Sea Front Hikkaduwa vs Similar Hotels

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Our pick

Thambili Cabanas

Hikkaduwa, LK

★ 4-star9.4/1060 reviews

0.02 km (0.02 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

8.6

Some guests found the bed uncomfortable and some room features lacking.

Cleanliness

8.6

Room cleanliness does not seem up to the expectations of a luxurious stay, as some mentioned issues.

Location

9.7

Conveniently located with easy access to attractions; however, train noise is a concern for some.

Close alternatives

No close alternative was identified for this preference.

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa, LK

★ 3-star7/1013 reviews

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Dreamtime Sri Lanka

Hikkaduwa, LK

★ 0-star9.4/10316 reviews

0.15 km (0.09 mi) from original

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The Lucky Elephant

Hikkaduwa, LK

★ 4-star8.7/10245 reviews

0.12 km (0.08 mi) from original

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Our pick

Thambili Cabanas

Hikkaduwa, LK

★ 4-star9.4/1060 reviews

0.02 km (0.02 mi) from original

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Key differences

Service

Thambili Cabanas10.0

The Lucky Elephant9.3

Food & Breakfast

Thambili Cabanas9.1

The Lucky Elephant7.3

Amenities & Facilities

Thambili Cabanas9.6

The Lucky Elephant8.8

Value

Thambili Cabanas9.6

The Lucky Elephant8.8

Sea Front Hikkaduwa amenity advantages

24-hour front deskElectric car charging stationBreakfast available (surcharge)

The Lucky Elephant amenity advantages

Lift / ElevatorFitness facilities (surcharge)

Thambili Cabanas amenity advantages

Laundry

Detailed comparison

Category	Sea Front Hikkaduwa	Dreamtime Sri Lanka	The Lucky Elephant	Thambili Cabanas
Guest score	7/10	9.4/10	8.7/10	9.4/10
Rooms	—	—	8.8 Beds are comfortable and offer a good view.	8.6 Some guests found the bed uncomfortable and some room features lacking.
Cleanliness	—	—	8.3 Hotel is old and that is visible from furniture.	8.6 Room cleanliness does not seem up to the expectations of a luxurious stay, as some mentioned issues.
Location	—	—	9.3 Rooms had a beautiful view of the pool and beach.	9.7 Conveniently located with easy access to attractions; however, train noise is a concern for some.
Service	—	—	9.3 The staff was really nice and tried their best.	10.0 Extremely friendly and helpful staff that made the guests feel valued.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	—	—	7.3 Breakfast was a disaster, no buffet options available.	9.1 No specific mentions; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	—	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.6 Good amenities including a nice pool, though some guests felt the refrigerator could be larger.
Value	—	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.6 Guests felt the hotel provided excellent value based on the services offered.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.15 km (0.09 mi)	0.12 km (0.08 mi)	0.02 km (0.02 mi)
Landmarks	Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff	Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff	Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff	Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff
Best suited for	Families		Sightseeing travelers	Quiet leisure travelers

Guest score

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

7/10

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

9.4/10

The Lucky Elephant

8.7/10

Thambili Cabanas

9.4/10

Rooms

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

8.8

Beds are comfortable and offer a good view.

Thambili Cabanas

8.6

Some guests found the bed uncomfortable and some room features lacking.

Cleanliness

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

8.3

Hotel is old and that is visible from furniture.

Thambili Cabanas

8.6

Room cleanliness does not seem up to the expectations of a luxurious stay, as some mentioned issues.

Location

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

9.3

Rooms had a beautiful view of the pool and beach.

Thambili Cabanas

9.7

Conveniently located with easy access to attractions; however, train noise is a concern for some.

Service

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

9.3

The staff was really nice and tried their best.

Thambili Cabanas

10.0

Extremely friendly and helpful staff that made the guests feel valued.

Sleep & Noise

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

—

Thambili Cabanas

—

Food & Breakfast

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

7.3

Breakfast was a disaster, no buffet options available.

Thambili Cabanas

9.1

No specific mentions; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Thambili Cabanas

9.6

Good amenities including a nice pool, though some guests felt the refrigerator could be larger.

Value

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Thambili Cabanas

9.6

Guests felt the hotel provided excellent value based on the services offered.

Landmarks

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff

The Lucky Elephant

Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff

Thambili Cabanas

Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa, LK

★ 3-star7/1013 reviews

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Dreamtime Sri Lanka

Hikkaduwa, LK

★ 0-star9.4/10316 reviews

0.15 km (0.09 mi) from original

View hotel

The Lucky Elephant

Hikkaduwa, LK

★ 4-star8.7/10245 reviews

0.12 km (0.08 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

Thambili Cabanas

Hikkaduwa, LK

★ 4-star9.4/1060 reviews

0.02 km (0.02 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	Sea Front Hikkaduwa	Dreamtime Sri Lanka	The Lucky Elephant	Thambili Cabanas
Guest score	7/10	9.4/10	8.7/10	9.4/10
Rooms	—	—	8.8 Beds are comfortable and offer a good view.	8.6 Some guests found the bed uncomfortable and some room features lacking.
Cleanliness	—	—	8.3 Hotel is old and that is visible from furniture.	8.6 Room cleanliness does not seem up to the expectations of a luxurious stay, as some mentioned issues.
Location	—	—	9.3 Rooms had a beautiful view of the pool and beach.	9.7 Conveniently located with easy access to attractions; however, train noise is a concern for some.
Service	—	—	9.3 The staff was really nice and tried their best.	10.0 Extremely friendly and helpful staff that made the guests feel valued.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	—	—	7.3 Breakfast was a disaster, no buffet options available.	9.1 No specific mentions; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	—	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.6 Good amenities including a nice pool, though some guests felt the refrigerator could be larger.
Value	—	—	8.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.6 Guests felt the hotel provided excellent value based on the services offered.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.15 km (0.09 mi)	0.12 km (0.08 mi)	0.02 km (0.02 mi)
Landmarks	Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff	Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff	Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff	Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff
Best suited for	Families		Sightseeing travelers	Quiet leisure travelers

Guest score

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

7/10

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

9.4/10

The Lucky Elephant

8.7/10

Thambili Cabanas

9.4/10

Rooms

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

8.8

Beds are comfortable and offer a good view.

Thambili Cabanas

8.6

Some guests found the bed uncomfortable and some room features lacking.

Cleanliness

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

8.3

Hotel is old and that is visible from furniture.

Thambili Cabanas

8.6

Room cleanliness does not seem up to the expectations of a luxurious stay, as some mentioned issues.

Location

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

9.3

Rooms had a beautiful view of the pool and beach.

Thambili Cabanas

9.7

Conveniently located with easy access to attractions; however, train noise is a concern for some.

Service

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

9.3

The staff was really nice and tried their best.

Thambili Cabanas

10.0

Extremely friendly and helpful staff that made the guests feel valued.

Sleep & Noise

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

—

Thambili Cabanas

—

Food & Breakfast

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

7.3

Breakfast was a disaster, no buffet options available.

Thambili Cabanas

9.1

No specific mentions; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Thambili Cabanas

9.6

Good amenities including a nice pool, though some guests felt the refrigerator could be larger.

Value

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

—

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

—

The Lucky Elephant

8.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Thambili Cabanas

9.6

Guests felt the hotel provided excellent value based on the services offered.

Landmarks

Sea Front Hikkaduwa

Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff

Dreamtime Sri Lanka

Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff

The Lucky Elephant

Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff

Thambili Cabanas

Surf Control - Surf School & Stuff