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LakRaj Heritage, hotel in Matara

Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a sun terrace, LakRaj Heritage offers pet-friendly accommodation in Matara, 6 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple. Free private parking is available on site.

It is on a beautiful stretch of beach
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
175 reviews
Price from£42.37per night
Nil Diya Beach Resort, hotel in Matara

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.

Location was good. Easy access from the Galle road. Walking distance to the beach. Room was clean. Bathroom with Toiletries and good water pressure. AC was good.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
82 reviews
Price from£51.20per 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
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
66 reviews
Price from£18.46per 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
88 reviews
Price from£60.19per night
Malee Villa (Beach Inns Holiday Resort), hotel in Matara

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.

It was our favorit place for sure! So we booked one more night after two nights what we had allready there. Very friendly and helpful staff, good food, nice rooms… and allways smile faces 😍
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
91 reviews
Price from£47.67per 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£23.83per 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.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
149 reviews
Price from£48.32per 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£74.58per 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
170 reviews
Price from£21.85per 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
29 reviews
Price from£22.33per night
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Matara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Peak Point
    Breakfast options
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 34 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.

  • 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

  • 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!

  • 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

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
     · 82 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.

  • Savenrose Beach Villa
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 124 reviews

    Set in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, Savenrose Beach Villa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Very nice and helpful host, we had an amazing stay

  • 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

Hotels located in the centre of Matara

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sabine Holiday Resort and Restaurant
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 15 reviews

    Situated in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, Sabine Holiday Resort and Restaurant features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Très bonne situation , personnel très sympathique , propre .

  • 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.

  • Fort Sea View Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 53 reviews

    Situated in Matara, 300 metres from Matara Beach, Fort Sea View Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Очень добродушный хозяин.Есть выход поямо на пляж.Кухня общая.

  • Grand Rockland Hotel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 66 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.

  • 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.

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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 £12.04 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews
    Very spacious, our favorite spot was the terrace where we always had breakfast, Sri lankan breakfast was the best! The host and his mother were amazing, helped us out with everything! So kind with children. Very close walking distance to the surfers spot and also turtle watching. Also the supermarket was very close and the main road so very easy for us to visit nearby beaches like Mirissa and Coconut Hill. Also they helped us out for the transfer to our next destination! So altogether great!! Thank you for everything :)
    Anissa
    Spain
  • From £30.49 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 £18.27 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 61 reviews
    Very clean and pretty new building and rooms (building in progress, but various rooms on the first floor are available and ready) beach view from your (spacious) balcony. Kitchen-like arrangement next to rooms. Large bathroom (new). No hot shower, but hey, who needs one here? 😊😊 Beach without the usual crowdedness. We were all alone during our stay. Nice waves nice view of Matara small island with Buddhist tempel. Very friendly and hospitable owner. Helpful and very communicative.
    Connie
    Germany
  • From £8.02 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 72 reviews
    Can not rate this place high enough! Jimna the host is probably the nicest person we’ve ever met, he went above and beyond to help us in any way he could plus the accomodation Is beautiful. Absolute water front and a easy stroll to the surf every morning, amazing room and great price. If your looking for a homely feel away from the hustle of the big hotels and resorts this is the place!! Will be recommending this place to everyone that travels to the south of Sri Lanka! Kaine & Kate
    Kaine
    Sri Lanka
  • From £42.37 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews
    A gem on a beautiful surfer beach. Good WiFi, zoom-enabled, great rooms and fantastic modern architecture. A hotel with the standard in the price range is something very special compare to the quality price is very cheap. Clean and very nice service. Staff was super great. it has a very family atmosphere. We had a very nice modern kitchen in our room.beautiful balcony with sea view.beach is clean, relatively empty and swimming and surfing is possible
    Paul
    Belgium
  • From £12.71 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 22 reviews
    Its located on the surf beach beautiful secret beach.wonderful place comfortable rooms.valuable for price.delicious big sri lankan breakfast we had . They have nice rooftop amazing ocean views from there.best for surfers. Good clean kitchen. Beautiful garden with many varieties of plants.we can see monkeys there.very helpful kindly staff.sepa and his family treated us as their family.we definitely come again in few weeks.
    Katherine
    Norway
  • From £38.52 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 308 reviews
    The total experience was great! There's live music on Wednesday and Saturday and it will go until midnight. Be aware of that if you are an easily annoyed by part music. For us it was nice. There's the beach right in front of there and many nice restaurants in close proximity. I highly recommend to check out 360 Madiha which is few metres away. The outdoor shower and the toilet is amazing!
    Shashika M
    Netherlands
  • From £24.07 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 199 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!
    Natalie
    United Kingdom
  • From £14.44 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 117 reviews
    Great location (quiet and calm) literally by the beach. Very comfortable bed. 1min walk to the lighthouse ; you'll fall asleep listening to the sound of the ocean. Food and drinks available. Very friendly hosts, family run business. Myself and other guests got invited to the birthday party of the host's little son, there was a very friendly and family-like atmosphere
    Nina
    Germany
  • 5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 5 reviews
    Directly across the road from the beach you can not get anymore central. There is a beach bus restaurant across the road which was super convenient. It is basic so don’t expect anything fancy here. No hot water and okay bed and there is noise from surrounding bars. We just enjoyed sitting on the balcony with a drink watching the world go by!
    Nicholas
    United Kingdom
  • From £42.37 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews
    One of the best place in Sri Lanka! Suits are very clean and cozy well arranged with furnitures and plants. Nice sea view from the apartment. Rooftop was great! They have very good surf lessons. Airport taxi services are great and professional recommended! I will back again for sure with my family. Thank you for your great hospitality.
    McCarthy
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 21 reviews
    Amazing private hotel, cozy, nice pool, great location facing the beach. The villas are well located so that there is privacy for all guests. The beach is great for surfing and swimming, clean sand, not many people. Myriam and Jean made sure that our stay was enjoyable and Axel helped us ride our first waves. Lobster dinner was the best
    Petr
    Russia
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 124 reviews
    Clean and comfortable little hotel exceptionally located in front of the beautiful beach of Madiha. The location couldn't be better! Rooms are very spacious and comfortable and have a large balcony with a superb view on the beach. The staff was very friendly and professional. We enjoyed the breakfast, served in their neat garden.
    Laura
    Sri Lanka
  • From £80.25 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 43 reviews
    We loved our stay here. It was a great value and exceeded our expectations. The staff and boss were very friendly. They treated us like family, let us use their washer for a minimal fee and served us hot tea when we came back from downtown during the storm. + The best wifi we had in Sri Lanka so far.
    Milan
    United States
  • From £39.72 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 326 reviews
    the place is built with little cute houses/bungalows with a shared pool. It is located 2 minutes from the turtle beach and 5-10 walking distance from other beaches. The staff was very helpful and pleasant.
    Rakefet
    Israel
  • From £17.48 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews
    We had a wonderful stay with this incredibly hospitable family away from the touristy streets yet close enough to restaurants and the beach. Safe, clean, quiet, and breezy. We hope to come back soon.
    Claire
    Netherlands
  • From £11.65 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 83 reviews
    Nice location and accommodation near the Madiha and Polhena beach. Friendly staff and nice rooms.
    Joost
    Netherlands
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 53 reviews
    The keeper was very nice, the property is near the beach and the room was spacious.
    Hugo
    France
  • 6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 39 reviews
    Located in walking distance from matara town. Small place. Friendly owner.
    Umesh Madhushan
    Sri Lanka