Pubudu Mawatha madiha, matara, 81000 Matara, Sri Lanka
#20 of 44 B&Bs and Inns in Matara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 25 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.6
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Evyatar
PortugalReally close to Madiha right point, nice stuff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Talisa
GermanyNothing
Very nice Café on the property to have breakfast or to relax, direct access to the beach
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Liselotte
NetherlandsSweet place, lovely garden, nice people!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
De
South AfricaBeautiful decor. Clean. Working aircon. Beautiful outdoor space to chill with sunbeds, daybed, hammocks and seats under roof with fans. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Right at the point break for surfing. Just a short maybe 20m walk through the trees then you’re on the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Ronja
SwedenNo AC, so we needed to have the fan on full speed. But we managed to sleep anyway.
Such a lovely atmosphere! Feels like home. Sooo close to the little beach. And to cute restaurants. The cafe and the yoga was a big plus as well! Little paradise!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Heather
South AfricaLoved the quiet location, the charm, the food, the people, the atmosphere, the decor….all just wonderful!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Nia
BulgariaOnly thing was that it was very hot in the rooms, but if you use the fan it was ok.
Absolutely amazing stay at Surf Lodge! We felt so welcomed from the moment we arrived. The food at the cafe is so delicious and the staff were extremely friendly! We had unforgettable couple of days and felt like we are at home! You can access the beach from the beautiful garden, there was a yoga class in the morning and also if you would like some other activities just ask the staff! The rooms were very comfortable and the bathroom that was outside was a great experience :) Definitely recommend the place and can’t wait to come back again! Thank you!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
_maximilian_
Germanysmall room next to the street / rather loud
Great location right next to madiha point
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Ina
Czech RepublicAvailability / welcoming of staff. Pretty basic rooms.
Beautiful location, cute little cafe & garden. Easy going vibe
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Claudia
AustraliaEverything was great!
Super beautiful location right in front of the wave, beautiful property, amazing breakfast.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Keith
United Arab EmiratesWalking distance to good surf, with friendly staff and neat/clean rooms.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Sara
SwitzerlandPerfect Place to stay! Clean and beautiful rooms, nice garden and great Food. Just in front of one of the Surfspots.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Jessica
GermanyWe felt very comfortable and had a fanstaic time. The surfspot is just 5 min walks distance away. The food in the cafe was as well amazing, plus they were veggie and vegan food 👏 🤩 We will come back when we are in madiha again.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Lena
GermanyThe accommodation is very lovingly furnished and clean. Great location directly by the sea and thus also a cool surf spot. Easy and customer-oriented communication with the hosts. In November they will also open a café which looks already really nice :) Top plus for Sri Lanka: hot water for showers available! I would book here again at any time.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Regina
GermanyWe loved the Apartment! The Location is perfect, especially if you want to surf. The couple who runs the apartment is super nice and they put a lot of work into all the lovely details of the surf lodge. We can highly recommend!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2022
Kiefer
SwitzerlandPerfect 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.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 7 December 2022
Mathieu
Sri LankaPerfect location right in front of the surf spot ! The house is well maintain and has everything that you need for a great holiday. The host is always there to help you. I would definitely come back again !
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Bendik
NorwayThe location and the hospitality and local knowledge of the staff.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomThe room was insanely hot.
The garden
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Berlin_h
GermanyWe had an ok stay, the room was directly under a iron roof, which made it inredible hot. The price-performance ratio is not entirely fair to the room we stayed. You only can pay cash for the rooms.
The sri lankan staff is really nice, its close to the beach
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Onie
South AfricaOur room was very tiny . Linen was terrible - rough woolen type pillow cases and top sheet .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Kasun
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Kelsey
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Dennis
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
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