The 10 best hotels & places to stay in Ranna, Sri Lanka

Ranna – 9 hotels and places to stay

Ranna Beach House

Featuring a garden, private pool and sea views, Ranna Beach House is located in Ranna. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Mia St.

From

Slovakia

The villa is perfect for those seeking peace and tranquility. After a 10-day tour around Sri Lanka, we came here to unwind and recharge. I spent a long time searching for a place that would meet all our expectations, and I’m so happy that I found this villa. The villa is well-designed, spacious, very clean, and well-maintained. Throughout our stay, the caretaker, Suba, took great care of us, and Dushante prepared delicious meals. We also used the laundry service once, which was very convenient. Thanks to these two gentlemen, we truly had an amazing experience. Each day, we planned what we wanted to eat, and our wonderful hosts took care of all the shopping and meal preparation. Dushante even took us to Rekawa Beach, where we had the unforgettable experience of watching turtles at night. The villa is located directly on a stunning, long, and clean beach. The ocean here is wild, and the waves are not suitable for small children. The surroundings are quiet, with only local fishermen nearby. One thing worth mentioning is that many of the villa's fantastic perks were not listed on Booking.com, which is a shame. I highly recommend adding all the small details to the description, as it would create an even better impression (e.g., on-demand meal preparation, laundry service, transportation to the nearest town, assistance with organizing trips, a first-aid kit, etc.). We had an incredible time here, and even though we rarely return to the same place twice, we definitely have to come back to this one!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Price from

US$313.20

1 night, 2 adults

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Waves ranna cabana and seafood

Ranna

Situated in Ranna, a few steps from Gurupokuna Beach and 32 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Waves ranna cabana and seafood offers a private beach area and air conditioning.

David

From

Belgium

Nichka and his family are super smily and friendly. They wants you to have thé n'est stay as possible. The guest house is in a little paradise. The food his made with love. Our stay was marvelous

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Price from

US$47.53

1 night, 2 adults

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kingfish villa and restaurant

Ranna

Located within 80 metres of Kahandamodara Beach and 31 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, kingfish villa and restaurant provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ranna.

Raban

From

Germany

We enjoyed our stay at Kingfish villa in the month of March 2025. It was a very pleasant time. An optimal location to relax and experience the beautiful beach of Ranna at a distance of ca. 300 m. The owner Raveen is also an amazing person. He is very helpful and knows around Ranna, southern locations of SL and even other locations at wish. Also, there is the possibility to have him as a tour guide. He owns a restaurant as well where the food is exquisite. One can choose a variety of local foods and drinks too. Overall, remarkably good experience.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Price from

US$50

1 night, 2 adults

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Fishermens Lodge & Restaurant

Ranna

With lake views, Fishermens Lodge & Restaurant is set in Ranna and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden and terrace. Free WiFi is offered. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio.

Katrin

From

Germany

Our three days at fishermen’s lodge were super special, we felt so welcome and included in their family. The food in the restaurant was really amazing, the host is a great cook, we loved especially her rice and curry and the grilled fish. The traditional breakfast was also really good! The room was really simple, but still very clean and the host was always ready to help us in any way. You just walk a few steps to the beautiful beach which is nearly empty! In the morning the host took us fishing one time, which was the most special and fun experience! Overall we really recommend coming here for an authentic and local experience with extraordinary people! Thank you for everything! We might come back one time :)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Price from

US$25

1 night, 2 adults

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Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

Tangalle (Near Ranna)

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Lankavatara Ocean Retreat is located in Kalametiya, 15 km from Tangalle Lagoon.

Richard

From

Australia

This is a fantastic small beachfront resort with amazing staff, great food and an awesome pool. There are beach cabanas available along with the usual beach chairs and umbrellas so lots of choice for lounging by the pool. Breakfast was a la carte, with five different options to choose from and all came with a generous amount of food, toast, croissants, juice, tea and coffee. We ate most meals here and were never disappointed! For sunset drinks and seafood dinner, try the Endlessblue Resort next door! You can even participate with the local fisherman catching fish in their nets each day!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews

Price from

US$126

1 night, 2 adults

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Lagoon gate Tangalle Resort

Tangalle (Near Ranna)

Situated in Tangalle, 21 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Lagoon gate Tangalle Resort features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Søs Bell

From

Denmark

All the staff was so friendly, nice and welcoming. They really did an excellent job making us feel comfortable and welcome. Overwhelmed by the delicious food. Thanks for a great experience

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews

Price from

US$84

1 night, 2 adults

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Blue Ocean Resort

Netolpitiya (Near Ranna)

Set in Netolpitiya, a few steps from Wella Odaya Beach, Blue Ocean Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

Mark

From

United Kingdom

Breakfast was very nice fresh great location looking out at the ocean with the sound of the waves staff very friendly and helpful nothing was a problem for them to help with anything needed

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

Price from

US$76.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Bungalow By The Beach

Tangalle (Near Ranna)

Facing the beachfront, Bungalow By The Beach offers 3-star accommodation in Tangalle and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

Ghurair

From

United Arab Emirates

I had a truly remarkable stay at the Bungalow by the Beach hotel. The breathtaking view from the property was simply mesmerizing. The staff’s exceptional service exceeded all expectations, as they went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. The food was not only fresh but also incredibly tasty, adding to the overall enjoyment of the stay. I wholeheartedly recommend the Bungalow by the Beach for an unforgettable and luxurious getaway.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Price from

US$106.25

1 night, 2 adults

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Igabara Hobbit House

Tangalle (Near Ranna)

Igabara Hobbit House has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Tangalle. This 4-star hotel offers room service and babysitting service.

Niccolo Yordee

From

Netherlands

If you’re travelling south coast, this is a MUST visit. Host was amazing, arranged everything we wanted. Great food (cooked by his mother), both dinner & breakfast. The place itself is also amazing, beautiful house with private garden and table. He also arranged our safari to Udawalawa, 2 days after our stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews

Price from

US$100

1 night, 2 adults

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Villa Blu

Tangalle (Near Ranna)

Set in Tangalle, 1.6 km from Gurupokuna Beach, Villa Blu offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Ayman

From

Kuwait

Everything especially the friendly stuff. Kamal, Lakmal, Miton and the chef Lasanta. They were extremely helpful and welcoming. We feel like we are at home. Secondly, the interior, the Villa building, design and furniture are outstanding. I like all details about it. Also, the view is amazing. Highly recommended for anyone. Perfect also for honeymooners.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews

Price from

US$175

1 night, 2 adults

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