How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hikkaduwa or Unawatuna, Sri Lanka?

Adya Residence in Hikkaduwa offers short- and long-term stays in two modern studio apartments, available with or without air conditioning. The studios include a workspace, TV, fiber-optic Wi-Fi, double bed, fan, equipped kitchen with refrigerator, dining area, hot shower, and washing machine; there is also a rooftop yoga area. No price is stated.

A seafront villa room in Hikkaduwa is available with sea views and direct beach access. It has air conditioning, a desk, and a private bathroom with hot water; guests can use a fully equipped shared kitchen with filtered drinking water, a lounge, unlimited fiber-optic internet, and a garden with loungers. Electricity, AC, hot water, and Wi-Fi are included. Rates are $15 per night in October–November, $19 in November–December, and $23 in December–February; a discount is offered for stays longer than 20 nights.

Cozy Villa in Hikkaduwa rents out the entire five-bedroom villa or individual rooms. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom; amenities include a pool, garden, fiber-optic internet, air conditioning, equipped kitchen, washing machine, and hot water. The ocean and beach are within walking distance; night security, housekeeping, and free access to the Fit 4 Life gym are also offered. No price is stated.

A 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in the Dewata area of Unawatuna is available from mid-July. It's a 10-minute walk to Dewata Beach and 5 minutes by bike to Unawatuna Beach and Galle Fort. Includes a fully equipped kitchen, living room, furnished balcony, workspace, fiber-optic Wi-Fi, and a BBQ area. A supermarket, fish market, and grocery stores are within 500 meters. Price: $450/month + electricity (water, gas, and Wi-Fi included). Available until October.

A traveler is looking for a 2-person apartment in Unawatuna for December 6–25. Requirements: close to the ocean and center, pool, kitchen, AC, balcony or terrace, and bathroom.

A quiet villa in Hikkaduwa rents 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with a shared pool. The beach is 5 km away (about 10 minutes by scooter), and rooms overlook rice fields. Each unit has AC, a fan, a kitchen with fridge, bathroom, workspace, living room with TV, Wi-Fi, hot water, and a washing machine. The property includes sun loungers, terraces, balconies, and a relaxation area. The host also rents scooters and provides a welcome fruit basket, cocktail, water, and a farewell dinner. Prices: 1-bedroom $600/month, 2-bedroom $900/month, full villa (6 rooms) by negotiation.