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This sublime place is crammed with statues of Hindu gods, tropical flowers and masses of
high-quality antiques. The huge rooms have carved wooden bedheads and the semi-open
air bathrooms are filled with foliage and plunge-pool baths that double as jacuzzis.
The hotel overlooks an empty stretch of beach but most of its small number of lucky
guests just relax by the pool and indulge in spa and Ayurveda treatments. It's a couple of
kilometres south of Hikkaduwa.
Kalla Bongo
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
fast from Rs 11,500; )
A serene Buddha greets new arrivals at this beautiful lakeside hideaway and the sense of
calm continues throughout the property. The rooms themselves, which are in individual
cottages, are surprisingly simple but very tastefully decorated. The lake views are exquis-
ite. Kayaks are available for lake excursions.
Asian Jewel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
fast from US$130; )
This small boutique hotel close to Hikkaduwa lake has eye-catching rooms (which some
may describe as a bit bling), a beautiful pool, lake views and excellent food, but despite all
this what really makes a stay here special are the staff and owners - within seconds of ar-
riving they'll have memorised your name and be bending over backwards to help.
It's 3km inland, just off Baddegama Road.
Eating & Drinking
Most of Hikkaduwa's places to eat are connected to hotels and guesthouses; few are all
that memorable. Down on the sandy shores of Narigama, you can table-hop from one spot
to the next throughout the night. Many places are good just for a drink and a few stay open
past 11pm.
Home Grown Rice & Curry Restaurant
SRI LANKAN
