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Bienvenido Cozy Madiha

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, Bienvenido Cozy Madiha has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Z
Zhengxi
From
Canada
Room was clean and comfy. Owner was very nice to us. The pool was well maintained. We also got a free room upgrade.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Samuel
From
United Kingdom
Really good value, rooms aren't perfect but for the very fair price we have no complaints. Access to the beach is amazing and the stretch of beach is clean in comparison to others we have been to. Staff were lovely, the breakfast is great and the view from the balcony was so good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
Price from
$33
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

B
Bartini
From
United States
Excellent staff, excellent location, excellent food. I really enjoyed my eight day stay - felt very at home. Janaka and his staff are pros and I would definitely return. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
$52.65
1 night, 2 adults
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The Seascape

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach, The Seascape has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

S
Siler
From
Kenya
Lovely small hotel right on the beach. Great decor and very comfortable room. The staff were very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend for a relaxing vacation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
$85.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Crystal Wave Holiday Resort Polhena

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a 6-minute walk from Polhena Beach, Crystal Wave Holiday Resort Polhena provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

N
Nimsara
From
Sri Lanka
ThisThe hotel staff is good. The rooms are very clean. Received a friendly reception.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$15
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Ferola

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, Hotel Ferola has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

j
jeanpaul hoareau
From
Seychelles
Everything was perfect, the staff, the ambiance, the food was excellent and the service was top. Comfy bed clean room. The pool was great. Would definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
$180
1 night, 2 adults
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Gypsea' Madiha

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a 3-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Gypsea' Madiha has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

G
Greta
From
Cyprus
Fresh accommodation. Beautiful , comfortable to stay in. Just bathroom can do something about the smell, but it’s kind of common in Sri Lanka. There are dogs in territory, yes. But there was no dogs barking in the night at all. Very nice garden. And also we had good fresh made breakfast. Cool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults
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Morning Star Polhena

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a 14-minute walk from Polhena Beach, Morning Star Polhena has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$72.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Shades Hotel & Villa

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, 1.2 miles from Lakshawaththa Beach, Shades Hotel & Villa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
$396
1 night, 2 adults
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VThree Hotel

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a 11-minute walk from Polhena Beach, VThree Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

D
Dane
From
New Zealand
I had a wonderful stay! The room was air-conditioned and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen area was perfect for making a quick bite, and the bathroom was excellent with great water pressure. I really enjoyed the spacious living area with access to the balcony. It was very thoughtful of the host to have Netflix already set up on the TV. The food service was excellent and quick too. Overall, a fantastic experience — highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$9.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Matara

Ocean Light Mirissa

Hotel in Mirissa
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Cozy Resort

Hotel in Matara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
From $22.99 per night

Malee Villa (Beach Inns Holiday Resort)

Hotel in Matara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
From $82.50 per night

Sabine Holiday Resort and Restaurant

Hotel in Matara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
From $43.56 per night

Top Secret Beach Hotel

Hotel in Matara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
From $71.50 per night

Ocean Breeze Villa

Hotel in Matara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
From $70 per night

Garden Villa Talalla

Hotel in Talalla South
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
From $59.40 per night

Mermaid Inn

Hotel in Mirissa
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
From $20 per night

Shades Hotel & Villa

Hotel in Matara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
From $605 per night

Culture Resort

Hotel in Matara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
From $110 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews

Budget hotels in Matara and nearby

My car offers accommodations in Matara, a few steps from Matara Beach and 17 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

From $121 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

River Inn features a garden and accommodations with a kitchen in Matara, 27 miles from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

From $27.50 per night

White House Group - Luxury Apartments, Matara City is located in Matara, just a 19-minute walk from Matara Beach and 16 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

From $102.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Just a few steps from Matara Beach and a 17-minute walk from Matara Fort, Banyan Scape Villa features accommodations in Matara, with a garden. With sea views, this accommodation features a terrace.

From $84.70 per night

Featuring a garden, Villa 307 8 room 22 guest appartment provides accommodations in Matara. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $83.31 per night

Just a 2-minute walk from Matara Beach and one mile from Matara Fort, RED ROSE HOLIDAY HOUSE features accommodations in Matara with a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge.

From $81.01 per night

Offering garden views, Villa Nilwala in Matara features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This villa offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

From $48.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Located in Matara, a 17-minute walk from Matara Beach, Pinipahana Walauwa Resort & villa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From $60 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Matara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Matara, a 4-minute walk from Matara Beach, Rest House Matara provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Located in Matara, a 3-minute walk from Matara Beach, Hotel Nawathana has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From $23.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Matara, a 8-minute walk from Matara Beach, Grand Navro Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From $40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Matara, 1.3 miles from Matara Beach, Jade Banqueting and Leisure has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From $26.14 per night

Located in Matara, a 5-minute walk from Matara Beach and 16 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Nature Villa Guest House has accommodations with air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace.

From $36.30 per night

Just a few steps from Matara Beach and a 19-minute walk from Matara Fort, Urenium Matara features accommodations in Matara, with a garden.

From $72.60 per night

Mantara

Hotel in Matara
Breakfast options

Located in Matara, 18 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Mantara has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $108.90 per night

Offering a garden, alBum by sEa World features accommodations in Matara.

From $59.90 per night

Hotels located in the center of Matara

GoCeylonHomestay offers accommodations in Matara, a 12-minute walk from Matara Beach and 16 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

From $25.41 per night

Surf Dine

Hotel in Matara
Central location

Featuring a bar, Surf Dine offers rooms in Matara, a 12-minute walk from Matara Beach and 16 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

From $14.52 per night

Dream Paradise Hotel 2 offers accommodations in Matara, a 12-minute walk from Matara Beach and 16 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From $18.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Offering free bikes and a garden, Nilwala River Corner Villa in Matara is close to Matara Beach and Matara Fort. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $24.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

Just a few steps from Matara Beach and a 6-minute walk from Matara Fort, Himana Beach Rest features accommodations in Matara with a garden.

From $23.76 per night

Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Dutch Fort Heritage Villa - Matara in Matara is close to Matara Beach and Matara Fort. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a terrace.

From $30.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Featuring a garden, Dutch pearl Cottage provides accommodations in Matara. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 3-minute walk from Matara Beach.

From $38.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Southern Sea Breeze is a recently renovated guest house in Matara where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

FAQs about hotels in Matara

What Guests Said About Matara:

10

Matara isn't a big town so it is relatively quick to get...

Matara isn't a big town so it is relatively quick to get from A to B. The beach is beautiful. But there aren't that many restaurants in in the town. The Matara Rest House near the fort had good food and drinks and is one of the most worth it dining options nearby. Lemon is also a good option. There are restaurants closer to the touristy spots but those are on the pricier side. snorkeling with turtles is popular in Matara.
Guest review by
Sarah
Sri Lanka
8.0

Matara, was a good place for me.I stayed at La Polena,for...

Matara, was a good place for me.I stayed at La Polena,for 12 nights.The breakfast was excellent and the lady that made it changed the sheets and cleaned my room twice.I do think that they could give visitors a bottle of water daily.Also a jug to make a cup of tea in each room.Very little money is spend on maintaining the place.Also a sign with numbers for hiring Tuk-Tuk drivers would help.The manager is nice ,but a little slow in offering advice. Island rsetuarant past the Doctors had teh best food.I also needed more veg.So bought carrots,tomatoes and cucumber for myself.Also egg,roll in town. Restaurants at the beach are a rip off.10% added for tax.This is nonsense.Tuk driver from the Railway station to hotel.600 rup The one Hotel to Trainstation 800 the train from Matara.4 -5 hours 600rph.?
Guest review by
Malcolm
New Zealand
10

Matara is a beautiful coastal town in southern Sri Lanka,...

Matara is a beautiful coastal town in southern Sri Lanka, full of charm and local culture. The beaches are clean and peaceful—perfect for swimming, surfing, or just relaxing. I enjoyed exploring the historic Matara Fort and visiting nearby places like Polhena Beach and Parey Dewa Temple. The local food is delicious, and the people are warm and welcoming. It's a great place to experience authentic southern Sri Lankan life with a mix of nature, history, and the sea.
Guest review by
Suneth Liyange
Sri Lanka
8.0

Polhena

Polhena If you are looking for a tourist only beach, this isn't it. Mostly locals and that's why it was so lovely. Very small beach with no waves. A dead reef but some fish and turtles. Local people there were really kind. Which is what made this place special. The area itself was a bit of a tourist trap but the beach was actually was a small and cute meeting point.
Guest review by
onomato
10

Matare is part of a chain of cities along the southernmost...

Matare is part of a chain of cities along the southernmost coast of Sri Lanka. It has beaches for expert surfers as well as beginners and those who just want to be by the beach. The beaches along the coast are all sparkling translucent and enticing. Find hotels along the shore because the traffic on the roads is dense and sometimes unpleasant to westerners the beaches and the kindness of the population more than make up for it.
Guest review by
victor
Lithuania
8.0

Nice place, but you have to make an effort to explore, which...

Nice place, but you have to make an effort to explore, which is nice. Not the commercial fully packaged commercial tourist deal. Good quirky options. Has quite a lot of Sri Lanka's history, forts, but courts, and old paved streets, as I said, a great if you make a little effort to explore. The Duchman's Street is a great beachside restaurant!
Guest review by
Emil
Sri Lanka

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Sumimal Resort Polhena

Matara
From $19.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Sumi and Mal are amazing hosts and made us feel like home since the first moment we arrived. We were supposed to stay 3 nights but ended up staying over 2 weeks. Breakfast and dinners Sumi and Mal cooked were super delicious and we got to eat dinners also with their friends and family. I am glad we found a Sri Lankan family from Polhena. Room was spotless and was also cleaned during our stay. Location was excellent, close to main road and Polhena / Madiha beaches.
Guest review by
Hanna
Finland

Blooming polhena

Matara
From $15.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Everything was lovely and just as described! The owners are very friendly and helpful and the rooms are clean. The location is very good, just a few minutes from the beach and some lovely restaurants, and being just outside of Matara itself is perfect as Polhena is beautiful! Highly recommend Blooming Polhena!
Guest review by
Beth.m
United Kingdom

Reef Edge

Matara
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Tucked just 50 meters from the tranquil shores of Polhena Beach, Reef Edge Hotel offers a charming blend of simplicity, comfort, and authentic coastal hospitality. This two-story villa is not a designer retreat—but that’s precisely its charm.
Guest review by
Christina
Suriname

Culture Resort

Matara
From $110 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 107 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.
Guest review by
VESNA
Croatia

Skyy Villa matara

Matara
From $32.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Really nice people taking care of our days in Polhena Beach!
Guest review by
Irene
Spain

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