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Hot Tuna

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Front of property
Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View | Premium bedding, desk
Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, bidet, towels
Restaurant
Hot Tuna guesthouse sits in the heart of the city with a peaceful garden where travelers can relax. The lobby serves coffee and tea throughout the day, while mornings begin with a traditional English breakfast. Rental bikes make exploring easy, and WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 5 - Sep 6
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Tomorrow

Sep 6 - Sep 7
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View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View | Premium bedding, desk

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Midigama Beach, Ahangama, Southern Province, 80650

What's nearby

  • Midigama Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Midigama Left Surf Break - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Turtle Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Kabalana Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Mirissa Beach - 15 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 3 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marshmellow Beach Cafe & Surf School - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ceylon Sliders - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kip - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sisters Kabalana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Monkey - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hot Tuna

Guesthouse in the city center
At Hot Tuna, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Hot Tuna offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Hot Tuna Guesthouse Ahangama
Hot Tuna Ahangama
Hot Tuna Ahangama
Hot Tuna Guesthouse
Hot Tuna Guesthouse Ahangama

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tuna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hot Tuna?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hot Tuna?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hot Tuna?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hot Tuna provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hot Tuna located?

Located in Ahangama, this beachfront guesthouse is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Midigama Beach and Midigama Left Surf Break. Turtle Bay Beach and Kushtarajagala Statue are also within 3 mi (5 km). Midigama Railway Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Hot Tuna Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Train is so loud so we couldt sleep. There is some parties in their neighbour. They burn their trash next to the hotel so the smell is very bad also the
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

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