The Fort House - Matara

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

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9.6

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Deluxe Family Room
Price for:
Max adults: 4
Beds: 2 large double beds
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US$25 per night
Price US$75
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Beachfront Location: The Fort House - Matara in Matara offers direct beachfront access and a spacious terrace. Guests can relax by the shore and enjoy stunning sea views. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a dining table and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Amenities and Facilities: The property provides a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a terrace, outdoor dining area, and free toiletries. Nearby Attractions: Matara Beach is a 2-minute walk away, while Matara Fort lies less than 1 km from the property. Other attractions include Hummanaya Blow Hole (28 km) and Galle Fort (46 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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  • Terrace

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Deluxe Family Room
Price for:
Max adults: 4
Beds: 2 large double beds
Total cost to cancel
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US$25 per night
Price US$75
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Deluxe Family Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 2 left
  • 2 large double beds
240 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Seating Area
  • Mosquito net
  • Ironing facilities
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 4
US$25 per night
Price US$75
Excluded: 11 % VAT, 10 % City tax
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Max adults: 2
US$20 per night
Price US$60
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Deluxe Double Room
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
200 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$18 per night
Price US$54
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Max adults: 1
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Price US$48
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shota
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Clean, AC is new, staff is friendly, hot shower. 10 mins walk to the sea. It was good enough.”
  • Leo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The owner was friendly and the room was big and clean. The AC was very good and mosquito net good, although not loads of mosquitos! There is a roof terrace where you can see the sea from and you can easily walk to the beach and walk along the...”
  • Ipkumarawd
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The rooms are spacious. The host was very helpful. The place is at the heart of Mathara and near the Polhena Beach.”
  • Viktoriya
    Russia Russia
    “Гостеприимный хозяин гестхауса, чистая комната, новая сантехника, москитов и другой живности в номере не было, что очень порадовало. До океана 5 минут, пляж без людей абсолютно) В гестхаусе есть кухня, все необходимое. Мы останавливались на одну...”
  • Dagmar
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Skvělé ubytování :-) Přijela jsem do Matary po dlouhém letu a cestě. Ubytování odpovídalo přesně mým potřebám. Majitel je velmi ochotný a milý. Kousek je úžasná pláž na dlouhé procházky a na střeše terasa. Ocenila jsem zejména klimatizaci. Za mě...”
  • Yekaterina
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    “Номера чистые, хозяин очень приветливый и дружелюбный, позвал показать, что на крыше есть небольшая смотровая площадка и столики, зажег огоньки для атмосферы и рассказал небольшую историю города”
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The owner was so helpful. The facilities are immaculate and the whole house has been recently painted - very nicely done. It is very good value for money. The beds are very comfortable.”
  • Heidari
    Australia Australia
    “The room is clean and spotless. The bed sheet was not clean. Price was 11$ when İ booked but he charged me 13 (it is not a big deal but still not good)”
  • Karolina
    Poland Poland
    “Very nice, helpful owner. Big clean but basic room with ac and fan. It looks like on pictures. Wifi works mostly in reception. For this price is very nice.”
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazingly friendly owner. Clean rooms. A short walk from the beach and town centre.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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From 12:00 to 21:00
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From 05:00 to 11:00
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