Dickwella Beach Hotel

Love this place! Booked a family suite with a sea view at the last minute after bad weather meant we had to abandon our trip to Yala. So glad we did, as the location is perfect. The beach in front of the hotel is great for relaxing, with many sunbeds and a relatively flat beach, unlike adjacent Hiriketiya, which is a smaller, narrower beach with a steep slope and focussed on surfing. |The hotel itself is lovely although basic in places. Whilst the bed was comfortable and the shower good, there is no room safe and the large bedroom mirror and glass doors to the patio would have benefited from a good clean. The lock for the patio doors had also seized up, but as we were on the first floor, that wasn’t an issue. |Staff were lovely and drinks at the bar were reasonably priced. |The price for our massive room was also great value and included breakfast, and with such a great location, we would definitely return. |NOTE:|The hotel doe snot have a pool as the main cover photo for this hotel is actually of the Dickwella Resort and Spa Hotel, which is a completely different place! (I have notified TripAdvsor or this error)

This is hotel is not great. The rooms are very dated and were not pleasant. I say they haven't been updated in many many years. The beach is quiet as we learned the government shut down many businesses this year meaning not much of a 'vibe' around. Poor service too. Wouldn't stay again.

Had a fantastic stay at Dickwella Beach Hotel! The rooms well-maintained, and the entire place was exceptionally clean. The staff was super friendly and supportive, making the experience even better. The food was delicious, though portions were a bit small. Parking was slightly tight, but it wasn’t a major issue. Overall, a great place to relax with excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended!

A wonderful resort situated literally right on the Indian Ocean. Beautifully appointed bungalows with their own verandas, huge pool, 3 restaurants, everything you imagine a waterfront resort to offer. |Our room was on the ground floor and opened out directly across the road from the swimming beach. Generous sized room, lovely well-laid out bathroom and beautiful 4 poster bed which had a quality mattress on it and lovely soft pillows. Nothing wanting in the room!|Restaurant disappointed us - we had a 1/2 board deal and had the buffet at night. The resort attracts many families and it was clear that the restaurant staff were overwhelmed with administering the food flow/replenishment. The food was quite boring, same old, and there was not a huge selection. Unlike our experiences in other 5 star hotels

Maybe because it was in low season, but we had the whole beach for ourselves. The main beach in Hiriketiya is smaller and super crowed. They do have warm water, and the rooms are good enough.

Exceptional Experience – Highly Recommended! This hotel exceeded all expectations and stands out as one of the best places to stay by Sri Lankan standards. The staff goes above and beyond to take care of every need, making sure that your stay is comfortable and worry-free. Their attention to detail and genuine hospitality made us feel truly welcome. The food was absolutely outstanding—each meal was a delight, offering both local flavors and international options, all prepared to perfection. One of the highlights was the close proximity to Rumors Bar, which is located right on the beach. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a drink while watching the sunset. Plus, the complimentary sun loungers were a great bonus, and the beachside service was just as friendly and attentive as the hotel staff. Overall, a fantastic experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Sri Lanka. Can’t wait to come back!

We had 5 nights at this Hotel. Very friendly staff, good breakfast and the best location to stay at Dickwella beach. Just book it, you will enjoy your stay!

Amazing experience. Nice sea view and enjoyable place. On the arrival they give friendly service. Pool area also really nice. We can see sun set and and rise in this place. I need to agian to again. And there can see turtles in the beach. Highly recommend!!!