Happy Hammocks, Hiriketiya Beach - Sri Lanka

Filtered water offered, also the beds where quite nice for a hostel.

The staff was a bit confusing, one guy telling us one thing then a lady telling us another

It was amazing staying at Happy Hammocks. Harshit and everyone else has made such an amazing and comfortable space and I loved the social events the hostel organised. We ended up meeting so many nice people that it made the whole stay that much better! I would def recommend this place to anyone planning to visit Hiriketiya:)

Amazing hostel, perfect for solo travellers as it’s super social with activities daily, without being a party hostel. It’s super clean and feels safe :)

Very social with many activities, lovely staff, curtains on the beds. Nice and clean. Free drinking water, good wifi. Just a short walk to the beach. Kitchen with water cooker for tea and a fridge.

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Eins von den besten Hostels in denen ich in Sri Lanka gewesen bin! In der common area lernt man schnell Leute kennen, den Tag konnte man mit billiard spielen verbringen. Es war das erste Hostel was ein perfektes Dazwischen geschaffen hat (zwischen gemeinsam abhängen und ab und an Party machen) Ich würde es jeder Person weiterempfehlen :)) die hostelbetreiber sind die liebsten und stecken viel liebe und Arbeit rein um eine unvergessliche Zeit zu schaffen ❤️❤️❤️

Happy Hammocks is a brilliant hostel especially for socializing, they have activities every night and a group chat which makes it great for meeting new people and knowing what’s on! The beds are comfy in the forms also with curtains

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Happy Hammocks is one of those rare hostels that just gets it right. It’s cozy, social, and has a super chill vibe that makes it easy to meet people or just unwind. Unlike other hostels, they don’t nickel and dime you for every little thing. Az, the owner, is an awesome guy and he and the social hosts are eager to help the guests have a great time. The pool table, shared kitchen, and social events were also a great bonus.

- they have daily activities and a WhatsApp group

- shower didn't work for two days in a row during the day. I had just come back from the beach and there was no water and staff weren't really helpful, kept asking me to wait but 30mins later it still wasn't on. I had to beg to let me use another shower which should have been offered to me in the first instance. The receptionist wasn't the most helpful, she kinda just smiled and said she'd be back.. - unhygienic at times, they have a dog which they let go anywhere. They constantly leave the room doors open which is weird to me. The dog came into my room twice?! It also lays on the couch where people sit in the common area - it's not a party hostel but music played until quite late - on maps it looks like it's next to the beach but it's about 10minutes away, which is fine but the hostel is up a hill and down a dark road, there's not much light on the walk back - dogs from next door can be quite scary when coming back in the dark, had one growl and jump up on me

Questo ostello offre molte attività ed è il posto giusto se avete voglia di socializzare. Offre una bella area comune e c’è sempre qualcuno con cui scambiare due chiacchiere. I dormitori e i bagni sono abbastanza puliti e la spiaggia dista 10 minuti a piedi.

Great social side

Very squeaky beds. There was a hole in the roof and this led to rat poo entering top bunk. They did deal with this swiftly and gave me money back for the nights when effected

Relatively good location with a good common space for socialising, fridge and kitchen for cold drinks etc

AC not amazing in the rooms, found it very hot at night, fridge and bathrooms could do with a deep clean

Such great staff and volunteers. Azza was awesome as were the volunteers! Nicole did a great job helping to organize events. This was a super social hostel with family dinners, volleyball, and a group chat! Big fan would stay again certainly! Azza even helped me organize the next leg of my journey by getting me travel details and arranging a tuk tuk to the bus

Some squeaky beds but otherwise very comfortable stay.

The volunteers here are so friendly and easily make it a social place in the evening to meet others. Both nights the Hostel went out for dinners. Free filtered water & towels provided

Only stayed here for one night but it was pleasant! Room is basic but well equipped, fan & aircon. Shower and toilet is outside which was pretty cool & beautiful! Staff were friendly & it felt quite social. An easy 10 min walk to Dikwella beach & 15 to Hiriketiya

Very sociable hostel. Very clean bathroom and rooms. Was a bit pricey for what it was but other than that I really enjoyed my stay!

Bit pricey for what it was

The best hostel I have ever stayed at !!! The guys who are working there are amazing I will miss this place so much !!

Really good hostel. The rooms were clean, comfy, and I thought spacious for dorm rooms. I really enjoyed the social vibes - there were plenty of things organised by the hostel, like a family dinner and various nights out, and the pool table there is a big plus. The location is a bit away from the beach (10min walk or so), but that's great because it's away from the noisier busy parts of town.

I really enjoyed my stay at Happy Hammocks. The hostel was very clean and everyone was lovely!

Amenities and common area were clean, everything you need out of a good priced hostel. Lots of social activities organised so perfect if you are a solo traveller!

Friendly staff and suitable for solo travellers with a group chat and activities arranged

Hard beds and difficult to climb ladder to bed

The location is great and it’s very clean! The dorm and bathroom are cleaned every day. There is a nice common area to just chill and meet people. And a large kitchen to cook for yourself if you want!

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Close to the beach, events every day

Blanket in bed smelled terribly (of mold)

Super friendly Clean Comfortable + safe Great location

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The staff was amazing. Azza took care of everyone and he kept the vibes going.

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Location and facilities!

The hostel was located in a fantastic spot, the dorms were very comfortable and the staff were amazing. Everyone I met here was awesome, and the hostel itself is very social and everyone I met here was very welcoming. Azza and Rijkje made everyone feel welcome and I was very sad to leave.

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Everything was amazing, super social, attracts good people, the owners are fantastic, truly the best hostel I've ever stayed in. cannot wait to come back,

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Location, vibe was great too. A lot of effort put into fun activities.

The rooms were mouldy and smelt of damp. There were three only shared showers accessible for a number of large dorms. In the basement there is just one shared between 8 people - and the toilet is in the shower room so it creates such a backlog.

I like most the common area with couches and pool tables. Here you can easily connect with people!

One additional bathroom would have been nice

Nice common area, easy for socialising. Nice to have both Hiriketiya and Dickwella beaches within easy walking distance

The basement dorms are very small and feel a bit neglected. Just 1 bathroom shared between 8 beds. For the price I've stayed in much better hostels in Sri Lanka tbh

Comum areas were super clean and well maintained. The bed didn’t had the most comfortable mattress, but in general was enough for the 2 nights I stayed. Staff super friendly

I had to study little bit with my laptop so for me it was such a great surprise that the wifi was soo good!! I really liked the owner of this place, and the common area with the pool table. They have activities every day!!! Activities and the comfy common area made this hostel very social and a good place to meet people 🙏❤️

I liked everything :-)

The property was very funky and cool. Very nice beds and facilities and the staff were extremely helpful

Awesome stay! Hamza was a super host - really friendly, fun, and great at rallying the group. The daily activities are fun and there is a nice social vibe to the hostel!

Azza, the guy who runs the place is such a nice guy. He tries to incluide everyone new in the group. They have daily activities. They also have a pool to play and a/c rooms also they have curtains at the beds.

Maybe rooms are a bit small but its fine. Good value for money.

I felt really comfortable and welcomed here, the vibe was super friendly and fun. Azza was a fantastic host and he has the cutest puppy Luna. I really enjoyed joining everyone at the beach for volleyball and having a family dinner. The room was comfortable and there's a nice chill place to hang out and play games in the evening.

I had a great time staying here! I am hoping to return again during my travels. The hostel has an amazing atmosphere and Azza the owner is a really great guy and arranges many activities. This place seems to attract really chill, fun and cool people, so a great place to stay to meet people if you are traveling solo! Would 100% definitely recommend staying here!😍

Easy to socialize with people thanks to common space and activities are planned. Beds are very comfy and have curtains.

1 bathroom for 8 people. No breakfast included.

Nice vibe and good common areas. Location is good.

Room was quite small and for what it offers it is a bit expensive compared to other options

Great hostel with nice, easygoing and social vibe. Azza and his team were welcoming, warm and made my stay unforgettable. The hostel is close to the Hiriketiya and Dickwella beach and all the major restaurants.

great hostel to meet people!

bathroom wasn’t great and the bed not overly comfy.

Amazing place!! Lovely people, not to big and Azza is a very good host. Make sure you are there for family dinner, fun vibes and Azza is an amazing cook.

We liked the staff, the location and it was sooo clean. The crew was always available and was helping with everything. Great kitchen, common space and beds.

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Nice social area, clean and lots of activities every evening

One of the most social hostels I‘ve ever been to. The staff is super friendly and trying to include everybody. Every day there are some activities planned like volleyball or family dinner.

The staff, the manager Araz was very helpful at anytime, he organizes activities and put a great atmosphere in the hostel

Great vibe, cosy dorms, very helpful staff!

All in all a phenomenal place to stay. The host is super nice, the entire place is new and super clean, beds are comfy, and there is ac in every room. There are also a lot of amenities that make staying there great. You have access to the fully equipped kitchen, a huge hangout space, pool table, water filter, daily activities, and more. Location isn't right on the beach (maybe 5 minute walk), but in return it is closer to the nearby town so you have a short walk to the supermarket, bus station, etc. It is also very quiet at night and there are barely any mosquitos. Highly recommend this stay!

Great clean hostel with air con and fans in all rooms. Great sociable spaces and being able to use the kitchen is super useful.

great environment, clean facilities, helpful friendly staff

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My stay was absolutely amazing. At first I booked just 2 nights but I kept on extending so I ended up staying 5 nights but I hope to come back again soon and longer. Location is a good distance between the town and the beach. Kitchen and rooms are clean with everything you need. Overall I had so much fun with all the activities at the hostel (family dinner, playing pool, card games, going for volleyball) plus the staff are super super sweet and helped with everything. Excited to come back.

I had a wonderful stay at the Lost Hostel.The host was very nice and organized some activities, like a family dinner and volleyball. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, making it easy to connect with fellow travelers. I highly recommend the Lost Hostel.

After a hectic few weeks and months in Sri Lanka, this hostel was like an oasis paradise in the desert for me. The rooms, and especially the beds here, were fantastic. The little privacy curtains for each bed made for a great sleep every night. The kitchen was a brilliant facility as well - I cooked nearly every night here, including a 'family dinner' for the whole hostel. It really made me feel at home beig able to cook my food, which i love. And of course the social area with the pool table was a lovely place for everyone to come together and relax and socialise in. Azza, the host, was was a phenomenal guy and over the next week (I kept extending) became a genuine friend to me who i hope to see again. All in all, i couldnt recommend this hostel enough! Vest hostel in Sri Lanka!

I couldn't stay longer :(

The Lost hostel is a really good place,clean and near go the beach😉. Hamza are a really friendly, welcoming and professional person.

Verry friendly host, nice location, nice facilities you can play pool and chess and read the books. A lot of space and clean rooms and the cutest pup from the town.

The hostel is beautiful, very clean and beds are comfortable. There is a common kitchen well equipped with the fridge and water filter. Good WiFi and big table in the common area makes the hostel very good for work as well. The hostel is is very nice location, 5min walking from the beach, in the quiet and green area. Azra is great host, he will help you with everything and recommend best places to go! He will also play pool with you and let you win :) We spend there amazing time, full of fun and talks. Highly recommend for everyone who is looking for a social place with nice atmosphere or a place for digital nomading