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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
8.5
Very Good
159 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
149 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.

Super
Review score
7.8
Good
115 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
154 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
8.9
Excellent
58 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
9.8
Exceptional
6 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.

The dogs, atmosphere and how cozy the place was. The food was amazing and well prepared
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
46 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Matara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 176 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, Bienvenido Cozy Madiha has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 10 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.

  • 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 few steps 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.

  • 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 · 95 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
    8.8
    Excellent · 111 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.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 159 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 · 103 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
    8.7
    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
    7.9
    Good · 190 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 · 115 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.

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

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 · 20 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 · 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...

  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 58 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
    8.9
    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 · 4 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Dammala Beach, Nihal Bay View has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 67 reviews

    Located in Matara, a 4-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Moana La Vie - Polhena has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 17 reviews

    Located in Matara, within a few steps of Polhena Beach and a 6-minute walk of Madiha Beach, Himawari Beach Villa has accommodations with a terrace as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

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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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  • Morning Star Polhena

    Matara
    From $66.55 per night
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 5 reviews
    Morning star polhena was newly build villa. Everything was great!The rooms were spacious and air-conditioned, There was plenty of space in the common area to spend time together. pool were always clean and well-maintained. We had breakfast and dinner at the Villa. . There was a lovely surf beach and snorkelling with turtles there .you can reach tuk tuk ride.very happy with our stay and will be happy to come back!
    Guest review by
    Agnieszka
    Poland

  • Kian's Place

    Matara
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 16 reviews
    The best place in Sri Lanka. The family who owns it is very generous and friendly. We had a great time staying here. The rooms are clean and beautiful. They had two bicycles that you could borrow all the time and made it easy to get to all the good restaurants and beaches nearby. 10/10 :) I hope to come back one day❤️
    Guest review by
    Ossian
    Sweden

  • Blooming polhena

    Matara
    From $12 per night
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 89 reviews
    Everything was lovely and just as described! The owners are very friendly and helpful and the rooms are clean. The location is very good, just a few minutes from the beach and some lovely restaurants, and being just outside of Matara itself is perfect as Polhena is beautiful! Highly recommend Blooming Polhena!
    Guest review by
    Beth.m
    United Kingdom

  • Sand Ford Residence

    Matara
    From $45 per night
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 72 reviews
    Probably the best view in Polhena just ddirectly view beach. Fantastic roof terrace, lovely staff who helped me check and top up the oil on our tuc tuc. Also the little food cabin next door does fantastic take aways
    Guest review by
    Melon
    Bolivia

  • Surf Sk town

    Matara
    From $19.80 per night
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 35 reviews
    Nice starnad of the facilities, great breakfast (we asked for Sri Lanka specials), close to the beach and to bus stop. Clean rooms with all you would expect from a nice, budget hotel. Helpful owner and staff.
    Guest review by
    Paulina
    Poland

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