No 99, Sri Dharmarathana Mw, Polhena, Matara, 81400 Matara, Sri Lanka
#4 of 34 hotels in Matara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 24 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
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Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Nicolas
FranceNothing.
We had a wonderful stay with Summi and Mal. The house is very large and very beautiful. The room is very pleasant and above all there is a magnificent terrace where we had breakfasts and dinners. The food prepared by Mal is very good and very plentiful. We were welcomed by a very warm family and it was very pleasant to chat in the evening with Sara, Chathmi and Mal. In short, you understand, we highly recommend this address. I forgot to say that the family rented us a scooter during our stay for an extremely reasonable price. We were able to explore the entire region. Early in the morning we went swimming with the turtles. It's a wonderful memory. In short, you can go there without hesitation.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Annika
EstoniaNothing
Good location, small cute place to stay, friendly family. It’s possible to get AC/room for 2000Rs per night. Around the house is very green, so relaxing.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Zlatin
BulgariaNothing
We were guests at Sumi and Mal’s home and we enjoyed it. They offer delicious breakfast, dinner and tea. I liked the garden with birds right in front of the balcony. Check out the craftwork Sumi makes herself. Location is great - close to the beach, close to a pharmacy, shop and some restaurants.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
David
GermanyI can't say anything g negative
The family who own the place are really nice and they make you feel very comfortable
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Naveen
Sri LankaSuperb.delicious breakfast they gave us. There hospitality is very good. Staff also very good and they lookafter us like there family members. Highly recommended place. We enjoyed very well. Thank for everything
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Hanna
FinlandSumi 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.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Anton
RussiaThere is family hotel Owners are kind persons: we got pleased meeting Nice place, atmospheric view, tasty breakfast Reccomend
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Chamaka
Sri LankaGreat place to stay, friendly owners
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Hatharasingha
Sri LankaNice treat 😍 superb service akka &ayya
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Buldakova
RussiaHere is a very quiet place with the kindest host in Matara. Spacious and clean room with full equipment Perfect breakfast with eggs, toasts, and fruits Highly recommend this place to everyone who wants to live with comfort
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2022
Kasun
Sri Lankaexcellent Place and beautiful hotel .if you want to go matara pol hena beach i recommend sunimal resort
very goog breakfast
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 24 April 2022
Maxence
IrelandWe stayed one night. The room was super-clean and the owners very friendly. The resort is well placed, just 5min from the beach (where you can spot some turtles). Highly recommended!
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 6 March 2022
Szabó
HungaryThe name Sumimal comes from the names of the amazing couple who are the hosts, Sumi and Mal (funny fact)! Thank you very much for the nice welcome, I felt home there! Thank you to ride me with your tuktuk wherever I wanted to go! Highly recommended place!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 2 March 2022
Jannik
GermanyThe Hostel owners are soo friendly and helpful. You can get a big Breakfast and good Food. The Room is also very clean and hygienic. i would come again :) Thank you!😇
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 23 January 2022
Marie
France- The room I was staying in is a bit noisy at night (next to the street), - Only one plug in my room.
Sumi and Mal are wonderful hosts. They welcome you like family and always make sure you feel confortable in their house. They arranged everything for us: lunch when we needed, coffee and tea throughout the day, bikes to explore around, they also recommended us some nice temple to visit. It is a really good value for money!
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 12 December 2021
Itai
IsraelThe room was very clean and comfortable, Summi and Mal are so nice and welcoming! they offered us a free ride to anywhere in Matara and gave us a lovely breakfast.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Christine
United Kingdomno resturants open nearby offered evening meal at property no cold drinks available and unwilling to acquire no menu for prices touted juices as an alternative to a coke but didnt say it would be 3times the price
super clean lovely room and en suite.outside verandah with seating for meals . breakfast and dinnerwere fine
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Kajenthiran
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Marzotto
ItalyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Cecily
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Sarath
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Malith
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 January 2022
Andrea
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2022
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