Sanku Place Hiriketiya

Warning! We ended up staying here for two weeks in total because we really enjoyed Hiriketiya. We extended our stay twice, as we loved the area. At first, everything was great, but towards the end we started to feel like we were no longer welcome, and the whole atmosphere became uncomfortable. The last time we asked if we could extend our stay for another three days, the response we received was, “Are you leaving tomorrow, or will you stay here for the rest of your life?” We found this quite rude and unprofessional. The final issue completely ruined our experience. We had rented a scooter from the accommodation, and on our last evening the owner claimed that there were scratches on it that had not been there the previous day when he had supposedly “oiled and repaired” it. The scratches were very large and clearly visible—there was no way they could have gone unnoticed. He even pointed at them and said that because there was no oil on the scratches, they must have been new. It felt like he was trying to make us responsible for damage that had already been there. Fortunately, we had taken a video of the scooter when we first rented it, and it clearly showed the same scratches from the very beginning. This completely ruined our overall experience, and we decided to leave early and move to another accommodation. Unfortunately, because of the way we were treated, I cannot recommend staying here.

Nice room, best AC we had in Sri Lanka. Sanku and his family are very welcoming. Don't miss the breakfast, it's so tasty. Sanku also gives surf lessons and you can rent board at his surfing company. We recommend 👌

I liked that it was conveniently located and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay for one night. The breakfast sadly was not Sri Lankan food but it was a pleasant frittata and nice fruit/date dish along with coffee which we appreciated very much! The hosts provided a welcome drink which was a lovely touch. The bathroom and bedroom were very clean and tidy. It was basic in some ways but had everything we neeeded.

It wasn’t overly spacious - the room was basically just larger than the bed itself but it still managed to fit a desk in there and it did the job! :)

Frühstück war sehr gut!

Teil vom Frühstück war super. Der Besitzer ist echt freundlich und bietet auch echt sehr gute Surf Stunden an und das zu einem guten Preis.

Am Ende des Aufenthaltes haben wir mehr gezahlt als das was auf booking stand. Also denken wir, dass wir abgezogen worden sind. Das Wasser, welches wir nicht einmal getrunken haben, ist auch berechnet worden. Es gab ein sehr leckeren Mango Smoothie zur Begrüßung, der aber Eiswürfel hatte, bei denen man vorsichtig sein muss aus welchem Wasser die gemacht worden sind.

ci siamo sentiti a casa! Sanku e la sua famiglia ci hanno fatto sentire super accolti, dovevamo stare 3 giorni alla fine abbiamo prolungato e siamo stati una settimana! Colazioni sempre diverse e buonissime (comunque se avete preferenze potete chiederglielo senza problemi), abbiamo anche cenato due volte lì ed era tutto super buono (il padre è uno chef). Abbiamo poi fatto anche qualche lezione di surf con Sanku siccome è un insegnante e ci siamo trovati davvero bene. Anche moglie e figli adorabili :)

Nulla <3

Clean & comfortable room, air-conditioning worked well, walking distance to cafes and restaurants.

早餐很好吃及豐盛, 地點很好,離沙灘和市中心都很近,但是環境又很清靜,很喜歡這個地點

晚上蚊子很多,隔天即有電蚊香,就没有問題了. 浴室排水比較差.

Дружелюбные хозяева. Есть где оставить личный транспорт. Большой плюс, что хозяин обучает сёрфу. Не пришлось искать сёрф-школу. Номер достаточно просторный, но не без нюансов. Опишу ниже. Ночевали 2 ночи. Второй завтрак был получше, так скажем более европейский.

Было бы неплохо организовать в гостевой зоне постоянный доступ к чайнику и бутилированной воде, чтобы не бегать и не искать хозяев по дому, чтобы попросить кипятка. И лейка от душа в номере требует внимания мастера )

Lovely family, nice spacious room in a quieter area while still only a 10 minute walk into Hiriketiya beach area, and the breakfast is delicious!

The room was very clean and nice. There was always fresh air coming in to the house. The hosts were very nice and the breakfast very good.

The breakfast was so fulfilling and really delicious! The place is chill and still close to everything. Parking available on the site. The owners are nice and will give you advices 😊

Das Frühstück war jeden Morgen frisch zubereitet, sehr lecker und zudem preislich seehr fair. Alles war sehr sauber und gepflegt. Besonders hervorzuheben sind die unglaublich freundlichen Gastgeber, die jederzeit geholfen haben – sei es bei Fragen oder bei der Organisation. Man fühlt sich hier sofort willkommen.

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Familia muy maja y el desayuno muy bueno.

Habitación amplia con cama grande y mosquitera cuidada, desayuno variado y abundante, casa en barrio tranquilo y bonito.

Nice family Very good breakfast and welcome drinks Confortable bed

Far from everything

We stayed here for 7 days and it is really a great place. Amazing breakfast, we got something new every day, clean rooms and great ac. And the family who lives are super nice.

Nice, clean room. Large, comfortable bed. The family that run it were very kind and helpful.

Very clean and nice Family that owns the homestay

The Bed makes a lot of sounds

Everything was great! Sanku & his wife and familiy are super lovely and helpfull. They organized a scooter for us as well for a good price! Sanku could give you surf lessons as well. The house and room are very clean and well kept! Location is very good aswell within walking distance of hiriketiya beach. As a bonus right now they have 2 puppies! I would highly recommend this place!

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Sanku and his family provided a beautiful, relaxing, clean haven. Slightly outside of the hustle and bustle of the main town (which suited us perfectly) but only a 10 minute walk to the beach through the jungle lanes and town. Sanku’s wife and mother keep a beautiful home and cooked some truly delicious traditional Sri Lankan food for us. The breakfast is generously sized and different each day. Sanku was incredibly helpful in sorting surf board rentals and organising transport for us. He recommended two local restaurants, Dahami and Priyanka, which were both amazing food and amazing value. The two cute puppies are an added bonus, we loved them. We can’t wait to come back and stay with Sanku and his family again. Thank you 🙏🏼

Nothing - it was all great.

The best part of this amazing journey was to be with a family and witnessing the dynamics of a Sri Lankan family. The room was very good and quiet. The house was very clean. Breakfast was very abundant and delicious The area is 15 minutes walking from Hiriketiya Bay. Nice bathroom There is a laundry service available for 700LKR per Kg.

We enjoyed the very kind staff and the warm welcome. The bed was comfortable and the room was good.

The bathroom might need an upgrade. It was sufficiently clean, however not very comfortable.

Sanko’s family made our stay in Hiriketiya truly special. His mother prepared delicious meals daily, kept the place spotless, and even offered laundry service. The location is calm yet just a short 10-minute walk to the beach, away from the noisy main road, ensuring a peaceful night’s sleep. We felt very welcomed and enjoyed meeting Sanko’s wife and mother. Highly recommend this lovely place!

Exceptionally clean and new place. We stayed here twice. Water is hot. Very kind owners. Sanku is a surf teacher and can give you a discount on surf rental. His wife is an amazing cook and breakfast was delicious. You can also order a lunch/dinner for additional price to have a meal ready when you are back from your surf session. The place is walking distance from the beach, but you can also rent a scooter below market price for your travel to the beach and back.

Super friendly host, the nicest lady I’ve met so far. The apartment is recently renovated and very clean. Cute garden with many plans and coconut trees, we loved it already, but the hosts are planning to make it even better. The best part of our stay was the breakfast. It was the best Sri Lanka’n food we have tried so far, better than in a restaurant! Various too, so you could try different traditional meals. Highly recommend!

Clean and Friendly staff ❤️ Sanku & his Wife

Staying at Sanku place homestay was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, he and his wife and family went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and special. The room was absolutely stunning—new, beautifully decorated, and spotlessly clean. What truly made our stay exceptional was their incredible hospitality. When we arrived, there was no boiler for hot water, but Sanku and his wife immediately took action, setting it up so we could enjoy hot showers. It’s rare to find hosts who are this attentive and accommodating! Every morning, we were treated to the most amazing breakfasts and freshly made coffee lovingly prepared by Sanku’s wife. The food was delicious, fresh, and clearly made with care—it felt like starting each day with a warm hug. And Sanku gave as scooter(bike) for a great price! If you’re looking for a place that feels like a home away from home, with genuine warmth and excellent attention to detail, I can’t recommend Sanku place enough. They truly made our trip memorable, and we can’t wait to return!

Sanku and his family where super nice. The room and bathroom was clean. The breakfast was prepared by bis wife and exceptional. They asked us what we wanted for breakfast and we got it. The WiFi was better than in other homestays we visited. Sanku is also a competent surf teacher and he gave us a lesson for a compatitive price given that it was including Board rental an the tuk tuk ride to the beginners beach. He also hooked us up with a Scooter for a price below market rate (1700 instead of 2000). There where also puppies!!!!