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Swell Shacks

Hotel in Matara

Situated in Matara, 2.1 km from Kamburugamuwa Beach, Swell Shacks features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

G
GEMMA
From
Spain
The facilities, the room, the bathroom… everything is new and fantastic. Very comfortable place. The food (dinner and breakfast) is really good. Staff is extremely friendly. And it is located in a fantastic area near a lot of sightseeing places.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$92
1 night, 2 adults

La Polena

Hotel in Matara

Set in Matara, La Polena offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Madiha Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden, a private beach area and a terrace.

A
Alexandra
From
Czech Republic
The view from the room is the best, the room itself is spacious and very clean and well maintained. Comfortable bed and pillows, combined with a sound of the waves good sleep is guaranteed. :) There is also good and comfortable bathroom. Breakfast is plenty and different every day. Fast Wi-Fi and a lovely working area on the last floor overlooking the seaside. In the hotel there is their own beach part and for those who surf a nice spot right there. The board rental is also next door. In the evening you can see sea creatures like big crabs and sometimes turtles coming to the beach! The family who runs this place is extremely nice and made our stay there amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Price from
US$31.35
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Breeze Villa

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach, Ocean Breeze Villa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

S
Shya
From
Australia
Mr Janaka and the staff were very attentive and kind. I was travelling with my mother and aunt and they were given the 2 downstairs rooms, whilst I had one of the three rooms on the first floor. Every thing about the accommodation was clean and well maintained. The welcome drink on arrival, breakfasts were hearty and the dinner we had was fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble, some refreshing afternoon tea after our touring was just what we needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
US$52.65
1 night, 2 adults

The Seascape

Hotel in Matara

Situated in Matara, a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach, The Seascape features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

A
Anthony
From
Hong Kong
We had a lovely room overlooking the small garden and long beach. A great position. The beach was ideal for walking and the surf perfect for beginners upwards. The breakfast was terrific , the staff super friendly and facilities on point.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

Crystal Wave Holiday Resort Polhena

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, 500 metres from Polhena Beach, Crystal Wave Holiday Resort Polhena provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

N
Nuwan Abeysekera
From
Sri Lanka
Cleanness Friendly staff Value to the money Location not the beach front but very close to the madiha beach and polhena beach
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Ferola

Hotel in Matara

Set in Matara, 100 metres from Madiha Beach, Hotel Ferola offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

V
Vinisha
From
United Kingdom
Amazing room, comfortable bed, staff were absolutely brilliant!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$180
1 night, 2 adults

Gypsea' Madiha

Hotel in Matara

Situated in Matara, 300 metres from Madiha Beach, Gypsea' Madiha features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Morning Star Polhena

Hotel in Matara

Situated in Matara, 1.2 km from Polhena Beach, Morning Star Polhena features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

K
Kirsten
From
Denmark
Booked the Villa for a stay during a trip and it was just wonderful.very quiet. Everything was perfectly clean.the villa itself is modern and very impressive setting and facilities.10 minutes to the polhena beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$72.90
1 night, 2 adults

Shades Hotel & Villa

Hotel in Matara

Situated in Matara, 1.9 km from Lakshawaththa Beach, Shades Hotel & Villa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

P
POLINA V
From
United Kingdom
We had the most incredible time at Shades, what a treat it was! It’s tucked away in a quiet spot amongst all the incredible nature. I’ve seen so much wild life during my stay there is no need to go for a safari tour. Waking up in the morning to the sounds of the jungle, starting my day with a swim in a beautiful huge pool and a delicious breakfast by the amazing team. Hospitality is outstanding, your every need is anticipated! Food was incredible, great variety and very balanced flavours. Room was so comfortable, I had the best sleep and a phenomenal view. Location was also great, all the beaches are so easily accessible and I enjoyed being away from all the hassle and busyness of the town, returning to this peaceful sanctuary after exploring around. Can’t wait to be back, thank you team!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$396
1 night, 2 adults

VThree Hotel

Hotel in Matara

Set in Matara, less than 1 km from Polhena Beach, VThree Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

F
Fazan Ousmand
From
Sri Lanka
Everything was right to the basic standards and more
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$18.98
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Matara

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
From US$79.92 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
From US$22.39 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
From US$59.40 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
From US$20.57 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
From US$12 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
From US$71.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
From US$63 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
From US$105 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
From US$61.20 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
From US$20 per night

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Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Matara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Matara, 400 metres from Matara Beach, Rest House Matara provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$60.50 per night

Located in Matara, 1 km from Matara Beach and 26 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Dream Paradise Hotel 2 offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From US$18.15 per night

My car

Hotel in Matara
Central location

Situated in Matara with Matara Beach and Matara Fort nearby, My car features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$121 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Offering free bikes and river view, Nilwala River Corner Villa is located in Matara, 1.1 km from Matara Beach and 28 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

From US$24.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

Offering a garden and sea view, Himana Beach Rest is located in Matara, a few steps from Matara Beach and 27 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

From US$23.76 per night

Located 200 metres from Matara Beach, Dutch Fort Heritage Villa - Matara offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$30.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Matara, 300 metres from Matara Beach and 26 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Dutch pearl Cottage offers a garden and air conditioning.

From US$38.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Set in Matara, 300 metres from Matara Beach, Hotel Nawathana offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$23.46 per night

Budget hotels in Matara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Situated in Matara, within 300 metres of Matara Beach and 26 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, River Inn features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$27.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located within 100 metres of Matara Beach and 26 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Banyan Scape Villa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Matara.

From US$84.70 per night

Boasting accommodation with a balcony, Villa 307 8 room 22 guest appartment is situated in Matara. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$83.31 per night

Boasting garden views, RED ROSE HOLIDAY HOUSE provides accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 200 metres from Matara Beach.

From US$81.01 per night

Set just 29 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Villa Nilwala provides accommodation in Matara with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

From US$48.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Set in Matara, 1.5 km from Matara Beach, Pinipahana Walauwa Resort & villa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$60 per night

Situated in Polhena, 600 metres from Matara Beach and 30 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Villa White offers a garden and air conditioning.

From US$96.80 per night

Set in Matara, 29 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Mantara offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$108.90 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Matara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Matara, 700 metres from Matara Beach, Grand Navro Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From US$40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Matara, 2.2 km from Matara Beach, Jade Banqueting and Leisure features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$26.14 per night

Situated in Matara, 500 metres from Matara Beach and 26 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Nature Villa Guest House features accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace.

From US$36.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Boasting garden views, Ocean Beach House provides accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 29 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

From US$38.12 per night

Set in Matara, 30 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole and 44 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium, alBum by sEa World offers a garden and air conditioning.

From US$59.90 per night

Situated in Matara, within 600 metres of Lakshawaththa Beach and 25 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Residenza Del Sole provides a terrace. All rooms boast a kitchen and a shared bathroom.

From US$96.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Situated within 2.5 km of Lakshawaththa Beach and 24 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, The Silent Gate provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ipitagoda.

From US$33.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

Situated in Matara, a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach, Top Secret Beach Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant.

From US$71.50 per night

FAQs about hotels in Matara

What guests said about Matara:

8.0

Matara, was a good place for me.I stayed at La Polena,for...

Matara, was a good place for me.I stayed at La Polena,for 12 nights.The breakfast was excellent and the lady that made it changed the sheets and cleaned my room twice.I do think that they could give visitors a bottle of water daily.Also a jug to make a cup of tea in each room.Very little money is spend on maintaining the place.Also a sign with numbers for hiring Tuk-Tuk drivers would help.The manager is nice ,but a little slow in offering advice. Island rsetuarant past the Doctors had teh best food.I also needed more veg.So bought carrots,tomatoes and cucumber for myself.Also egg,roll in town. Restaurants at the beach are a rip off.10% added for tax.This is nonsense.Tuk driver from the Railway station to hotel.600 rup The one Hotel to Trainstation 800 the train from Matara.4 -5 hours 600rph.?
Guest review by
Malcolm
New Zealand
10

Matara is a beautiful coastal town in southern Sri Lanka,...

Matara is a beautiful coastal town in southern Sri Lanka, full of charm and local culture. The beaches are clean and peaceful—perfect for swimming, surfing, or just relaxing. I enjoyed exploring the historic Matara Fort and visiting nearby places like Polhena Beach and Parey Dewa Temple. The local food is delicious, and the people are warm and welcoming. It's a great place to experience authentic southern Sri Lankan life with a mix of nature, history, and the sea.
Guest review by
Suneth Liyange
Sri Lanka
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
10

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
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
10

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Seek the Sun is a great place to stay and the owner Dominic is super nice and very helpful! He arranged Surfing, Dinner, Excursions and various other things for us, all very cheap and great quality. The hotel is very clean with comfy rooms, good AC and clean bathroom - overall a great atmosphere! The hotel is 1 minute from the beach, you see the water from the hotel. The adjacent restaurant is also very good with tasty high quality food, don’t miss out on eating here during your stay!!
Guest review by
Victor
Germany
From US$59.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
location is great in the very calm and lovely part of Matara, Mediha and Polhena, the rooms were spacious, with still nice view, even if the other side of the road, restaurant is the best of the whole Mediha / polhena area with great breakfast and lots of varieties for dinner and located on the beach with possibility to see turtles, fishermen, ... . Staff is so helpful (i had a medical problem during the stay)
Guest review by
Fabrice
France
From US$26.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Very nice and simple house right at the end of Polhena Beach, with great sea view from the room. Although quite simply furnished, everything is very carefully maintained and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. And: you can watch Green Seaturtles from the garden in the afternoon and even swim with them in the morning! A very nice place, no luxury but a great nature experience!
Guest review by
Claudia
Switzerland
From US$97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
This is an absolutely idyllic place, literally right on the ocean and a 10 minute walk to Polhena beach and loads of delicious food. The room was spacious and the fridge freezer made life so easy. Lovely terrace outside the room and sleeping with the sound of the ocean was amazing. We felt really welcome and Ruzaik is so friendly and helpful, we would have been lost without him!
Guest review by
Natalie
United Kingdom
From US$22.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
I recommended this hotel for family and couple to book, because there staff are good and friendly, hotel rooms are clean and comfortable for the money spent. Thank you very much absolute breeze hotel owner to your all kindness. If will come again, we will book your hotel..
Guest review by
rajeewa
Sri Lanka