Great location. About 10-15 min from the highway and right on the beachfront. The swimming pool was sometimes crowded, but still enjoyable. The staff were great, especially Mr. Gerard. We are vegetarians and the dinner menu had limited veg items, especially for Indian palette. Mr Gerard went out of the way and prepared additional dishes for us (veg pulao) and our kids (pasta). We tried most of the veg items on the buffet and it was great. Everyone was very friendly and hospitable. The beach was clean and beautiful and my kids had a really nice time.

I had booked for 2 adults plus 2 kids. Booking.com had showed me that the room will have 2 beds. But in reality it only had one queen bed. So we had to get an extra bed and were charged around $20. Perhaps better coordination needed between hotel and booking.com

Most of the things were good but staff need to be much aware about there duties. Place was fantastic.

The WiFi password which they gave to me was not working.

We were a family group of 26, four generations ages ranging from 85 to 1. The restaurant was excellent. We had an all inclusive package. The chef came out and spoke with the group. He made off the menu dishes for our one year old child. All the staff were friendly and approachable and ensured the group had an enjoyable stay. The beach was clean and the hotel is located in front of a coral reef. The kids loved wading into the shallow water and seeing the fish and crabs. They enjoyed flying kites, playing on the swings and splashing in the swimming pool.

The elderly members of the group would have appreciated having a hand shower in the bathroom.

The staff was super friendly and professional. The location is great, direct access to the beach and the ambience is fantastic. One of the best places to have a beer at the beach. There are many fish in the reef right in front of the hotel you can witness in the morning without even snorkeling. I would love to come back again.

Less choice of seafood, but there are many great restaurants nearby which you can access through the beach. The pool is great but it's better if there are some corners shaded by trees to spend more time in the day time with a beer without strong sun rays. The pool is closing at 7pm and it's better if it can be open at least up to 10 pm and host some pool parties or some fun stuff.

The location and the swimming pool. The bar area was also good. The views are also amazing

The breakfast and dinner buffet should have more varieties to choose from. And extra staff during the dinner and breakfast time could have made the experience even better. Because there were lack of waiters during the meal times which made us wait for a long time.

Loved the view from the balcony and the scenery from the beach. The rooms were really clean and tidy and we loved spending quality time in the pool. We loved the entertainment at night.( the live show was perfect for the night stay) . For dinner we ate from the restaurant and the food was delicious. The breakfast buffet was amazing and we loved the two sides of Srilankan and English breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay in the Citrus Hotel and we will definitely come back. Room numbers - 221 , 220 & 120.

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We got that hotel for a very good price and were really happy about the hotel although the reviews were mixed. Although the hotel is little bit old, they keep an eye on cleanliness and perfect service! Outstanding are the - staff service - most comfortable bed and pillows (like heaven!) Really good are - food - very clean (although the hotel is a little older) - pool During that time of the year, the beach in front of the hotel is not suitable for swimming. However, just a 5 minutes walk, there is a beach you can also swim during monsoon season. Definitely worth the money we spend!

The hotel is a little bit old, so it cannot be maintained like a brand new hotel. Through promotions we paid half of the usual price and for that it is really worth every single penny. However, you might get little disappointed if you have to pay the full price.

I have to say big thank-you to the guest relations codinator/ manager Mr.Pudulu for sorting our rooms as there was a problem when we arrived .and they always checked if we were OK during the stay. all the restaurants, pool , housekeeping and security staff were very friendly and helpful and got us any anything we needed . Thank you for everything. I would recommend it to anyone. Hope to stay here again . :)

Our experience at Citrus Hikkaduwa was absolutely amazing. It was just me and my best friend on vacation, being both girls travelling by ourselves, we felt extremely safe and the service was exceptional. Everyone was so helpful and polite! We stayed in a sea view double room and the view was just spectacular. The rooms were also very clean and perfect for our vacation. The food was also really good, especially breakfast. We both really loved how they had put a swing right in front of the beach which added to the lovely experience. The bartenders and dinner services were really great as well. Overall the entire experience was just lovely and I would without doubt recommend it to anyone! Being my last trip in Sri Lanka as well I would say it was the best vacation I have ever had so far. Many thanks to the team at Citrus Hikkaduwa!

Everything was really great except for two small exceptions. The fridge in our room wasn't really working but we didn't need it much anyway. And we would've loved to have a carpet or two inside the room, especially since we kept bringing in so much sand every time we went to the beach. But they were just two small problems so I'd say everything else was absolutely perfect.

profile picture Do a really good review for citrus hikkaduwa View other drafts Citrus Hikkaduwa is a great place to stay if you're looking for a relaxing and affordable beach vacation in Sri Lanka. The hotel is located right on the beach in Hikkaduwa, a popular tourist destination known for its surfing, swimming, and nightlife. The hotel has a variety of rooms and suites to choose from, all of which are clean and comfortable. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. The hotel also has a number of facilities, including a swimming pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant. The staff sandun and ruwan at tnb at Citrus Hikkaduwa are friendly and helpful, and they're always willing to go the extra mile to make sure you have a great stay. They can help you book tours, arrange transportation, or recommend the best places to eat and drink. Citrus Hikkaduwa is a great value for the price. It's a clean, comfortable hotel with friendly staff and a great location. If you're looking for a relaxing and affordable beach vacation in Sri Lanka, Citrus Hikkaduwa is a great option.