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Surf Lodge Madiha

Matara

Set within 400 metres of Madiha Beach and 32 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Surf Lodge Madiha offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Matara.

Kiefer

From

Switzerland

Perfect location for surfing on the reef right in front of the house. Several restaurants in walking distance. Shops right on the main road. Spacious garden and common area. Many plants and lovely details, beautiful choices of furniture. The host and working team is very helpful and friendly. They give their best to reduce plastic waste, refill water is available.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

Price from

US$102

1 night, 2 adults

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Light house beach home

Matara

Situated in Matara, just 1.1 km from Devinuwara Beach, Light house beach home features beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, free bikes, a garden and free WiFi.

ART

From

Sri Lanka

Love the place and the area 🤠. Very clean and cosy. Also great food. Friendly Host and great vibes. Much appreciated 👍

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

Price from

US$20

1 night, 2 adults

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Deep Blue

Matara

Deep Blue is a private villa offering rooms with boutique style décor in Matara, 500 metres from Polhena beach. It has a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool.

Dmitrii

From

Russia

Lovely location! I’d recommend to friends and relatives. We’ll come back again, exactly !

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews

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US$37.95

1 night, 2 adults

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Skyy Villa matara

Matara

Located 31 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Skyy Villa matara offers accommodation with a patio. It is set 400 metres from Polhena Beach and provides a 24-hour front desk.

wagner

From

Germany

.Amazing Stay at Skyy Villa! Our stay at Skyy Villa was absolutely fantastic! The villa is perfectly located near the beach, making it easy to enjoy snorkeling, surfing, and an exciting boat safari. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing, with stunning views all around. The food was delicious, offering a variety of flavors that exceeded our expectations. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring we had a wonderful experience. If you're looking for a perfect beachside getaway, Skyy Villa is the place to be! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Price from

US$12.22

1 night, 2 adults

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Leafy Madiha

Matara

Set just 200 metres from Madiha Beach, Leafy Madiha provides accommodation in Matara with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

Ana

From

Sri Lanka

The garden is crazy beautiful and peaceful, I could work outside with the sound or the birds or just chill in the hammock. The kitchen amenities are very superior to anywhere I've stayed in Sri Lanka. Oven is something very rare to find but here they have a good one! Also toaster, stove, kettle, mixer and even coffee grinder... Also, there's a clothing washing machine and washing powder , so I could wash my clothes by myself. 1min walk from a little perfect beach for a quick swim or watch the sunset. Loved it! Everything was clean and the owner and worker are super nice and helpful!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

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US$14.40

1 night, 2 adults

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Madiha Venus

Matara

Boasting garden views, Madiha Venus offers accommodation with terrace, around 700 metres from Madiha Beach. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

Kimisha

From

Australia

You have to stay here! Thilan and his family made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived — greeted with flowers, garlands, and fresh watermelon juice. Our room was spacious, spotless, and beautifully decorated, with a comfy bed, great shower, and lovely balcony. The bed was huge, the bathroom lovely, and there was plenty of space (plus a drying rack for swimwear!). The shower takes a minute to heat up, but with the warm weather, it’s hardly needed. Rooms aren’t serviced daily unless requested, but Thilan is very responsive on WhatsApp for anything you need. Both breakfast and dinner were the best we had in Sri Lanka — fresh fruit, smoothies, and amazing Sri Lankan dishes made with spices and coconuts from their garden. Absolutely delicious! Thilan helped organise all our transfers, and the rooftop views and peaceful atmosphere made our stay perfect. It’s a short walk to the beach and felt very safe. Thilan also helped organise a mobile massage therapist so I was able yo have a massage on the rooftop, which was amazing with the sea breeze. We left feeling so cared for — this stay will always be a special memory. Thilan and his family went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable. We left feeling like part of the family. Thank you for making our stay so memorable. Stay here, eat here, and you’ll see why everyone loves it!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Price from

US$80

1 night, 2 adults

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Shoreline Madiha

Matara

Set in Matara, within 600 metres of Madiha Beach and 31 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Shoreline Madiha offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

Levin

From

Germany

Amazing host, very kind and caring! The place was very cozy and clean

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Price from

US$12

1 night, 2 adults

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Ruvee Nature Rest

Matara

Located within 700 metres of Mirissa Beach and 34 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium in Matara, Ruvee Nature Rest offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchen.

From

Singapore

We tried both rooms and had an excellent, restful experience at Ruvee Nature Rest. Everything is true to photos. The room is spacious, the furniture is beautiful, everything is clean, our warm & friendly host Dinu is also a WhatsApp text away if we needed anything. Beds were so comfortable and towels were soft & fluffy. Do remember to bring along your own shower gel & shampoo. Breakfast was delicious and of great value! There's also a self-catering area along the corridor with a stove, kettle, sink, etc. if you want to make a cup of tea and enjoy the view. Great location close to restaurants, supermarkets and Mirissa Beach, yet very quiet at night. Wished we could've stayed longer!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Price from

US$25

1 night, 2 adults

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Coco Inn Polhena

Matara

Located in Matara, 400 metres from Madiha Beach and 31 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Coco Inn Polhena offers a garden and air conditioning.

Lauren

From

United Kingdom

Really lovely new guesthouse, ran by a very helpful friendly family. Only a few minutes walk from nice resturants, bars and the ocean and the room was very clean. Really appreciated the strong air con and hot powerful shower! Comfy bed, modern facilities and set back from the road a little so it was nice and quiet at night.We could easily walk to the popular surf point nearby too. One of the nicest places I've stayed in sri lanka!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Price from

US$18

1 night, 2 adults

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Banyan Scape Villa

Matara

Located within 100 metres of Matara Beach and 26 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, Banyan Scape Villa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Matara.

Tammy

From

United Kingdom

Extremely welcoming and helpful family. Lovely property with nice new fresh rooms. I was stuck with nowhere to stay due to a misunderstanding. They took me in late at night, I had no bags with me, they gave me PJ's which was honestly such a lovely lovely thing to do. The breakfast the next-day was gorgeous. Dhal, sambol, potato curry, hoppers, the lot!! 2 types of desert. Genuinely lovely people. AND THEIR DOG!!! omg, the cutest fluff Ball I've ever seen.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Price from

US$60

1 night, 2 adults

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