Devon Surf . Inn - Hiriketiya

My stay was very accomodating and memorable. Location is a great break from the hustle of the main town, ideal for a couple. Host went above and beyond to make my time in Hiriketiya comfortable. Would definitely recommend and love to stay here again.

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staff were very friendly and easy to communicate with and rooms clean and cool with a really nice bathroom

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Die Unterkunft liegt sehr nahe beim Strand und alles ist in Gehdistanz gut erreichbar. Das Personal ist sehr nett. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt

Leuke locatie ( we zaten beneden aan de tuin ? Zeer vriendelijk fam bedrijf Behulpzaam

Eigenlijk niets Zaten wel aan een drukke weg die wij vaak liepen Kwamen na 2 dagen erachter dat er een binnendoor route was naar het leuke centrum

all clean and neat

wifi doesnt work

Everything !! So nice we stayed twice. The most wonderful family running an excellent hotel. We will 100% be back. Great beds, showers and location

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Friendly and clean

Everything so nice, can’t recommend enough! Very quiet location, very clean, great aircon and friendly staff! Also they have scooter rental at a good price that they offer from the hotel. Wish every hotel I stayed in was as nice as this

The room was very clean and spacious! The shower was great as well, very nice water pressure. The host is super nice and friendly! Location is also good, only a short walk away from the center/beach.

Super propre Savon et shampoing pour la douche Bouteille d’eau Tranquillité

On entends TRÈS BIEN l’autre chambre d’à côté via la salle de bain. Il y a un trou de ventilation je crois qui mène direct à l’autre chambre..

Clean, modern, well equipped, good size room. Very friendly hosts :)

Please install smoke/fire detectors in the rooms. Fire a afety is important!

Lovely family who made me feel welcome from The moment I arrived - such nice people 10 minute walk from beach and room was clean and comfortable Would reccomend thank you

The staff was super friendly and nice and the breakfast was very good.

The location is not the best because you need to walk on the road to go to the city center, also the rooms were a bit small

Vriendelijke familie die zeer behulpzaam was bij wat we wilde gaan doen. Heerlijk heel uitgebreid ontbijt. Prima kamer en mooie douche / badkamer. Kwartiertje lopen naar het strand. Heel gezellig plaatsje met veel winkels en eettentjes

Ik vond het matras erg hard, mijn man had er geen last van.

We loved this hotel and the staff are so friendly and helpful. They are doing everything to make your stay great. The room was very clean and fresch, it is newly renovated and everything works great with AC, hot water, wifi, laundry service, etc. Also, the view from our room was great, we had a room facing a garden and it is completely calm.

The only negative thing might be that it is a short walk (10 min) to the beach. But that is completely fine since the hotel is worth staying at.

Vi gillade att det var rent och fräscht. Fräscht badrum med bra dusch. Vattenkokare och kylskåp på rummet var ett plus. Sköna sängar och kuddar. Värdarna var väldigt vänliga och hjälpsamma.

Nej det finns inget vi inte gillade med boendet.

The kindest family we have met on our travels, nothing was ever an issue and they treated us as one of their own. We even had Christmas dinner with them ! The beds are super comfortable. Shower is always hot and powerful. Air con was brand new and exceptional. Excellent location and only a 10 minute walk to the beach.

Not a single issue

Clean and modern rooms. The guesthouse owner is very helpful and takes care of everything

good stay, little bit out from hiri main beach

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Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft geführt von einem sehr netten Inhaber und deren Familie. Das Devons Surf kann ich jeden weiter empfehlen der sich ein paar Tage oder länger in Hiriketiya aufhalten will. Der Gastgeber und seine Familie sind sehr aufmerksam, angefangen beim Frühstück bis hin zum Wäsche waschen - diese Unterkunft bietet alles was man für einen fairen Preis bekommt. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und neuwertig und es wird auch jeden Tag die gesamte Anlage gekehrt und gesäubert. Uns hat es so gefallen, dass wir um 1 Nacht unseren Aufenthalt verlängerten. Es gibt auch bis zu 6 Roller die man günstig mieten kann. Die Lage ist ebenfalls top - nicht direkt im Zentrum wo meistens die Post abgeht sondern ca. 5 Gehminuten außen gelegen. Kommen gerne wieder.

I really enjoyed my stay here! The family are lovely and made me feel at home. The room was clean and well-equipped and the nature around the house made it feel very relaxing and peaceful.

Lovely host family. Very clean. Great air conditioning and hot water.

Not right at the beach but only a 10-15 minute walk

La guesthouse a répondu à TOUTES nos attentes : la chambre, propre et confortable, la famille super accueillante, disponible et arrangeante. On a pu louer des scooter en direct, laisser nos sacs et se rincer après la plage (après notre check out). L’emplacement est un peu en retrait du centre et au calme (10 mn à pied de la plage). C’est l’hébergement qu’on a préféré de tout notre séjour (la salle de bain était propre et grande, ça faisait longtemps). On reviendra ! :)

Nice place to stay in Hiriketiya. I could also extend my stay.

Hatten uns spontan dazu entschieden und es war sehr toll. Die leuten waren lieb und die zimmer modern

We had such a beautiful stay here. The family who runs this place are some of the kindest people we’ve ever met. They truly treated us like part of their own family. I injured my ankle during our trip, and they went above and beyond to look after me — checking in constantly to make sure I was okay, helping me up the stairs every night, and even bringing me crutches from their temple so we didn’t have to buy any. They offered us dinner, helped with anything we needed, and made us feel completely cared for. Their kindness made such a difference during a stressful time, and we’re so grateful. If you’re looking for a stay with genuine warmth, hospitality and heart, this is the place. Highly, highly recommend.

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Amazing place to stay in Hiriketiya, the family are genuinely nice. Good internet and air conditioning! Located on the main road around 10-12 minutes walk to the Hiriketya beach!

Zeer nette en schone kamer, vriendelijke familie en goed ontbijt.

Weinig, was net iets te ver van het strand en de restaurants om te lopen. Prima te doe met een tuk tuk.

I enjoyed my stay at the Devon Surf Inn. My room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The family are all lovely hosts and they made me feel very welcome.

Wir waren für zwei Nächte im Devons Surf Inn, es war bereits unsere dritte Unterkunft dieser Art (eigenes Bad, Klimaanlage, Doppelbett) und wir waren absolut begeistert! Das Zimmer war super sauber und sehr gepflegt. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir das ausgesprochen freundliche und zuvorkommende Personal, wir haben uns rundum wohl und willkommen gefühlt. Der Roller-Verleih direkt vor Ort war völlig unkompliziert und hat unseren Aufenthalt noch flexibler gemacht. Das Hotel liegt etwas abseits, ca. 15-20 Minuten zu Fuß vom Strand entfernt, aber genau das fanden wir sehr angenehm und mit dem Roller waren wir ja sowieso total fix unterwegs. Wir konnten am Tag der Abreise auch die Check-Out-Zeit problemlos von 11 auf 13 Uhr verlängern, was evtl. auch daran lag, dass nicht die nächsten Gäste schon vor der Tür standen, aber wir fanden es trotzdem sehr nett und zuvorkommend! Ein Ort, an dem man gerne länger bleiben möchte und hätten wir nicht noch so viele weitere Stopps auf unserer Reise geplant, wären wir definitiv geblieben!

Dass wir nicht länger geblieben sind…!

when i booked the place, i was a bit spectical , just hoping it turns out as shown in the pict and reviews. when we reached the place and checked in, was amazed that the place is exceptional , just like stated. the host were very warm and welcoming. made us feel welcomed and safe. the rooms were clean, good quality linen and towels, all the stuff in the room looked so beautiful and well kept. they have really invested in the place with passion and care to ensure we feel comfortable. The breakfast provided as great, the host family made sure we were comfortable and enjoyed our stay. its very close to the beach, about 10-15 mintes walking.. we overall enjoyed our stay.

Fijne douche met warm water. Alles was ontzettend schoon. Bedden lagen goed!

Het is iets verder lopen van het centrum maar dit is te overzien. Met 8 minuten ben je er.

Very nice and helpful family, very clean and spacious room. Would recommend!

All perfect

Great location and nice greenery around the villa

The place is nice but it’s a little far from the center of Hiriketiya beach because is in the main road. The place is clean and the owners are really friendly and helpful. But in my opinion the price is a bit higher than it deserves.

The room is small and it doesn’t have wall in the front side it is window and you need to close the curtains to having intimacy.

Rooms were spotless, Aircon was great, most comfortable beds we had in Sri Lanka, staff were super friendly. Went the extra mile organising to send a parcel to me which arrived after I left, sorting it very quickly.

very family oriented and they even shared their breakfast with me for their NYE

Super clean and rooms are new and very well kept. The owners are very kind. The only thing is it’s a bit away from the center/beach but still very okay since it was a 10min walk

The best stay I've had in Sri Lanka. Rooms are very clean, AC worked well and the bed was exceptionally comfortable. The people were so friendly - I arrived early hoping to leave my bag and was given a fresh passion fruit juice and they prioritised getting my room ready. On leaving, I left my Kindle and they found it then rode out to find me and give it back.

Rooms were lovely, modern and clean. The host and family were so kind and friendly - they couldn’t do more for us. They allowed us to store some food in the fridge, do some of our own cooking, rent a moped and do some laundry. Good WiFi.

Had to walk along a main and busy road to get to the road leading to the beach but it wasn’t a problem. Maybe at night it might be safe to have the torch on your phone on for oncoming traffic as there are no street lights.

One of our best stays in Sri Lanka. Really nice room with comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Lovely people and the breakfast was great :)

We stayed here for two nights. Devon is a very friendly guy, open to his guests and genuinely sincere. We didn't use the breakfast option as we had other plans in the area. The bedroom was clean and had recently been updated with new furnishings, so everything looked good. However, the (new) mattress was about 20 cm too short for me (I’m 1.85 m tall). Despite that, it was still comfortable to sleep on. The bathroom, on the other hand, was a bit outdated and could use some maintenance.

The bathroom, on the other hand, was a bit outdated and could use some maintenance.

Clean and well equipped

Room slightly bigger than bed, some traffic noise

Family run business. They are all super friendly and ready to help with any request one might have. The breakfast was very good. Highly recommended!

Great staff, helpful and organised Tuk tuk for the next part of the journey. The standard room (not budget) was good quality. Nice breakfast.

It was a bit noisy on the road side bedroom and it’s about a km to the main village centre.

The staff were really accommodating, I had to change the dates of my trip and they were excellent helping me. Also it was the only place I stayed that was so quiet! The room was peaceful and modern. It was great.

It was one of the cleaniest rooms I stayed in during my holiday in Sri Lanka. Very comfortable, well equiped room in well maintaned house. Warm water, toiletries, AC and a fan. Good lighting. Nothing that i could complain about. Good spot and friendly hosts.

Clean & great location . Host were really nice people. Certainly would recommend

Nothing bad to say.

The host were very friendly welcoming and hospitable and the gave us very good service. The room was new, very clean, comfortable. 10 minutes walk from the beach. Laundry service available and motorcycle rent.

I would have loved the option to pay for the room by credit card. The internet quality can be improved.

The owners are so kind and lovely people. They do amazing breakfast and are soo helpful. The rooms are nice with hot water and aircondition is working well. I would come back any time.

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The staff was very friendly and we loved everything about our stay. It is slightly out of town but still walking distance. Would come back again!

The owners and staff were really nice, very welcoming and helpful.

The room, the bathroom, and all the common areas were clean and well taken care of. They were nice facilities in the room with the AC working wonderfully and the shower in the bathroom is one of the best we've had in Sri Lanka. The host was wonderfully helpful and attentive to our needs. He was helpful when I became sick and needed to get a hospital he helped arrange transport and talk to the driver emergency services. The location is about a 10-15 minute walk to Hiriketiya beach or a 2 minute Tuk Tuk/scooter. It's off the main road so if walking you are next to that traffic for about 5 minutes. Scooter seems the best option, which they are happy to rent for you.

The room mentioned it had a garden view but there wasn't a garden but more of just empty space and the exterior wall between the residence and the main road. Facing the street meant the traffic noise did creep through, but the doors and windows did offer better sound proofing than most places we've stayed. One personal preference that had a big impact was the pillows. They are so thick that it's impossible to feel like you're lying down, which for us was an issue for sleeping, but that's a matter of preference.

The people were very accomodating, the room was in great condition, and the bed comfortable. The place is located about 10min walk from the beach. Breakfast was amazing!

The accomodation and hospitality were absolutely brilliant - originally booked for 2 nights and extended for another. The room was very spacious, AC and a fan. The host invited me for breakfast the first morning and helped with anything I needed organising including washing and getting me a tuk tuk. The family is really so nice. The hotel is about a 10 minute walk from the lovely beach - surfed loads and was provided a beach towel when I asked!

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Very nice host, trying his best to welcome you. They made the breakfast earlier upon my request. Room is practical and clean.

Depending on the room you have, people might walk in front of it, e.g. need to close the curtains.

It is a newly renovated room so the facilities are brand new and very clean. AC worked great and the wifi worked very well. Best in Sri Lanka so far. The family were very kind and made us delicious breakfast in the mornings. We also got our laundry done there. Its a 10 minute walk to the beach. All in all very good accomodation and very comfortable.

Lovely refurbished accommodation. Very helpful host. He even took us to the bus stop. Wonderful breakfasts. The room had a kettle, tea, water, hairdryer, and use of a fridge and ironing board.

The room/bed was quite small and nowhere to hang/put anything. 20-minute walk to the beach partially along a very busy road.

The sweetest family, not only is the cleanliness important, but also how you get treated and they really made me feel special! It was also clean and nice.

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Excellent location, comfortable big and clean rooms. The family who owns the hostel is so kind and helped me with anything I needed.

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The family are absolutely amazing! They literally can not do enough for you They did our laundry for us and every morning had a huge delicious breakfast for us! AC was super cold and also had a powerful fan! Beds were comfortable and was so so clean! Only a short walk from the beach!

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Very clean and comfortable room with a great bed

The family is so kind and the breakfast is amazing, the best we have had in Sri Lanka. The room is comfortable, very new, with a very good shower. About 10 mins walk to the beach, many restaurants on the way. Definitely recommend staying here.

Very comfortable stay, clean room and welcoming and very friendly family.

The family that run this place are so kind and helpful in every way. They go out of their way to help. They've created an amazing place with a homely and warm atmosphere we loved it so much here we extended our stay. They cooked us a delicious traditional breakfast every day that sets you up for the entire day as there's so much, and it's the most tasty food as 'Mum' cooked it! They organised a scooter for us at a very reasonable price almost instantly so we could go and see the temple and other beaches that are a short drive away. They also have a taxi service and dropped us off at our next destination. We would recommend this place to everyone. If you don't stay here you are missing out!!! Best place we've stayed in Sri Lanka and will be back! Oh and only a ten minute walk away from the beach so perfect location too! We also saw so much wildlife by sitting on the balcony including wild monkeys, we can't recommend this place enough!

There was honestly nothing that we didn't like. We loved it so much we extended our stay. We felt so at home here.

Great spacious rooms, with AC, big bathrooms and very comfortable bed

The room was really nice and modern and the location was great to get quickly to the Hiriketiya Beach (10 min). We had an awesome breakfast which they personalized due to certain intolerances.

We loved our stay at Devon Surf! The host are so kind and very helpful. It’s a new building and very clean and comfortable. He was always making sure we had everything we needed and even drove us to Colombo for our flight! I highly recommend staying here.

Calling this a “con” is a big stretch, but it’s just a little bit outside of the centre. 10-15 minute walk to the beach/town. For how great everything else was it is not an issue at all!

Everything. Hosts were amazing and went above and beyond with everything. Room and bathroom were brand new and cleaned to a very high standard. Bed was super comfy. A short walk to the beach and lots of restaurants close by. Breakfast was delicious and the hosts let me try various different Sri Lankan foods. I felt at home here :) if you visit Dikwella/Hiriketiya then you need to stay here!

Nothing to dislike.

Nice people, good ac

Weird bath, had to walk down hall to get to. Location was kind of far away, buses on highway honking air horns. It's on main highway. Twisted foot on 4" step down in night no light can't see step, just had foot feeling good.

Property is brand new and all of the finishes are high quality! You can tell they had great attention to detail when they built the place. The room and bed were very comfortable, with an amazing shower and spacious bathroom. A/C works great, and there was no need for a mosquito net because we did not see any mosquitos in the room. The owners are very kind and caring. They prepared a different delicious breakfast for us every day. They also have scooters to rent for a good price. Overall one of the best stays we have had in Sri Lanka.

Only downside is the location is a bit of a walk to the beach. However, it’s not a bad, and you are close to the street with restaurants if you want to go for a quick dinner.

The family was very kind and helpfull. Very clean and modern room with air conditioning. Very good location, you can walk to the Hiriketiya beach and nice restaurants. We also had a Sri lanka breakfast by family. Come and try this beatiful, clean and super nice hotel!