MUDLIYAR HOUSE, Hikkaduwa

Mudliyar House is a small boutique hotel with only four rooms, located just across the road from a sandy beach locally known as Akurala Beach, a 3-minute walk away. The property features a year-round outdoor swimming pool, sun loungers, a terrace, and a garden, with pool and beach towels provided. Each air-conditioned room includes a private bathroom, garden views, a work desk, free toiletries, and a tea and coffee maker. Accommodation types include Deluxe Double Rooms, a Junior Suite, and a 4-bedroom layout, with guests describing the rooms as spacious, clean, and well-maintained. The on-site restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, international, European, and barbecue grill cuisines, with breakfast options covering continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Asian selections. Guest reviews highlight the chef's grilled garlic fish and freshly caught fish from local fishermen, as well as the Kiribath served during a New Year's breakfast at Mudliyar House. The hotel offers free WiFi, free on-site private parking, room service, and a paid airport shuttle to Koggala Airport, located 40 km away, with a free transfer to Hikkaduwa town provided. A spa and wellness centre is available on the property, and the staff, including receptionist Dilesha and the chef, are frequently praised for their attentive service and willingness to arrange transportation. Mudliyar House is rated 9.2 on Booking.com, with a guest noting the beach across the road is sheltered by coral reefs, allowing for swimming and snorkeling.

Guests receive a free transfer to Hikkaduwa and back.

The chef accommodates dietary preferences and prepares fresh fish from local fishermen.

The beach across the road is uncrowded and suitable for swimming and snorkeling.

Staff assist with arranging vans, drivers, and local trips.

The property has only four rooms, offering a private and quiet atmosphere.

The hotel is a bit far from the center, and Hikkaduwa Beach is larger than the nearby beach.

WiFi can be unreliable, and peacocks in the area may cause noise disturbances at night.