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Seek the Sun, hotel in Matara

Located in Matara, 200 metres from Madiha Beach, Seek the Sun provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

The stuff was super nice and helpful. The place is new, very clean. The place is located a few minutes walking from the beach
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
£17.08
per night
The Doctor's House, hotel in Matara

Situated in Matara, a few steps from Madiha Beach, The Doctor's House features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Nothing
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
340 reviews
Price from
£36.22
per night
JJ's Hostel Mirissa, hotel in Matara

Showcasing an expansive rooftop terrace with day-beds and barbeque, JJ's Hostel Mirissa is a boutique hostel and guesthouse located in Mirissa North, only a few minutes walk from Mirissa Beach.

Very clean and quiet. Did not try the pool. Staff were exceptional.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
546 reviews
Price from
£24.53
per night
Dolphin Cottage Mirissa, hotel in Matara

Dolphin Cottage Mirissa is situated on the beachfront in Mirissa, a few steps from Mirissa Beach and 800 metres from Thalaramba Beach.

All it was OK. Very friendly 👪 family. Near the beach.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
24 reviews
Price from
£15.09
per night
drivethru Hostel Polhena, hotel in Matara

Located in Polhena, 600 metres from Polhena Beach, drivethru Hostel Polhena provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

Place was very clean, and beautifully designed. The pool is amazing.
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
£36.56
per night
Hangover Hostels Mirissa, hotel in Matara

Hangover Hostels Mirissa offers clean and comfortable accommodation in Mirissa North. The hostel is a 2-minute walk from the picturesque Mirissa Beach.

The hostel is currently undergoing renovations, so most of it is closed off, meaning you won’t find any people there—we were the only guests during our stay. The facilities are really lacking; the rooms and bathrooms are old and outdated and the showers in the shared bathrooms weren’t working. The hostel wasn’t very clean, and there were a lot of bugs (mosquitoes and ants). The only positive aspects were the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the location, which is close to the beach.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
238 reviews
Price from
£15.09
per night
Banana Bunks Mirissa, hotel in Matara

Located in Mirissa, 2.4 km from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Amazing hostel , Clean and staff very helpful. Also Thanks Sama for helping me to get the direct bus to Ella
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
99 reviews
Price from
£29.03
per night
Mega Hostel Mirissa, hotel in Matara

Situated conveniently in the Whale Watching Mirissa district of Mirissa, Mega Hostel Mirissa is set a few steps from Mirissa Beach, 1.2 km from Thalaramba Beach and 2 km from Weligambay Beach.

Located only a few steps from the Mirissa main beach area and the main road in a convenient location where all the restaurants and supermarkets are located.
Scored 6.3
6.3
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
30 reviews
Price from
£21.13
per night
Nature Rex Hostel, hotel in Matara

Set in Weligama, 1.3 km from Weligama Beach, Nature Rex Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Staff are very welcoming and friendly. The property feels like you’re in a jungle and it is so peaceful, with jungle beach only a 5 min walk away. The bathrooms are an awesome design and very beautiful. Best bathrooms in Sri Lanka
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
£7.77
per night
Wake Up Weligama, hotel in Matara

Located in Weligama, 400 metres from Weligama Beach, Wake Up Weligama provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Seriously the best place If you’re looking for a low key group of friends. The owner organized surf outing in the day, movie nights or some parties at other places. Also had a group chat for everyone and orders food family style often. Super cool chill vibes definitely recommend
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
£12.96
per night
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £63
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 57 reviews
    Very clean, fantastic food, great location and very friendly & helpful staff
    Martina
    Young couple
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 77 reviews
    Great location
    Chamara
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 72 reviews
    Great location - would suit people on a tight budget. The staff were friendly and helpful.
    jenita
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £15.09
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 14 reviews
    The host was amazing, very accommodating and cooked very good breakfasts. He allowed us to move our Tuk Tuk to his friends house due to security issues with locales. Highly recommend this place for budget backpackers.
    Arron
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 67 reviews
    great location, so close to the beach! very friendly staff. simple, no frills hostel. great value.
    Linh
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 67 reviews
    Very close to the beach. And in one of the posh areas of Sri Lanka. Caretakers were very helpful. Safest place to stay if you are a solo backpacker
    Mad_E
    People with friends
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 72 reviews
    loved my stay here. I didn’t want to leave. very comfy beds. modern and clean hostel. amazing pool area. great vibe and good people. best hostel I’ve stayed in in Sri Lanka.
    Megan
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 72 reviews
    As a backpacker and a digital nomad I had the best experience that I could ever dream of. Josh, Charlotte and the wonderful stuff hosted us and took care of all the we needed. the vibe in the hostel is very good and there are many backpackers and nice people. I highly reccomand the place. the facilities are also really really good and the place is brand new.
    Or
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £36.22
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 340 reviews
    Legends everywhere. Amazing food, people and experiences surrounded by beach and jungle. By far one of the best hostel/bars/ in sri lanka if not the world.
    Krub1
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 15 reviews
    Valuable for money great location next to the surf beach quite and calm environment kind helpful friendly staff big breakfast and it was really delicious mouth watering surf boards rent for very cheap prices rooftop was amazing we really love this place rooms comes with essential things garden is surrounded by beautiful plants.we definitely come back again we have great memories there.
    Katherine
    Solo traveller