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Reef Edge

Matara

Reef Edge has free bikes, garden, a private beach area and restaurant in Matara. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 200 metres of Polhena Beach.

C
Christina
From
Suriname
Tucked just 50 meters from the tranquil shores of Polhena Beach, Reef Edge Hotel offers a charming blend of simplicity, comfort, and authentic coastal hospitality. This two-story villa is not a designer retreat—but that’s precisely its charm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Spindrift Hostel Madiha

Matara

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

F
Fred
From
Sweden
If you are looking for the perfect place to surf, chill and spend time with great people Spindrift in Madiha is the place to be. Had an absolutely amazing week and would have stayed for longer if I could. Perfect location, great garden and pool, nice rooms and the best staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$57.50
1 night, 2 adults

Chill Hostel Madiha

Matara

Located in Matara, 100 metres from Madiha Beach, Chill Hostel Madiha provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

T
Tharuka
From
Sri Lanka
It was a very quiet and nice place to spend time. There was some couple of games over there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$8
1 night, 2 adults

JJ's Hostel Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

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.

P
PAN
From
China
Well-defined arrangement and friendly staff here, who can offer any help or advice if you wanna know. Also the recommendation of restaurants on the overall mirrisa map are all fine here. Besides, i have to say many thanks for them to book an incredible whale-watching tour to me as the agency controlled the quota of customers but saved more abundant immersion for higher quality of experience. What's more, if you like cat, there are a dozen of sleeping cuties over there lol
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 622 reviews
Price from
US$37.50
1 night, 2 adults

drivethru Hostel Polhena

Polhena (Near Matara)

Located in Polhena, 600 metres from Polhena Beach, drivethru Hostel Polhena provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

A
Anna
From
Australia
Place was very clean, and beautifully designed. The pool is amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$52.84
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Bunks Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Located in Mirissa, 200 metres from Mirissa Beach, Banana Bunks Mirissa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

s
sarah
From
Australia
Rooms were spacious, clean shower and toilet. Locker under the bunks. Service was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Price from
US$262.35
1 night, 2 adults

Hangover Hostels Mirissa

Mirissa (Near Matara)

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

A
AB
From
United Arab Emirates
the hostel is ideally located across the road from the beach. It s a small hostel, very cute and the staff is extremely friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Sun & Moon Hostel

Mirissa (Near Matara)

Set within 700 metres of Mirissa Beach and 34 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Sun & Moon Hostel offers rooms in Mirissa.

L
Lore
From
Belgium
Clean hostel with nice staff who helped. Good location, not far from city but not in the busy road. Nice roof top! We could take a shower after check out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$34.23
1 night, 2 adults

Bappa's Place

Hiriketiya (Near Matara)

Located in Hiriketiya and within 2 km of Hiriketiya Beach, Bappa's Place features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

H
Hiromi
From
Japan
Very comfortable mattress, probably the largest I had from hostel dormitory beds. Location, close to the beach nice restaurants near by. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka

Weligama (Near Matara)

Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Happy Hammocks, Weligama Beach - Sri Lanka is situated in Weligama, 400 metres from Weligama Beach and 28 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium.

S
Shannon
From
New Zealand
The place to stay if in weligama, the best social environment of any hostel i have ever stayed at, the owners, Azza and Harshit are the coolest dudes you’ll ever meet, cannot recommend this place enough
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$24
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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Save money on hostels in Matara and nearby – budget options available

  • drivethru Hostel Polhena

    Polhena
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    Located in Polhena, 600 metres from Polhena Beach, drivethru Hostel Polhena provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace.

    From US$71.04 per night
  • Penthouse Hostel Mirissa

    Mirissa
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Mirissa, 300 metres from Mirissa Beach, Penthouse Hostel Mirissa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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  • Sun & Moon Hostel

    Mirissa
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

    Set within 700 metres of Mirissa Beach and 34 km of Galle International Cricket Stadium, Sun & Moon Hostel offers rooms in Mirissa.

    From US$28.02 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$40.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
    loved my stay here. I didn’t want to leave. very comfy beds. modern and clean hostel. amazing pool area. great vibe and good people. best hostel I’ve stayed in in Sri Lanka.
    Guest review by
    Megan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$40.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
    As a backpacker and a digital nomad I had the best experience that I could ever dream of. Josh, Charlotte and the wonderful stuff hosted us and took care of all the we needed. the vibe in the hostel is very good and there are many backpackers and nice people. I highly reccomand the place. the facilities are also really really good and the place is brand new.
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    Or
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