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Turtles Rest and Curry Bowl

3.0 star property

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Standard Double Room, with Fan | Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated
Beach/ocean view
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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368,Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, 80240
  • Place, Narigama Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hikkaduwa Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jananandharamaya
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, with AC

Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, with AC

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, with Fan

Standard Double Room, with Fan | Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, with Fan

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Triple Room, with AC

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double, Seaview, with AC

Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Double, Seaview, with AC

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Seaview, with AC

Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Triple Room, Seaview, with AC

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room | Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Turtles Rest and Curry Bowl

A restaurant, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a front desk safe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Turtles Rest and Curry Bowl offers 14 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Turtles Rest and Curry Bowl, you're just a quick walk from Hikkaduwa Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include newspapers, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Narigama Beach and 10 minutes on foot from Hikkaduwa Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Turtles Rest and Curry Bowl also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 5.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Turtles Rest and Curry Bowl offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Guests arriving after 8:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Turtles Rest and Curry Bowl Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was really awesome and especially the personal was super helpful and friendly! Big shoutout to Sanju and Isuru!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great and responsive staff. Enjoyed the stay
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4/10 Poor

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and provided as much help as possible. It still doesn’t help that the bathroom and the bed were of bad quality and the door was only a wooden door, so not a very safe feeling for a woman travelling solo.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel on the beach. 100m walk to turtle beach. The guys working there are really nice too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Elena

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel Valerie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Sweet place to stay…right on the beach! Turtles were there…surrounded by tourists! The staff were friendly and kind. Obs not luxury but for a cheap time on the beach very good! Outstanding curry at The Bistro
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Was alright
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the close proximity to the beaches. The old worldy charm.of the building. The boys who managed and serviced the rooms were very sweet and helpfull. Sadly Hikkaduwa is monopolised by Russian visitors.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

shamil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If your absolute priority is a place with direct beach access, then this might be ok. But for the money I paid $22 for an ac room, you can get much, much better a short Tuk Tuk ride away. The place is very old, rooms feel dirty, although I expect they have been swept and mopped, but it just feels very dingy dirty. Everything is extremely old and decrepit. This place really needs a bit of tender loving care. A few thousand rupees per room spent on panting the walls and changing the toilet seats and bedding etc would go a very long way to improving this property. I am not a backpacker, so perhaps am being harsh, but I decided not to stay in the room and left, spending less money on a spotlessly clean and modern ensuite room 10 mins down the road (not in the main Hikkaduwa strip, so if location is everything, you might be ok with this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vi hade en jättebra vecka här! Personalen är otroligt trevlig och hjälpsam och läget perfekt vid stranden
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ebba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Trevlig personal, perfekt läge nära stranden och man får möjligheten att socialisera sig med övriga gäster
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Setsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

めちゃ良かった！

ビーチ、レストランに近くすごく楽しむ事ができました。 スタッフも明るく笑顔でよく声をかけてくれて大満足なホテルでした❤️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr hilfsbereite Personal, Meer vor der Tür.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Yevheniya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cuarto con paredes negras y fuerte olor de humedad

La habitación estaba llena de humedades con olor fuerte de humedad difícil de respirar. Las sábanas sucias y llena de arena. Ubicación si, que buena. Las fotos no corresponden a la realidad.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kazuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても親切で安心して過ごせました。 ありがとうございました。
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good value for money

Awesome place right on the beach. Super friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
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8/10 Good

Tommy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Bra hotell för, bra pris !

Vi hade bokat ett rum med AC i tre nätter, men det blev nåt fel på bokningen så vi fick ett rum på nedre botten med fläkt, rummet är gammalt och slitet men funkar för en natt. Vi fick sedan byta till övervåningen som är nybyggd , och det var mycket bra. Nära till allt från vad till restauranger, och bada med sköldpaddor, fiskar och hajar utanför hotellet till höger. Mycket trevlig och hjälpsam personal på hotellet. Helt ok mat om man vill äta där.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra läge, det var allt

Hotellet väldigt eftersatt! Vi fick nig sista rummet (nr4) o det var verkligen ofräscht! o utan fönster, det var ett galler i del av taket (alkov) inget myggnät o kackerlacka i badrummet. Såg att andra rum hade uteplats mot havet vilket såg betydligare trevligare ut! Läget var kanon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Great location in Hikkaduwa - right on the beach with amazing sunset views and easily walkable to lots of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location!

Very good location, nice staff, good restaurant. Rooms are charming, but little bit outdated. I didnt have ac or hot water, but I didnt need them either
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
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8/10 Good

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Super séjour ! juste quelque équipement fonctionnant mal
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Turtles rest

Good location friendly family. Unfortunately our room was very tired compared with photos there was clearly a damp problem. Restaurant has a comprehensive menu although appeared shut the first few days as no effort was made to promote probably our fault make sure you ask for menu. Good restaurants all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
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8/10 Good

Badrul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice resort by the beach.

The staff is very good and friendly. The room is nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location between the surf/snorkel area

The hosts were lovely, the location is really good especially for the price. It is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Juliya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hell

Здесь работают обманщики. Индивидуальным туристам ———сюда нельзя! Грязь, мрак, тусклый и заядлый запах ——от разлагающихся кораллов.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018