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Surf Lodge Madiha

Matara

Set within 400 metres of Madiha Beach and 32 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Surf Lodge Madiha offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Matara.

O
Olga Parii
From
Russia
Best ever breakfast, beds, view and hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$102
1 night, 2 adults

Skyy Villa matara

Matara

Located 31 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Skyy Villa matara offers accommodation with a patio. It is set 400 metres from Polhena Beach and provides a 24-hour front desk.

S
Sissythatwalk
From
Taiwan
The room and bathroom are super clean. So new! Perfect natural light to the room. AC works well. Comfy bed. Strong water pressure and warm water. I really like they have a peaceful outdoor area outside of the room. The owner is very polite and helpful. They provid really good Sri Lankan breakfast. Very close to beach but located in a very quiet area. I have two good resting in this lovely guesthouse.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$12.22
1 night, 2 adults

Leafy Madiha

Matara

Set just 200 metres from Madiha Beach, Leafy Madiha provides accommodation in Matara with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

S
Suha
From
United Kingdom
Very spacious rooms and very clean spaces in and outside the premises. Comfortable beds and outstanding AC that will cool the room in seconds as well as a fan. Our room had a great little seating space that overlooked the green. The host was very lovely and always attentive. Will definitely recommend it for long and short stays. Very close to the beach and other restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults

Madiha Venus

Matara

Boasting garden views, Madiha Venus offers accommodation with terrace, around 700 metres from Madiha Beach. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

C
Cyprian
From
United Kingdom
When we first booked it I was a little cautious because it's a new hotel and I didn't know exactly what to expect. But this place and the hosts hospitality exceeded all of our expectations. The rooms are very spacious, clean and have everything you may ever need. There's a common area where, if you'd like, you can cook a meal or practice yoga. The real stars of this place, however, is the host family. Thilan, his wife and kids make your stay a special time. Any request, small or large, is always greeted with a smile and a genuine willingness to help and go above and beyond. One night we had a dinner that was cooked by Thilan's wife which also concluded our time in Sri Lanka and all 4 of us agreed in saying it was the best Sri Lankan curry we've had within the two weeks. It was truly exceptional and made using only the freshest of the ingredients. Even after our stay there, Thilan was extremely helpful with organising transfer to the airport. This place is genuinely a hidden gem and I believe a great future awaits them as they absolutely nailed their offering and service. 10/10, would recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Shoreline Madiha

Matara

Set in Matara, within 600 metres of Madiha Beach and 31 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Shoreline Madiha offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

L
Levin
From
Germany
Amazing host, very kind and caring! The place was very cozy and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Ruvee Nature Rest

Matara

Located within 700 metres of Mirissa Beach and 34 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium in Matara, Ruvee Nature Rest offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchen.

M
Monika
From
Austria
The stay was the BEST we had so far in Sri Lanka! Dinu and her family do everything to make you feel at home, if you wish for something they will make sure to make it happen. The location is also really nice and calm, as it is located in the second row, but still very centered only 2 min walk to the main road and 5 min to the beach. From the terrace you have a nice view in the jungle-like garden, where you can even see monkeys play and listen to exotic birds in the morning. And the best yet to come, the rooms are brand new, super clean and equipped with everything you need: AC, nice bathroom, mini fridge, mosquito net, fast WIFI etc. If you stay here, also make sure to have breakfast, it was simply the best, we were completely full because everything was so delicious and a lot Sri Lankan dishes to try out. It is also possible to have professional massages directly at the accommodation as they also have a day spa center here, we didn't have it but a lot of day guests came by. Sorry for gushing, but we really enjoyed our stay as you can tell and we recommend to be quick because as soon as people will know about this new place, it will be booked out for a long time
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Coco Inn Polhena

Matara

Located in Matara, 400 metres from Madiha Beach and 31 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Coco Inn Polhena offers a garden and air conditioning.

N
Niamh
From
Australia
The room was absolutely immaculate when we arrived, and our lovely host was there to greet us with open arms. As we have been travelling for about 1.5 months we have stayed in many different types of accomodation but this room was the best. We felt as is we were in luxury in this more modern feeling home. It was great - as we arrived late there is a little restaurant right next door that do great roti and curry’s!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Banyan Scape Villa

Matara

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.

T
Tammy
From
United Kingdom
Extremely welcoming and helpful family. Lovely property with nice new fresh rooms. I was stuck with nowhere to stay due to a misunderstanding. They took me in late at night, I had no bags with me, they gave me PJ's which was honestly such a lovely lovely thing to do. The breakfast the next-day was gorgeous. Dhal, sambol, potato curry, hoppers, the lot!! 2 types of desert. Genuinely lovely people. AND THEIR DOG!!! omg, the cutest fluff Ball I've ever seen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$49
1 night, 2 adults

Sandbank Madiha deluxe bedroom with private bathroom

Matara

Located 2 km from Kamburugamuwa Beach, Sandbank Madiha deluxe bedroom with private bathroom offers a garden, a terrace and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

M
Marina
From
Russia
We were really lucky to find this place and spent 11 nights here! If we come back to Sri Lanka, we will definitely stay in Sandbank again. New, clean, comfortable room with cozy terrace. Super-friendly, caring staff - they were always ready to help with ALL our requests. We felt ourselves very welcomed guests - not just regular clients. The place is located in quiet part of Madiha which was important for us - no loud music and parties around. There is no usual beach nearby but for us it was advantage as we don’t like crowds and swimming - just be in the ocean and jump with waves) Just several moments were specific and could be important to know in advance: there is no hot water (it’s not cold of course, just fresh), WiFi didn’t work in our room (n3), just on terrace - but this points just details, not problems and it couldn’t mess up our stay in such a great place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Sheru Guest

Matara

Situated in Matara and only 300 metres from Matara Beach, Sheru Guest features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

L
Luke
From
Canada
This loving family easily created the place I've stayed in my 1 year of traveling. If you're the type of traveler who appreciates major attention to detail, the warmest of welcomes (fresh glass of passion fruit juice from their garden !!), high-quality facilities, and mind-blowing dollar value, then you found your home away from home. Honestly, I wish I had a home back home as nice as this home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: US$24.15
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 62 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 by
    Siriwardhane
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
    We had a surprising very good stay with Dayana and Neil and their children, the hosts of the guest house. Very quiet area for a good sleep, the jungle sounds wake you up in the morning. Nice beds with mosquito nets, a own kitchen to use if you want to, and otherwise some local and also fancy places around to find food and drinks. Would come definitely back to the house. Thank you
    Guest review by
    Marcel
    Young couple