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    Drifters Hotel and Beach Restaurant

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    #8 of 31 Hotels in Hikkaduwa
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    602 Galle Road | Narigama, Hikkaduwa 80240, Sri Lanka
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    4.5
    307 reviews
    • Excellent57%
    • Very good28%
    • Average11%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
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    602 Galle Road | Narigama, Hikkaduwa 80240, Sri Lanka See on map
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    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Air Conditioning
    Beachfront
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Reviewed March 26, 2018
    Great beach view, nice pool, but poor value for money

    The good: my room had a balcony overlooking the beach - great place to chill on the comfy chairs. Pool area, while small, is nice. Staff were very nice. Beds reasonably comfortable. Location is close to restaurants, fun bar (Vibration on Fri night) etc.. The...More

    Thank particle_bored
    Reviewed February 28, 2018 via mobile
    Good enough to crash

    Stayed one night and mostly just to sleep after a party so, it ticked all the basic boxes. Comfortable beds and good shower. The sheets need an overhaul. Although there's a fridge, the room could use a small kettle for guests to make their own...More

    2  Thank ShiromiL
    Reviewed February 26, 2018 via mobile
    Good location and friendly staff

    Stayed here for a night at the beach front. While the rooms and amenities are modest for the price we pay, the staff were very friendly and the hospitality we experienced was really good. What the rooms lacked for the price, they cover it up...More

    Thank Anashwar
    Reviewed February 5, 2018 via mobile
    Good location

    Staff were very friendly.Beach was good.Pool is weak.Bathroom was very small.Breakfast is poor.We later figured out that it was expensive compared to the nearby hotels.I should say it is the best internet hotel in that area.

    Thank SerdarHasturk
    Reviewed January 26, 2018
    Lalith the owner and all the staff extremely helpful

    Don,t go to Hikkaduwa if you are looking for luxury or sophistication. For a laid- back relaxing couple of weeks it was great. Try the Rotty Stop for a really cheap meal. You can travel anywhere very cheaply in a Tuk Tuk. (Three wheeled taxi...More

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    Drifters is a medium-sized, owner-operated hotel in the heart of the best beach and surfing spot in Hikkaduwa. Drifters offers comfortable, clean rooms built around a garden and swimming pool, with a ...More restaurant opening onto the beach. Service is Drifters' mantra and owner Lalith is always on hand to give personal attention to all guests. Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Restaurant
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Bar/Lounge
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Free Parking
    Air Conditioning
    Airport Transportation
    Meeting Rooms
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Outdoor pool
    Shuttle Bus Service
    Breakfast included
    Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
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    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
    Awards & Recognition
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    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Best Value
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    Romantic
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    Family
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Best Value
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    Romantic
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    Family
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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    yomnahassan
    July 22, 2017|
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    Response from DriftersHotel | Property representative |
    No, there is one pool shared by all guests
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    July 22, 2017|
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    Response from Melissa H | Reviewed this property |
    No, there was only a shared pool.
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    January 31, 2017|
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    Response from DriftersHotel | Property representative |
    can you please contact the hotel directly (contact information is on our website) to discuss
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