Guidebook for Hikkaduwa
Food Scene
Good for nightlife, and plenty of beach loungers to chill out on in the day
36 locals recommend
Top Secret
A2Good for nightlife, and plenty of beach loungers to chill out on in the day
Beautiful setting, friendly owners and delicious authentic Italian food!
7 locals recommend
Mangrovia Lagoon Restaurant
Beratuduwa RoadBeautiful setting, friendly owners and delicious authentic Italian food!
JLH Beach Restaurant & Bar
A2Great for seafood lovers!
Salty Swamis
542 Galle RoadAmazing coffee and a really great menu with fab service!
Tiki Burger
Galle RoadCool place with good music and our favourite burgers! Nice atmosphere.
Everything Else
Poseidon Diving Station
304 Galle RdProfessional instructors
Drinks & Nightlife
Mambo's Hikkaduwa
688/3 Galle RdFriday night parties
Parks & Nature
You can often see turtles and snorkel with beautiful fish. You can hire equipment there.
75 locals recommend
Hikkaduwa Beach Hotel
298 Galle RdYou can often see turtles and snorkel with beautiful fish. You can hire equipment there.
Sightseeing
Important temple, please remember to dress respectfully and remove shoes/flip flops when entering.
Seenigama Sri Devol Maha Devalaya
A2Important temple, please remember to dress respectfully and remove shoes/flip flops when entering.
Shopping
There are so many things to see here and interesting shops both in the famous Fort and the main town itself. Only 20 minutes by bus or tuk tuk from Hikkaduwa.
97 locals recommend
Galle
There are so many things to see here and interesting shops both in the famous Fort and the main town itself. Only 20 minutes by bus or tuk tuk from Hikkaduwa.
The best place to go for fresh seafood to cook at your apartment. Visit between 7-8am for the best choice then again at 3-5pm.
8 locals recommend
Dodanduwa
The best place to go for fresh seafood to cook at your apartment. Visit between 7-8am for the best choice then again at 3-5pm.
Essentials
Fresh Farm Shop
290 Galle RdMeat and eggs with plenty of other essentials on offer too-local family run business
This supermarket has recently expanded so you can get a whole range of local and western products as well as home and souvenir items. Don't buy fruit and veg here though (or meat) as it's much fresher at the market in town!
33 locals recommend
Sandagiri Super Market (Pvt) Ltd
369 Galle RoadThis supermarket has recently expanded so you can get a whole range of local and western products as well as home and souvenir items. Don't buy fruit and veg here though (or meat) as it's much fresher at the market in town!