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The Villa Marina Hotel is located near the coastal town of Hikkaduwa, on the south coast of Sri Lanka, about 20 kilometers north-west of Galle -- just 2 kilometers from the famous Hikkaduwa beach and approximately 140 kilometers (about a 3.5-hour drive) from Colombo International Airport; approximately 15 minutes by car from the Sothern Expressway, off the Baddhegama exit.

Hikkaduwa’s beach and night life make it a popular tourist destination, thanks to its beautiful beach and coral reef.  The reef, which runs parallel to the shore and is only a few meters below the water, can be explored with snorkel and flippers, or in a glass-bottomed boat.  There are several shipwrecks in the area, too, which also make for interesting dives.  Scuba equipment and the services of licensed instructors are on hire from Hikkaduwa’s PADI centers.  A little farther down the coast, there’s good surf for board or body-surfing.

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