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About this property
Set in the Hikkaduwa Beach district in Hikkaduwa, 1.6 km from Hikkaduwa Coral Reef, Hotel Universal Beach provides free WiFi. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Each room has a private bathroom. A tour desk, on-site shops and hairdresser's can also be found at the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. Room service and barbecue facilities are offered. The property provides various activities in the surroundings, including snorkeling and windsurfing. The guest house also offers bike hire, and car hire. Hikkaduwa Bus Stand is 1.9 km from Hotel Universal Beach, while Turtle Farm is 2.4 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Private beach area
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Evan
United Arab Emirates
“Great location and beautiful view from the balcony. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, clean, and felt fresh. The beach was great! Few surfing shops are available.” - Dmitry
Kazakhstan
“Nice and comfortable stay. Amazing location. Good food” - Oliver
Germany
“We enjoyed the family room, very professional and experienced host thank you very much for your help and extra cleaning after three days😀” - Bernd
Germany
“The location right on the beach is very nice. The room was clean and had everything you need. The owners are friendly and helpful. The food is good, but has its price. Breakfast was included. There were eggs, jam and toast. Unfortunately no...” - Simon
United Kingdom
“Great location at the southern and quieter end of Hikkaduwa. The main surf breaks are within walking distance; the beach break is in front of the hotel. The staff were all extremely helpful and pleasant. We ate at the property several times and...” - Karen
Belgium
“Good location and the owner let us park the tuktuk in his own garage.” - Sam
Australia
“Amazing staff, amazing location, nothing bad to say!” - Gregory
United Kingdom
“Universal Beach is my favourite hotel in the whole of Sri Lanka. I have stayed there many times and love it.” - Sailer
Austria
“Very nice people. Very good food.. The room was clean and comfortable and directly on the beach. Fair prices too. It was a pleasure to stay here.” - Nonie
Australia
“This was perfect on a budget. Clean and comfortable and excellent location. Because they had a room available early we could check in early which was much appreciated. And they were so very helpful organising a car to get us to the airport for a...”
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Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the restaurant will be closed from April to November.