleine Details geachtet, die es sehr gemütlich machen. Der Vermieter war sehr engagiert uns bei kleineren Unannehmlichkeiten zu unterstützen und schnell für Abhilfe zu sorgen.

Die Lage in kurzer Distanz zum Strand war super, allerdings durch die vorbeifahrenden TUK TUKS an und an ziemlich laut. Das Kochgeschirr könnte etwas größer sein für 2 Personen.

Very close to the beach, nestled in the shade of tree.

The hosts and staff are soo nice and helpful! The rooms are big and clean. Nice outdoor bathroom And sooo close to the beach 🥰

Beautiful room in the jungle, very spacious and so close to the beach. Amazing value for money, would stay here again!

Definitely the hospitality of the hosts Cassandre and Romain… thought and attention has gone into having everything you need. Things like a beach towel, rechargeable torch, kitchen utensils, little extras make a difference. Romain knocked on my door (female traveling solo) at 11 pm at night, announcing he was checking to see I was ok as the town had a black out. Romain was able to switch the fuse and restore power. He was worried his guests were in darkness .. such a lovely gesture. Be sure to visit Cassandre’s concept store for some great fashion!

There is nothing I didn’t like.

Amazing location - a minute walk to the beach, and quiet away from the busy streets. Lovely hosts and clean. Large and well equipped apartment

the hosts Romain & Cassandre. XX. the styling. the location. the staff. the privacy.

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Während der Rundreise durch Sri Lanka die Schönste Unterkunft. Sehr sauber, gemütlich, super Lage! Freundlicher Gastgeber mit guten Tipps wo man essen usw kann.

An einem Abend hat eine Bar in der Nähe den Bass so aufgedreht, dass Schlafen nicht möglich war, da kann die Unterkunft nichts für, aber genervt hat es trotzdem;)

Gorgeous apartment less than 30 seconds from Hiriketiya beach. Very comfortable with great hosts who were attentive and extremely helpful.

La proximité de la plage

Chambre un peu sombre

Loved everything about this, the room and grounds are beautiful and location couldn’t be better, just a 2 minute walk and you’re on the beach. Romain and Cassandre made us feel very welcome and at home. Loved it!

Location was great. Overall vibes of the accomodation also nice. People also very friendly and helpful.

Felt like it was not 100% worth the price. Smallish room which could use some more spaces to store your luggage. Bed was not comfortable. Felt the springs.

We stayed in the top floor apartment and it was one of our favourite stays in Sri Lanka. The attention to detail in the interior and supplies for guests was wonderful. It far exceeded my expectations. The location is incredible, a couple of minutes on foot to the beautiful hiriketiya beach, and surrounded by an abundance of great restaurants. We were lucky enough on our last morning to be entertained by a family of monkeys playing around the balcony and roof, an experience we'll never forget being immersed in the most fantastic wildlife.

It can be a little noisy with tuk tuks and local bars, so I'd pack ear plugs, but worth it for the location. Highly recommend! Wished we could have stayed longer.

Romain and Cassandre were so helpful with everything. I accidentally booked without adding our baby to the booking and not knowing it is adult only accommodation but they were incredible. They sent us a little box with baby toys for us to borrow, they suggested lovely places for swims and food and were just generally very kind. The accommodation was so lovely too- really nice to having a little kitchen and a terrace out the front, very short walk to the beach... we loved it! Thank you very much!

Great location with a homey vibe, the bed was comfortable and the room is aesthetically nice! Romain and Cassandre were great hosts which made my stay even lovelier ❤️

Excellent location, nice little outdoor kitchen with fridge and 2 x gas burners.

Water pressure extremely low, i showered in the sea.

Beautiful room…

Very clean and comfortable room in a great location. Gracious and helpful host and an overall great experience. I would definitely recommend this if you want a relaxing and luxurious stay.

Lovely apartment- we had the upstairs one which was bright, had a lovely terrace and a well equipped little kitchen. Bed was very comfortable and people came in to clean most days. Nice additional touches to the decor and toiletries.

Location is convenient for the beach and restaurants/bars, but was very loud some nights until about 1.30am, especially the Saturday.

Perfect location and very nicely designed room with lots of attention to detail. There was an umbrella in case of rain, games and other small cute things that showed care for the guests and their well being.

The shower wasn’t the best, quite low pressure and often not as hot as we would’ve liked it to be. The AC was unfortunately quite loud.

It was our second time there and we would go back for sure, this place is paradise and everything is great about it! For sure the perfect stay in the blue bay!

It was in a great spot and we were really looked after. Every detail taken care of

Apartment is beautiful with lovely decorative touches that make it feel like home. Quiet neighborhood 2 min from the beach. Restaurants, bars, massage spas, surfboard rentals abound! Jade, the sweet manager, was priceless. She gave me valuable tips and assisted with tuk tuk rides, WiFi issues and a late checkout. Pryantha the dedicated tuk tuk driver was also amazing! Bed and linens were Uber clean and comfy, AC worked great and hot water was plentiful. Small “kitchen” in the apartment is Sparten but ok for coffee, fruit and tea. And who needs to cook in Hirikatiya?? There is a lovely balcony for guests to sit and have coffee in the morning, and watch the unruly monkeys that live in the eves. A very peaceful bungalow.

Everything was good!

The location is amazing just 1 min from the beach, the apartment has everything we needed, the staff was super nice and helpful, we would definitely go back again.

The rooms are a little dark even when all the lights are on

Proximity to the beach Coziness Lovely hosts

Everything was perfect

- close to the beach and restaurants - good communication with the staff - daily cleaning service

- we booked the smallest room (studio) and this room didn‘t look like on the pictures (especially the outdoor bathroom) - the room itself was quite dark - all in all we felt (also compared to other places we were in Sri Lanka and even in Hiri) the price for the room was too expensive (in comparison for what you get)

Location of the place is very nice, 2 min walk from the wonderful beach of Hiriketiya. It’s not to just in front of the door amidst all the green. Host Lisa-Marie is really wonderful and has great recommendations.

We stayed in the smallest room, which we knew, but did feel slightly small and dark (just one small window). Then again, you are hardly in the room and the bathroom is nice and spacious (outside).

It's an attractive house very close to the beach but away from some of the busier spots. The host is very friendly and greeted us with an ice tea and some recommendations. He was also responsive to our messages. Towels, beach towels, and some high quality toiletries were provided.

We stayed in the larger downstairs room and it was quite musty/damp feeling with no ventilation. Obviously you're also coming back from the beach which doesn't help and the bathroom drainage was very poor so it was always covered with water. I'm not sure if the windows really opened but you can't really leave the doors open due to mosquitos. Additionally you could only turn on/off the A/C by climbing up to the switch by the ceiling and the remote control didn't work so it was only full on (too cold) or fully off (too hot). The hot water was not at all intuitive so we ended up having cold showers the first night - when we messaged the host he was very responsive to coming and showing us how you do it (there's a valve that just looks like a black square that needs to be turned) but it's really the kind of thing that should have a sign or information in a welcome pack. Our friends stayed in the room upstairs which I think was better but for the high price (for Sri Lanka) I would have expected a higher quality experience.

The location of the property right next to the beach and nice restaurants

Very disappointed with the price !!! We booked by looking at the photographs and thought we would get another appartment than the one we got. 100$ per night in a brand new appartment but with a disfunctioning toilet, no AC, no hot water, and unbreathable wet smell. It's ok to have all this in Sri Lanka, but certainly not at this price. This is robbery in comparison with any other place we stayed in. Seems that prices are disconnected from reality on this beach now, and Le Cabanon is leading the way. We made clear to the host that we were not happy with the facility, and he offered us vouchers for the next time ... What a nice commercial gesture ... a joke

Met by the host with a lovely refreshing iced tea and shown around the area! Beautiful room and a perfect location. Favourite place we have found in Sri Lanka so far!

Everything

The location is amazing, literally 2 mins walk from the beach! The apartment is beautiful and quiet!

The mattress was very uncomfortable (could feel the springs coming through). With a new mattress it would be perfect!

A great location near to the Sunset Bar where we had a lovely breakfast. We stayed in the lower apartment which was comfortable and clean. Manager Emilie was brilliant - friendly and helpful in all respects. Fun to watch the monkeys in the trees from our terrace!

-Romain is an excellent host, entrusted to bring you the best experience in Hiriketiya. He knows the locality and is a generous person. -Nature/jungle spririt...so peaceful and relaxing.

Well not that I didn't like but let's say that kitchen and bathroom are a little "rustic". It is part of the experience but if you are a familly or like to cook, it is not the best place to do so.

the owner is super responsive and very pleasant.

- Romain is an amazing host (helpful, kind and reachable in any case) - we got an upgrade for the first night for a bigger room which was very beautiful - our „normal“ room had a lot of beautiful details - the stay has a perfect location if you wanna do surfing at Hiriketiya Beach

Our room (the smallest of the three in the Le Cabanon) has no daylight and little possibility of ventilation - there are just 4 wholes above the entrance and a very small window (which is covered by trees) —> for this reason the room has unfortunately a bit the smell of a cellar Due to the jungle area there are many mosquitoes and therefore it would be great to have a mosquito net over the bed.

clean, super sweet host and lovely cleaning ladies

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The location of the property was top notch, only a minute walk down to the beach. The room was comfortable and quite large, and we enjoyed the outdoor bathroom / shower and the jungle vibes! Romain and all the staff were super friendly, helpful and accomodating and gave great tips on where to eat / drink and visit. We returned from a walk and all our wet clothes had been hung out to dry on a rack by the staff. We were also allowed a late check-out so we could store our bags and shower before moving to our next stop which was greatly appreciated. Hiriketiya is such a beautiful and chill location with so many great restaurants and bars, an absolute must visit during a trip Sri Lanka

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Our stay here was magical. Firstly, the rooms themselves are gorgeous. The decor is so tasteful and the beds insanely comfortable. The rooms are made up beautifully by the cleaning team and the attention to detail is very special. We were even given a little gift. The host, Romain, was wonderful. He showed us around, gave us loads of tips and answered all of our annoying questions (sorry for bombarding you Romain) - he couldn’t do enough for us. We should have booked longer - we could have stayed for weeks! Another tip - visit Romain’s girlfriend (Cassandra’s) boutique L’Atelier. You won’t be disappointed!

great location and host and staff

the place has mold and very Dark

The accommodation is very quiet, but very close to the beach. The room is very tastefully decorated. The host has a great sense of design. In addition, there was a small kitchen with optimal equipment for longer stays and a large refrigerator. The bed is incredibly comfortable :-)

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Le Cabanon is nestled in to the trees and is just a short stroll from one end of the bay, great for checking the surf in the morning. The cleaner, Mahdu, came everyday to clean the room! The suggestions and tips that Romain and Cassandre gave us were very helpful.

The property didn’t come with the breakfast that was advertised on the listing and the garden wasn’t really useable as it was shady, damp and filled with mosquitoes.

Nice host and great location to walk to the surf. Paradise Bay for sure!

Le Cabanon is only a few steps away from the beach. It is very comfortable and Romain and Cassandre will make you feel welcomed immediatey. It rained a lot during our stay and our bathroom was outside, so Romain upgraded us and let us stay at Le Paillot, which is right next to Le Cabanon. The rooms are nicely decorated and Romain and Cassandre will send you the best recommendations for restaurants and things to do around Hiriketiya. I would totally recommend to visit their concept store, where they sell carefully picked Sri Lankan clothing and accessoires and their own clothing brand.

This is an awesome place to stay if you are heading to Hiriketiya. Romain and Cassandre are really nice and super helpful. It's close the beach. The room is really nicely done. We stayed in some 5* hotels, but this was our favourite stay in Sri Lanka.

We had a fantastic first visit to Hiriketiya Beach thanks to the owners at staff at Le Cabanon. The property is a stylish and serene boutique hotel just around the corner from the beach, making it an unbeatable location. Romain kindly upgraded us after some monkeys caused some damage to the adjacent open-air bathroom, and we couldn't be happier with the space. From the plush comforter to the separate shower and beach towels to spare adapters, they truly thought of everything for guests to have a comfortable stay. The only even remotely negative point was that the Wifi was weak for our first two nights but as soon as we mentioned it to Romain, he got it squared away in no time and even brought us beers as a thank you for our patience. I can't speak highly enough about Le Cabanon! Book it and enjoy the little slice of paradise.

First of all, we have been warmly welcomed by Romain, the owner of the place, who offered us an upgrade because our room was not tidy enough due to rainfalls. He sent us a WhatsApp with all places he would recommend in the area. Very much appreciated when u don’t know the area. The room itself was spacious and very nice decorated and well designed. You can see that Romain and Cassandra put lots of love in every details. Additionally to towels in different sizes they also provide some for the beach as well as a basket with useful items such as Moskitospray, torches, music box etc… Very nice. We wanted to check out in the afternoon and Romain offered us to store our luggage in another room so that we could enjoy our last day in Hiriketiya. This also was more than appreciated. The beach is in walking distance and very nice. We were there off season so that it wasn’t crowded at all. There are surf rentals, “restaurants” and massage place. We’ve been twice at Mama’s Palace and we enjoyed it.

all was good about the property

We loved the place! Nicely decorated and clean room. Romain and Cassandre are really sweet and helpful, they provided us a motorbike and the surf lessons from their local friends. They also recommend all the good places around (for food and sightseeing). The beach is super close, so the location is perfect. We definitely recommend to stay at Le Cabanon!

Super cute place literally a 2min walk from the beach on a very quiet street. The hosts were extremely responsive and provided all kinds of information (where to eat, get massages etc) and also advised on travel plans in general - we felt very taken care of.

Amazing stay, super friendly hosts and amazing location. Tastefully decorated and within a minutes walk to the beautiful beach. We would highly recommend!