Posted on Feb 12, 2026
Guest User
Excellent little spot by the beach, in our opinion this end of the beach was much nicer than the main Dikwella bay. Clean, calm and quiet - everything you could ask for. The hotel has private sun loungers which are always empty and available.
The hotel food is great, the pizza is cheap and absolutely amazing. We tried surf lessons with an excellent surf school next door which was great fun.
The rooms are basic, but comfortable and clean - totally fine.
Hiriketiya is just 5 minutes down the road in a Tuk Tuk and to be honest this beachfront is much nicer than Hiriketiya which we found busy, touristy and dirty - but there are some great cafes, shops and restaurants to head over for in the evening or morning.
Casa Smeralda staff were helpful and attentive - they always went above and beyond to be helpful and kind.
Overall, I would highly recommend this stay to anyone who wants a peaceful, calm beach hotel to relax in!
Side note: delivery apps did not work to this location but there are plenty of local restaurants to walk to.
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Price per night from:INR 7,653
Posted on Dec 19, 2025
Guest User
The property is spacious. The beds are comfortable with natural linens. The kitchen is outstanding: a wide variety of utensils, a microwave, rice cooker, stovetops, and all necessary crockery. Free drinking water and tea are provided. There are also clothes drying racks. The hot water has excellent pressure.
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Price per night from:INR 499
Posted on Sep 29, 2025
Guest User
We spent a night in this hotel and overall it was all right.
However, we have a few things to defect:
2 of 3 beds in the room, had clearly visible points. The shower was very calcified.
Otherwise the room was all right, the equipment is visible for a few years, but can keep with modern standards.
The pool is large and clean, but there is only one bed.
Due to the low cost of the hotel during our stay, we felt that the service was overambitious, which partly disturbed.
In summary, this hotel is a good opportunity for a few nights. It has a good location and is additionally indoored.
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Price per night from:INR 2,195
Posted on Jul 17, 2026|Bed in 4 Bed Dorm with Air Conditioning (Mixed Gender)
s.oya_I don't know what to say about this place. It's okay, but nothing special. You can't lock your room because they don't give you a key and lookers are broken
It isn't far away from Hiriketiya beach and Dickwella beach
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Price per night from:INR 684
Posted on Apr 29, 2026
Guest User
We stayed in both the shared room and then private room with outside shower. Both were very clean, the service was good and location quite convenient.
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Price per night from:INR 656
Posted on May 22, 2025
Guest User
The manager is well educated and the young staff are very good. The station, fortress and bus terminal are within walking distance. There are shops around which are like station front, and it is very lively. The hotel also has a restaurant and bar, making it a prominent place in the city. The shower is hot enough and the cooler works. I recommend it for your gratitude.
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Price per night from:INR 1,682
Posted on Jul 18, 2026|Basic Shared Dormitory
Anonymous UserThat was a nice place to stay. Everything was clean. The only problem is it was pretty away from everything
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Price per night from:INR 527
Posted on Apr 22, 2026
Toy4Boy
Вернулся в R BackPacker Hostel — чисто, дешево, атмосферно. Персонал — на связи, помог с вопросами и маршрутом до Катхалувы. Общая кухня — плюс, можно заварить чай и познакомиться с другими путешественниками. Шумно вечером — но это же хостел. Кровати удобные, душ горячий, Wi-Fi работает. Для бюджетного отдыха — идеально.
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Price per night from:INR 499