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Situated in Hiriketiya, Taboo offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Hiriketiya Beach and features various facilities, such as a garden, a terrace and a bar. Located around 700 metres from Dickwella Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 2.9 km away from Batheegama Beach. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and room service. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Hummanaya Blow Hole is 6 km from Taboo, while Weherahena Buddhist Temple is 19 km away. Koggala Airport is 53 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.7
High score for Hiriketiya

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sophie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hotel was great and in the best location, just a 1 minute walk to the beach and cafes nearby.
  • Linn
    Norway Norway
    Beautiful and spacious rooms just next to the beach. The food is amazing and the staff super helpful.
  • Leonie
    Malta Malta
    - location is right over the Hiriketiya beach - everything is within a walking distance to this property - staff & owner are super friendly and accommodating - food is to die for
  • Suranjan
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Everything about the place was excellent! Location was awesome as well!
  • Pierre-louis
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We came for surfing few days and the place was so convenient that I can only recommend :) Ideal location with sea view from the rooftop, great vibe, good food, super friendly staff and owner!
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was amazing, right in the midst of the beautiful Hiri beach, surrounded by cheeky monkeys in the trees. Accommodation was very comfortable. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. Would recommend!
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location at one end of the bay, great coffee on site, breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Friendly staff, lovely common areas to relax in. Over all a good energy, relaxing but also things going on, like the weekly market.
  • Deborah
    Australia Australia
    Great accommodation, lovely rooms and perfect location
  • Franz
    Germany Germany
    **Wonderful Stay at Taboo** We had a fantastic stay at Taboo in Hiriketiya. The room was comfortable and spotless, the staff were incredibly friendly, and the overall cleanliness was impressive. Highly recommended!
  • Seyed
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Our group of 9 had an unforgettable time at Taboo! Truly a gem in an amazing location! Ryan, Roshan and the rest of the staff went out of their way to accommodate us and make us feel at home. Couldn’t be more satisfied and grateful with the...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Taboo Garden Coffee
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Taboo Rooftop Cocktail Bar
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Taboo
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
    Additional charge

Wellness

  • Yoga classes

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Taboo takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Taboo

  • Taboo has 2 restaurants:

    • Taboo Garden Coffee
    • Taboo Rooftop Cocktail Bar

  • Taboo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Yoga classes
    • Happy hour
    • Beach

  • Room options at Taboo include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Taboo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Taboo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel"s policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Taboo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at Taboo is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Taboo is 250 yards from the centre of Hiriketiya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.