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Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, desk and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with a seating area.

The place is amazing, but what gives the edge is the owner, Mr Chaamin's incredible attention to your every need. He offers complimentary laundry service, water, coffee, tea any time, and access to bicycles and snorkling equipment as well as fresh beach towels daily. The room and bathroom are spacious and clean, the wifi is good and the fridge in the room is a great bonus. They provide enough towels, toilet paper and extra sheets to sleep under- (which I found was rare in Sri Lanka!) There is also a neat private area outside with loungers to chill. The breakfast served is fit for royalty and so much food that it covered almost my entire day's meals! Thank you for making the stay so special.

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9.8
Exceptional
194 reviews
Price from
£25
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
£28
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
£19
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.

The staff is very accommodating and the food is delicious, easy access to the beach a 5min walk from the hotel.

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9.4
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£17
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.

The room was super nice with nice facilities and amazing view

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9.6
Exceptional
34 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

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
41 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

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. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Large rooms with balcony and good beds. Different swimming pools. 3 locations in one. Friendly staff, good food, very friendly and helpful owner on an A plus location. Upgraded our room to seaview for the last 3 nights. Spa facilities and a beautiful beach. Highly recommended.

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9.1
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Located within a few steps of Thalaramba Beach and 800 metres of Mirissa Beach in Matara, Coco Mount Mirissa features accommodation with seating area. This guest house provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

A lovely, comfortable stay,excellent hospitality, good location.

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9.5
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

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. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free WiFi. The guest house provides parking on-site, an open-air bath and full-day security.

Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

This place is a little gem. Right in front of the beach, it is an oasis of peace far away from the busy touristic places. Here you get to experience lovely authentic Sri Lankan neighbourhood. The hosts were very friendly and kind. The father was the sweetest man, always being very caring and offering us teas, water and food. Oh my God the food is amazing, and the amount, I wished I could have 3 stomachs to fit it all in. Higly recommend it. Thank you very much Only suggestion is to install an A/C in the room for the hottest days :)

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9.8
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. The guest house offers some units that feature sea views, and the units have a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels.

The friendliest and most hospitable hosts, amazing food, good and clean rooms, good location.

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9.8
Exceptional
56 reviews

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  • Avg. price/night: £14.95
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 44 reviews
    Sayuri Beach Hotel is a terrific option for travelers looking for an affordable beach stay at Polhena, Matara because it offers a great blend of comfort, affordability, great locations, and exceptional service. The host was amiable and made sure his visitors had a good time.
    Siriwardhane
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £11.38
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews
    Breakfast was really really good. The owners of the guesthouse does everything to satisfy their guests. It is a real good alternative to the expensive hostels in the district. I'll come again!
    Bénédicte
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £11.38
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 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
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews
    Was very nice. Especially usage of kittchen 🤩, quiet beach and local restaurant nearby. Very great to enjoy balcony. Cooking pan a bit inconvient as the handle wobbles. Pls put a simple board with name of accomodation, sothat it is easier to find. Very Friendly hosts and bike, bicycle rental guys for very good prices. God bless you all !
    Don
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 125 reviews
    This spacious hotel is across a quiet road from a rocky shoreline with small beaches interspersed. It's a lively area filled with guesthouses and restaurants but feels relaxed. Our room was very big and well equipped with a comfortable bed, balcony and warm shower. It was cleaned during our 3 night stay. Beach towels and a snorkel and mask were borrowed free. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Our host was happy to share his knowledge of getting around Sri Lanka and was keen to meet our needs.
    Claire
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 29 reviews
    We had a surprising very good stay with Dayana and Neil and their children, the hosts of the guest house. Very quiet area for a good sleep, the jungle sounds wake you up in the morning. Nice beds with mosquito nets, a own kitchen to use if you want to, and otherwise some local and also fancy places around to find food and drinks. Would come definitely back to the house. Thank you
    Marcel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £15.68
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews
    Great hosts who will ensure your time in Sri Lanka is enjoyable. This was our second time at Amazing Villa, and can't wait to come back again. Madiha village is every bit a quiet coastal village as you can imagine. Great waves and beautiful beaches. Ruwan and his family truly treated us to a wonderful time. Highly recommend the breakfast spread at this property. The quality of produce they get is top draw.
    Srivathsan Srinivasan
    Young couple
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 21 reviews
    Everything! The hosts are wonderful and the gardens, pool and rooms are beautiful. the beach is lovely and quiet and great for surfing and Axel, the surf instructor, was really helpful. There’s also a lovely boutique and the restaurant food is delicious. Sad we couldn’t stay for longer!
    Alison
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 44 reviews
    Beautiful and great little guesthouse. The room was spacious, modern and clean. It has a big balcony where you can watch the birds. It is located in a quiet side street and has a shared kitchen where you can make your own breakfast. Small shops are just around the corner. Or you can go to some small cafes close to the beach. The nearby beach is relaxed and you can rent surfboards or just chill out. The host Ashan is such a great and welcoming guy and helps wherever he can. Thank you so much for this great stay. We will come back!
    Ja Ri
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £9.41
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews
    Sithum and his mother were great hosts. They are friendly and always ready to help. The breakfast was a nice local breakfast and I got a bit different breakfast every morning. The location is perfect for a surfer as the Madiha Reefs are just a few minute walk away. The guesthouse is also nice and quiet as it´s not too near to the mainroad. Great value and good location for a surfer who wants a peaceful place to stay right next to some good surf spots.
    Haikala
    Solo traveller