Tamara Motels

Easy access to the beaches , lovely lady who helped us . Clean rooms.

Loved it! Rooms were amazing. Great location. Highly recommend.

Very clean

Heerlijk ruime kamer met superbadkamer tegenover prachtig strand en heel veel leuke restaurantjes. Lieve hosts.

Очень милая хозяйка и её семья, все очень гостеприимные и отзывчивые. Рассказали о большом празднике и посоветовали его посетить - нам очень понравилось! У меня был День Рождения - с утра принесли тортик со свечкой! Очень-очень приятно! Большое спасибо Devindi!

The host was very welcoming and the entire place was exceptionally clean. We booked two rooms, both were lovely. Both had a kettle and fridge, one had a little kitchen area with plates and cutlery.

The train lines are so close - one room we had backed directly onto the tracks and the noise was so loud. There were reduced trains through the night so from 11pm to 4am there was only one or two.

Handy to everything. Exceptionally clean room and exterior of property. Good hosts. Very affordable.

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Fantastic place right on the beach ,the whole was very clean and tidy. The family were lovely and amazing. They helped us constantly ❤️. Breakfast was very good. Our whole experience was excellent. Thanks

El personal muy amable y la ubicación buena

Están las vías del tren al lado de la habitación y pasaba el tren por la noche

Great location, friendly staff, very clean and good value for money.

Our room faced the trainline, which was very loud - woke us up several times during the night. Ants in the room. No laundry.

Location was perfect and staffs are very helpful

The bed

Отель очень удачно расположен, до пляжа не более 5 мин. Всё очень понравилось, чисто, прохладно, есть кухонная зона. Хозяйке ставлю 10 из 5!!! Мою Банковскую карту она нашла, сообщила мне и хранила её , пока я не вернулась назад в Хиккадуву. Рядом полно кафешек. Нам понравилось кафе красный лобстер, noon light и кафешки на первой линии с видом на океан.

Really cool location and comfortable place. Highly recommended!

The Cleanliness of the place, absolutely loved the location and the Hotel people were really exceptionally helpful.

Breakfast is there but need to inform the prior day. Not a major gripe.

Beautiful room , very clean , very comfy bed , amazing hosts , very close to the beach .

와이파이가 잘 터지고 터틀 비치도 가깝고 주변에 식당과 가게도 많았다 주인 분들도 친절하셨으며 빨래 건조할 공간도 따로 있었다

수압이 조금 약했다

Всё прошло просто замечательно!! Нам предоставили огромный номер на третьем этаже. Со всех сторон от номера терраса. Есть огромная площадь для сушки белья. Хорошие стандартные завтраки. Поезд нам не мешал. Мы заранее изучили местность, отзывы. Ехали и уже знали, что рядом проходит железнодорожная линия. Беруши помогли и спали мы отлично. Отдельное спасибо персоналу за внимание. Рядом через дорогу черепаший пляж. Мы плавали там целыми днями с масками и ластами. Если отплыть чуть подальше от людей, то можно увидеть много красивых рыбок разных цветов и размеров. Есть очень крупные рыбки. Поплавали даже рядом с черепахами.

Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen obwohl es 4 Uhr Morgens war. Sie hatte sogar unser Zimmer schon parat und wir konnten ein bisschen Schlafen, obwohl wir erst um 14 Uhr Check-in hatten. So unheimlich lieb das hatte ich nicht erwartet. Wir haben alle möglichen tips und tricks bekommen von den Inhabern, dass hat sehr geholfen um ein bisschen ein gespür für das Land zu bekommen und tipps von locals sind gold wert. Die Lage ist recht gut da alles zu fuss erreichbar ist. Leider fährt der Zug direkt hinter dem Haus durch. Das ist aber bei den meisten Hotels so, da die Zug linie Parallel zu der Hauptstrasse verläuft. Zimmer war sehr angenehm mit guter Klimaanlage, Moskitonetz und Kühlschrank, Fernsehr, Wasser kocher, Messer, Gabel, Löffel.

Zug der hinter den meisten Häuser entlang braust. Es gibt eine kleine Pause von 23 Uhr bis 4 Uhr morgens.

Convenient location for town and for diving. Big room with fridge and kettle. Nice big bed. Air con and a fan. All very clean. Kind staff and lovely breakfast.

Pretty close to the train tracks which is a bit disturbing as they toot their horn. But after 11 we only heard one at 2ish and one at 5ish, before they started again for the day. But with earplugs it’s ok. Sadly the hot water didn’t work either but it was a huge bathroom and very nice otherwise

Sydämellinen henkilökunta ja tilojen siisteys.

Nice rooms and clean toilets.

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Die Familie, die das Hotel führt ist sehr lieb und zuvorkommend. Sie versuchen alle Wünsche zu erfüllen. Die Lage ist super und sowohl vormittags als auch nachmittags kann man Schildkröten am nahe gelegen Strand sehen. Cafés und Restaurants sind direkt um die Ecke.

הנקיון המבהיק, עיצוב הפנים המעולה, במיוחד המקלחת. חבל הכביסה בחוץ.

הקירבה לפסי הרכבת. בסוף קצת התרגלתי.

Service was outstanding. Tamara, Devindi and Nipun are just amazing hosts. Their friendliness is incomparable and they ‘ll move the world to make you as comfortable as possible!(example: Nipun drove me to yala at two o’clock in the morning with only a few hours of sleep since they just had their second kid, waited four hours and drove me back) Thanks guys. You are awesome!!!

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Lovely big room Nice bathroom Lovely staff very understanding and helpful and cancelled our last night as we left due to noise and disruption the night before

Noise from train was deafening People smoking outside our room late at night...we were on the top floor and were the only room there (scared me as the people there were saying that this was a smoking area, woke us up talking outside @11pm at night) had to go and speak to management to resolve as they would not leave.

Хостел располагается в трех минутах от пляжа, что очень здорово, и в пяти метрах от железнодорожных путей (окна из номера выходили на них), что тоже по-своему здорово, но если вы чутко спите, то будете просыпаться от поездов два-три раза под утро уж точно. За исключением этого в хостеле тихо и спокойно. Снимала комнату на четыре ночи, она была оборудована холодильником на отдельной кухоньке, кондиционером, потолочным вентилятором, телевизор не работал, но он мне и не нужен был, зато интернет был хороший. Вода в душе горячая, но напор немного слабоват. Комаров (есть москитная сетка) и других насекомых в номере не было, что тоже очень порадовало. Семья, которая владеет этим местом, очень дружелюбная, помогли сориентироваться, найти фруктовый рынок, разрешили оставить рюкзак после выселения еще на пять часов, что меня очень выручило ❤️ В целом довольна тем, что выбрала это место. Рекомендую 👍

Good price. The people who ran it seemed very kind and were very welcoming.. The location is just opposite the beach. Fantastic. Tha place was very clean. The bus and train station are nearby, and buses stop along the main street, heading to Galle.

I liked the place, but it's important to know that as you are so close to the railway tracks, the trains do go racing past every couple of hours. Some of the early evening ones rattle the windows. You do get used to it.

Personnel très agréable, proche de la plage principal, resto, grandes chambres avec tout le nécessaire

We had a lovely 2 nights stay here! Really enjoyed it and was in a good location of turtle beach and loads of restaurants! The host was also lovely!!

Amazing location. Perfect for your staff in hikkaduwa and galle

Clean n comfort

a bit noisy due to the railway adjacent

Lovely spacious room with kitchen area and nice bathroom. Everything is new and very clean. Air condition in the room & heater for shower. Great value for money.

Tamara Hotel is really beautiful place to stay and rest. The owners were very hospitable and friendly! The hotel was short walk from the best beach of Hikkaduwa. The train line passes right past but this did not bother us at all. The breakfasts are filling and tasty and the whole place is so clean and tidy. We like it very much!

Great location , the family running it were very nice

Not really 4 star , more like 2 star. The train behind is also extremely loud

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Tamara's family was incredibly kind and welcoming. They went above and beyond to assist us with helpful suggestions and support. Looking forward to see them again.

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The family than owns the hotel is so nice and hospitable🫶🏼 I highly recommend to stay here The location to the beach, restaurants are good.

Clean, close to the main beach and nice

Very clean

Small pillows

Thos beautiful place is run by a beautiful family, and they can't do enough to help! The rooms are a good size and great value. My room had A/C, hot water and a mini fridge which is invaluable! It's one minute's walk to the beach and is really well located for beach bars/restaurants/banks and shops. They offer tours and airport transfers also. I understand that they do amazing food, although I didn't get chance to try.

Although it's a haven of peace there is the main rail line directly behind the property, but the trains are infrequent and it really isn't a problem.

Great rooms with a very friendly family

Good value for money, clean and cosy room. Friendly owner and 5 mins n walk to the beach

Train line behind the hotel is very loud, so be prepared. But for the cost it's okay

clean and comfortable room, friendly staff. Good value for the price

very loud because the railway tracks are next to the guest house :(

The staff were super friendly, the room was very clean and big! Breakfast was simple but good. Location was good also and they have a scooter for rent which was very helpful.

A vert clean room with a great location close to the beach.

Location was very noisy due to the railway just outside the rooms. The bed was not comfortable

The people were very friendly and nice, the room was lovely and very clean, there was a lovely calm and relaxing atmosphere, I would highly recommend staying here!!

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TV didn't work. The beds were very hard. There was a musty smell in the room.

This was our first hotel on our first trip to Sri Lanka, and it left a very warm impression. We found this place very atmospheric and cozy, with delicious breakfasts and everything we need, close to the beach, but at the same time surrounded by the jungle. On the third floor there is a large veranda and lines for drying clothes, on the first floor there is a shower to rinse off after the sea. The room had a safe, refrigerator, hairdryer and kettle. When it rained, the hosts thoughtfully provided us with umbrellas.

A modest small room for two, a tiny window behind bars and strange bed linen were not its strong point. One of the inconveniences may be the railway running under the walls of the hotel, and the walls shake at night and several times a day from passing trains. But for a few days it seemed even romantic to us.

This was our first hotel on our first trip to Sri Lanka, and it left a very warm impression. A modest small room for two, a tiny window behind bars and strange bed linen were not its strong point, but we found this place very atmospheric and cozy, with delicious breakfasts and everything we need, close to the beach, but at the same time surrounded by the jungle. On the third floor there is a large veranda and lines for drying clothes, on the first floor there is a shower to rinse off after the sea. The room had a safe, refrigerator, hairdryer and kettle. When it rained, the hosts thoughtfully provided us with umbrellas. A five minute walk away is a beautiful beach with turtles. Shops, cafes and restaurants are also nearby, especially Red Lobster. One of the inconveniences may be the railway running under the walls of the hotel, and the walls shake at night and several times a day from passing trains. But for a few days it seemed even romantic to us. We would return to this hotel again.

This is a family run guest house, and the owners were so nice and helpful. The place is spotlessly clean. The location is very good I would recommend it to anyone, BUT FOR ONE THING.. See above

What bookings.com don't tell you is there's a main train line running along the back of this property. The trains run day and night. The rooms vibrated as they went past. See video

The property is maintained very clean by the host family. The location is close to beach and reef. Breakfast available at the property which is a plus.A value for money stay, highly recommended

I had a lovely stay! The owners are amazing und very helpful people. Everything ist very clean und cozy :)

We had a very large family room on the top floor. It was cool and spacious with very comfy beds, a safe for valuables, kettle cups, glasses and cutlery. Very useful! It had a large and very effective fan as well as excellent aircon. Everything was spotlessly clean. The bathroom was amazing with hot and cold showers, great lighting and beautiful plants! we had a private balcony with a sea view on the oneside and a shared balcony overlooking the railway tracks on the other. There were lots of fireflies! the trains to go right past, and are noisy, briefly, but they were no problem to us! we enjoyed watching them! All the shared areas were covered in plants and beautifully maintained. Our hosts were really friendly and helpful. it's 2 -3 minutes walk to one of the little beaches suitable for swimming!

Thank you for amazing stay. The house is fantastic, has a very relaxing atmosphere, the room was clean and spacious. The owners are very kind and always ready to help. I would definitely recommend it if you’re planning to stay not far from the beach and need some space for comfortable rest. The area is also good for small shopping or trying some local dishes.

Very good location, far exceeded my expectations great comfy beds. By far the best place i stayed in sti lanka 10/10 The place is extremely clean

I can't find anything to complain about

Very clean property from the start. Arrived early and let me check in. Room was big, had everything I needed. Host was super friendly. Location is really close to the beach, atm’s, restaurants etc.

Towel rail broken in bathroom, would be good to replace.

Staffs are so kind.

Train noise is too big becauae the rail is beside the motel.

Good location, nice room and helpful staff.

Great location, breakfast & facilities.

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Lovely family! Very helpful will go back for sure!

The cleanest hostel I have ever been. The terrace is really nice and the service is exceptional. Really want to point out how friendly the staff/owners are.

Would be nice if the mattress cover would have been it but more comfortable. It was just a thin cloth and no quality bed linens so it slipped during the night. This is the only thing that came to my mind.

everything! all this family is wonderful I recommend 100% this hotel. probably the best in all Sri Lanka

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We loved it was super clean and well kept. Thank you to Devindi and her family for looking after us during our stay.

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Everything was super clean! The patio inside is lovely. We were staying in Junior Suite - it was huge! Big bedroom, really cozy bathroom, nice terrace with sunshine. The breakfast was simple but lovely (egg, toast, tea, fruit platter). It is located really close to the shops and about 20 min walk to nice beach area. The family who runs it is extremely friendly and helpful with everything! Lovely people.

If you are with light sleep then pay attention that this accommodation is located next to the railway. And the trains ride also at night (3-4 am). First time we heard the train during the night was horrific. Few extra pillows on the bed would be great.

The room given to me was very spacious, clean, well equipped and specially the toilet plus shower facility was commendable as it gives you an extra natural impression. Nipun, his wife, his mother and the girl who helps with the day-to-day work were all very attentive to take care of my requests and always available instantly. Easy access to beautiful beach, shops and restaurants. Even if one of the previous clients mentioned about the train track closeness and the noise, I found it's quiet and had a very good peaceful sleep during my stay of three nights. Had I had more days available, I'd have stayed more. I had the pleasure of having their home cooked tasty meals which was very nice and cheaper. They recommended me a very good reputed JLH Restaurant for lobsters and that was remarkable. All and all, I had a very pleasurable stay at Tamara Motels. Would not stay any other place when I'm in Hikkaduwa again.

Lovely staff - a great experience!

The room given to me was very spacious, clean, well equipped and specially the toilet plus shower facility was commendable as it gives you an extra natural impression. Nipun, his wife, his mother and the girl who helps with the day-to-day work were all very attentive to take care of my requests and always available instantly. Easy access to beautiful beach, shops and restaurants. Even if one of the previous clients mentioned about the train track closeness and the noise, I found it's quiet and had a very good peaceful sleep during my stay of three nights. Had I had more days available, I'd have stayed more. I had the pleasure of having their home cooked tasty meals which was very nice and cheaper. They recommended me a very good reputed JLH Restaurant for lobsters and that was remarkable. All and all, I had a very pleasurable stay at Tamara Motels. Would not stay any other place when I'm in Hikkaduwa again.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Tamara Motels, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff(family business)went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and satisfaction. The luxurious accommodations, coupled with exceptional service, made my stay truly memorable. The hotel’s prime location made exploring the city a breeze, and I can’t wait to return to Tamara Motels on my next visit. Highly recommended!

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Without doubt one of the favorite hotels I stayed during my time in Sri Lanka! Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by the receptionist and we booked a twin bed room and we were upgraded to the Junior Suite Room. The staff was extremely friendly, the restaurant very flexible (appreciate this!) and We had two great evenings here, specially we need to mention in the restaurant there is a nice art. Even we never see those things before. It is amazing and lovely. Those things obviously also added up to the experience. Devindi and Nipun are such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). The scenery of the hotel was beautiful and it was a relieve to walk in such a quiet and peaceful environment. Note, this is such a nice place, and the atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to me. And the railway tracks behind the property and that sound is bearable it’s not big a problem for to see the beautiful of that nature. All respect for the receptionist and the staff who does a great job here; a true sample of excellent hospitality!

the place is quiet but everything is very near, many restaurants and shops. the room is very comfortable and big. the patio of the room is cool. the staff is helpful and kind.

Very nice family working there! AC is great!

Bit of a smelly room, but nothing that big. Keep in mind this is right next to the train track! You’ll get up at night for sure.

we‘ve had an amazing stay at Tamara Motel: the Junior Suite is super comfortable, spacious, well equipped, has a besutiful bathroom and a great seaview-terrace. It was very clean, the breakfast was fantastic, the garden is super nice and Devindi & team are extremly helpful. we fully recommend Tamara Motel!

I had such a lovely stay at Tamara Motels. Devindi and her family are warm and friendly hosts, and nothing was too much trouble. Communication with them was great right from the start. The room itself was fantastic, absolutely huge, comfy beds, gorgeous bathroom and the biggest balconies! The whole place is spotlessly clean, and the location is perfect!

The only slight downside is the railway line that runs directly behind the property, which is quite loud, but nothing a pair of earplugs can’t solve (available from reception)

Devindi and staff go above and beyond. If you stay there, get the junior family suite. Rooftop with wrap-around deck. It's great!

The hospitality and the room were excellent! A very good price for our room! They helped us with our transport to Negombo for a really good price!

It was close to the trainrails but they offer earplugs and we had a very good night sleep! So nothing negative about the stay!

Loved the location, bright room with excellent Wi-Fi, fridge , air on, seating , beautiful surroundings and friendly staff

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Great location, very nice and clean rooms, but what makes it such a good place to stay is the staff. Everyone is incredibly helpful and generous with their time and advice. We had breakfast from them, delicious and superb. They have a lot of different breakfast options. It's like French toast, an international breakfast, and also a Sri Lankan breakfast. When we check into the room, the room smells of cinnamon, which is very pleasant for us. It's right next to the train tracks, but that didn't bother us. This was one of the nicest places we stayed in the four weeks we spent in Sri Lanka. We are recommend this good place and definitely we will come again to here. Best Of Luck Tamara Motels.

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Lovely family run motel, very friendly and welcoming hosts, loved the property immediately with its quirkiness and cute decor in rooms, appreciated having a fridge, kettle and somewhere to hang out wet beachwear (on the roof top) we also appreciated the location next to the train track and this added to our Sri Lankan experience after having done the Colombo, Kandy, Ella train journey. Nice breakfast, choices, and plentiful. Brilliant location only a minutes walk from beach, shops restaurants etc.

Disappointing that during a five night stay our room wasn’t made up (clean towels offered, bins emptied etc) however this did not effect the quality of our stay but is meant as helpful feedback to hosts.

The staff were very friendly, nothing was too much bother for them. The room was nice and spacious and the location is perfect to the beach and plenty of shops and restaurants.

The room did have a slight smell to it and the bed could have been a lot comfier (a double sheet instead of two singles). It is also extremely close to the train track which completely shakes the building, you don’t sleep through it, but I don’t think this is avoidable anywhere you stay.

The Tamara Motels,we just remember this name for the best place in Hikkaduwa. Before we went their we heard and read lots of comments and reviews about this motel. When we come over there we realized yes everything is true. We have stay for a three days for at this hotel. Stepping through the garden, i was immediately struck by the beautiful and friendly reception area. Light, airy and very spacious...very welcoming atmosphere. The staff throughout the hotel were very professional, friendly and extremely helpful. This is a family business doing by mother son his wife and cute little baby. They always greeting and smiling to us. They are very helpful and give us the best option for everything we need. The breakfasts were amazing. It is not like other breakfast we had. Bread toast and omlet in it. Its very delicious.The location of the hotel is great. The room was very spacious and well equipped with all essentials. I have no hesitation in recommending this place to the tourists who want to go to Hikkaduwa. Will be back to this place soon..!!!

We spent night here and it was perfect. Very clean rooms, nice area with shadows - protection from the sun. Morning breakfast was original - toast with omelet inside. Staff helped us a lot with sim card, money change and other trip advice. Thank you

Had a brilliant stay. The room was very clean and tidy. It is in a good location and we had a great breakfast(it is very different from the other hotels continental breakfast) and the staff were extremely helpful and hospitable. We would definitely recommend and would certainly stay here again.

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