• Serene Pavilions, No 20 Upali Mawatha, Wadduwa.  Tel:  038 2296890; 038 2294444

Serene Pavilions is a Balinese-style boutique hotel that offers an utterly pampered beach holiday amidst a tranquil setting.  The Pavilions’ restaurant overlooking the turquoise seas, serves a range of Asian, Western and Sri Lankan cuisine.  Advance booking required for non-resident guests.

• Blue Water, Thalpitiya, Wadduwa.  Tel: 038 22235067-8

Designed by Sri Lanka’s iconic architect, the late Geoffrey Bawa, Blue Water is a luxury  beach hotel with their main restaurant, the Admiral’s Room serving Sri Lankan, Asian and western cuisine; and the 24-hour coffee shop that serves a range of Ceylon teas, coffee and snacks.

• Viventa by Taj Bentota, Bentota. Tel: 034 555 5555
  
  
  Viventa by Taj Bentota is a five-star traditional beach hotel situated on its own rock headland, with glorious views over the Indian Ocean. The hotel offers several dining options including the Palm’s Coffee Shop serving Sri Lankan and international buffets; Oriental Pavilion specializing in Chinese cuisine; and the Sea View Restaurant serving fresh seafood dishes and continental cuisine
  
  
• Villa Bentota, 138/18 Galle Road, Bentota. Tel: 034 227531; 034 4946800
  
  Villa Bentota is a chic and stylish beachside boutique hotel housed in the original `Mohotti Wallawua’, a refurbished manor house.  Following an extensive refurbishment, the property is now managed by Shanth Fernando, a Sri Lankan lifestyle designer and entrepreneur whose other commitments include The Gallery Café, one of Colombo’s leading restaurants and Tintagel, an exquisite boutique hotel in Colombo 7.  Villa Bentota’s restaurant Villa Café is open also to non-resident guests and serves sumptuous fusion cuisine.  Advance booking required for non-resident guests.
  
  
• Lunuganga, Dedduwa, Bentota. Tel: 034 4287056
  
  Set in rolling, Renaissance-inspired tropical gardens, Lunuganga is the former country residence of world-renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa.  Lunuganga chefs take pride in their cuisine and serve contemporary gourmet cuisine with Asian and Mediterranean influences, to delicious Sri Lankan rice and curries.  Guests are welcome for meals here with prior notice.  Advance booking required for non-resident guests.
  
  
• Silk Route Café & Restaurant, Galle Road, Bentota
  
  Opened in October 2010, the Silk Route café and restaurant is a good wayside stop in Bentota that offers a selection of dishes from some of the countries in the ancient land and naval silk routes including China, India, Middle East, Italy and Sri Lanka.  A variety of desserts, coffee and tea from these countries is also served.  The menu here is inspired by these cultures and their distinct flavours and styles of cooking.
  
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• Bentota Avanhala, Galle Road, Bentota.
  
  Located just off the main Galle Road, this is a good stop for a quick cup of Ceylon tea and short eats (savoury buns and pastries).

Cafes & Restaurants:

• Homegrown, 140A Nanayakkara Mawatha, Wewala, Hikkaduwa

A popular restaurant serving traditional Sri Lankan rice and curries and fresh seafood dishes.

• Refresh. 384 Galle Road, Hikkaduwa.  Tel: 091 5058108

This beachside restaurant serves Italian and Chinese cuisine and fresh seafood dishes including lobster, crab, and prawns.  A range of wines and sociality coffees are served here.

• Spaghetti & Co, Hikkaduwa

Located at the south end of Hikkaduwa, Spaghetti & Co is a popular Italian restaurant.   Their Lasagne and pizzas are recommended.

• Top Secret, Galle Road, Hikkaduwa

This is a popular beachside restaurant and coffee bar serving a variety of seafood dishes.

Bars & nightclubs

These are popular beachside bars and nightclubs in Hikkaduwa that come alive on a Friday / Saturday night with good house music. By day these places are hot spots for surfing activity.

• Vibrations, Galle Road, Hikkaduwa

Mambos, 434 Galle Road, Hikkaduwa. Tel: 091 5458131