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Featuring sea views, Seadina Coral Home in Matara provides accommodations and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

This place is like a home. The best place we have stayed in Sri lanka. Everything was super clean and neat. The owner is incredibly nice and will spoil you with tea and coffee. He made welcome drinks and sweets for us🤩. I suggest you to order breakfast from him, it’s very authentic, with a lot of variety and very delicious. The location also is very convenient, right next to the sea but also not very noisy place. We loved it. I will miss this place definitely and his home made aloe vera drink, already missing it. Highly recommend to stay at Sea Dina Coral home, you wont regret it.
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
217 reviews
Price from
$29
1 night, 2 adults

Deep Blue is a private villa offering rooms with boutique style décor in Matara, 1640 feet from Polhena beach. It has a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool.

Amazing place! The best place to relax and enjoy the nature in a little paradise. The whole area is so nice and pretty - the pool is great, the rooms are modern with anti-mosquito nets over the bed. They have their own little beach but Polhena beach was very close. They also offered complimentary bikes to go to the restaurants, beach or town. Breakfast was great! There were also super cute little puppies who turned out to be great companions during our visit.
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
285 reviews
Price from
$33
1 night, 2 adults

Light house beach home in Matara provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

This is a simple family run accommodation in a superb location on a small local beach. The owners are helpful and caring. Our room was small but the new air con was really good and it cooled down quickly. The bed was comfy and there was a kettle ( bring your own tea and coffee ) The relaxed atmosphere is catching you can lay in a hammock over the sea as you sip home made juices. The food was home made and beautifully prepared, we had all our meals there. There is another bar next door. I just didn’t want to leave.
Review score
9.4
Wonderful
177 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Seasons Four Mini Jungle Cabana in Matara provides adults-only accommodations with a private beach area, an open-air bath, and massage services.

Buddhika provided a comfortable private space to chill for me when it was raining for 3 days. He was very helpful with my travel arrangements and attentive to my needs. The breakfast was superb and so was the WIFI. The beach was very close and buses to town were inexpensive and frequent.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
$25.60
1 night, 2 adults

A few steps from Wellamadama Surfing Beach in Matara, Seasons Four Jungle Treehouse features accommodations with access to spa facilities.

it is budget accommodation
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
$36.96
1 night, 2 adults

Kiralawella Beach Inn offers accommodations in Matara, a few steps from Devinuwara Beach and a 13-minute walk from Wawwa Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free Wifi.

Cheap comfortable spacious lodging in a simple fishing village overlooking the sea. Lovely quiet non touristy location. We were looked after beautifully by lovely Sam (beautiful soul!) who served us big breakfasts on the terrace. We were happy with the cold shower as the weather is very warm.
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
42 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Amaya Gate offers accommodations in Matara, a 8-minute walk from Matara Beach and 0.9 miles from Polhena Beach. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a garden and a shared lounge.

The best place I have ever stayed at through “booking”. Everything except the location was way better than anything even close to this [budget] price bracket. This place spoiled me. After staying here everything else fell short. The family that runs this place truly care about their home and in making you comfortable. It shows. The whole place is clean, tidy and tastefully decorated. The residents keep noises down so as not to disturb you. The kitchen is completely available to guests, breakfast is included in the rate, served according to your tastes. The room: big, tall ceilings, well -ealing windows and doors keeping noise and mosquitos out and letting good natural light in, two large really comfortable beds, a huge private patio overlooking the neighborhood. Factor in the location, in a wealthy neighborhood removed from the beach or town. Be ready to walk, hire a rickshaw, rent a scooter, etc.
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
29 reviews
Price from
$21.25
1 night, 2 adults

A few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach in Matara, Guillet Beach Home provides accommodations with access to spa facilities. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

- Location is right on the beach - Brilliant kitchen with everything you could need - Super clean, everything is spotless - Family are lovely and give you your space
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Polhena enjoys a location in Matara, a 7-minute walk from Madiha Beach and 1.3 miles from Matara Beach. The air-conditioned accommodations are a 7-minute walk from Polhena Beach.

Review score
9.4
Wonderful
13 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Skyy Villa Polhena offers accommodations in Matara, a 4-minute walk from Polhena Beach and 19 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a terrace.

Skyy Villa Polhena offers cozy and clean rooms with a welcoming atmosphere. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the stay even more enjoyable. Guests can enjoy activities like surfing, snorkeling, and turtle watching, adding to the experience. The delicious breakfast is a perfect start to the day. Highly recommended!
Review score
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$14.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Travelers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. These simple accommodations are in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 5 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from Matara Beach and 0.7 miles from Lakshawaththa Beach, Banyan Scape Villa features accommodations in Matara, with a garden.

  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 12 reviews

    Sandbank Madiha deluxe bedroom with private bathroom in Matara provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a bar.

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    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 13 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Hey Lala Talalla in Matara offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

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    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 84 reviews

    Surf Lodge Madiha provides beachfront accommodations in Matara. This recently renovated guest house is located a 5-minute walk from Madiha Beach and one mile from Polhena Beach.

  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 53 reviews

    Providing garden views, Coco Mount Mirissa in Matara offers accommodations, a garden, a terrace, and a bar. This guest house provides free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi.

    Guest review
    Amazing family!! Super friendly, the breakfast was more than amazing! They have helped us a lot with every question we had. The bedrooms are very comfortable.
  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 42 reviews

    Kiralawella Beach Inn offers accommodations in Matara, a few steps from Devinuwara Beach and a 13-minute walk from Wawwa Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free Wifi.

    Guest review
    Cheap comfortable spacious lodging in a simple fishing village overlooking the sea. Lovely quiet non touristy location. We were looked after beautifully by lovely Sam (beautiful soul!) who served us big breakfasts on the terrace. We were happy with the cold shower as the weather is very warm.
  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 29 reviews

    Amaya Gate offers accommodations in Matara, a 8-minute walk from Matara Beach and 0.9 miles from Polhena Beach. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 5 reviews

    A few steps from Wellamadama Surfing Beach in Matara, Seasons Four Jungle Treehouse features accommodations with access to spa facilities.

Save money on homestays in Matara – budget options available!

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 285 reviews

    Deep Blue is a private villa offering rooms with boutique style décor in Matara, 1640 feet from Polhena beach. It has a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 10 reviews

    Just a 8-minute walk from Madiha Beach and 1.1 miles from Kamburugamuwa Beach, Madiha Venus features accommodations in Matara, with a garden.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 42 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Villa Nine84 Mirissa in Matara provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Guest review
    Everything was very clean and comfortable. A little retreat!
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 31 reviews

    Seasons Four Mini Jungle Cabana in Matara provides adults-only accommodations with a private beach area, an open-air bath, and massage services.

    Guest review
    He is so kind and Enthusiasm, he also gave us two cups of freshly squeezed juice.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 242 reviews

    Located in Matara, 4.1 miles from Weherahena Buddhist Temple, Beach Inns Holiday Resort has a private beach area.

  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 48 reviews

    Just a 1-minute walk from Madiha Beach and 0.7 miles from Polhena Beach, Beach Inns Holiday Resort - Celeste features accommodations in Matara, with a garden.

    Guest review
    Newly built resort with nice rooms and facilities. Great staff and restaurant.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 19 reviews

    Just a 6-minute walk from Madiha Beach and 0.8 miles from Polhena Beach, Rai Family Guest features accommodations in Matara, with a garden.

    Guest review
    Lovely local guesthouse! Very clean rooms for a great price! Central location and the family is so sweet and helpful. I would definitely come again!
  • Budget options available

    Offering a garden, The Nook Madiha offers accommodations in Matara. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Great access to the city center! Check these homestays in Matara

  • Central location
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Dill sweetroom is located in Matara, just 1.3 miles from Matara Beach and 18 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Central location
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Waveside Villa offers accommodations in Matara, 30 miles from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 30 miles from Galle Fort.

  • Central location
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 5 reviews

    Skyy Villa Polhena offers accommodations in Matara, a 4-minute walk from Polhena Beach and 19 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a terrace.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 2 reviews

    Offering garden views, Seasons Four Eco Friendly Cabana MATARA in Matara features accommodations, an open-air bath, and a garden.

  • Central location
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    Offering a garden, Whits villa 24 offers accommodations in Matara. Both Wifi and private parking are available at the homestay free of charge.

  • Central location
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 15 reviews

    Just a 11-minute walk from Madiha Beach and 0.9 miles from Kamburugamuwa Beach, Kian's Place features accommodations in Matara with a garden.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 2 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Madiha Beach and 1.2 miles from Kamburugamuwa Beach, Lasantha Surf, Madiha features accommodations in Matara, with a garden and a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 10 reviews

    Sheru Guest is a recently renovated guest house in Matara, near Matara Beach. Both Wifi and private parking are accessible at the guest house free of charge.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 14 reviews

    Providing garden views, The Mango Leaf in Matara offers accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. A steam room is available for guests.

  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 4 reviews

    Offering garden views, Oshans Home - Guest House - Polhena in Matara features accommodations and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 61 reviews

    Just a few steps from Madiha Beach and a 10-minute walk from Polhena Beach, My Home Resort features accommodations in Matara, with free bikes, massage services, and a garden.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 6 reviews

    Leafy Madiha in Matara provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 5 reviews

    Gamage Stay Madiha in Matara provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 37 reviews

    A few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach in Matara, Guillet Beach Home provides accommodations with access to spa facilities. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 31 reviews

    Posh Beds features air-conditioned rooms in Matara. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

    Guest review
    I relished the plush, cloud-like beds and pristine washrooms that made relaxation effortless
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 217 reviews

    Featuring sea views, Seadina Coral Home in Matara provides accommodations and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 17 reviews

    Mogra Bliss is a recently renovated homestay in Matara near Madiha Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 19 reviews

    Just a few steps from Madiha Beach and a 12-minute walk from Polhena Beach, Green Grove features accommodations in Matara, with a private beach area and a garden.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 21 reviews

    Surfside Madiha is a recently renovated guest house in Matara near Madiha Beach. Offering a garden, the property is located within 1.2 miles of Kamburugamuwa Beach.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 14 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Madiha Beach and 600 yards from Polhena Beach, Coco Inn Polhena features accommodations in Matara, with a garden and a terrace.

    Guest review
    The location of the property was very good. Only a five minute walk to the main street along the ocean. The room was very cosy and there was a little bit of a rooftop patio where I could do my morning workout
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 2 reviews

    Nevil's Villa is a recently renovated guest house in Matara, near Kamburugamuwa Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use a garden.

  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 4 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from Lakshawaththa Beach and 0.7 miles from Wellamadama Surfing Beach, Rasana Breezt Villa features accommodations in Matara with a garden.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 13 reviews

    Villa Polhena enjoys a location in Matara, a 7-minute walk from Madiha Beach and 1.3 miles from Matara Beach. The air-conditioned accommodations are a 7-minute walk from Polhena Beach.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 8 reviews

    Shoreline Madiha enjoys a location in Matara, 1.4 miles from Kamburugamuwa Beach and 19 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

  • Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 177 reviews

    Light house beach home in Matara provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 10 reviews

    The Fort House - Matara provides rooms in Matara near Matara Beach and Matara Fort. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Guest review
    The owner was so helpful. The facilities are immaculate and the whole house has been recently painted - very nicely done. It is very good value for money. The beds are very comfortable.
  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 37 reviews

    Offering garden views, Surfing Guest House in Matara provides accommodations and a garden. This guest house offers free private parking and a shared kitchen.

  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 50 reviews

    Providing sea views, Hakuna Matara Beach Bungalows in Matara provides accommodations, a private beach area, a garden, and a terrace.

    Guest review
    The room was super nice with nice facilities and amazing view

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Homestays That Guests Love in Matara

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  • Avg. price/night: $46.20
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 43 reviews
    It is very difficult to rate this homestay because I arrived in late evening and left about 4am. My room was clean, impersonal, bathroom very "european" however it would be better to slope the floor toward the shower drain or another drain. As it was the bathroom was flooded with water after shower.
    Guest review by
    Elzbieta
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $42.90
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 139 reviews
    Location is great and a good host
    Guest review by
    DjHshyami
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $42.90
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 139 reviews
    Lovely hosts. Fabulous location. Room had AC and a fan!!😍
    Guest review by
    Chefmini
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $13.07
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 41 reviews
    This was one of our favorite homestays on our trip threw Sri Lanka. The rooms where super nice and clean, the food was the best of the whole trip and the owner Priyantha is the kindest person we have ever met! The Homestay is situated in a super calm area, very close to the beach and has a super cool rooftop chill area! The view is a amazing from up there, plants everywhere even a yoga area!! Super cute place we can highly recommend :)
    Guest review by
    Pauline
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 69 reviews
    What a lovely, welcoming family. This is why it's so great to stay in homestays rather than hotels! They were so accommodating to our needs and also helped book a tuktuk to Galle for us, which turned out to be great fun too!
    Guest review by
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $13.07
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 41 reviews
    Such a lovely homestay in Madhia, great location not far from the beach! The friendliest host and the best home cooked breakfast!
    Guest review by
    Poppy
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 69 reviews
    Amazing host family, very good food, room has everything you need (including a mini fridge with water), 10 min walk to the beach. You can see monkeys and peacocks from the room.
    Guest review by
    Dominic
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $22
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 37 reviews
    Lovely homestay, we got everything we needed. The room is cozy and very clean, it is just a few steps from the beach. Kitchen is well equipped. Lucky is a great and helpful host:)
    Guest review by
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $47
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 285 reviews
    A little bit of paradise by the sea! Deep Blue is beautiful and the rooms are wonderfully designed. Ruziak is a great host and an excellent communicator. He organised an excellent bbq'd supper of freshly caught fish which was served on our patio and a 5am tuk tuk to the railway station in Matara.The swimming pool and gardens are fabulous with plenty of places to relax. I highly recommend
    Guest review by
    Wild
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $22
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 22 reviews
    Anura and his family is a great host and his homestay is very lovely. Location is perfect, nice rooms, living area in the outside. Anura helps with everything and is always nice
    Guest review by
    Martin
    Solo traveler