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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.

N
NiallOwe
From
Australia
Beautiful boutique hostel with a swimming pool, rooftop bar and even a co work space. Really loved the food, especially the breakfast. Easy 1 minute walk to the beach and a few minutes to Madiha surf break. I will be back.
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.

K
Kyle de Bruyn
From
South Africa
Heaps of space to lounge around during the day, barbecue area that we were able to use and great location where it’s the perfect distance from everything you want to get to.
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.

M
Mohamed
From
France
one of the best hostel I've ever been to. Booked for one night but stayed 10 days. The staff is amazing and can help with anything. All you need is there, people to meet, activities, pool, kitchen and laundry, yoga... A small bar by the pool and this place would be 20/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 621 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.

K
Kacper
From
United Arab Emirates
Amazing local breakfast served for the whole community. Beautiful house. Friendly staff. Affordable prices.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$33.80
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, 212 reviews
Price from
US$42.30
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, 280 reviews
Price from
US$40
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.

G
Georgia
From
Australia
Sun and Moon was beautiful with the nicest staff and the best facilities we had in Sri Lanka, we were only supposed to stay for one night but ended up extending for a week we loved it so much and couldn't recommend it more!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
US$31.12
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.

E
Emilie
From
Netherlands
Just everything! This is a brand new hostel and they thought about everything a traveller needs to make themselves comfortable. The beds, the showers, the lounge area, the amazingly well equipped kitchen (literally everything is in there and it’s all clean and easy to use, I want a kitchen like that at home seriously!). And the staff, they are so sweet and go out of their way to make you feel at home. The location is perfect, you will be in the ocean by 6 am because it’s so close. The hostel doesn’t organize activities (yet) but the setup of the hostel is made to make socializing very easy. We ended up having dinner with all the guests almost every night. So don’t hesitate, book it!
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.

D
Dmitry
From
Russia
Excellent common areas both outdoors and indoors, spacious and well-maintained. The hostel also offers a kitchen, which is not common in Sri Lankan hostels. The staff are friendly and helpful.
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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  • Sun & Moon Hostel

    Mirissa
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    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$31.12 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$57.50
    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$57.50
    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.
    Guest review by
    Or
    Group