Hidden gems: Hostels in Matara District

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Matara District.

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Nature Rex
Homestay
👍👍 Amazing hostel. Very close to the beaches and surrounded by nature to be in contact with it. Still a good place to meet travellers. I was so comfortable there chilling and surfing. There are a couple of cute dogs who will give you lots of cuddles. Also, the owners were very nice and friendly, and th...
$14/night
5.00 (44 reviews)
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The Hostel
Hostel
👍👍 I stayed at "The hostel" for the whole month and I love the place! Both hosts and guests create a unique athmosphere. Even if the rooms are not as comfortable as you are used to staying in, you din't even notice it. It definetly worthes it's price. I would like to come there again.
$11/night
5.00 (31 reviews)
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Aurora hostel
Hostel
👍👍 Best curry and most peaceful place in Weligama! Saranga is an amazing host, he cooked for us the best curry we had in Sri Lanka, from his family’s recipe. It’s made of more than 6 different curries, and various Sri Lankan fruits we never ate before. He also showed us the traditional cooking tools li...
5.00 (30 reviews)
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Muru's Place
Hostel
👍👍 We came for one night and we stayed one week,the place is very quietly little windy no need fan at nigth and no mosquitoes !!the owners are very friendly and the local food very good quality cooking. We recommend this place but don’t tell anybody… thanks again to the owners we ´ll come back for sur...
$10/night
5.00 (20 reviews)
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R.Eight Hostel & Restaurant
Restaurant
$15/night
5.00 (18 reviews)
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Kuma Surf Camp Sri Lanka
Surf school
👍👍 Came during off-peak season and got the whole beach to myself. Surf coach was great if you payed attention and listened to feedback. Learning how to surf for the first time and was able to standup to ride small waves within the hour.
4.90 (156 reviews)
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Sea Life Guest House | Surf house & Cafe in Madiha
Guest house
👍👍 A recommendation for anyone who wants to learn or improve their surfing! Imke and Shannon have not only created a guesthouse here but also a beautiful place with a great atmosphere. The beginner surf lessons were not only instructive but also great fun. The video analysis after the surf session hel...
$28/night
4.90 (67 reviews)
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COCO HOSTELS- Weligama
Hostel
$18/night
4.90 (51 reviews)
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The View Mirissa
Hostel
👍👍 Best place to stay in Mirissa for a small group of people. The view is amazing. You can see the surfing area and the mirissa beach from this place nicely. You can book the entire place which can accommodate 8 people or fewer. The food was nice. The important thing is no restrictions on partying. you...
4.90 (25 reviews)
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Villa Dinoos-Weligama
Villa
👍 I stayed at Sanath Bey's house for about a one and half month with my friends. In this sense, I can share my experiences as follows; Pluses: -The location of the house is in a really nice place, as calm as possible and a house with a beautiful garden. -There is a work desk in the rooms, there is a...
$66/night
4.90 (16 reviews)
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PLAN B Weligama
Coffee shop
$17/night
4.80 (146 reviews)
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Hidden Well Hiriketiya
Hostel
👍👍 This place it’s a real corner of paradise, a real lover of nature wouldn’t like to miss! I had planned to stay 2 nights and I ended up staying more than 1 week. The dorm is nice and very spacious, I love the open air kitchen and showers, where you can see peacock and monkeys jumping around you will...
$14/night
4.80 (38 reviews)
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Rope hostel
Hostel
👍👍 Really beautifull place.we had a good service.very clean and very calm place.nothing to say about owners.they are very friendly ❤❤❤
$11/night
4.80 (34 reviews)
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Muthu Hiriketiya
4.80 (21 reviews)
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16
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Sugar Hostel Weligama - Coliving & Coworking
Hostel
👍 Цены чуть выше средних. Оливье не понравился - безвкусный, с курицей, без соли и майонеза (заправки будто совсем нет). Драники картофельные были пресными, подаются с чесночным соусом. Драник с курицей был вкуснее
$31/night
4.70 (93 reviews)
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One More Day Hostel
Hostel
👍👍 Careful, if you go there you may never leave… I initially booked for 2 nights and ended up spending 3 weeks there haha. Rizzee is a natural host, he makes everybody feel confortable and after a few days the place feels like home and the group staying feels like family. Well located in front of the b...
$18/night
4.70 (55 reviews)
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Kirala Garden Resort
Hostel
👍👍 This is an exceptional place to known the Sri Lankan culture with some additional birds, animals and enjoy the great natural ambient of this part of the country.
4.70 (33 reviews)
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The Green Rooms Surf & Yoga Camp Sri Lanka - on the beach - Best location in Weligama - Surf Camp in Weligama
Surf school
Laid-back rooms & cabanas in a beachfront hotel offering meals, plus surfing & yoga classes.
$78/night
4.60 (148 reviews)
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