Kabalana Surf Hostel

Ahangama · Sri Lanka

Kabalana Surf Hostel

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68% MEH
Low confidence 25 reviews

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Facilities

🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍺 Bar 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (18)
Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Wi-Fi Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Free WiFi Panoramic Views

Prices

Dorms $9 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 60%

It’s quite a nice place to unwind with comfy beds and nice yoga deck. It’s not very social though and there’s a lot of room for improvement. Yoga costs 3000 Rs extra, the water pressure of the showers is close to 0 and while I was there the water filter was broken. Bottled water was offered for 450 Rs/ 0,5 l which is a bit ridiculous unfortunately. Would recommend for 1-2 nights if you’re looking for a quiet place right on the beach but not for a longer stay.

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Germany ALLMALEGROUP 25-30 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 80%

Super Lage direkt am Strand. Gerne wieder!

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Mar 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel! For a fair price you get an amazing location, right in the beach. It’s a family friendly beach where you can swim, surf or rent a day bed for a fair prive. Staff is nicest I’ve encountered in Sri Lanka so far.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 80%

I loved my stay, I’ve booked one night and end up spending 11 nights ! I was afraid of how big the dorms are but they’re built in a way that gives more privacy then some smaller rooms.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Insanely gorgeous hostel directly on the beach. Everything about it was perfect.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 26, 2026 Atm 80%

The location is amazing - especially the outside area! The staff was super friendly and helpful. It was not super social and the bathroom was a bit dirty.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels I ever stayed at. Right by the beach ( surfspot) and the rooms are amazing. Stayed there for two nights and the vibe is amazing. Everyone is really friendly :) Definitely will come back!!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 100%

very nice place, directly at a good surfing point. There are restaurants nearby, however the train station and the center is in 25 minutes walking distance.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Super schönes Hostel, etwas ruhiger und abseits gelegen mit Surfspot direkt vor der Haustür. Würde jederzeit wiederkommen :)

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 100%

pros: this property is amazing!!! truly an AMAZING location. right on the beach and you hear the waves while in your dorm. incredible. beds are very comfy and clean. the AC works and there’s a personal fan in each bed too! cons: the facilities are a bit outdated. the dorms don’t have windows so they feel very dark and there isn’t much room to store your belongings so it feels crowded as well. the wifi also did not work well for me. it almost didn’t work at all

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Absolutely loved that the hostel is located directly at the beach! They also have a space to do yoga each morning. Would totally recommend!

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Sweden FEMALE 25-30 Jan 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Such a gorgeous hostel!! I didn’t even want to go anywhere bc it was lovely just hanging around on the sunbeds looking at the surfers and going for a swim straight from the hostel. Beautiful view on the top floor too. Would 100% come back

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Spain COUPLE 31-40 Jan 26, 2026 Atm 100%

The hostel is very nice and is right on the beach. It is the nicest hostel I have stayed at in Sri Lanka. The shower needs a little renovation and the water does not work well; very little comes out and it is very weak. They rent motorbikes.

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Finland FEMALE 25-30 Jan 26, 2026 Atm 100%

The shower is only minus and the room was so humid that all clothes were wet in the morning but other than that this place is super nice and the ocean view is beautiful.

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Denmark FEMALE 25-30 Jan 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Wow this is definitely worth a stay if you go to Ahangama. The most idyllic place, where you are gonna get the most amazing sunsets. We couldn’t believe it was this cheap for such a beautiful place! The terrace is amazing, we did yoga/pilates ourselves almost every day. The staff is absolutely amazing and very helpful. The rooms are very nice, a bit too cold in the night I would say with the AC. Also the bathroom could be better equipped with some handsoap and towels for hands.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Habe mich hier sehr wohl gefühlt! Alles war top, würde wieder kommen ☺️

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Jan 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Location is the highlight! Curtains, two firm pillows, fan and light in bed and towel included, staff friendly, everything very clean! Felt VERY safe! Generally the staff is giving their best to help, especially when asked to change something. Improvements: AC cools down rooms to 24degrees every night, full on, was sleeping with leggins, socks and longsleeve otherwise I'd be freezing! On request they turned it down but only stayed for one night.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Mein absolutes Lieblingshostel im Süden! Mir hat’s so gut gefallen, dass ich zwei mal für insgesamt fast 2 Wochen dort war. Die Lage in Kabalana ist top. Es ist ein bisschen außerhalb von Ahangama (20-30 Gehminuten), wo man dem Trubel entkommt & entschleunigen kann. Das Personal war durchweg super freundlich & ich habe mich sehr wohl dort gefühlt. Der Vibe ist sehr entspannt und ruhig (kein Partyhostel) eher ein ein Hostel, wo die meisten zeitig ins Bett gehen, um am nächsten Morgen zu su...

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Germany MALE 25-30 Jan 15, 2026 Atm 60%

Great facility and View!

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Jan 13, 2026 Atm 80%

Really nice place, straight swimming entry and surf infront! Nice sunbeds, yoga cabana etc. Dorm r well equipped!! Towel, locker, light curtains, power plug fan for each bed:)! I think the bathroom could be equipped better with floor towels, hand towels and soap. Also the toilets get quite dirty when someone showered in there so maybe there could be found a better solution for? Like shower curtain Or have a towel stack to clean up a bit? Also more floor towels to keep the dorm clean:)

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