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Swell Shacks

Hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, 1.3 miles from Kamburugamuwa Beach, Swell Shacks has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

S
Samea
From
Malaysia
Loved everything about this place. Location wise it's close by to other places so you don't have to commute for long hours. The staff were extremely nice and welcoming that it felt like we were staying in a friends house. I miss the dogs tho, they were so loving.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
$92
1 night, 2 adults

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
Sofia Eleonora
From
Italy
La Polena is a special place. A quiet accommodation where to enjoy the beautiful ocean, through the beach lying directly in front of their garden. Our room was very spacious and the view was just amazing. The staff is extremely helpful and kind. You will enjoy every minute of it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Price from
$31.35
1 night, 2 adults

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.

P
Peter
From
Switzerland
- Awesome location directly at a wonderful beach - Super helpful and warm-hearted staff that always give you a feeling of being something special to them - Delicious and very healthy food at any time you wish - A cool roof-top bar to either have dinner or drinks with your friends to enjoy the sunset - Ocean Breeze is the perfect choice if you want to surf and just enjoy the beauty of nature - Ask for a motorbike if you want to explore busier places around
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
$52.65
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Jakub
From
Canada
I had an awesome stay here! The hotel is in a great spot—quiet and perfect for unwinding. The beach almost felt private and there were plenty of sunbeds to relax on. The staff were super friendly and always ready to help. Breakfast was a bit the same every day, but we still enjoyed it, and the other restaurant food was tasty and fairly priced. A quick tip: rent a scooter if you can, though there are tuktuks parked right outside most of the time. Our room was clean and the WiFi worked most of the time. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this place for a chill getaway!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

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 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$15
1 night, 2 adults

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
Jeremy
From
Israel
All is well designed. Excellence service and customer oriented. The food is really good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
$180
1 night, 2 adults

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

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

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

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
$18.98
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Matara

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
From $58 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
From $22.39 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
From $20.57 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
From $12 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
From $82.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
From $63 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
From $68 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
From $81.90 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
From $20 per night

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Hotels located in the center of Matara

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.

From $60.50 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

My car

Hotel in Matara
Central location

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 6.3
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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 72 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 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 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

Budget hotels in Matara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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
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 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 20 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

Just a 7-minute walk from Matara Beach and 1.2 miles from Matara Railway Station, Villa White features accommodations in Polhena with a garden.

From $96.80 per night

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

Best hotels with breakfast in Matara and nearby

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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Ocean Beach House offers accommodations in Matara, a 6-minute walk from Matara Beach and 18 miles from Hummanaya Blow Hole. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From $38.12 per night

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

From $59.90 per night

Located within a 7-minute walk of Lakshawaththa Beach and 15 miles of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Residenza Del Sole provides rooms in Matara.

From $96.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Featuring garden views, The Silent Gate in Ipitagoda provides accommodations and a garden. There's a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

From $33.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

Located in Matara, a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach, Top Secret Beach Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant.

From $82.50 per night

FAQs about hotels in Matara

What Guests Said About Matara:

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
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.
Guest review by
Dmitry
United States

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From $82.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Shamii, Erangia and the team were wonderful! Super helpful and friendly with a cheery good morning. We booked for three days and ended up staying for eighteen! The location is along a lovely residential lane with the hotel tucked in at the end on the beach. It has a beautiful outside bar serving great food and there is also a rooftop restaurant (which we didn't try). Also, the rooms have air conditioning and fridge and there is a private terrace seating looking out to sea. We'll definitely be coming back!!
Guest review by
Lisa
United Kingdom
From $41.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Our stay at LaPolena was amazing. The owners were very nice and helpful. They helped us organize transfer to and from the hotel. Breakfasts were delicious and served on the beach. The view from the room to the ocean was amazing and the beach was only for us. The owner's dad took us snorkeling with turtles, which was one of the best experiences during our stay. I definitely recommend it!
Guest review by
Mateusz
Poland
From $15.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 101 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
From $33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Great stay, this was the cleanest and most enjoyable hotel of our 3 week trip to Sri Lanka. The host was super helpful for any needs. It’s in a great location with awesome views, would recommend to anyone heading to Madiha or Matara.
Guest review by
Sean
Australia
From $14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
It is an owner managed place and surprisingly well managed. Helpful and great guy to deal with. Close to the beach. Short drive to Matara town and Mirissa. Price reasonable.
Guest review by
MOHAMED
Sri Lanka