“Relaxing stay with fantastic breakfast, amazing coffee and friendly staff!”

Amazing staff who goes out of their way to make your stay comfortable. The hotel is so calm, really an oasis. Really good breakfast with absolutely amazing coffee (mocca), cannot praise it enough - would come back just for that!

“A perfect relaxing stay”

Everything, location and the staff were perfect, the manager was a great help, with the situation, cancelled flights

“A bubble of sweetness”

A charming house with nice swimming pool, quiet location while being very close to the animation. A couple of incredible kindness. A good breakfast served in front of the pool. The juices are delicious. We take care of you here with sincerity. I highly recommend 🧡

“Lovely accommodation and lovely staff”

Excellent location, central but away from the busy road, like a little oasis. The staff, service and food are excellent , as is Sisira, the manager who is always on hand and extremely helpful.

“Very nice hotel with great staff.”

great breakfast and fantastic staff!

“Lovely place lovely staff fantastic place to stay”

Lovely set up around the pool area with well kept gardens. The staff were amazing and very accommodating and worked really hard. Quiet location but easy walk into beach area. Best coffee served at breakfast

“Beautiful and calm villa in Hikkaduwa”

Beautiful, large pool with quiet grounds. Our apartment was spacious with lots of storage space and the beds were comfy plus we liked the outdoor (but covered) shower. Big private patio area with a dining table and lounger. Sadly we could only stay one night but wish we could have stayed longer. Only a 10 min walk to the beach. Breakfast was great and the coffee nice and strong!

“Beautiful stay!”

This was the perfect place to stay in Hikkaduwa and we liked it so much that we extended and plan to come back at the end of our trip. The location is a 5 minute walk from the main strip with restaurants and cafes and the beach so it's perfect to be close to it but with peace and quiet and no traffic noise. The room is well designed with wardrobes, safe, dressing table, lamps, good AC, fridge and a kettle - plus a big bathroom with hot water. The WiFi was really strong too. Breakfast was eggs (we recommend soft boiled), delicious toast (good quality bread) and fruit on your own little terrace. Staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. You can't go wrong if you want a peaceful place with a pool, still walking distance to all the action.

“Very enjoyable the host Kurt and his staff were fantastic staff went above and beyond”

Staff were amazing and always going above and beyond what was expected . Pool is beautiful had a home cooked meal there one night was the best dinner we had in Sri Lanka

“Oasis of calm with lovely hosts”

What a great stay!! The best coffee we had in our 3 week stay around Sri Lanka, The owners are really helpful and friendly, he even called out a doctor for my Husband, which was much appreciated. The beds are comfy, the rooms are clean, it was nice having a separate room for my Son after alot of Sharing room space . The swimming pool was also a great bonus , we spent a lot of time cooling off around the nice pool area, most of the time we had to ourselves…. Would definitely recommend , loved our stay thank you!!

“Worth the price”

Location. Breakfast. Upgrade to better room - the room was huge, with a big balcony, big bed, other room with other bed, big bathroom, fridge. Nice pool - we didn't use as we went to the beach.

Stayed here for 5 nights and enjoyed everyone of them. The location of Vila Tara is great just a few minutes walk from the mainstreet but at a quiet and peaceful area. The host Sissira and his family keep everything very well maintained and clean and they do their outmost to give a great service. The rooms were spacious and pool was great and breakfast was delicious and plenty. We would definitely recomment this place to other travelers.

“Nice and very quiet Villa away from the main street but only a 5 minute walk to bars/restaurants”

We stayed for 4 nights and the Villa could not have been more perfect. We loved the position which is 5 minutes walk from the busy road where all the bars and restaurant's are so its nice an quiet. The owner was also staying and asked us numerous time if everything was well and organised coffee more than once (best coffee ever). The manager and staff did everything we needed and they made a meal one night of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine, all I can say it was stunning. The manager also took us out for a day in his tuk tuk sight seeing up the coast which was well worth it and we went to a gem mine, lake cruise, tsunami museum and a turtle hatchery. I chose this villa after I read the reviews and after staying It only rubber stamped how good it is.

“Clean rooms , beautiful pool and great location”

The daily manager Sisira and his family and staff are the perfect hosts- they are professional and attentive, not intrusive and leave you to your privacy on your porch/balcony. The garden and the pool are beautifully kept and maintained. The location is perfect in the quiet backstreets off the busy main road, yet close to restaurants and the beach. Breakfast is delicious and plentiful. We were so lucky that Sisira offered to cook dinner for us one night. If you get the offer, make sure that you say yes. He is a former professional chef, and the Sri Lankan food that he served for us on our porch was some of the best that we had on our trip. Needless to say, we highly recommend this place.

“Superb place”

Fabulous place just off the beaten track and only 5 min walk to the beach and main hub of Hikkaduwa. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Villa and grounds kept clean, breakfast was plentiful and a great relaxing start to the day. Definitely recommend

“Lovely place, warm welcome, very tasteful rooms, very relaxing.”

Very beautiful property and facilities. Hosts were very warm and helpful. Very calm and secluded.

“The best hotel on our trip in Sri Lanka!”

Loved everything! The hotel is clean and the pool was so nice. The bed was comfy and the AC really good. The location is good, just a small walk from the beach and shops and restaurants. The owner and the staff were all so friendly and helpful, such lovely people! We booked the room for one night but ended up extending for three and felt sad to leave. So if you are thinking about booking the place, do it! You won’t regret it :)

“Great small hotel with swimming pool and walking distance to local restaurants and the beach”

Lovely small hotel located in a quiet area of Hikkaduwa and walking distance to local restaurants and the beach. Sisira and his wife are incredibly welcoming and friendly and keep Villa Tara very clean and tidy. They serve a great breakfast, freshly made to order and with superb coffee. Very large bedroom with a comfortable four poster bed, large balcony (see note below) and a fridge. Nice swimming pool with sufficient loungers.

“Fantastic, so go good we extended an extra night.”

Fantastic hospitality. Only a couple minutes walk to the main road, and a couple more to the beach. It's not quite cheap, but not bad considering other nearby options as well. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast options are also great. Highly recommend getting one of the second-floor rooms to enjoy the balcony.

“Quiet, peaceful, lovely safe Villa property with a warm and friendly atmosphere.”

Quiet and peaceful location but close enough to busy town, bus and train station. The people there are warm and welcoming and go out of their way to make your stay just right. The rooms are cool and comfortable, loved the gardens, the pool, the breakfasts and excellent coffee.