We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Matale, Sri Lanka. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, holiday homes, villas, country houses, farm stays, residences, lodges, romantic hotels, country estates and apartments. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Holiday Home. Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Pearl's Homestay Matale is a recently renovated holiday home situated in Matale, 27 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available each morning at the holiday home. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the holiday home, each unit includes a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, units at the holiday home also boast free WiFi. At the holiday home, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, Pearl's Homestay Matale features a selection of packed lunches. For guests with children, the accommodation provides a baby safety gate. Sri Dalada Maligawa is 27 km from Pearl's Homestay Matale, while Kandy Museum is 27 km from the property.Show full description
Guest House.Charming. Great bar. Situated in Matale, Palapathwela Ross Estate Junction , The Inn at Matale" provides comfortable accommodation for local and foreign travelers alike. Hot water , wifi, tea/coffee making facility included in rooms. Our coffee shop at the property serve Fresh brewed Espresso and coffee based hot and cold drinks and snacks. The property is best for travelers who are exploring scenic Matale and around or traveling between Jaffna / Trincomalee to Kandy. Knuckles Mountain ( Riverston ) is 30mins away and Hulangala View Point 20mins away. 11 km to Nalanda Gedige central point of Sri Lanka. Spice Gardens within walking distance. Aluvihara Rock Temple is 4 km from The Inn, Muththumari Amman Kovil is 7km Semuwatta Lake is 24 km while Dambulla Rock Temple is 30 km and Sigiriya / Pidurangala is 47 km away. Kandy is 28 km away from the property. Nearby Resturants, Supermarkets and Grocery stores available for convenience.Show full description
I rate this as the most charming, elegant and lively guest house in Matale. It also has an amazing hotel bar. WOW!
Holiday Home.Newly opened, December 2023. Set 28 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Mount View Holiday Home offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 29 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Kandy Museum. The holiday home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Bogambara Stadium is 29 km from the holiday home, while Kandy railway station is 29 km away.Show full description
Lodge. Spiritual Nature Farm - Sri Lanka features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Matale, 29 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. Guests can also relax in the garden. Sri Dalada Maligawa is 29 km from the lodge, while Kandy Museum is 29 km away.Show full description
Guest House. Situated in Matale and only 30 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, VillaEliza features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden views and is 30 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 30 km from Kandy Museum. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 32 km from the guest house and Ceylon Tea Museum is 34 km away. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Bogambara Stadium is 30 km from the guest house, while Kandy railway station is 31 km from the property.Show full description
Guest House. Plantation Retreat is tucked away in Kandy, just 400 metres from Patanpaha Bus Stand. It welcomes guests with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi access. Rooms feature typical Sri Lankan-style décor. Amenities include a wardrobe and a TV with some rooms. There is also an en suite bathroom featuring hot-water showers and free toiletries. Free toiletries are offered. At Plantation Retreat, you will find a peaceful garden and barbeque facilities. Other facilities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Day tours can be arranged. The retreat houses a restaurant that serves authentic Sri Lankan-style meals. Alternatively, meals can be served in the room with the help of room service. The closest railway station is Paththampaha Sub Railway Station, which is 75 metres away. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Sri Dalada Maligawa and Kandy Museum, both located 17.6 km away.Show full description
Apartment. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Hilltop Retreat Matale is situated in Matale. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests at the apartment can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. If you would like to discover the area, walking tours is possible in the surroundings and Hilltop Retreat Matale can arrange a car rental service. Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 34 km from the accommodation, while Sri Dalada Maligawa is 34 km from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, November 2023. Set in Matale and only 44 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Heavens Acres Lodge offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The holiday home features an open-air bath and room service. The holiday home has a balcony, 2 bedrooms, a living room and a well-equipped kitchen with a toaster and a fridge. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Sri Dalada Maligawa is 45 km from Heavens Acres Lodge, while Kandy Museum is 45 km from the property.Show full description
Farm Stay.Newly opened, March 2024. Three Creeks Matale is located in Matale and offers a terrace. This farm stay features a garden and free private parking. Towels and bed linen are featured in the farm stay. The property offers mountain views. Guests at the farm stay can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Guests at Three Creeks Matale will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matale, like hiking. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House. Overlooking stunning nature views, Strathisla Guest House features an outdoor swimming pool and barbeque facilities. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi access at all areas of the property. The cosy guestrooms at Strathisla are cooled with a fan and fitted with wooden flooring. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. This well-appointed property is located on the foothills of Knuckles Mountain Range and 123 km to Bandaranaike International Airport. Guests can make travel arrangements and book tour excursions at the tour desk. Guests can also enjoy the view from the terrace and utilize the free parking facilities. The in-house restaurant at Strathisla Guesthouse will serve a selection of local Sri Lankan and Western dishes.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Set in Matale, 28 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Dad's Holiday Home offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is around 28 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, 29 km from Kandy Museum and 29 km from Bogambara Stadium. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or Asian options. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a patio with a garden view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Dad's Holiday Home features some units that feature a balcony, and every room comes with a kettle. All guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Kandy railway station is 29 km from the accommodation, while Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 60 km from Dad's Holiday Home.Show full description
Holiday Home. Offering barbecue facilities and garden view, Doranagala Holiday Home is located in Matale, 41 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa and 41 km from Kandy Museum. Situated 41 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, the property features a garden and free private parking. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 44 km away and Ceylon Tea Museum is 45 km from the holiday home. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms with a bidet. Bogambara Stadium is 41 km from the holiday home, while Kandy railway station is 41 km from the property.Show full description
Guest House. Located within 50 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall in Matale, Gammaduwa Bungalow features accommodation with seating area. The property features garden and inner courtyard views. Guests at Gammaduwa Bungalow can enjoy darts on-site, or cycling in the surroundings. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views and an outdoor dining area. The units have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Guests can relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. For guests with children, the guest house offers outdoor play equipment.Show full description
Villa. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Estancia Holiday Bungalow is set in Matale. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Kandy City Center Shopping Mall is 24 km from the villa and Sri Dalada Maligawa is 25 km away. The spacious villa is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matale, like cycling and walking tours. Kids pool is also available at Estancia Holiday Bungalow, while guests can also relax in the garden. Kandy Museum is 25 km from the accommodation, while Bogambara Stadium is 25 km from the property.Show full description
Country House.Newly opened, February 2024. Boasting accommodation with a balcony, A frame Riverston is situated in Matale. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Towels and bed linen are offered in the country house. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the country house can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 78 km from A frame Riverston.Show full description
Guest House. Offering a garden and garden view, Irene's Home is located in Matale, 27 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 28 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Guests at the guest house can enjoy an à la carte or an Asian breakfast. The guest house features family rooms. At the guest house, all units are fitted with a wardrobe. The units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Kandy Museum is 28 km from Irene's Home, while Bogambara Stadium is 28 km away.Show full description
Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Set in Matale, 15 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall, Power Zone Guest House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 15 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa, 15 km from Kandy Museum and 16 km from Bogambara Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, while certain units at Power Zone Guest House also have a terrace. The units feature a safety deposit box. The daily breakfast offers Full English/Irish, Asian or vegetarian options. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation. Kandy railway station is 16 km from Power Zone Guest House, while Ceylon Tea Museum is 20 km away.Show full description
This might be one of the most BEAUTIFUL small hotels in Matale.
Guest House.Unique. Great location. Set within 30 km of Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 30 km of Sri Dalada Maligawa, Ama Residence provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Matale. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. Some units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. With a private bathroom, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace. At the guest house, units come with a outdoor furniture and a flat-screen TV. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach of the property. A car rental service is available at the guest house. Kandy Museum is 30 km from Ama Residence, while Bogambara Stadium is 30 km from the property.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Superb interior design. Boasting river views, river edge bungalow features accommodation with terrace, around 24 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. It is set 24 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa and provides a shared kitchen. The bed and breakfast offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. Some accommodation includes a balcony and a satellite flat-screen TV, as well as seating area. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kandy Museum is 24 km from the bed and breakfast, while Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 24 km from the property.Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest, most creative and cosy bed and breakfast in Matale! It also has a great location, great affordability and beautiful surroundings. So NICE!
Featuring free WiFi, Hotel Spring View (Pvt) Ltd offers pet-friendly accommodation in Matale. The hotel has a terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. The units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Kandy is 34 km from Hotel Spring View (Pvt) Ltd, while Dambulla is 45 km from the property. Colombo International Airport is 121 km away.Show full description
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