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road get a lot of noise, so be sure to get a room well away from the traffic. Many places
are jammed right up against each other.
An increasing number of plush, luxury hideaways are springing up in the environs of
Hikkaduwa.
Dewasiri Beach Restaurant & Hotel
HOTEL
Ideal for surfers on a budget, this place overlooks Main Reef and has a variety of clean,
shiny white rooms, but it's the lovely family and their skills in the kitchen that really make
it standout from the budget pack.
Blue Ocean Villa
HOTEL
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Smart people rock up to this friendly place in the heart of the action and score themselves
a classy room that comes with wicker chairs, hot water and a rock-and-water-world
fantasy in the reception area. Only the more expensive rooms have air-conditioning.
Top Secret
GUESTHOUSE
2000-3000; )
Right at the eastern end of the tourist strip and on an appealing patch of beach is this styl-
ish guesthouse. The rooms themselves are fairly plain and like most places it only has
cold-water showers. But move away from the rooms and you'll discover an Arabian-style
lounge area and a decent bar-restaurant.
Hotel Moon Beam
HOTEL
4000/5000, s/d with air-con Rs 5000/6000; )
A smart midrange option with numerous spick-and-span rooms that are enlivened by pic-
tures and wooden decorations. Piping-hot water gushes forth from the showers and some
rooms have balconies with surf views. Rates include breakfast.
