Guidebook for Hikkaduwa

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Guidebook for Hikkaduwa

Food Scene

Perfect for seafood lovers, with an extensive menu and good service.
15 locals recommend
JLH Beach Restaurant & Bar
A2
15 locals recommend
Perfect for seafood lovers, with an extensive menu and good service.
Beautiful location, friendly owners and delicious authentic Italian food.
7 locals recommend
Mangrovia Lagoon Restaurant
Beratuduwa Road
7 locals recommend
Beautiful location, friendly owners and delicious authentic Italian food.
Plenty of sun loungers in the day (in high season) and good nightlife.
36 locals recommend
Top Secret
A2
36 locals recommend
Plenty of sun loungers in the day (in high season) and good nightlife.
A peaceful spot to watch the nature over the lagoon.
Shiny Lakeside Resort
A peaceful spot to watch the nature over the lagoon.

Sightseeing

Historical fort, ideal for a short day trip- shopping, walking the ramparts and enjoying the great restaurants.
246 locals recommend
Galle Dutch Fort
Church Street
246 locals recommend
Historical fort, ideal for a short day trip- shopping, walking the ramparts and enjoying the great restaurants.

Drinks & Nightlife

Stylish beach bar with a great menu and big weekly parties. Plenty of loungers for sunbathing in the day.
17 locals recommend
Mambo's Hikkaduwa
688/3 Galle Rd
17 locals recommend
Stylish beach bar with a great menu and big weekly parties. Plenty of loungers for sunbathing in the day.

Parks & Nature

You can regularly see large turtles here and hire snorkels to view the other marine life
9 locals recommend
Turtle Beach
Galle Road
9 locals recommend
You can regularly see large turtles here and hire snorkels to view the other marine life

Essentials

Off-license and groceries plus beach items. No alcohol can be bought on a Poya (full-moon) day.
33 locals recommend
Sandagiri Super Market (Pvt) Ltd
369 Galle Road
33 locals recommend
Off-license and groceries plus beach items. No alcohol can be bought on a Poya (full-moon) day.

Getting Around

Arrive 10 minutes before train departure to purchase tickets (please note that you are never guaranteed a seat)
13 locals recommend
Hikkaduwa Railway Station
Colombo - Galle - Hambantota - Wellawaya Highway
13 locals recommend
Arrive 10 minutes before train departure to purchase tickets (please note that you are never guaranteed a seat)
9 locals recommend
Hikkaduwa Bus Station
9 locals recommend
Buses across the country depart from here including the Highway bus (1.5hours to Colombo)
12 locals recommend
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Colombo Road
12 locals recommend
Buses across the country depart from here including the Highway bus (1.5hours to Colombo)