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Golden Town Hostel, hotel in Tangalle

Set in Tangalle, 400 metres from Tangalle Beach, Golden Town Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Located just off main road, a 10minute walk to the bus station and a 5 minute walk to the beach this hotel/hostel is perfect for a relaxed stay in Tangalle. The dorm room is 3 big beds with mosquito nets and ceiling fan. The family that run this place are so friendly and make the most incredible and well priced food!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
59 reviews
Price from
£11.48
1 night, 2 adults
Kottamba Villa Tangalle, hotel in Tangalle

Set in Tangalle, 1.1 km from Unakuruwa Beach, Kottamba Villa Tangalle offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

The owner and his family were very kind and treated us like family. When he went shopping, he asked us if we needed anything and bought it for us. In the evening he offered us beer and gave us the opportunity to sit in the garden. They made us a delicious breakfast. Spacious and very clean room that smelled nice. Thank you very much for stay
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£12.85
1 night, 2 adults
Canoe Backpack Hostel, hotel in Tangalle

Situated in Tangalle, a few steps from Tangalle Beach, Canoe Backpack Hostel features accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking and a terrace.

The host and location were fantastic, situated right by the entrance to Medaketiya Beach with safe swimming area and close to the stunning Mangrove Beach and national parks. The service was unexpectedly excellent, and the breakfast offered a variety of delicious options for the price. Best lassi in this area.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
5 reviews
Price from
£14.69
1 night, 2 adults
Hidden Well Hiriketiya, hotel in Dikwella

Situated on the beachfront in Hiriketiya and boasting a garden, Hidden Well Hiriketiya has free WiFi throughout the property.

lovely hosts, met the coolest people, the vibe was so nice.. the place is in the nature. the host gave us water, tea, there was soap and reaaally good shower pressure (only cold water but thats the way it is in sri lanka south). he even let us leave our bags at the place after checking out and we could do a breathwork session! lovely people
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
170 reviews
Price from
£16.39
1 night, 2 adults
Pranaya Hiriketiya, hotel in Matara

Boasting a garden, terrace, BBQ facilities and free WiFi, Pranaya Hiriketiya is situated in Hiriketiya, 700 metres from Hiriketiya Beach and 1.6 km from Dickwella Beach.

I liked everything about this hostel! First thing you notice is that it’s very clean! It’s very close to Hiriketya beach and all the good restaurants. It also has a cute cafe with great coffee and food! And the staff? So kind, so helpful! They helped me get to my next destination, arranging tuktuk, explaining.. I can highly highly recommend it!
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
£25.79
1 night, 2 adults
Helena Hostel, hotel in Dikwella

Set in Dickwella, within 500 metres of Hiriketiya Beach and 800 metres of Dickwella Beach, Helena Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

The cleanest place I’ve been to
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
45 reviews
Price from
£11.48
1 night, 2 adults
Chilli Croc CoLiving Hiriketiya, hotel in Hiriketiya

Boasting a garden, a shared lounge and a bar, Chilli Croc CoLiving Hiriketiya is situated in Hiriketiya and is 1.7 km from Hiriketiya Beach.

Lovely staff and felt like home was comfortable and clean. Good location close to the beach and nice family dinner. I really enjoyed my stay here ☺️
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£39.92
1 night, 2 adults
Hiricurry Hostel & Restaurant, hotel in Dikwella

Hiricurry Hostel & Restaurant features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Dickwella.

Staff are lovely, breakfast included is amazing and it’s buffet so eat as much as you want. Dinner is cheap and also really tasty, big social area and near the beach
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£15.08
1 night, 2 adults
Memo's Inn, hotel in Hiriketiya

Set in Hiriketiya, within 600 metres of Hiriketiya Beach and 1.5 km of Dickwella Beach, Memo's Inn offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

Everything was perfect! We had our best sleep on the whole trip. Super comfortable and even had a duvet. The AC worked very well. Just a short walk from the beach. And the hosts were super nice! They helped me arrange a birthday surprise for my friend in the room. Would absolutely go back!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£25.79
1 night, 2 adults
Evoke Hostels, Hiriketiya beach, hotel in Matara, Dikwelle

Set in Dickwella, 500 metres from Hiriketiya Beach, Evoke Hostels, Hiriketiya beach offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

Great location, clean and comfortable and super social hostel. The owner just makes you feel like home immediately when you arrive.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
£18.85
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.

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  • Avg. price/night: £10.66
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 63 reviews
    The hotel has a great location, very close to the beach. The owner was helpful and friendly.
    Veronika
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £8.20
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 139 reviews
    Great location. This is a very basic, very budget cabana but it was all peace and quiet. I could hear the sea. The tree top cabanas looked good and probably less mozzies up there.
    Portia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £65.57
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 265 reviews
    Turtle Paradise was in an amazing location beside Rekawa turtle beach. It had the friendly atmosphere of a hostel, but also had private rooms with super comfortable king sized beds and en suite bathroom. We ate at the hotel both nights, dinner cooked by the lady of the family. Very delicious and cheap. Her son drove us to our next stop. Altogether, incredibly helpful and so lovely sitting in the dining room/ living room playing board games and chatting with other travellers. Would highly recommend.
    Aaron
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £13.93
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 67 reviews
    Absolutely the best hostel I have experienced, the host Mr Ranjid (?) is totally friendly and helpful. Recommended for all travellers.
    Thomas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £22.70
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 204 reviews
    great location to stay in Tangalle! close by to a lot of bars and restaurants. During our stay the hostel was very quiet. There is sun-beds at the beach you can use for free.
    M
    Maxi
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £22.70
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 204 reviews
    Nice hostel, clean dorm with comfy bed, mosquito net, clean bathroom and hot water. Good balcony to chill with sea view. Friendly atmosphere. Perfect for backpackers!
    Anna Morgane
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £100
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 84 reviews
    All rooms offer unobstructed view of the beach. While the whole beach seems unsafe for swimming (big waves), it is still very beautiful and although there are some hotels around, it seems rather remote. It is a great location for long walks on the beach. It is very close to the bird sanctuary (definitely worth a guided tour!). The staff was very welcoming anf tried to make our stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
    Alexandra
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £22.70
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 204 reviews
    Great location is the main pro about this hostel. There is a few meters to the ocean. You hear a sound of ocean in your room. It's amazing. And there is a free sun beds on the beach. It was really comfortable. We had a good terrace there is an astonished view on the ocean. We were there 4 days and during these days there were two parties (music, cocktails, good vibes). The parties were finished after 00.00.
    Anatolii
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £22.70
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 204 reviews
    The hostel is directly at the beach, all the beds have a mosquito net and a plugger. There is also a area with hammocks to chill and a bar downstairs. A very nice and cheap place to stay.
    Ruth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £147.54
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 625 reviews
    I think this is one of the best hostels in Tangalle. I really enjoyed the time I spent there.
    Paweł
    Family with young children