Pet-friendly hotels and homes in Matugama

I loved everything about Halketha. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with such warmth and hospitality from Chitra, Mary and Nelumi. We were taken to our villa across a beautiful landscaped garden that also stays true to its love for the natural environment. The villa itself was perfection - perfectly decorated, clean, homely but also provided you with a sense that you were in luxury. The outdoor bathroom was a cherry on top, with a beautiful araliya tree in the middle. During our stay, we were not only treated close to family, but the quality of service was nothing like I had seen in Sri Lanka for a long time. The food was authentically Sri Lankan, with a rich yet classic taste. The property is close to mini waterfalls and great walks. This is a stay I will keep coming back to. A reminder that authentic and wholesome experiences still exist in Sri Lanka.

Unexpectedly found, It is small villa, with mini fridge and kitchen. Room is plenty for 2 of us, with a comfortable bed. Everything was there that we can think of like hot water, A/C, and the internet. Owner of the place was very kind towords us.Beach near it was one of the best. He arrange a village tour for free of charge. Breakfast was also good. The time spent there was very enjoyed.

I want to thank the whole family! Very nice people and they helped us solving every problem! See you again! :-)

This was in a very quiet area. Kinda away from the busy roads and the rooms are very spacious than what we saw from the pictures very clean and there was a guy named Pradeep who was very helpful and very responsive. We didn’t experienced any issues during our stay.

Victor and family are really sweet. It is a beautiful house, with a nice garden and great pool to cool down. Breakfast was a lot and had a great taste.

Clean and well maintained living & Bedroom.. Alone silent place. I'm planning to visit again for a couple of days. Very friendly staff. I am very happy during my stay.

Very clean and close to the main road. The host Mr.Sameer was very helpful with getting us around.

The breakfast was absolutely delicious! Thank you, Anthea and Dagi, for your exceptional hospitality. As per our request, they prepared a variety of egg dishes and a fantastic English breakfast. We must specifically mention the fresh watermelon juice—it was incredibly tasty! The location is around 1.5 to 2 km away from the beach, but this was no issue as Dagi kindly arranged a free shuttle service for easy beach access. They even dropped us back at the villa after we finished our outing. Their thoughtfulness and attention to detail made our stay truly enjoyable. Highly recommended! Boat ride tour is amazing. comparing with others here rates are very reasonable and friendly. please book for 2 night. cannot cover the activities with in a day.

Environment and the cleanliness

Wow… what an extraordinary place! We stumbled across The Cinnamon Cottage while looking for accommodation in Bentota on Booking.com. We’d just flown in and wanted somewhere peaceful to relax and recover from jet lag — and we couldn’t have found a better place or experience. From the very start, Sanjaya’s hospitality was exceptional. He kindly picked us up from the airport and even provided cold water for the drive. During the journey, he shared fascinating insights about Sri Lanka — his passion for his country is infectious and lovely to see. Having worked as a travel agent, his local knowledge is truly impressive. Our room was beautiful. We stayed on the top floor, overlooking the garden and water — the view was spectacular: lush, green, and surrounded by nature. The room felt spacious with its high ceilings and large sliding doors. The bed was very comfortable, and the semi–open-air bathroom was stunning. Showering while looking up at palm trees swaying against the blue sky was such a memorable experience — as was taking an outdoor shower during a tropical rainstorm! We also went kayaking (free of charge) from the bottom of the garden. It was magical at sunset, and we were guided along a scenic, peaceful route through the greenery. Breakfast, which we chose to have a few times, was served in the room and varied daily — tea or coffee, a fresh fruit platter, and a savoury plate of eggs, bread, or rice. It was delicious and great value. We also enjoyed a homemade rice and curry dinner one evening — simple, authentic, and very tasty. Sanjaya lives on the property with his lovely family, who are all so warm and welcoming. His son is adorable — and their dog, Donut, is the sweetest! Sanjaya also helped us organise local excursions at great prices, which made exploring the area so easy and enjoyable. I couldn’t recommend The Cinnamon Cottage more highly — such a fulfilling, peaceful, and heartwarming stay.