57/1, Beach Road, Polhena, 81000 Matara, Sri Lanka
#33 of 38 B&Bs and inns in Matara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 14 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
7.3
Staff
9.3
Value for money
7.9
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Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Siriwardhane
Sri LankaSayuri Beach Hotel is a terrific option for travelers looking for an affordable beach stay at Polhena, Matara because it offers a great blend of comfort, affordability, great locations, and exceptional service. The host was amiable and made sure his visitors had a good time.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Tom
United Kingdomnothing
The hosts were so kind and helpful, warm hearted. The location was brilliant, on the edge of the tourist area so more authentic to real Sri Lanka
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Zeynep
GermanyIt was very warm in the room due to the metal roof of the building. Unfortunately the little fan was not enough to cool it down.
The host was very welcoming. The location was good, right by the beach. There were quite many food options around.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: November 16, 2023
Claudia
SwitzerlandVery nice and simple house right at the end of Polhena Beach, with great sea view from the room. Although quite simply furnished, everything is very carefully maintained and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. And: you can watch Green Seaturtles from the garden in the afternoon and even swim with them in the morning! A very nice place, no luxury but a great nature experience!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: March 1, 2023
Aileen
GermanyGreat breakfast! And directly on the beach with the turtles!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Guillermo
SpainPersonal was rude, just effortless help and not paying attention to anything else than getting money, narrow minded with the checkout time, uncomfortable bed and rooms without AC for such expensive price
In front of the beach
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Ruchira
Sri LankaHotel staff was not ready for welcome the guest , rooms are not ready, and there is no proper parking .
Nothing
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Chon
JerseyThe room was not good - very old tired and needs a big overhaul - the bathroom was not good at all - the whole Place needs to be refurbished - very overpriced - but you are paying for the location - which could not have been better
Mickey and sharni great hosts
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Werner
GermanyVery simple rooms, everything is old, bathroom ugly, must be urgently renovated.
Very friendly hosts
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2023
Bianca
NetherlandsParadise at the beach ❤ We were swimming with turtles, helping the baby turtles to the water at evening time and felt us like in a movie Very quiet small beach: just as we like them. The hotel is really situated AT the beach! Perfect friendly hosts.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: April 18, 2022
David
Czech RepublicThe hotel is located directly on beach and from balcony is amazing view on the ocean. We were nicely suprised how helpful was local personal - preparison of delicious breakfast, notification for turtles on the beaches and advices related to locality. This hotel we can only recommend for staying in Matara.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: March 12, 2022
Clemence
FranceEverything was perfect
The guest house is perfectly located in Polhena ! it is right on the beach : you only have to put your swimmers on and go for a snorkel with turtles ! Shanika is an incredible host, so caring and attentive to her guests. The food was traditional and home cooked. Very intimate guest house (only 3 rooms all of them with see view). You get to bound with other guests and feel at home ! The upstairs area has a terrace where you can enjoy sunset. Shanika became a friend and we look forward to see her again ! Don’t hesitate to book and support the family business ! Best spot in Polhena! Clem and Leo
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: March 10, 2022
Ishani
Sri LankaNothing much to complain as we got all what we expected.
Loved the location. It's VERY NEXT to the famous Polhena Beach in Matara. We just changed into bathing attires and walked into the beach. No transport cost from the hotel to the Polhena beach as it's right there. You can walk back and forth to the hotel room and the beach multiple times as you wish, without hassle. As we weren't looking for the most luxurious stay, Sayuri Beach Hotel matched our budget nicely. It provided all the necessary facilities we wanted during our simple stay. The food was delicious and staff was very welcoming. Even though the owner, Mickey is currently abroad, he still contacted us before and after the visit, making sure we will have the best they can offer. Yes, I would recommend this place to anyone. There were few other rooms as well. Some foreign couples were there. But, no disturbance or noise. If you do not like to go in to the beach crowd, you could just enjoy the ocean view (ah... specially the sunset) from the common balcony area. It's a nice place to have a drink as well. Talking more about the location, We took the train from Colombo to Matara and from the Matara Railway station, it was very close and we took a three-wheeler from there.
Stayed in March 2022
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