About this property

Beachfront Location: Swell Shacks in Matara offers direct beachfront access, a swimming pool with stunning views, and a lush garden. Guests can relax by the pool or enjoy the serene beachfront setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and sea views. Additional amenities include bathrobes, hypoallergenic bedding, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The hotel serves vegetarian breakfast with warm dishes, pancakes, and fruits. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner, and cocktails, catering to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Leisure Activities: Guests can participate in yoga classes, enjoy the outdoor seating area, and explore nearby attractions such as Kamburugamuwa Beach (1.3 mi) and Galle Fort (29 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Liraz
    Israel Israel
    Wonderful place Great staff Super value for money
  • Ali
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The calm and tranquility it provided in the bustling town
  • Samea
    Malaysia 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...
  • Nicolo
    Italy Italy
    It was a gem right next to the ocean. Very clean and modern. The food was very good.
  • Calvert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved everything about this hotel, the location and room were perfect! Very spacious and clean! The staff were amazing and always happy to help us. The breakfast was amazing!
  • Gemma
    Spain Spain
    The facilities, the room, the bathroom… everything is new and fantastic. Very comfortable place. The food (dinner and breakfast) is really good. Staff is extremely friendly. And it is located in a fantastic area near a lot of sightseeing places.
  • Mathijs
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We’ve extended our stay twice here. Guess that says enough! Such a great and relaxed place, facility, food, music, nature and especially the staff, all very good and with super positive energy! ⚡️ The location is fantastic, right at the perfect...
  • Deane
    Ireland Ireland
    It was clean, modern and furnished really well. Lovely restaurant and communal areas overlooking the sea. The breakfast each morning was excellent. The dogs were lovely too!
  • Tharika
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Everything was perfect, Fantastic Food. Amazing Staff. Very friendly. close to everything, Specially the Night entertainment places like Doctor’s House.
  • Mintdreams
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    I’m a brand designer so I loved how nice the place was built and the attention to details and branding, the store signage and labels in the bottles, the towels LOVE THEM and the INTERIOR OF THE PLACE!!!

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Swell Shacks Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Swell Shacks takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Swell Shacks of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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