SUITE: There is only 1 suite on the highest level and this is the only room with a balcony. We had originally planned to stay in this accommodation.

SUPERIOR CORNER ROOMS: These are the best rooms with 2 window areas, offering magnificent scenic views over the bay and the corals bordering the beach which are exposed at low tide. The bathrooms have twin basins. There are 3 superior corner rooms on each floor, the higher the room the better the view. Most images used on this page were taken from our room 301.

SUPERIOR ROOMS: These are the better rooms than the standard rooms but unlike the superior corners have only one window area still offering pleasant sea views.

STANDARD ROOMS: Of which there are only 10
 

The reception with its clay ceiling lamps and shining terracotta tiled floor which reflects the light is the first positive impression on arrival and reassurance that this is one of the better hotels in a not too up market holiday resort.

The lounge and restaurant facilities have been improved in the renovation after the tsunami. The dining room is pleasant and spacious with secluded bay areas overlooking the pool. There is the option of out door dining in the semi covered terrace. Cuisine is to a high standard with ample choice at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner which is buffet style.

The 2 swimming pool areas complement the design of the long building built in pleasant brick red which glows during the sunset. As we visited in the Christmas week, we saw Santa looking out protectively over the pool where diving instructions were taking place. The public areas look out into a large tropical garden beyond the pools and this garden fronts onto the beach with its fleet of glass bottomed boats.

Hikkaduwa beach is frequented by many touts. Fortunately, the hotel has its own cordoned off pier and PADI Australia approved boats. The gardens offer controlled access to the main Hikkaduwa beach. Popular amongst guests is a walk along the corals at low tide.