Best Boutique Hotels in Matara
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Matara is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Set 1.7 mi from Weherahena Buddhist Temple, Vanina Villas provides rooms with air conditioning in Matara. Some rooms at the 4-star hotel have sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a private beach area and to an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel has a garden and offers a terrace. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Vanina Villas also feature pool view. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Matara Fort is 1.9 mi from the accommodations.
Guest Reviews:
- "Simply perfect. There was our last three days in Sri Lanka and it was more than expected. Beautiful hotel with amazing tropical garden one step from the ocean. Super clean, very stylish, better than in photos. Nice staff, good food and coctails and the nicest hosts. Dear Myriam and Jean thank you for everything, we really loved it!" - "We spent a week here after busy travels and it's a fantastic place to stay and relax. It's run by the really lovely and sociable couple, Myriam and Jean, who are the perfect hosts, immediately making us feel at home. It was lovely to get to know them too. The restaurant staff were exceptional, Kumara and Pati, who looked after us all and made our two boys feel special. The grounds are really well looked after and the rooms are just right, very comfortable and clean. We were next to the pool (lovely too) and found that we had it to ourselves most of the time. The location is very quiet and away from the busy-ness of some of the other beaches, that suited us perfectly, and everything is only a short tuk tuk away. Breakfast was great and we had lunch and dinner on many occasions and the food was always really good, especially the specials. We had surfing lessons with Jean and he was the perfect teacher. We all managed to stand up! A big thank you from all of us to Jean and Myriam. We'll see you again in the future!"
Exceptional
20 reviews
Located in Matara, a few steps from Lakshawaththa Beach, The Seascape has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. A 12-minute walk from Matara Beach and one mile from Wellamadama Surfing Beach, the property provides a restaurant and a bar. Some accommodations at the property have a balcony with a garden view. At the hotel, the rooms come with a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The Seascape also feature free WiFi, while some rooms have a sea view. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. Hummanaya Blow Hole is 15 miles from The Seascape, while Galle International Cricket Stadium is 29 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Koggala, 21 miles from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Reviews:
- "Great view. Good surf for intermediate/ beginner. Clean beach about 1 km long. Not as touristy as some beaches. Ate the Sri Lankan breakfast and dinner and the curries were some of the best we have had. Generous servings too. Our room was large and the bed comfortable. Sitting on the balcony in the comfortable chairs was lovely. Would book again." - "Lovely small hotel right on the beach. Great decor and very comfortable room. The staff were very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend for a relaxing vacation."
Superb
152 reviews
Located in Matara, a 10-minute walk from Madiha Beach, Swell Shacks has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 1.3 miles from Kamburugamuwa Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.3 miles away from Polhena Beach. The property provides evening entertainment and room service. Hummanaya Blow Hole is 20 miles from the hotel, while Galle International Cricket Stadium is 29 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 17 miles from Swell Shacks.
Guest Reviews:
- "Great location! Right on the beach! Beautiful rooms. Tasty and yummy breakfast! Very friendly staff." - "Beautiful location with superb staff - an exceptionally happy place to be! Christmas 2023 spent at the Swell Shacks was a fantastic experience - a modern, minimalist development of 6 self contained king sized rooms. Perfectly situated overlooking the beach and a surfers paradise. In addition to the comfortable beds, crisp linens, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping is the service provided by a fantastic, friendly and well trained group of hospitality professionals. What makes this property special is the happy, affable and jovial staff that go out of their way to create a relaxed guest experience. The Swell Shacks are 2 meters away from the popular Swell Cafe (run by the same operator) that produce well crafted meals, consistently good, in a friendly low key vibe. Highly recommend a minimum of 3 nights at this special property and it's wonderful team of merry men!"
Fabulous
129 reviews
Offering a year-round outdoor pool and barbecue, Culture Resort is located in Matara. The hotel has a sun terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is featured and free private parking is available on site. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units have a seating area for your convenience. You will find tea making facilities in the room. All rooms include a private bathroom. Car hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for snorkeling. The property provides free bicycles and free snorkeling gears. You can engage in various activities, such as diving, cycling and fishing. Weherahena Buddhist Temple is 3.7 mi from Culture Resort, while Matara Fort is 1.5 mi from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Very relaxing atmosphere. Great staff. The location was very good and had an excellent beach view and access. Property is easily accessible and had all the required amenities." - "Very quiet location but right by the beach and handy to lots of restaurants etc. The pool is lovely, it stays well shaded so is nice and cool at the end of the day. The room was really nice, clean and in good condition. Staff were very helpful and friendly." - "Absolutely stunning location, away from the crowds across a beautiful local beach. The hotel had beautiful views and an outstanding breakfast and service. Lovely pool and we had great use of free bikes and snorkelling gear"
Fabulous
107 reviews
