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 Bathigama Beach. The accommodation provides entertainment staff and room service. The hotel offers some units with garden views, and the rooms come with a balcony. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. At Taboo 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 the accommodation, while Weherahena Buddhist Temple is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Koggala, 53 km from Taboo, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.8
High score for Hiriketiya
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Heather
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The staff at Taboo made staying with them feel like a home from home. From check in to check out all staff were courteous,  personable and actively went out of their way to ensure we had an amazing experience. A special thank you to Iros, who was...
  • Wanda
    Australia Australia
    This property was clean and absolutely stunning. The staff were super attentive and made sure we had everything.
  • Azra
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Great location, awesome food and wonderful staff! they have a lovey rooftop bar and great cocktails too.

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, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Entertainment staff
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
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Taboo takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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.

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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

  • Check-in at Taboo is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Taboo has 2 restaurants:

    • Taboo Rooftop Cocktail Bar
    • Taboo Garden Coffee

  • Room options at Taboo include:

    • Double
    • Triple

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

    • Beachfront
    • Entertainment staff
    • Bike tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach

  • Guests staying at Taboo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte

  • Taboo is 250 yards from the centre of Hiriketiya. 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.