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drivethru Hostel Polhena, hotel in Polhena

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 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
£36.83
1 night, 2 adults
JJ's Hostel Mirissa, hotel in Polhena

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.

Common area, pool, relaxing area, whatsapp group
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
592 reviews
Price from
£30.23
1 night, 2 adults
The Hostel, hotel in Polhena

Situated in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, The Hostel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

We stayed here for 5 days and it was a perfect place to stay on a budget. The room was nice and clean, with spacious bathroom. The stuff is friendly and you get to meet other travelers.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£24.32
1 night, 2 adults
Costels Mirissa, hotel in Polhena

Set in Mirissa, 400 metres from Mirissa Beach, Costels Mirissa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The staff and the fellow travellers
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
40 reviews
Price from
£25.06
1 night, 2 adults
Downtown Hostels Mirissa, hotel in Polhena

Located in Mirissa and with Thalaramba Beach reachable within 200 metres, Downtown Hostels Mirissa provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Downtown Hostels in Mirissa is a very nice new hostel. It's still developing and the very dedicated staff give it everything to improve the hostel steadily. We loved the clean rooms, the chilling area with bean bags, games, TV, tea/coffee and a water dispenser. Breakfast can be pre-ordered the evening before and it was delicious. We asked and were allowed to use the kitchen and fridge for our own food as well. The laundry service was exceptional and for a good price as well. Even if it's not in the center of Mirissa it's only a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Just keep in mind that the hostel is on the main road. So there could be some noise from the traffic. We had a fantastic stay at the hotel. Thanks to the very helpful and friendly staff! We would definitely stay here again. :)
Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£19.35
1 night, 2 adults
Seek the Sun, hotel in Polhena

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 rooms are very nice and clean. First time I had wall-art in Sri Lanka. The owner and staff are super friendly and reliable and there's an Indian restaurant upstairs which is also very recommended. Ask Dominic for anything... scooter, tours, etc.. He'll arrange in no time. Will come again.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
£23.41
1 night, 2 adults
Spindrift Hostel Madiha, hotel in Polhena

Set in Matara, 300 metres from Madiha Beach, Spindrift Hostel Madiha offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

This was a great social hostel in Madiha! It is definitely the place to stay along the coast and the social hosts do a great job of connecting different travellers and creating a good social vibe. The hostel has great facilities and it is noce relaxing by the pool.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
88 reviews
Price from
£46.35
1 night, 2 adults
Chez Podi Surf Stay, hotel in Polhena

Located in Mirissa, 600 metres from Mirissa Beach, Chez Podi Surf Stay provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Nice room, good airco. Cool bathroom.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
119 reviews
Price from
£12.12
1 night, 2 adults
Hangover Hostels Mirissa, hotel in Polhena

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

Only the location. You cross the road and you are at Mirissa beach
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
284 reviews
Price from
£20.96
1 night, 2 adults
The Doctor's House, hotel in Polhena

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.

It is the best hostel to party and meet new people! So many activities throughout the Daya and great food. You just can’t miss this one! So close to the beach you won’t have to go anywhere else if you book here.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
368 reviews
Price from
£38.70
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Hostels that guests love in Polhena

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  • Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 21 reviews
    Very clean and modern hostel. Offers a big common area with a nice pool and ping pong table. Beds are comfortable and offer privacy. Breakfast consists of different fruits with oats, eggs or hoppers and is a welcomed variation to dhal curry. Service was good (information and scooter rental) but probably due to low occupancy at our time the reception time was limited.
    Sven
    People with friends
  • Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 21 reviews
    Easy, clean hostel stay with friendly staff
    Amber
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 21 reviews
    Super nice new Hostel, so everything super clean and comfortable right now. Spacious dorm, private bed. Breakfast was amazing (porridge+fruit and also bread+veggies, could have both). I was alone due to the new opening, but looked like a nice place to hang out with people, great pool, table tennis, chill out areas. Also appreciated the possibility to do yoga and the intent to be more sustainable (separate waste and water dispenser, equally shared tips for the whole staff). Saw some turtle on the next closest beach.
    Nele
    Solo traveller