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Top Secret Beach Hotel, hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, within a few steps of Lakshawaththa Beach and a 15-minute walk of Matara Beach, Top Secret Beach Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well...

the location is perfect, views of the ocean from the rooms - walk to the beach - 4 lovely guys working the property- the cook is outstanding- great view of the ocean from the restaurant on the top floor
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
125 reviews
Price from$80per night
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.

Great location right on the beach. Room was nice with a lovely bathroom and great balcony.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
126 reviews
Price from$85.50per night
Kaminrich Cottage, hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a 2-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Kaminrich Cottage has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

This is an absolute gem. Clean, very cheap, friendly and well maintained. We had a large room with a wrap around balcony with pool, garden and sea views. The owners went above and beyond. Wifi was excellent.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
100 reviews
Price from$32.98per night
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 terrace and a restaurant.

Great staff amazing breakfast and beautiful room with great working air con- newly renovated and great hot water pressure.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
153 reviews
Price from$39.15per night
Sumimal Resort Polhena, hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, a 6-minute walk from Polhena Beach, Sumimal Resort Polhena provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

Really nice accommodation with delicious breakfast. Sumi and Mal are both very friendly and helpful, they arranged also laundry service for us.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
54 reviews
Price from$19.68per night
Onaro Beach View, hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, Onaro Beach View offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from Matara Beach and provides facilities like a garden and a private beach area.

7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
23 reviews
Price from$27per night
Polhena Coral Reef Resort, hotel in Matara

Polhena Coral Reef Resort provides private rooms with free WiFi and the option of having breakfast served in the rooms.

7.1
Scored 7.1
Good
Rated good
69 reviews
Price from$10per night
La Polena, hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, La Polena offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from Madiha Beach and provides facilities like a garden, a terrace and a private beach area.

The breakfast was very delicious and healthy
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
171 reviews
Price from$27.50per night
Culture Resort, hotel in Matara

Offering a year-round outdoor pool and barbecue, Culture Resort is located in Matara.

Great location. Quiet but everything you need nearby. Great pool and beaches. Top-notch breakfast and staff.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
90 reviews
Price from$75per night
Bienvenido Cozy Marker, hotel in Matara

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

This hotel is close to the Polhena beach. There is a balcony in the room where you can hang clothes.the host is friendly.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
32 reviews
Price from$23per night
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Matara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Leopard Glamping - Luxury Mobile Campsite in Yala & Kumana

    Located in Matara, 1.4 miles from Matara Beach, Leopard Glamping - Luxury Mobile Campsite in Yala & Kumana has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • Shades Hotel & Villa

    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 terrace.

  • Nihal Bay View
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1 review

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Dammala Beach, Nihal Bay View has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Shima Guni Beach Club Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 26 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, Shima Guni Beach Club Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Joli lieux et joli décor, personnel très accueillant. Chambre vu mer très agréable

  • 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

    Located in Matara, within a few steps of Polhena Beach and a 6-minute walk of Madiha Beach, Himawari Beach Villa has accommodations with a terrace 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

    Located in Matara, a 3-minute walk from Matara Beach, Fort Sea View Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Очень добродушный хозяин.Есть выход поямо на пляж.Кухня общая.

  • Coconut Villa Madiha
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Matara, within a 6-minute walk of Madiha Beach and 1.1 miles of Polhena Beach, Coconut Villa Madiha provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

Budget hotels in Matara

  • Malee Villa (Beach Inns Holiday Resort)
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 91 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, Malee Villa (Beach Inns Holiday Resort) has accommodations 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

    Located in Matara, a 2-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Kaminrich Cottage has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    la gentillesse du personnel le balcon la piscine

  • Peekwood

    Located in Matara, a 12-minute walk from Matara Beach, Peekwood has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

  • Chandiv Hotel

    Located in Matara, a 6-minute walk from Kamburugamuwa Beach, Chandiv Hotel has accommodations 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, a 14-minute walk from Polhena Beach, White House Holiday Resort provides accommodations 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

    Located a few steps from Madiha Beach, Nil Diya Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodations in Matara and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

    place was really clean and well maintained by the staff.

  • Sumimal Resort Polhena
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 54 reviews

    Located in Matara, a 6-minute walk from Polhena Beach, Sumimal Resort Polhena provides accommodations 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

  • Vanina Villas
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 21 reviews

    Set 1.7 mi 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!

Hotels located in the center of Matara

  • The Koarale Bungalow
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Matara, 1.3 miles from Polhena Beach, The Koarale Bungalow provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Cozy Resort
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Matara, a 6-minute walk from Midigama Beach, Cozy Resort has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service.

  • The Duchess Hotel
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Matara, a 14-minute walk from Lakshawaththa Beach, The Duchess Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

  • Sabine Holiday Resort and Restaurant
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 15 reviews

    Located in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, Sabine Holiday Resort and Restaurant has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Très bonne situation , personnel très sympathique , propre .

  • Chanro Surf Dream
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews

    Located in Matara, within a 2-minute walk of Midigama Beach and 700 yards of Ahangama Beach, Chanro Surf Dream has accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

    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

    Located in Matara, a 3-minute walk from Polhena Beach, Polhena Grand Resort & Banquet provides accommodations 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, a 17-minute walk from Matara Beach, Grand Rockland Hotel provides accommodations 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.

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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 of America
  • 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 of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Matara

  • From $15.84 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 22 reviews
    Amazing place located in an attractive surf point with very friendly and supportive staff. The hotel is just next to the beach and guest can enjoy every single second. Very clean and clam rooms with comfortable large beds, large bathroom with amazing sea view. I have never seen such a wonderful place in downsouth region of Sri Lanka. Very delicious breakfast with tasty Sri lankan natural spices. I will definitely visit again ❤🇱🇰 Thank you The Ocean Villa for the valuble hospitality.
    D
    Devon
    New Zealand
  • From $22 per night
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews
    Lovely place in SK Town We loved Guillet beach home hosted by Lucky, with his lovely wife and daughter. Very welcoming, always there to help if we needed anything. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, bigger than shown on the pictures. A/C, hot water, everything you need. The kitchen facilities were perfect, with a fridge and all cookware we needed. They provided us spices. For this honest price you get quality and a calm environment. Thank you Lucky and thanks to your family. 🙏🏻
    David
    Canada
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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 $19.68 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 54 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.
    Hanna
    Finland
  • From $52.80 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews
    A gem on a beautiful surfer beach. Good WiFi, zoom-enabled, great rooms and fantastic modern architecture. A hotel with the standard in the price range is something very special compare to the quality price is very cheap. Clean and very nice service. Staff was super great. it has a very family atmosphere. We had a very nice modern kitchen in our room.beautiful balcony with sea view.beach is clean, relatively empty and swimming and surfing is possible
    Paul
    Belgium
  • From $42.90 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 77 reviews
    The location was amazing, right on one of sri lankas most beautiful bay beaches, beach was literally just outside the door, the aircon was really good, big comfy bed, great shower with warm water and the cutest dog and cat lived there, the owners were beautiful friendly people, we highly recommend great value for money , they organised transport for us to our next town at a very affordable price, we had a great experience
    Cassie
    Ireland
  • From $15.84 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 22 reviews
    Review from a Western tourist’s perspective: An affordable, ideally-located run-down option a stone’s throw from the beach and surf that offers free breakfast. Very peaceful, quiet location with ocean and nature sounds, not road noise. For some reason it’s called Ocean Villa at Surf Spot on booking but Ocean Villa at Beach on google. The staff is pleasant but don’t go overboard.
    MixterE
    United States of America
  • From $30 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 207 reviews
    The property was in a remote location in Matara. As it was so remote it was a great place to relax. The pool area was like a resort and there was a small private beach area. The staff were wonderful and extremely kind to us. We used the bikes to cycle to Matara and to get to the local restaurants. Polhena Beach was a short cycle away and an easy walk. We saw turtles
    Gabrielle
    United Kingdom
  • From $27.23 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews
    The rooms and bathroom were super clean, the place is fairly new so everything is so nice Dominic was a great host and always attentive to our needs, for such a reasonable price this place is worth every penny ! Literally next door to Polhena beach and they also have Indian food, they have nice cafes down the road too Highly recommend seek the sun!
    m
    Australia
  • From $20.57 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews
    Vinu's place is a really nice place! We stayed for 5 nights in the groundfloor room and it was really comfortable! it's quiet and only a short walk to cafes, restaurants and the beach. The hosts are super friendly and helpful! The breakfast was diverse and introduced the delicious local kitchen.
    Vera
    Germany
  • From $25 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 103 reviews
    The owners were very friendly, and very helpful. The rooms were comfortable and the surroundings peaceful. It's perfect having the pool in the middle. Lots of choices for places to eat, and the beach nearby. I cannot complain about anything. My stay was perfect. Thank you!
    Sloan
    Australia
  • From $53.10 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 154 reviews
    Great location. Beach front hotel. Nice and calm beach. All day surfing. There are many possibilities for short trips around. Great food. Great staff. Actually, it's one of the best places we have been to during our one month traveling across the island.
    Bor
    Slovakia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews
    I had a great stay here! The family is so hospitable and kind. They will do everything to make you enjoy your stay:) The room was nice and it was only a five minute bicycle ride towards Polhena beach. Would definitely recommend staying here!
    H
    Hannah van Dijk
    Netherlands
  • From $33 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 171 reviews
    Private beach access steps away! It's so quiet and peaceful. Breakfast was so filling, staff kept bringing out more dishes. It rained the day I was to check out and I decided to stay another night. It was the best decision of my trip!
    Crystal
    United States of America
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 193 reviews
    Probably the best host we had in Sri Lanka! He was extremely helpful and nice. Rooms were more than beautiful and clean and had everything you might need. We had such a pleasant stay here. It definitely exceeded our expectations.
    Ana
    Serbia
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 125 reviews
    Property was very clean and directly located at the ocean. Stuff was super helpful and friendly. Seriously it was one of the best stuffs I have met so far. Thank you for making my stay so good.
    Jan
    Germany
  • From $17.60 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 29 reviews
    I stayed there twice. And I'll be back! I saw the crocodile in the river! Very clean and cozy place. Located in the old fort. Close to the bus station and to the beach
    Hanna
    Belarus
  • From $38 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 313 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 of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 53 reviews
    The keeper was very nice, the property is near the beach and the room was spacious.
    Hugo
    France
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 8 reviews
    The quiet and that was beach front
    Walkony
    United Arab Emirates