Why stay here
It suits travellers who want a comfortable hotel in the middle of Hikkaduwa's beach life, with the reef, cafes and seafood restaurants all along the strip.
More about the area
Hikkaduwa's reef is protected as a marine sanctuary, so glass bottom boats are a good way for non divers to see the corals and fish. In the evenings the beach strip comes alive with cafes, seafood grills and, on some nights, beach parties, all within a short walk of the hotel. Day trips to Galle and the Madu river are easy to arrange.
Planning your stay
Hikkaduwa is about two hours from Colombo by the Southern Expressway or the coast road. The beach season, with calmer sea for snorkelling, runs from about November to April. The coral reef close to the shore is a protected marine sanctuary, so snorkel with care and do not stand on the coral. Glass bottom boats also run trips over the reef.
Things to do nearby
Rent boards or gear for surfing and snorkelling on the reef, or take a glass bottom boat ride. Try the street food and nightlife, take a Madu river safari, or visit Galle Fort.
For more ideas, see things to do in Hikkaduwa, or compare all hotels in Hikkaduwa.
- Check-in1400 hrs
- Check-out1200 hrs
Accommodation
Room types are Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Eco Budget Rooms, with modern amenities.
Standard Room
A 23 sqm room with a king size bed and a private balcony looking out over the Indian Ocean. It has air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe.
Image Credit: Citrus Hikkaduwa
Deluxe Room
This 17 sqm room has a king size bed and views of the garden and pool. It has a bathtub, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe.
Image Credit: Citrus Hikkaduwa
Eco Budget Rooms
The budget option is a 17 sqm room with a king size bed and a garden view. It still comes with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a safe and a bathtub.
Image Credit: Citrus Hikkaduwa
Facilities
- Swimming pool.
- Citron Senses spa with Balinese treatments.
- Banquet hall and ballroom.
- Swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beachfront
- Excursion desk
- Wi-Fi
- Spa
- Water sports
- Free parking
- Garden
- Scenic inland setting
Food and drink
Lemon Fish is the main restaurant, and the outdoor Salt bar serves cocktails and signature drinks.
- Main buffet restaurant
- Room service, 24 hours
- Sri Lankan
- Italian cuisine
- Fusion cuisine
- Bar
- Banqueting facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Local and international cuisine
How to Get There
Citrus Hikkaduwa is on the beach at Hikkaduwa. From Bandaranaike International Airport it is about 140 km by road, about 2 hours 15 minutes, travelling via the Southern Expressway, then a short drive to the coast.
Coming from central Colombo instead, allow 1 hour 45 minutes for roughly 105 km.
The coastal railway from Colombo Fort also runs along this shore, a slower but scenic alternative if you travel light.
We can book a private air conditioned transfer from the airport or anywhere in Colombo, and the driver can stay with you for the rest of your holiday if you wish. Times are approximate and depend on traffic, especially around Colombo.