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Top Secret Beach Hotel, hotel in Matara

Situated in Matara, within a few steps of Lakshawaththa Beach and 1.3 km of Matara Beach, Top Secret Beach Hotel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

Staff was amazing even though
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
124 reviews
Price from£66.08per night
Kaminrich Cottage, hotel in Matara

Situated in Matara, 200 metres from Madiha Beach, Kaminrich Cottage features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Everyone was friendly and helpful especially the manageress. Would highly recommend. . Robert Marshall
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
98 reviews
Price from£24.86per night
Grand Rockland Hotel, hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, 1.5 km from Matara Beach, Grand Rockland Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.

I almost reached what I expected with facilities they provided
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
67 reviews
Price from£18.42per night
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.

Small, cozy hotel in calm location, on the sandy beach. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good facilities, except so so Wifi. Great breakfast and overall good food options on site in the restaurant. Surfers paradise. Restaurants near by and 3 km walk on the beach is a plus.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
125 reviews
Price from£74.43per night
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 terrace and a restaurant.

it was everything I wanted, chill , enjoy the Sri Lankan atmosphere.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
151 reviews
Price from£40.71per night
Onaro Beach View, hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, Onaro Beach View offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Matara Beach and provides various facilities, such as a garden and a private beach area.

Beach Front
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
23 reviews
Price from£23.79per night
La Polena, hotel in Matara

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

Nice Hotel with stunning wiev,the staff was incredible helpful and nice
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
171 reviews
Price from£21.81per night
Culture Resort, hotel in Matara

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

Such a beautiful hotel and room. One od put best stays in Sri Lanka. Good location,on the beach. Good seafood restaurants. Beautiful manager. Breakfast was the best. You need to try Sri Lankan. All recommendations.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
90 reviews
Price from£60.07per night
Bienvenido Cozy Marker, hotel in Matara

Set in Matara, 90 metres from Madiha Beach, Bienvenido Cozy Marker offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

A great little hotel with friendly staff in an excellent location just a short walk from Madiha Beach. Pool is a nice feature and rooms are good size with nice ambient lighting. Would definitely stay again.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
30 reviews
Price from£22.29per night
Swell Shacks, hotel in Matara

Situated in Matara, less than 1 km from Madiha Beach, Swell Shacks features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Super nice rooms and also the Hang out area is cool. Just know that you can reach a beach Right from the lot, but you can’t Go Swimming there and Surfing is only got intermediates and advanced Surfers. Staff is really nice to the street dogs there, which i really liked. And the dogs are really friendly. Madiha is a very chill and relaxed neighborhood, we loved it. Staff is Friendy but also lets you do your thing.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
24 reviews
Price from£66.87per night
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Matara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Leopard Glamping - Luxury Mobile Campsite in Yala & Kumana

    Situated in Matara, 2.3 km from Matara Beach, Leopard Glamping - Luxury Mobile Campsite in Yala & Kumana features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • LEON PARADISE SURF BEACH
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Set in Matara, a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach, LEON PARADISE SURF BEACH offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Nihal Bay View
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1 review

    Set in Matara, a few steps from Dammala Beach, Nihal Bay View offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

  • Kaminrich Cottage
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 98 reviews

    Situated in Matara, 200 metres from Madiha Beach, Kaminrich Cottage features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    la gentillesse du personnel le balcon la piscine

  • Culture Resort
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 90 reviews

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

    The pool, room, facilities, services were exceptional.

  • Shima Guni Beach Club Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 25 reviews

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

    Joli lieux et joli décor, personnel très accueillant. Chambre vu mer très agréable

  • Peak Point
    Breakfast options
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 33 reviews

    Peak Point Hotel is located on the coastline of the Indian Ocean, a two-minute walk to the beach and offers snorkeling with sea turtles.

    great location adorable staff and the cleanest room we had

  • Himawari Beach Villa
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 22 reviews

    Set in Matara, within a few steps of Polhena Beach and 500 metres of Madiha Beach, Himawari Beach Villa provides accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

    mycket trevlig värd som var väldigt hjälpsam. prisvärt boende.

Budget hotels in Matara

  • Malee Villa (Beach Inns Holiday Resort)
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 91 reviews

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

    Kind staff and great location. Menu in the restaurant is also pretty good.

  • Peekwood

    Situated in Matara, 1.1 km from Matara Beach, Peekwood features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

  • Shades Hotel & Villa

    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 terrace.

  • Chandiv Hotel

    Set in Matara, 600 metres from Kamburugamuwa Beach, Chandiv Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • White House Holiday Resort
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 4 reviews

    Located in Matara, 1.2 km from Polhena Beach, White House Holiday Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Nil Diya Beach Resort
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 81 reviews

    Set a few steps from Madiha Beach, Nil Diya Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Matara and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

    place was really clean and well maintained by the staff.

  • Sumimal Resort Polhena
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 54 reviews

    Located in Matara, 600 metres from Polhena Beach, Sumimal Resort Polhena provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

    Zimmer waren sehr schön mit einem großen Balkon, ruhig mit einem schönen Garten

  • Vanina Villas
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 21 reviews

    Set 2.8 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple, Vanina Villas provides rooms with air conditioning in Matara.

    Very friendly and familiar! Best surfing spot. Best surfing lesson . Very good food!

Hotels located in the centre of Matara

  • Cozy Resort
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Situated in Matara, 600 metres from Midigama Beach, Cozy Resort features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service.

  • Coconut Villa Madiha
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Matara, within 500 metres of Madiha Beach and 1.7 km of Polhena Beach, Coconut Villa Madiha provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

  • The Duchess Hotel
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Matara, 1.2 km from Lakshawaththa Beach, The Duchess Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Chanro Surf Dream
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews

    Situated in Matara, within 200 metres of Midigama Beach and 600 metres of Ahangama Beach, Chanro Surf Dream features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who...

    Great place, very clean, great staff. It would be great if the had breakfast for the price.

  • Polhena Grand Resort & Banquet
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 26 reviews

    Set in Matara, 300 metres from Polhena Beach, Polhena Grand Resort & Banquet offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    we really enjoyed our stay, food was excellent and staff were very welcoming.

  • Grand Rockland Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 67 reviews

    Located in Matara, 1.5 km from Matara Beach, Grand Rockland Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.

    Cleanliness was at a good level. Beddings were comfy.

  • Hotel Nawathana
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 61 reviews

    Hotel Nawathana offers air-conditioned rooms, each with a private terrace and wooden bench. Located in historical Fort Matara, the property features an outdoor swimming pool and restaurant.

    The hotel's cleanthiness and it's location.

  • Reef Garden Hotel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 18 reviews

    Overlooking Polhena Beach in Sri Lanka, this hotel features a garden, an outdoor pool and complimentary parking. Its rooms come with a balcony.

    tres bien situé face a la plage, personnel accueillant. La piscine est agreable.

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What guests said about Matara:

  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Dmitry
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Chamil
    Sri Lanka
  • 10
    Scored 10

    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.
    Wiene
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Matara is great transport hub, has fast bus connection with...

    Matara is great transport hub, has fast bus connection with Colombo (via expressway). Also most buses on south pass through Matara. Though it's not a good place to stay longer - crowds, no good beaches, high prices.
    Dmytro
    Ukraine
  • 10
    Scored 10

    People are so peaceful and feeling safer. Wow!!!

    People are so peaceful and feeling safer. Wow!!! I wish they had more pick me like taxi services but all fare and good. Beach need a little extra love from environmental authorities. But it was nice still. Thank you Matara. I love to live in Matara for real. Its so chill out places out there in all of the island . ❤🧡😊
    A
    Anonymous
    Sri Lanka
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We stayed at Turtle Eco Beach Hotel.

    We stayed at Turtle Eco Beach Hotel. Olympic or near Olympic length pool, but only two lanes wide. Quite unique. The owners are French as are many of the guests. But so many languages can be heard there. Very family friendly! We traveled back and forth to Polhena Beach (about 1.5 km to the south) for snorkeling daily. (Between 08:00 AM and noon, the water is the clearest.) Sadly, during our stay, the daily low tides coincided with - roughly - that same span of time, so we had to be extra careful to avoid getting scratched up by the coral reef. Our stay was for three days from 15-18 January. We saw sea turtles every day and could even feed them "sea grass" by hand. We ate near the hotel or near Polhena Beach and avoided going into town...
    Brian Sorge
    United States

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Matara

  • From £30.44 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 28 reviews
    The treehouse was amazing .. The property is located around nice green trees mini jungle so you can see lot of animals and close to the transport. Bus stop is next to the property . The beach is ininfront just cross the road and good for surfing and swimming .. The host and the family are very nice and friendly.. They are very helpful. The food was amazing and the best food we ever had in.Sri Lanka .. The breakfast is huge its enough for whole day.. Thank you very much and definitely come back again. Very
    K
    Kim
    United Kingdom
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
    The location is great, in a quiet place. Beautiful garden, close to Polhena beach. The room is big, with a big bathroom with both a bath and a shower. The bed is very comfortable and everything is very clean. Last but not least Sisil and his family are so nice. On the 2nd night they cooked for us 2 tuna with salad and roast potatoes....delicious. They also lend us mask and tuba to snorkel with turtules in the morning. Next time we come back we will return with great pleasure to visit Sisil
    Yann
    France
  • From £60.07 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 90 reviews
    Everything was perfect and amazing. The boutique hotel was an exceptional place to relax and unwind. It offers great family entertainment such as pool facilities, free bicycles for anyone to have a relaxed ride around the area, delicious food to satisfy anyone's palette and taste and they arrange trips to the turtle farms, whale watching tours or anywhere you wish to visit during your stay. From the owner Dr Prasad to everyone there make sure that you are well looked after to the maximum.
    Maneera Thenabadu
    Sri Lanka
  • From £12.81 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 118 reviews
    Location was awesome if you looking for more local and less touristy feel :)) Family is very lovely and helpful. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is available on request,reasonable prices. Bonus very delicious traditional Sri Lankan food!! :)) smoothies,fruit juices also available.They have chill area by the beach. Town in walking distance. You can go up the light house on Saturdays, spectacular views. Matara is also not far with transport. Thank you for the wonderful time, much love!
    Tatiana
    New Zealand
  • From £16.02 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 23 reviews
    2 nights stay room have common balcony which give on to the beach view. beach is not touristic and more of a fisherman village area but it’s so authentic! breakfast is the best we had in Sri Lanka! wifi worked very well. location is great too about 10min walk to lighthouse and from city center / temple. relaxing retreat guaranteed. didn’t have much issues with insects in the room surprisingly
    Victor
    France
  • From £14.54 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 27 reviews
    Really peaceful and cosy guesthouse with a beautiful garden. I loved the yoga classes in the amazing yoga shala! It is a bit further away in Polhena but with the scooter everything is easy to reach in a couple of minutes. But therefore it has such a chilled vibe, is close to the beach & you can even rent kajaks! Isuru was a great surf teacher and the food they served is also very tasty.
    Saskia
    Germany
  • From £66.87 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 24 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.
    carolin
    Germany
  • From £46.78 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews
    This place was just perfect! The best we had in Sri Lanka. Nice clean rooms with big comfortable beds and beautiful view, great breakfast, functioning WiFi. The villa is at a beach which is perfect for surfing as well as swimming in the sea. Our host made our stay even better with his kindness and he arranged everything we needed. Thank you very much!
    Tereza
    Czech Republic
  • From £15.28 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 43 reviews
    The hotel is located directly on beach and from balcony is amazing view on the ocean. We were nicely suprised how helpful was local personal - preparison of delicious breakfast, notification for turtles on the beaches and advices related to locality. This hotel we can only recommend for staying in Matara.
    David
    Czech Republic
  • From £47.58 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 91 reviews
    Excellent staff and yummy breakfast. Nice facilities and shows that the take care of their property. Location is fair, the beach is quiet which is nice but still a tuk tuk ride from main beaches and restaurants. There are a few good restaurant options near the hotel. Good value.
    Bradley
    United States
  • From £5.61 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 67 reviews
    Hostel is put together very well and was always kept very clean. Shehan, the owner, was very friendly and gave a lot of helpful information. The location is perfect as it is close to both beachea, but off the main road. This made it a very quiet.
    Kalani Ostermeijer
    Thailand
  • From £15.86 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 36 reviews
    Spacious, comfortable room, well furnished. The bathroom without any door is quirky indeed, though. The neighborhood feels great and just a few minutes drive to the Matara city. Breakfast on the place was very good.
    Mikhail
    Russia
  • From £16.02 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews
    Calm & quiet place, just near to the polhena beach. It's good place to dine, There are so many restaurant arround the villa. Delicious breakfast.
    kapila
    Sri Lanka
  • From £16.48 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews
    One of the best places we stayed in sri lanka. Really loved the rooms Nice and clean. And the familie was amazing. Thanks vittu :)
    Marius
    Denmark
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 190 reviews
    absolute gem of an owner. fabulous location, comfy room, great food. across the street from the beach. can't wait to be back!
    KC
    United States
  • From £22.29 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 30 reviews
    This hotel is close to the Polhena beach. There is a balcony in the room where you can hang clothes.the host is friendly.
    Chen
    China
  • From £30.44 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 309 reviews
    right in front of the beach and parties happening right there which end at 11pm so you still sleep very comfortably.
    Maíra
    United States
  • From £70.48 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 177 reviews
    We took the room with sea view, it was just amazing. Love the feeling in that hotel and in Matara
    Alexane
    United States
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews
    lovely family and lovely house, best gust house in Polhena
    A
    Anonymous
    France
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 21 reviews
    location is right on the beach
    Jakub
    United Arab Emirates