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Some units have a dining area and/or a balcony with an outdoor dining area. At the homestay, each unit has a private bathroom.

Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matara, like cycling and walking tours. Barbecue facilities are provided.

Location was awesome if you looking for more local and less touristy feel :)) Family is very lovely and helpful. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is available on request,reasonable prices. Bonus very delicious traditional Sri Lankan food!! :)) smoothies,fruit juices also available.They have chill area by the beach. Town in walking distance. You can go up the light house on Saturdays, spectacular views. Matara is also not far with transport. Thank you for the wonderful time, much love!

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9.5
Exceptional
120 reviews
Price from
364 Kč
per night

With sea views, Seadina Coral Home is situated in Matara and has accommodation with a kitchenette. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests.

The breakfest and the food in the restaurant were absolutely delicious,

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9.8
Exceptional
193 reviews

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.

Guests can relax in the garden equipped with BBQ facilities and children’s playground.

It's a great place where you want to disconnect a bit, relax and enjoy your rest. The location was great, very close to the beach, you can walk in 7 min. The property is a villa and you have a home stay there. The man who manages everything is a really nice person, We had great time with him, had lots of talks, it was very lovely. They staff was great and they were also giving some tea, fruit sometimes for free as a treat, which was very lovely. The property was clean and the kitchen has everything we needed to cook. The pool was nice and clean, we had some relaxing time there as well. I will go back again for sure once I am in Matara.

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9.6
Exceptional
209 reviews
Price from
682 Kč
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Villa Nine84 Mirissa is situated in Matara, 400 metres from Mirissa Beach and 600 metres from Thalaramba Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

Everything was very clean and comfortable. A little retreat!

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9.8
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
817 Kč
per night

Set in Matara and only 2.3 km from Matara Beach, White's vila offers accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. Situated 28 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, the property features a garden. Dutch Church Galle is 46 km away and Galle Light house is 46 km from the homestay.

The place is a quiet nice and clean place. Even can walk down to the town. It's such a wonderful place for solo traveling and even for foreigners.

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9.4
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
198 Kč
per night

Set in Matara, within 100 metres of Madiha Beach and 1.1 km of Polhena Beach, Green Grove offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.5 km from Kamburugamuwa Beach. Hummanaya Blow Hole is 31 km away and Galle International Cricket Stadium is 46 km from the guest house.

Great guesthouse. It is newly opened and everything is very clean and well set up. The owners were very helpful and gave great advice about the area. Snorkeling with turtles at the nearby beach was a highlight of our holiday. It is very close by to the beach and restaurants. Would definitely recommend.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
550 Kč
per night

Set in Matara, 100 metres from Talalla Beach, Talalla Ocean Beach Bungalow offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a garden and a bar. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.2 km from Gandara Beach. The guest house features family rooms.

Perfect location, close to beach and restaurants. Really friendly and helpful owners. Nice and quiet environment. Clean room with A/C. .

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
495 Kč
per night

Located just a few steps from Wellamadama Surfing Beach, Hakuna Matara Beach Bungalows provides accommodation in Matara with access to a private beach area, a garden, as well as room service. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Lakshawaththa Beach is 600 metres away and Matara Beach is 2.5 km from the guest house.

Very comfortable bed! I slept like a baby ) Great beach, really beautiful. But the best were hosts - sweet couple who will make your stay warm and delightful.

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9.6
Exceptional
33 reviews
Price from
909 Kč
per night

Boasting a terrace and views of sea, The Orange House Weligama is a recently renovated guest house situated in Matara, a few steps from Weligama Beach. The air-conditioned accommodation is 27 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Stayed at Orange House for 2 weeks and had a great experience! The family who runs this guesthouse is incredibly friendly and very helpful. They cooked an amazing dinner for myself and 3 other guests! The location is very close to the main surfbreaks on weligama beach and shops, restaurants, atms. Would definitely stay here again!

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9.2
Superb
40 reviews
Price from
385 Kč
per night

Units are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, while some units at the homestay also boast a balcony. All units have bed linen.

Hummanaya Blow Hole is 32 km from the homestay, while Galle International Cricket Stadium is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 27 km from Manjari Villas Madiha.

Nice location, friendly owner, clean room

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9.1
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
401 Kč
per night

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  • Talalla Ocean Beach Bungalow
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Set in Matara, 100 metres from Talalla Beach, Talalla Ocean Beach Bungalow offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a garden and a bar.

    Sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und aufmerksam. Es wurde einem bei allem geholfen. Danke

  • Beach Inns Holiday Resort - Celeste
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 27 reviews

    Boasting a terrace with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Beach Inns Holiday Resort - Celeste can be found in Matara, close to Madiha Beach and 1.1 km from Polhena Beach.

    Location was excellent. We had direct access to the beach.

  • Coco Mount Mirissa
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews

    Located within a few steps of Thalaramba Beach and 800 metres of Mirissa Beach in Matara, Coco Mount Mirissa features accommodation with seating area.

    Delicious Sri Lankan breakfast. Very kind and helpful host.

  • Kiralawella Beach Inn
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 23 reviews

    Offering sea views, Kiralawella Beach Inn is an accommodation located in Matara, a few steps from Devinuwara Beach and 1.2 km from Wawwa Beach.

    kind host amazing view and a great breakfast! i recommend :)

  • Seasons Four Mini Jungle Cabana
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews

    Offering a restaurant and beach front, Seasons Four Mini Jungle Cabana is located in Matara and provides a 24-hour front desk for the convenience of the guests. Free WiFi access is available.

    Tout. Personnel qui une famille très sympathique et équipements..

  • Beach Inns Holiday Resort
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 268 reviews

    Offering a private beach and beach side restaurant, Beach Inns Holiday Resort is located in Matara.

    Comfortable value for money, great staff. Good location

  • Surfing Waves Madiha
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews

    Located in Matara, Surfing Waves Madiha offers beachfront accommodation 600 metres from Madiha Beach and provides various facilities, such as a garden, a bar and a shared lounge.

    Super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Nette Familie, die sich sehr viel Mühe gibt.

  • Seasons Four Jungle Cabana
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of garden, Seasons Four Jungle Cabana is located in Matara, a few steps from Wellamadama Surfing Beach.

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  • Deep Blue
    Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 209 reviews

    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.

    Beautiful property, looked like paradise, felt like home.

  • NEW OCEAN BREEZE MADIHA
    Budget options available

    NEW OCEAN BREEZE MADIHA, a property with a garden, is situated in Matara, 1.6 km from Polhena Beach, 2 km from Kamburugamuwa Beach, as well as 32 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

  • Royce Residence
    Budget options available

    Located in Matara, less than 1 km from Polhena Beach and a 17-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Royce Residence provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

  • Hiriketiya Cove Inn
    Budget options available
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2 reviews

    A recently renovated guest house situated in Matara, Hiriketiya Cove Inn features a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Matota Family Villa
    Budget options available
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
     · 1 review

    Situated just 200 metres from Matara Beach, Matota Family Villa features accommodation in Matara with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

  • Surf Range
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Surf Range offers accommodation with balcony, around a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach.

  • Seadina Coral Home
    Budget options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 193 reviews

    With sea views, Seadina Coral Home is situated in Matara and has accommodation with a kitchenette. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Everything!!! Just perfect. Would love to stay longer. See ya next year

  • Dini's home stay
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Dini's home stay is located in Matara and features recently renovated accommodation, a kitchen and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Hôtes adorables, bon emplacement, climatisation dans la chambre

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  • Seasons Four Eco Friendly Cabana MATARA
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Featuring a balcony with garden views, an open-air bath and a garden, Seasons Four Eco Friendly Cabana MATARA can be found in Matara, close to Wellamadama Surfing Beach and 600 metres from...

  • Green Grove
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Set in Matara, within 100 metres of Madiha Beach and 1.1 km of Polhena Beach, Green Grove offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Kian's Place
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Kian's Place, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Matara, less than 1 km from Madiha Beach, a 17-minute walk from Kamburugamuwa Beach, as well as 2.2 km from Polhena Beach.

  • Anu Villa Kabalana
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Anu Villa Kabalana is set in Matara, 1.1 km from Kabalana Beach, 1.5 km from Kathaluwa West Beach, and 18 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

  • Villa Nine84 Mirissa
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Villa Nine84 Mirissa is situated in Matara, 400 metres from Mirissa Beach and 600 metres from Thalaramba Beach.

    Everything was very clean and comfortable. A little retreat!

  • My Home Resort
    Central location
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 56 reviews

    Boasting a balcony with quiet street views, a private beach area and free bikes, My Home Resort can be found in Matara, close to Madiha Beach and less than 1 km from Polhena Beach.

    Very friendly french owners, tasty breakfast with amazing view, clean room

  • Guillet Beach Home
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews

    Offering a garden and sea view, Guillet Beach Home is situated in Matara, 90 metres from Lakshawaththa Beach and 1 km from Wellamadama Surfing Beach.

    Friendly service. Quality and deliciousness of food. Clean.

  • Hakuna Matara Beach Bungalows
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 33 reviews

    Located just a few steps from Wellamadama Surfing Beach, Hakuna Matara Beach Bungalows provides accommodation in Matara with access to a private beach area, a garden, as well as room service.

    The room was super nice with nice facilities and amazing view

  • Light house beach home
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 120 reviews

    Situated just 1.3 km from Devinuwara Beach, Light house beach home features accommodation in Matara with access to a private beach area, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    Wonderful location. Very kind and responsive owners.

  • White's vila
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Set in Matara and only 2.3 km from Matara Beach, White's vila offers accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • The Orange House Weligama
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 40 reviews

    Boasting a terrace and views of sea, The Orange House Weligama is a recently renovated guest house situated in Matara, a few steps from Weligama Beach.

    Sehr gastfreundlich, hilfsbereit und bemüht. Man fühlt sich sofort wohl!

  • Sea Shells Villa
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews

    Sea Shells Villa, a property with a private beach area and a garden, is set in Matara, 600 metres from Madiha Beach, 1.7 km from Kamburugamuwa Beach, as well as 1.7 km from Polhena Beach.

  • Sunny Lanka Guest House
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 78 reviews

    Set within 300 metres of Polhena Beach and 600 metres of Madiha Beach in Matara, Sunny Lanka Guest House provides accommodation with seating area.

    Rustige ligging en heel behulpzame en vriendelijke hosts

  • Manjari Villas Madiha
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Manjari Villas Madiha is situated in Matara, 1.3 km from Madiha Beach and 2.5 km from Polhena Beach.

    Alles Sauber, Sehr nette Familie. Der Pool, immer wieder gerne 😊

  • The Mango Leaf
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Located within 800 metres of Polhena Beach and 1.2 km of Matara Beach in Matara, The Mango Leaf offers accommodation with seating area.

    Very nice and friendly hosts! Also the rooms were very clean!

  • Jasmine Beach House
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Featuring a balcony with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Jasmine Beach House can be found in Matara, close to Wellamadama Surfing Beach and 600 metres from Lakshawaththa Beach.

  • Tiny Palace Madihe
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews

    Situated in Matara and only 1 km from Madiha Beach, Tiny Palace Madihe features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Villa Polhena
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 12 reviews

    Set in Matara and only 600 metres from Polhena Beach, Villa Polhena offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    The nice host and wonderfull garden and close to the turtle beach. Lovely dinner catering and spacious for the whole family.

  • Surf Lodge Madiha
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 37 reviews

    Set in Matara, Surf Lodge Madiha offers beachfront accommodation 400 metres from Madiha Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden and a terrace.

    Beautiful location, cute little cafe & garden. Easy going vibe

  • Surf Villa Hiriketiya
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 78 reviews

    Set in Matara, a few steps from Hiriketiya Beach, Surf Villa Hiriketiya offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as a garden.

    Lovely hosts. Fabulous location. Room had AC and a fan!!😍

  • Surf Corner
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 13 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Surf Corner is situated in Matara, 1.5 km from Matara Beach and 24 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole.

  • Kings marine SK town
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 18 reviews

    Situated within 200 metres of Lakshawaththa Beach and less than 1 km of Wellamadama Surfing Beach, Kings marine SK town provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Matara.

    amazing place and stuff for good price! best in the area

  • Madiha Surf House Lanka
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 84 reviews

    Situated just 300 metres from Madiha Beach, Madiha Surf House Lanka provides accommodation in Matara with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Chambre très confortable, très bien situé, rooftop agréable

  • Himana Beach Rest
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 61 reviews

    Offering a garden and sea view, Himana Beach Rest is located in Matara, a few steps from Matara Beach and 2.6 km from Lakshawaththa Beach.

    Uitzicht op de oceaan...vriendelijke hoast.. mooie kamer.

  • Ashford Beach
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 38 reviews

    Located just 300 metres from Madiha Beach, Ashford Beach features accommodation in Matara with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a concierge service.

    Чистый, комфортный и недорогой номер рядом с морем.

  • Rai Family Guest
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 23 reviews

    Situated within 500 metres of Madiha Beach and 1.3 km of Polhena Beach in Matara, Rai Family Guest provides accommodation with seating area.

    Чистенько и очень милая семья владеет домом. за такие деньги очень классно!

  • Sunset Surfing Beach Resort
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 72 reviews

    Offering a sun terrace and views of the sea, sunset surfing beach hotel is situated 3 km from Mirissa, 4 km from Matara and 7 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple.

    very nice, the beach is just here we saw turtles !

  • Sea Life Guest & Surf house
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Set within a few steps of Madiha Beach and 800 metres of Polhena Beach, Sea Life Guest & Surf house provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Matara.

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  • Avg. price/night: 363.92 Kč
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 29 reviews
    It is very difficult to rate this homestay because I arrived in late evening and left about 4am. My room was clean, impersonal, bathroom very "european" however it would be better to slope the floor toward the shower drain or another drain. As it was the bathroom was flooded with water after shower.
    Elzbieta
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: 975.75 Kč
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 78 reviews
    Location is great and a good host
    DjHshyami
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: 975.75 Kč
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 78 reviews
    Lovely hosts. Fabulous location. Room had AC and a fan!!😍
    Minesh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: 330.25 Kč
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews
    This was one of our favorite homestays on our trip threw Sri Lanka. The rooms where super nice and clean, the food was the best of the whole trip and the owner Priyantha is the kindest person we have ever met! The Homestay is situated in a super calm area, very close to the beach and has a super cool rooftop chill area! The view is a amazing from up there, plants everywhere even a yoga area!! Super cute place we can highly recommend :)
    Pauline
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: 467.86 Kč
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews
    What a lovely, welcoming family. This is why it's so great to stay in homestays rather than hotels! They were so accommodating to our needs and also helped book a tuktuk to Galle for us, which turned out to be great fun too!
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: 330.25 Kč
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews
    Such a lovely homestay in Madhia, great location not far from the beach! The friendliest host and the best home cooked breakfast!
    Poppy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: 467.86 Kč
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews
    Amazing host family, very good food, room has everything you need (including a mini fridge with water), 10 min walk to the beach. You can see monkeys and peacocks from the room.
    Dominic
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: 500.39 Kč
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews
    Lovely homestay, we got everything we needed. The room is cozy and very clean, it is just a few steps from the beach. Kitchen is well equipped. Lucky is a great and helpful host:)
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: 682.34 Kč
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 209 reviews
    A little bit of paradise by the sea! Deep Blue is beautiful and the rooms are wonderfully designed. Ruziak is a great host and an excellent communicator. He organised an excellent bbq'd supper of freshly caught fish which was served on our patio and a 5am tuk tuk to the railway station in Matara.The swimming pool and gardens are fabulous with plenty of places to relax. I highly recommend
    Wild
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: 500.39 Kč
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 29 reviews
    Anura and his family is a great host and his homestay is very lovely. Location is perfect, nice rooms, living area in the outside. Anura helps with everything and is always nice
    Martin
    Solo traveller