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TheLakeHostel

Name: TheLakeHostel
Address: Baddegama Road Lake rd. 1, Hikkaduwa, LK
Price range: $$
Rating: 9.3

Baddegama Road Lake rd. 1

9.3214 reviews

|Updated: Jun 5, 2026

About TheLakeHostel

Forty metres from a still lake on Hikkaduwa's quieter inland edge, TheLakeHostel occupies a garden compound off Baddegama Road where canoeing, fishing, and paddling are steps from the front gate rather than a taxi ride away.

The adults-only property pairs an on-site coffee house and BBQ terrace with a shared kitchen and themed dinners — useful given how few restaurants operate along this stretch. Bicycle rental and a tour desk cover the coast road toward Hikkaduwa reef and Galle Fort, roughly 20km south.

Water sports, yoga classes, cooking lessons, and walking tours run directly through the hostel, removing the need for third-party booking. A 9.3 rating across 214 reviews is unusually high for this price tier in the Southern Province.

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Airport shuttleNon-smoking rooms24-hour front deskTerraceGardenDaily housekeepingBaggage storageLaundryDesignated smoking areaBBQ facilitiesShuttle serviceWake-up servicePacked lunchesSocket near the bedToilet paperTowelsToiletShowerCoffee house on siteFruitInternetOutdoor furnitureGarden viewViewInvoice providedLockersConciergeIroning serviceDry cleaningFire extinguishersCCTV outside propertyCCTV in common areasSafeFace masks for guests availableThermometers for guests provided by propertyAccess to healthcare professionalsFirst aid kits availableProcess in place to check health of guestsHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesScreens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areasPhysical distancing rules followedGuests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stayGuest accommodation disinfected between staysLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusDelivered food covered securelyAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedFood can be delivered to guest accommodationPhysical distancing in dining areasShared lounge/TV areaBicycle rentalCooking classShared kitchenSun deckLinensYoga classesBoard games/Puzzles24-hour securityTour deskThemed dinnersWalking toursTowels/Sheets (extra fee)Car rentalPicnic areaGrocery deliveriesTour or class about local cultureBike toursFanConvenience store on siteHikingLandmark viewFishingOutdoor fireplaceEvening entertainmentBar crawlsCanoeingAdults onlyPatioWater sports facilities on siteRiver viewLake view