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Located in Matara, a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach, Top Secret Beach Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant.

Amazing view and location, great surf cafes and schools right below. Food was great and staff very friendly. Excellent massage.
Review score
8.4
Very Good
157 reviews
Price from
$64
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Matara, a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach, The Seascape has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

make it much shorter Wow! 5 stars well-deserved. Perfect rooms, delicious food, and top-notch service. Unbeatable location with an amazing surf spot nearby. Staff went above and beyond. Luxurious yet comfortable. Can't wait to return!
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
150 reviews
Price from
$117.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Matara, a 2-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Kaminrich Cottage has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Some time ago it was probably a very nice hotel and still could be much more better with a small amount of effort. But at this moment a lot of small things what makes various inconveniences. Such as: WC doors closes just with big preasure (for wife and kids imposible), broken chair on terrace, leaking toilet while flushing water, quite dirty, chairs, table and other surfaces quite sticky, feeling like dirty event in breakfast area, under bed tons of dust, very noisy AC, breakfast very very casual and very average taste and etc. Location is quite good - near the ocean. If looking for something cheaper and can easily tolerate small inconveniences - it is ok. Big advantage pool and quite nice garden, just in evening mosquitos.
Review score
7.8
Good
114 reviews
Price from
$38.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Matara, a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach, Ocean Breeze Villa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

Staff was excellent and extremely helpful. Breakfast was great!
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
153 reviews
Price from
$40.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Matara, a 6-minute walk from Polhena Beach, Sumimal Resort Polhena provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

Really nice accommodation with delicious breakfast. Sumi and Mal are both very friendly and helpful, they arranged also laundry service for us.
Review score
8.8
Excellent
57 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults
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Facing the beachfront, Onaro Beach View offers 3-star accommodations in Matara and features a garden and private beach area.

Boy at propertly was very caind and friendly. He gave as everythink we need and chamge money. Always smileing when we come. Room is big with big bathroom and teracy. Yard is big and green with entrance to the beach.
Review score
8.0
Very Good
16 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Matara, 1.2 miles from Lakshawaththa Beach, Shades Hotel & Villa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Review score
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$396
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Matara, a 14-minute walk from Polhena Beach, White House Holiday Resort provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Good staff
Review score
5.6
Fair
8 reviews
Price from
$8
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Matara, a 6-minute walk from Polhena Beach, Crystal Wave Holiday Resort Polhena provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

ThisThe hotel staff is good. The rooms are very clean. Received a friendly reception.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$15
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Matara, a 3-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Gypsea' Madiha has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Fresh accommodation. Beautiful , comfortable to stay in. Just bathroom can do something about the smell, but it’s kind of common in Sri Lanka. There are dogs in territory, yes. But there was no dogs barking in the night at all. Very nice garden. And also we had good fresh made breakfast. Cool
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
45 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Matara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 109 reviews

    Located in Matara, a 10-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Swell Shacks has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

  • Located in Matara, a 6-minute walk from Polhena Beach, Crystal Wave Holiday Resort Polhena features views of the garden.

  • Located in Matara, a 7-minute walk from Matara Beach, Rest House Matara provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Located in Matara, a 3-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Hotel Ferola has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

  • Located in Matara, 13 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Lotus Villa by Royal Exotic Ceylon provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Located in Matara, 1.4 miles from Matara Beach, Leopard Glamping - Luxury Mobile Campsite in Yala has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

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    Located in Matara, 18 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Mantara has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Review score
    7.0
    Good · 1 review

    Located in Matara, 1.3 miles from Matara Beach, Jade Banqueting and Leisure has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

Budget hotels in Matara

  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 94 reviews

    Offering a year-round outdoor pool and barbecue, Culture Resort is located in Matara.

    Guest review
    Great location. Quiet but everything you need nearby. Great pool and beaches. Top-notch breakfast and staff.
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 157 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach, Top Secret Beach Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant.

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 104 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, Malee Villa (Beach Inns Holiday Resort) has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 8 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Kamburugamuwa Beach, Serendipity Mirissa provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 84 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Polhena Beach, Cocos Polhena has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

    Guest review
    Felt like being in a Western hotel. Everything was new and clean and comfortable. It also has a view of the beach.
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 31 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, Sabine Holiday Resort and Restaurant has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Guest review
    Location, staff, sea view, breakfast, surf and snorkeling opportunities))
  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 192 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a sun terrace, LakRaj Heritage offers pet-friendly accommodations in Matara, 3.7 mi from Weherahena Buddhist Temple. Free private parking is available on site.

  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 114 reviews

    Located in Matara, a 2-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Kaminrich Cottage has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Hotels located in the center of Matara

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Devinuwara Beach, Beacon By The Bay Villas and Suites by the Clarks has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared...

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 22 reviews

    Set 1.7 mi from Weherahena Buddhist Temple, Vanina Villas provides rooms with air conditioning in Matara.

    Guest review
    Elegant facilities at an A+ location on an uncrowded, beautiful beach with gracious hosts and great food.
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 4 reviews

    Located in Matara, a 12-minute walk from Polhena Beach, VThree Family House has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 8 reviews

    Located in Matara, within a 5-minute walk of Madiha Beach and one mile of Polhena Beach, Coconut Villa Madiha provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 279 reviews

    Located in Matara, La Polena offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from Madiha Beach and has facilities like a garden, a private beach area and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 22 reviews

    Located in Matara, a 3-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Amazing Villa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Very nice room. Excellent staff and wonderful breakfast.
  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 57 reviews

    Located in Matara, a 6-minute walk from Polhena Beach, Sumimal Resort Polhena provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

    Guest review
    Really nice accommodation with delicious breakfast. Sumi and Mal are both very friendly and helpful, they arranged also laundry service for us.
  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 56 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, Shima Guni Beach Club Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

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  • Review score
    8.0

    Polhena

    Polhena If you are looking for a tourist only beach, this isn't it. Mostly locals and that's why it was so lovely. Very small beach with no waves. A dead reef but some fish and turtles. Local people there were really kind. Which is what made this place special. The area itself was a bit of a tourist trap but the beach was actually was a small and cute meeting point.
    Guest review by
    onomato
  • Review score
    10.0

    Matare is part of a chain of cities along the southernmost...

    Matare is part of a chain of cities along the southernmost coast of Sri Lanka. It has beaches for expert surfers as well as beginners and those who just want to be by the beach. The beaches along the coast are all sparkling translucent and enticing. Find hotels along the shore because the traffic on the roads is dense and sometimes unpleasant to westerners the beaches and the kindness of the population more than make up for it.
    Guest review by
    victor
    Lithuania
  • Review score
    8.0

    Nice place, but you have to make an effort to explore, which...

    Nice place, but you have to make an effort to explore, which is nice. Not the commercial fully packaged commercial tourist deal. Good quirky options. Has quite a lot of Sri Lanka's history, forts, but courts, and old paved streets, as I said, a great if you make a little effort to explore. The Duchman's Street is a great beachside restaurant!
    Guest review by
    Emil
    Sri Lanka
  • Review score
    10.0

    Nature. Natural food.

    Nature. Natural food. Luckily, not too many tourists yet, and it is not too crowded like in other parts of the island (e.g., in Merissa.)Avoid Matara city itself - it's crowded. Look for places nearby, where Google View shows more green color.
    Guest review by
    Dmitry
    United States
  • Review score
    8.0

    Polhena beach is an excellent place to have a safe swim for...

    Polhena beach is an excellent place to have a safe swim for a traveller and can see turtles in the sea if you are lucky enough. And can visit Matara light house and Kudawalla water air hole by travelling a bit from Matara which has another nice beach.
    Guest review by
    Chamil
    Sri Lanka
  • Review score
    10.0

    Polhena is a nice village, Matara is a nice city with...

    Polhena is a nice village, Matara is a nice city with friendly people. There is lots to do in this area. For example guided snorkling at Polhena Beach where you can really swim with the turtles, a boattrip on the Nilwala Ganga where you can see crocodiles. Or visit the Starfort. A great restaurant in Matara city is Dutchmanstreet restaurant. In Polhena i recommend eating at Sunil Rest, Blue Corals or Reef Edge restaurant. Walking around at night in Polhena... take a stick and flash light with you, the street dogs just had puppys (cute) but their mother instinct gave me the creeps.
    Guest review by
    Wiene

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  • Beach Inns Holiday Resort

    Matara
    From $30.80 per night
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 243 reviews
    Place was really good. Rooms are comfy and large enough plus wash rooms . Restaurant is really really good and prices affordable. If you like spicy food ask chilly past. Check sri lankan authentic food they are really supper class eg. cheese kotthu , string hoppers , hoppers , lobster etc . Restaurants is just next to sea so can enjoy your meal with amazing view and sound of waives. Staff is really kind and helpful in restaurant and hotel both. Beach is not the beat but good to have a tip, near buy lot really nice beaches.
    Guest review by
    Anneli
    Estonia

  • Turtle Eco Beach

    Matara
    From $55 per night
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 345 reviews
    The location is perfect, its clean and quiet. The hotel itself has the most beautifully maintained garden, very serene and clean. The rooms are very clean with strong aircon. The beach is a few steps away . The staff are exceptionally friendly. We felt fully refreshed after our stay here and wish we could have stayed longer. If you're looking for somewhere calm, beautiful and easy access to other beaches to explore this is a great spot.
    Guest review by
    Sandanuwan
    Sri Lanka

  • Swell Shacks

    Matara
    From $125.24 per night
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 109 reviews
    The hotel is located directly at the beach. We stayed at one of the 6 beautifully designed bungalows and woke up with a view on the sea. The rooms are very spacious and clean and the bed is incredibly comfortable. Apart from the modern and minimalist rooms, the staff working at Swell is just great. Everyone is kind and looking after you. Overall there is a very chill and happy vibe.
    Guest review by
    carolin
    Germany

  • Polhena Grand Resort & Banquet

    Matara
    From $53.90 per night
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 29 reviews
    Some team members of the hotel which tried to do their best despite a lack of tools, budget and support from the owner of the hotel who is totally far to know how to satisfy a customer
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    France

  • Crystal Wave Holiday Resort Polhena

    Matara
    From $22.99 per night
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 6 reviews
    Cleanness Friendly staff Value to the money Location not the beach front but very close to the madiha beach and polhena beach
    Guest review by
    Nuwan Abeysekera
    Sri Lanka

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