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.

Valentina

From

Netherlands

The property is absolutely gorgeous. When you enter from the main door you find yourself in front of a big clean pool, surrounded by a curated big garden with palm trees and beach view. You are literally on the beach where nobody walks by, but some local fishermen. The bedrooms are very big, with each it’s own big bathroom. Also, for the whole stay we had a great local butler who stayed at the villa and was always ready to help. He made us breakfast every day. He drove us to do groceries and cooked lunch for us. He booked us restaurants and arranged taxis when we asked for it. Including two masseuses who came to the villa to massage us. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and we wished we stayed longer 🙏

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 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.

Vanessa

From

Germany

Great getaway directly at a beautiful and clean beach. The hosts are super friendly and the food was amazing. Would recommend to come here.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

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US$48.50

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 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 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.

Anuradha

From

India

The room and bathroom were spacious, well designed and impeccably clean -- we really appreciated the attention to details and the additional functionality offered by the daybed, the small desk, the armchairs as we were travelling with our tween and also had to do some work while on vacation. The pool was lovely - it is a good size and none of us had red eyes from chlorination. The beach the property opens onto is gloriously clean and we had it entirely to ourselves most of the time. The cafe served up delicious food but their menu offers only a few Sri Lankan dishes. At our request, the kitchen was only too happy to whip up Sri Lankan meals -- prawn and fish curries, traditional coconut sambol, dhals, gotukala salad, okra salad, ridge gourd in coconut milk, star bean stir fry, eggplant gojju, Sri Lankan pancakes with ice cream, watalapam .... these were by far the best meals we enjoyed during the entirety of our holiday and we would heartily recommend visitors to Lankavatara sample the Sri Lankan meals. The staff are very well informed and helpful and did everything they could to make our stay a memorable one -- from organising tuktuks, catamaran rides in the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary and turtle watching or airport transfers.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,072 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.

Agathe

From

France

Everything. To start with, the property itself. Absolutely beautiful settings, pool and room. It looks and feel very luxurious and secret, perfect place to relax after a lot of travelling through Sri Lanka. Squirrels running about and lots of colorful birds. The staff truly go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and to help you with your plans. I came to Lagoon Gate to relax, but being my hyperactive self, I was longing for things to do. When asking for a bicycle I was lent one right away and when I asked to visit Mulkirigala cave temple, not only was I provided with a tuktuk and driver in the next hour but a member of staff (Shan) even came with me and I gave me lots of explanations about the temple. I was then taken on a free kayak tour on the lagoon where I could see lots of wildlife. Oh, I had some absolutely delicious seafood at their restaurant. AND one of the best massage I've had in Sri Lanka un their little massage parlor in the gardens. Kind of an endless review, and I was only there for two days ! Just go there with your eyes closed, a must stay in Sri Lanka.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 263 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 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

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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.

Florian

From

Germany

Located directly at the beach and perfect for a few days just to relax. Very delicious food (we would recommend the local breakfast and curry for dinner). All staff members were very friendly and helpful.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

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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.

Lynn

From

Luxembourg

Sri Lanka has amazing hotels and homestays but THIS is a once in a lifetime experience! And Im not only talking about the room itself which is made with so much love! But lets start with the Hobbit House....you can find only 2 of them in a lush tropical garden separated in a way that you wont even notice the other one.The house is handmade but with so much details it is truly incredible.Amazing bed, huge bathroom and just this uncomparable feeling! However there is something else that completely caught our heart and soul. The host Hirushan. Such a heartwarming and caring person who comes with the bonus that his mum cooks the most incredible food! The beach is just minutes away and it is stunning! Complete calm and serenity and turtles laying their eggs at night! Igabara is a MUST GO whenever you are in Tangalle!!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 256 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.

Anna-Liisa

From

Estonia

We loved everything - location, room, staff, food, views. Best place to stay in Sri Lanka! Private heaven!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

Price from

US$175

1 night, 2 adults

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