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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
125 reviews
Price from£69.90per 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.

Very big room, clean and was nice to have a balcony
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
100 reviews
Price from£26.20per 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
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
67 reviews
Price from£18.27per 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.

Very nice hotel right on the beach. Ideal for relaxing and unwinding. The staff is very friendly and will fulfill all your wishes. The dishes are always freshly prepared and the portions are very large and delicious. Highly recommended.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
126 reviews
Price from£73.82per 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.

Excellent location, very close to the beach and right next to a sea turtle hatchling. Very friendly hosts. Instant switch rooms after the AC in the first wasn’t working.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
153 reviews
Price from£36.70per 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£23.59per night
Sumimal Resort Polhena, hotel in Matara

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.

We had a wonderful stay with Summi and Mal. The house is very large and very beautiful. The room is very pleasant and above all there is a magnificent terrace where we had breakfasts and dinners. The food prepared by Mal is very good and very plentiful. We were welcomed by a very warm family and it was very pleasant to chat in the evening with Sara, Chathmi and Mal. In short, you understand, we highly recommend this address. I forgot to say that the family rented us a scooter during our stay for an extremely reasonable price. We were able to explore the entire region. Early in the morning we went swimming with the turtles. It's a wonderful memory. In short, you can go there without hesitation.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
54 reviews
Price from£14.07per 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£20.43per 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£59.58per 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
31 reviews
Price from£22.11per night
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Matara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Shima Guni Beach Club Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 26 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Peak Point
    Breakfast options
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 32 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.

  • 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.

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.

  • Kaminrich Cottage
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 100 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

  • Peekwood

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

  • 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.

  • Moana La Vie - Polhena
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews

    Situated in Matara, 400 metres from Madiha Beach, Moana La Vie - Polhena features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

    La habitación, la cama, el aire acondicionado y el silencio

  • 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

  • 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 £13.11 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews
    Fantastic place to stay, beautiful, spacious and clean rooms. Delicious breakfast on a beautiful terrace with green and flowery surroundings. Perfect location, out of all busyness.If you like to hike, you can walk from Coconut Tree Hill, which is just a few min away, to Mirissa beach, it will take you around 25 min, we did it every morning and evening, with a pleasure, otherwise take a tuk tuk. Big compliments to the host family, very sweet and helpful people, all the best for them.
    Gerda N.T.
    Lithuania
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 125 reviews
    The room is big, clean and newly made, at least it looks like it. The hotel stuff is amazing friendly and extremely helpful with anything. In particular the Manager Gobi is the best person which we made in Sri Lanka, helpful with any kind of question, very fair and friendly. We cannot say enough thank you to him. Besides the tuktuk drivers for the hotel are also amazing the first time in Sri Lanka since 2 weeks we had trustworthy driver. Full recommendation for the place.
    Marc Daniel
    Germany
  • From £15.73 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 36 reviews
    The hotel is the best located in Sk town, just near the surf spot. We had a nice room with a balcony. Sleeping with the sound of the waves was amazing. Danny and his staff are friendly, professional, and always helpful. We felt at home and were well-pampered. Everything we needed and asked for was quickly replied. food at the restaurant is fresh and tasty! snorkeling beach on the right, and surfing points all around.
    salgadu
    Sri Lanka
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 193 reviews
    this place was the best where we stayed in Sri Lanka, property is simple, but has everything you need (umbrella, snorkelling masks, beach carpet etc.) 20m to the beach, 2km to city centre, but it was not problem as there was bicycle free of charge. The biggest contribute was made by host Chaami, who is friendly, helping and provides us the best service in this country! Highly recommend this guest house.
    Ksenia
    Ukraine
  • From £14.42 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 £15.15 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 44 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!
    Claudia
    Switzerland
  • From £41.94 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews
    Gorgeous place just by the beach the view is amazing the place wasn't very crowded which allowed us to enjoy the calm. Really nice natural plant decorations in the hotel and rooms. This is a spot if you are looking for a surf vacation you can rent boards at the hotel for cheap prices. You can enjoy your vacation highly in this place.
    Julia
    Denmark
  • From £9.13 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 reviews
    That's brilliant place to enjoy your vacation and very close to the beach park and the hospitality was awesome. specially need to mention Mr. Sarath the person who keeping ''Blooming Plohena'' is providing exceptional service to the travellers. Hope to get back soon and Highly recommend ''Blooming Plohena''
    Shavinda
    Sri Lanka
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 193 reviews
    Super welcoming owner, gives free mango juice all the time, free laundry and bicycles to use, really spacious room by the sea, a/c, kitchen where to cook if you like me wanna cook your meals. Near the surf spots. Plenty of sea turtles easy to spot in the lagoon at Polhena beach, nearby. Very recommended!
    Lorenzo
    Australia
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 56 reviews
    The rooms were cosy and comfortable. The hosts were very kind and helpful. They were easy to communicate with. The place is walking distance to Doctors and the madiha beach as well as Polhena beach. It's a small property but they had all the amenities including towels and a mini fridge
    S
    Sri Lanka
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews
    The location really closed to Madiha beach and polhena beach Also popular Doctor house , the place full of nature around the property, even not the AIRCON we didn’t feel warm , there is 02 bed room villa its very comfortable for 04 persons.
    G
    Guro
    Norway
  • From £47.18 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 91 reviews
    Quiet hotel in a quiet area,restaurant and bar right on the beach with most rooms set back in a separate building across a quiet beach road. Food and drinks prices reasonable,swimming pool. Very helpful and attentive front desk manager.
    Mark
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    Amazing place. we were there for one night but we wish we could have stayed longer. Hotel rooms are beautiful maintained. Great views, peacocks animals are surrounding the whole place . Overall amazing I will definitely come back.
    Audrie
    Australia
  • From £59.58 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 90 reviews
    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.
    VESNA
    Croatia
  • From £47.66 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 334 reviews
    The place was lovely and the staff was extremely helpful, ready to give information and help out at all times. The place was clean and was walking distance to the beach.
    Ruchira
    Sri Lanka
  • From £7.69 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews
    The place is a quiet nice and clean place. Even can walk down to the town. It's such a wonderful place for solo traveling and even for foreigners.
    Aden Umar
    Sri Lanka
  • From £22.11 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 31 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 £30.19 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 312 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 £19.22 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews
    The staff is very accommodating and the food is delicious, easy access to the beach a 5min walk from the hotel.
    Mr & Mrs
    Maldives
  • From £5.56 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 67 reviews
    Staff were nice Location is right next to the beach and Doctors house
    S.
    Georgia