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Surf Lodge Madiha

Matara

Surf Lodge Madiha is a recently renovated guest house in Matara near Madiha Beach. This guest house features a garden.

G
Gintarė
From
United Arab Emirates
We would definitely come back and it says everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
$48
1 night, 2 adults

La Polena

Hotel in Matara

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.

S
Sofia Eleonora
From
Italy
La Polena is a special place. A quiet accommodation where to enjoy the beautiful ocean, through the beach lying directly in front of their garden. Our room was very spacious and the view was just amazing. The staff is extremely helpful and kind. You will enjoy every minute of it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

Coco Mount Mirissa

Matara

Providing garden views, Coco Mount Mirissa in Matara offers accommodations and a garden. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

S
Sumit
From
Thailand
I stayed at Coco Mount for 4 days, and it was a wonderful experience. The host is incredibly nice and kind. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. They welcomed me with coffee and cookies, which was a lovely touch. Breakfast was also very good, and when I requested local food, they happily prepared it for me. It was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend staying here and would definitely come back again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Breeze Villa

Hotel in Matara

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.

V
Václav
From
Czech Republic
The best stay we had in whole Sri Lanka. The location is superb. You are 10 meters from the beach. Great for surfers. Room is clean, quiet and with amazing sea view. The main part of the experience is the stuff. These guys were absolutely amazing. Honestly I don’t get such service even from my grandma. We felt really welcomed. Tashan and Chamil were the best stuff I have ever experienced in any place I have been yet, always smiling, always helpful. In the kitchen mister Sujee will take care of you and believe me - you have never had better sea food. Absolutely recommending this place. I don’t event want to leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Light house beach home

Matara

Light house beach home provides beachfront accommodations in Matara. It features free Wifi, a private beach area, free bikes, and a restaurant.

B
Benedikt
From
Germany
Supreme location, clean rooms and nice staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
$18.18
1 night, 2 adults

Malee Villa (Beach Inns Holiday Resort)

Hotel in Matara

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.

E
Ed
From
United Kingdom
Great location on the beach with a nice restaurant / bar by the Ocean. The pool was large and quiet. The family room we booked was spacious with two single beds and a double. The surrounding area felt safe and it was nice to stroll around to the other restaurants in the evenings. The manager was friendly and helped up with whatever we needed. Food was great and the banana pancakes for breakfast were perfect! We’d stay here again and could have stayed longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Deep Blue

Matara

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.

A
Angie
From
United Arab Emirates
It is so peaceful and beautiful there! The outdoor swinging bed is heaven! The grounds are lovely and the pool is a perfect place to relax. When the tide is out, there's also a small beach. They offered to prepare fish for us on our first night- it was delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
Price from
$36.30
1 night, 2 adults

Cavendish Polhena

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a 5-minute walk from Polhena Beach, Cavendish Polhena has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

La Cove

Matara

Located in Matara, a 4-minute walk from Madiha Beach, La Cove provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant.

S
Sophia Gadiel
From
Denmark
Beautiful and unique location. Sweetest hosts and staff, very helpful and kind. Such a gem in Madiha - and brand new! So lucky to be one of the first ones to have a stay there. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$48
1 night, 2 adults

Sky Haven

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, within a few steps of Madiha Beach and 19 miles of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Sky Haven provides accommodations with a terrace as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$26.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $120
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Solo traveller staying in the king room adjacent to the lounge area. Bed and bathroom were very clean, facilties (pool and TV lounge) were great. Location is private and near beach. Breakfast was great - traditional and well-considered by the butler Shan.
Guest review byCharles
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $111.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Very clean, fantastic food, great location and very friendly & helpful staff
Guest review byMartina
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $28.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
Sayuri Beach Hotel is a terrific option for travelers looking for an affordable beach stay at Polhena, Matara because it offers a great blend of comfort, affordability, great locations, and exceptional service. The host was amiable and made sure his visitors had a good time.
Guest review bySiriwardhane
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
The location was amazing, right on one of sri lankas most beautiful bay beaches, beach was literally just outside the door, the aircon was really good, big comfy bed, great shower with warm water and the cutest dog and cat lived there, the owners were beautiful friendly people, we highly recommend great value for money , they organised transport for us to our next town at a very affordable price, we had a great experience
Guest review byCassie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $28.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
The family who runs the guesthouse is so lovely and made me feel very at home. The room was big and very clean, and the location for me was perfect. Excellent value for money.
Guest review byJessica
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $40.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Amazing location, right on the beach. Fantastic surf all day long! Staff is super super friendly and they serve an excellent dinner and breakfast at the beach. Also the room was very clean and comfortable. Don’t look any further, this was our favorite guesthouse in Sri Lanka.
Guest review byMonique
Young couple