A semiconductor light emitting device includes a first conductive semiconductor layer including a V-shaped recess in a cross-sectional view. An active layer is disposed on the first conductive semiconductor layer, conforming to the shape of the V-shaped recess. An intermediate layer is disposed on the active layer and is doped with a first impurity. A second conductive semiconductor layer is disposed on the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer includes a first intermediate layer and a second intermediate layer. The first intermediate layer is disposed on the active layer, conforming to the shape of the V-shape recess. The second intermediate layer is disposed on the first intermediate layer and includes a protrusion to fill the V-shaped recess.