New Radiant Hostel

Hiriketiya · Sri Lanka

New Radiant Hostel

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38% SHIT
Medium confidence 52 reviews
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Drip perks

💪 Gym

Facilities

👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (16)
Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Reception (Limited Hours) Pool Table Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Charging Plugs Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Free WiFi Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Meals Available

Prices

Dorms $13 / night
Privates $50 / night

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Worst reviews

USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 24, 2026 6.0/10

Great location, huge beds, service can be better tho. I'd book again but just know it's not a social space

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Australia MALE 18-24 Jan 27, 2026 6.0/10

Really good beds and facilities. Don’t recommend for solo travellers, no atmosphere there is no common area except for the restaurant below where nobody from the hostel goes.

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Sweden COUPLE 31-40 Dec 24, 2025 6.0/10

Hostel is ok. Location is perfect and the staff is very friendly. Though, the female room had a strong strange smell of a mix of pee and chemicals. The bedsheets are also too small for the beds and sliding off the mattress l the time.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 5, 2026 8.0/10

Ein sehr nettes Hostel, was eine tolle Einrichtung und vor allem große Betten hatte ! Das Personal war wirklich Zucker, da sie für uns zum ersten Mal ein kostenloses Family Dinner mit sehr gutem Curry zubereitet haben. Sie arbeiten auf jeden Fall daran es social anzuheben !

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The staff was really sweet, as they prepared a free family dinner with very good curry for us for the first time. they are definitely working on promoting it socially !

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Uruguay FEMALE 25-30 Feb 16, 2026 8.0/10

Everything was perfect; the location, the beds (they even have a small wardrobe to leave your backpack inside the bed), the bathrooms are amazing and everything is clean. Is not a social hostel.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 3, 2026 8.0/10

I only stayed for one night. The dorm was fine but had very little space for bags so it felt quite messy. The top bunks were really high up so it was hard to get bags and belongings up and down. The beds were comfortable but the sheets weren’t fitted so they came away from the mattress easily. It was fine for one or two nights but nothing special!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Nov 30, 2025 8.0/10

It’s totally fine if you’re just looking for something spacious and close to the beach. The staff is very friendly and it’s easy to spontaneously extend your stay! Unfortunately it’s not social.

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England MALE 25-30 Nov 23, 2025 8.0/10

Nice staff and nice location. Mostly larger groups of people who stayed in cliques.

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Canada MALE 18-24 Nov 18, 2025 8.0/10

Really nice place

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Canada MALE 31-40 Apr 10, 2026 10.0/10

Host cares about you

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Recent reviews

Canada MALE 31-40 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Host cares about you

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 80%

Super freundliches Personal! Wir haben eine Tasche im Bus verloren und er hat es geschafft diese wieder her zu organisieren. Betten und Bäder sind sauber und im guten Zustand. Insgesamt zu empfehlen da der Preis auch sehr gut ist für das was man kriegt.

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Super friendly staff! we lost a bag on the bus and he managed to reorganize it. beds and bathrooms are clean and in good condition. overall to recommend as the price is also very good for what you get.

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Australia MALE 18-24 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved this hostel, facilities were amazing and staff were very helpful and friendly. Dorms were one of the best I stayed in Sri Lanka. Comfy private bunks with your own lockable wardrobe and great air conditioning.

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India MALE 25-30 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 80%

Great hostel that feels really new and clean. The dorm room is huge and beds are comfy with curtains and an AC that runs 24/7. The staff, especially Nadeesh are super helpful and kind. The only thing missing like most Sri Lankan hostels is a social vibe, but apart from that it’s just the perfect hostel and I would definitely come back!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 80%

I had a great time there. Even though the hostel isn’t very social, they organize things like a family dinner, which makes it easy to meet people. The hosts are incredibly kind—when I was sick, they even brought me tea to my bed. The beds, lockers, and cleanliness were all a solid 10/10.

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Northern Ireland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel!!!! Comfy beds, towels and a big locker. Had so much fun. Great shower too

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 80%

was a great hostel, the beds have huge luggage store rooms in the dorm bed. it’s small so not thaaat many people tho

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England MALE 18-24 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at great rooms big beds the 8 bed dorm is really spread out so it’s like a 2 4 bed dorm stuck together. Free family meal and gave us a free beer! Owner very friendly. 10 minute walk from the beach.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 80%

War eines der besten Hostel die wir in Sri Lanka gebucht hatten.

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It was one of the best hostels we had booked in Sri Lanka.

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Mar 10, 2026 Atm 80%

Sehr sauber und aufjedenfall ein Ort zum wohlfühlen. Man hat seinen eigenen großen Schrank in den der Rucksack easy rein passt und ein großes gemütliches Bett mit Vorhang. Der owner ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit, wir konnten durch seine Hilfe eine Safari die vom Hostel angeboten wurde machen. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in Hiriketya, und würden gerne wiederkommen.

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Very clean and on the rise a place to feel good. one has its own large closet in the backpack easily fit and a large cozy bed with curtain. the owner is very nice and helpful, thanks to his help we were able to make a safari that was offered by the hostel. we had a great time in Hiriketya, and would love to come back.

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Netherlands FEMALE 31-40 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Good hostel with great facilities and A/C!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 80%

Really nice hostel. Great location. Loved the big beds. The stuff was really friendly and they’re trying to make it more social. They offered an delicious family dinner, which was really nice. They also let me wash my clothes for free. I can really recommend. 😊

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 60%

Ein sehr nettes Hostel, was eine tolle Einrichtung und vor allem große Betten hatte ! Das Personal war wirklich Zucker, da sie für uns zum ersten Mal ein kostenloses Family Dinner mit sehr gutem Curry zubereitet haben. Sie arbeiten auf jeden Fall daran es social anzuheben !

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The staff was really sweet, as they prepared a free family dinner with very good curry for us for the first time. they are definitely working on promoting it socially !

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 4, 2026 Atm 80%

Das Hostel war super gelegen und das Personal war sehr hilfsbereit. An einem Abend wurde ein kostenloses Family Dinner veranstaltet und das Personal stand für Fragen jederzeit zur Verfügung. Ich konnte früher einchecken und am Abreisetag konnten wir unser Gepäck im Hostel lagern.

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The hostel was super located and the staff was very helpful. one evening a free family dinner was held and the personal stand was available for questions at any time. i was able to check in early and on departure day we could store our luggage in the hostel.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 80%

Great location, huge beds, service can be better tho. I'd book again but just know it's not a social space

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Feb 19, 2026 Atm 80%

Top hostel! Goede faciliteiten. Grote kluise, goede bedden, gordijntjes, genoeg douches etc. Je merkte alleen wel dat het een nieuw hostel was en dat ze het een en ander nog moesten afwerken. Al met al wel echt waar voor je geld!

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Top hostel! good facilities. big safe, good beds, curtains, plenty of showers etc. I only noticed that it was a new hostel and that they had a few things to finish. al met al wel echt value for your money!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Honestly probably one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in. Room wise probably the best, the beds were sooo spacious and the locker space is insane. It’s like you have your own little wardrobe…I loved it. The bathroom also is huge and you get hot water. The location was amazing, close to most things and the host was super friendly.

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Uruguay FEMALE 25-30 Feb 16, 2026 Atm 80%

Everything was perfect; the location, the beds (they even have a small wardrobe to leave your backpack inside the bed), the bathrooms are amazing and everything is clean. Is not a social hostel.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 80%

Eau chaude, chambre et salle de bains très propre ! Rideaux pour les lits, et personnel hyper agréable et souriant ! La penderie privée est vraiment un plus ! Genial pour mettre nos affaires dedans !

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Hot water, very clean bedroom and bathroom! curtains for beds, and hyper pleasant and smiling staff! the private closet is really a plus! great to put our things in!

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 60%

Lovely hostel in a great location with friendly and kind staff. I loved the storage closet being at the end of the bed. Rooms and bathroom were super clean. Not a social hostel but I would recommend staying here regardless