Salt House
Hiriketiya Bay · 200m from the beach
Boutique guesthouse among the jungle by the bay, with free daily yoga, free surfboards, a pool and brunch every day.
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Updated 2026
Cheap accommodation in Hiriketiya
Hiriketiya has a reputation for being pricier than the rest of the south coast, but there are still great value guesthouses, cabanas and hostels if you know where to look.
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Clics Coliving & Coworking
Jungle side · 400m from the beach
Adults only coliving in a colonial style villa in the jungle, with an air conditioned coworking room, 300m from the beach.
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Lazy Monkey Surf Hostel
Hiriketiya Bay · 250m from the beach
Surf hostel in the jungle a minute from the bay, with dorms, a few double rooms, free bikes and a shared kitchen.
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Happy Hammocks
Between Hiriketiya and Dikwella · 400m from the beach
Sociable but not a party hostel, with air conditioned dorms, a pool table, barbecues and a communal kitchen.
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Bunk 15 Hiriketiya
Jungle side · 550m from the beach
Community hostel with dorms and private rooms, a yoga pavilion, a restaurant and themed dinner nights, five minutes from the beach.
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Hidden Well Hiriketiya
Jungle side · 650m from the beach
Air conditioned rooms with balconies and work desks, some with sea views, a five minute walk from Hiriketiya beach.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to stay in Hiriketiya?
A hostel dorm or a simple guesthouse room a few minutes inland. Staying a week or more? Ask for a weekly rate, as many small guesthouses will discount.
Is Hiriketiya expensive?
It is more expensive than towns like Matara or Tangalle, especially in peak season (December to March). Visiting in April or November gets you noticeably lower prices.