Situated in Matale, Palapathwela Ross Estate Junction , The Inn at Matale" provides comfortable accommodation for local and foreign travelers alike. Hot water , wifi, tea/coffee making facility included in rooms. Our coffee shop at the property serve Fresh brewed Espresso and coffee based hot and cold drinks and snacks. The property is best for travelers who are exploring scenic Matale and around or traveling between Jaffna / Trincomalee to Kandy. Knuckles Mountain ( Riverston ) is 30mins away and Hulangala View Point 20mins away. 11 km to Nalanda Gedige central point of Sri Lanka. Spice Gardens within walking distance. Aluvihara Rock Temple is 4 km from The Inn, Muththumari Amman Kovil is 7km Semuwatta Lake is 24 km while Dambulla Rock Temple is 30 km and Sigiriya / Pidurangala is 47 km away. Kandy is 28 km away from the property. Nearby Resturants, Supermarkets and Grocery stores available for convenience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Matale
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marcel
    Germany Germany
    Great, very clean place located directly at the Main Street between Matale and Dambulla. Very friendly owner and above-average breakfast with best latte we have had in Sri Lanka.
  • Larazoric
    Croatia Croatia
    Dilini is an amazing host, she recommended us nice spots in Knuckles Forrest Reserve. I would definitely recommend to stay in Matale for more than 1 night and visit Knuckles as much as possible, the nature is really beautiful (although good to...
  • Robertus
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Everything was great, especially the cappuccino ! Thanx that we were allowed to leave our bicycles in the lobby during the night.
  • Uditha
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Most of the pictures show the location that can be seen around the hotel. They do not belong to the hotel. Located near the main road. There is not much around the hotel to show the beauty of nature
  • Tomáš
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Spacious room, comfy beds Kind, attentive owner - gave us a torch when there was a power cut. She even reduced the price due to the power loss. Owner recommended a nice restaurant for dinner just across the road. Overall a nice place to stay if...
  • Marios
    Greece Greece
    The accommodation is modern and spotless in a beautiful garden setting. The wifi is excellent, the fastest we have had in Sri Lanka. Great choice of cable tv channels. Nice restaurant a 2-minute walk from the hotel. Dilini and her husband are...
  • Ishara
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Everything is so good Excellent facilities good service highly recommend this place
  • Pasindu
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Everything except the size of the bed.It was a luxurius experience.Photos in the website is the same as the property.was very clean.owner is very much supportive.
  • Asela
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Staff is super friendly and guidelines is so clear ☺️ and helpful
  • Evgenii
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Очень приятный отель, небольшой, новый и уютный ⁃ все чисто ⁃ В номере есть кондиционер, телевизор, чайник и комплимент (чай, кофе, сахар, вода) ⁃ Удобная кровать, чистые простыни ⁃ Есть горячая вода ⁃ При отеле небольшая кофейня с вкусным...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Inn At Matale
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Inn At Matale takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:30 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 1 year are welcome.

    Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Inn At Matale in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Inn At Matale

    • Check-in at The Inn At Matale is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at The Inn At Matale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Inn At Matale offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
    • Room options at The Inn At Matale include:

      • Double
    • The Inn At Matale is 5 miles from the centre of Matale. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.