Family-friendly holiday rentals in Matara

A large manor with a very unique and beautiful environment. There are coconut groves, mango trees, and starfruit trees... The location is also very good. It's right next to the beach. The service is very welcoming. It feels like home. It's also very personalized. Because we came back late from whale watching, they gave us a house to check out late. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time to stay at the hotel and enjoy such a beautiful environment. I highly recommend it.

Beautiful garden view and perfect location near the beach. This place is ideal for families, as well as for those who enjoy yoga, morning rituals, or simply a peaceful retreat. It’s located on the quieter side of Weligama Beach, which makes it perfect if you're looking to relax away from the crowds. The owner is genuinely friendly and helpful, making the stay even more pleasant. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a calm and cozy spot close to nature and the ocean.

The place was lovely, right on the river front and absolutely peaceful. Its also very close to the beach and we would definitely recommend the place. Somehow the tuktuk price around the area were pretty outrageous, so if you have a rented or owned vehicle, it’ll make things a lot easier but that’s not on the host, they were absolutely amazing.

We had a fantastic 10-day break at this beautiful villa. The setting is amazing, overlooking the infinity of the Indian Ocean, with the calming sound of the crashing waves. The sea was too rough for a swim but the beach was perfect for a walk. The garden is lovely, the pool is a welcome escape from the heat and the house itself is spacious enough for everyone not to be in each other's way. We had so much fun during our stay - massages in the garden, wandering the neighbourhood and meeting the locals, visiting nearby beaches (Dickwella beach was our favourite, especially with young kids), safari, releasing baby turtles in the sea, boat trips, etc.... Last but certainly not least - the lovely staff. The hospitality offered by Suneetha, Ajith and Ari was truly special. They are all lovely and looked after us so well. Apart from the delicious food they prepared daily, they arranged our trips, transport, etc. It was hard to leave and tears were shed at the end. We'll be back, for sure!

This house is excellent! Place, nature, beach, and all of things are very comfortable and nearby the house. When we were planning our trip we looked at photos of this house and thought that it is smaller and has small garden, BUT there is a big garden with hammock and beautiful lights outside, the house is very big. We’ve saw a lot of friendly black monkeys, peacocks, chipmunks and other animals - it’s awesome. When you planning to live in this house - you should have no doubts - it is modern, comfortable and friendly place with GREAT host Ravindra! He became our friend and helped in all things that we’ve asked. Thanks a lot, my friend, we’ll try to get back! In Russian: Friends, photos of the house belittles its coolness, everything is much better than in the photos. There is a large garden, a "swimming" beach with a maximum of 5 minutes on foot, shops nearby, everything is convenient, to Weligama 10 minutes by tuk tuk, to Mirissa 20 minutes by tuk tuk. Close to the villa surfing beach and a bunch of fun spots like Chiki Monkey. Host Ravindra is just top notch. If you are thinking about this villa - take it boldly, it is very nice, the house has everything you need. There is a house nearby where locals live - they are very kind and helpful in the house (they clean and look after the garden). There is a hammock in the garden, and maybe a swimming pool will appear soon, as the host Ravindra said. We stayed there for a month at eight - everything was cool. We recommend it unequivocally.

The location was very good and the host helped us through all the decisions for our travel itinerary

Jeewantha is a fabulous host - great communication and very helpful. The villas are very spacious and situated in lovely surroundings. The setting is very peaceful and a nice refuge from the busyness of Weligama. Can highly recommend.

We had a wonderful stay at O2 Villa. Jeewanthi was a wonderful host and did everything he could to make our stay more comfortable. He met our driver on the road to guide us to the property. It’s off the main road and tricky to find initially but it’s a blessing as the property is a peaceful oasis away from the noise of the roads and town. There is a train track running nearby but we barely heard it and it passes very quickly. Look both ways when crossing the tracks and the road. The bathroom is large and very clean with plenty of hot water - one of the best we’ve experienced since arriving in India a month ago. The air conditioning works perfectly and is very quiet. A necessity in Sri Lanka for us northerners. The wifi is the best we’ve had in a month. We only used the kitchen to prepare fruit and snacks and it was adequate for that. Fruit and water can be bought from a lovely lady on the main road 150 metres from the apartment. The beach is a ten minute walk across the tracks and main road and is almost deserted. There is a small beach bar with chairs when you arrive at the beach and for the price of a drink you can stay as long as you want. They like everyone else on the beach are offering surf lessons as well. When we return to Sri Lanka we will be sure to stay at O2 Villa.

Absolutely loved staying here. It’s a perfect space for a couple. The kitchen had everything you need and it was extremely clean. I would definitely stay here again.

Fantastic last 5 says What an amazing lady my host is. Felt at home very and veey safe. makes the best curry lve ever tasted. cant wait to come back and see everyone miss you guys already x

Such a wonderful experience for our first stop in Sri Lanka, we didn’t want to leave. Madusha (Chami’s brother) made us feel so welcome. Picking us from the airport, offering local knowledge and history, recommending tours, places to eat and experiences. The area is brilliant, we did day trips then came back feeling like we’d found the best base. There are plenty of hotels and resorts set up for tourists but If you want to feel at home in Sri Lanka stay here.

Great place and great value. Really easy to walk to the beach if not there are lots of Tuk Tuks you can get. Good place to learn to surf. Really peaceful balcony to sit on. Would highly recommend.

Had an excellent three days here. The house is lovely, there were only three of us but plenty of space for more, a fully equipped kitchen and two bathrooms. All was very clean and tidy and Shirani quickly changed checking in time to meet our earlier arrival (Thankyou!). It is between Hiri beach and Dikwella, loved Hiri but Dikwella also worth visiting (very nice and quiet). Would definately return to this area and to this house.

Amazing house with even prettier garden! You have a place for yourself, away from the street but close enough to the supermarket (2 mins) and the beach (1,2 km). The place is calm, private, you can really enjoy your stay in peace and calm. For this amazing price I don't think we could find a better place to stay!

Isuru was a vey polite and responsive hosts. Very willing to assist you with any issues you may come across! We had a lovely breakfast cooked by his mom :) also having an Aircon was absolutely amazing in this humidity! Thank you Isuru for your hospitality

We had an amazing stay at Sanath’s apartment, it was comfortable and clean and well located for Weligama beach (within walking distance), and Mirissa (short taxi or tuktuk away). Sanath is a very kind and lovely host and was always quick to respond to any questions. He was flexible when it came to check out and collecting our bags from the apartment. We loved the breakfast which was very kindly cooked for us! I would highly recommend this apartment! Thank you Sanath :)

We had a lovely time at Luca's place. The house has everything you need for a great rest. You will be able to observe the few animals that roam freely in the garden. The pool is a big plus in the heat of Sri Lanka. The house is incredibly clean and the people who work there are very nice. Nimesh will help you with any questions, you can contact them at any time. He took us to change money, showed us where the best places to dine were and organized all the excursions for us. He also took care of our trip and picked us up from the airport. Throughout, we were able to enjoy the wonderful dinners prepared by Nirosha including a great seafood barbecue. The house is very well located: only a short walk to the beach and all restaurants/shops. Feel free to book your stay in this house, it's a real little paradise.

Paradise in the jungle 🥰 Cocoste is unbelievable amazing! We absolutely loved it. The house is has so much space. There are air conditioners, mosquito nets and fans everywhere. Lounges, tables, lots of toys for kids of all ages and adults. Kitchen is equipped with everything you can think of: smoothie mixer, mocca coffee machine, lots of cutlery, plates, bowels, toaster, kettle,…. It’s truly someone’s home and not only an Airbnb place. pool was fantastic to cool down and warm enough to stay inside, the yoga and massage room amazing. We had lots of massages. The location is rural which makes it so calm and enjoyable. We rented a scooter to get around as you will need tuktuk or car drivers to get to places. Weligama has beautiful beaches to surf, dive, snorkel, whale and turtles watching. And eating amazing food. Ajith and Kumari are friendly and welcoming. we often ordered food from them or ate at their small restaurant. They did our laundry and helped organising everything! Wonderful

Lookout is categorically the best place to stay in Dickwella or Hiriketiya - if you don’t believe me go on google maps satellite and look around - there is no where else with an amazing pool and beach access. If you are choosing between Dickwella and Hiriketiya - trust me, choose Dickwella. It’s the far more beautiful beach to wander and enjoy beautiful sunsets with or without a cocktail. With all its natural advantages, the actual villa is perfect - 4 massive rooms with aircon, big bathrooms, lots of storage space to unpack, big living space, great covered terrace downstairs to eat under and balcony upstairs that rooms along the 3 rooms up there. The pool is brilliant, with padded sun loungers for everyone and sun all day. Staff were the best bit - incredible chef, cooked anything well but the Sri Lankan meals were incredible, Sam, our butler, made everything a joy, and the rest of the team were great - super friendly. For kids - perfect - cribs, toys, food, nanny’s nearby.

My two girlfriends and I had the best time at Koratuwa Villa, from the beginning to the end. The villa is beautiful, especially the garden and pool. We spent every morning with a dip and went back out in the evening to watch the stars (and fireflies!) from the loungers. The rooms were super comfortable, especially the master bedroom - the comfiest bed I've ever slept in! The hosts were so kind, friendly and super communicative. I arranged a meal for our first night which was a godsend as we were exhausted after a big day of travelling, and it was delicious. Cham was so helpful every step of the way, responding to all of our questions and arranging travels and tours to make the most of our stay. The location is perfect - it's super quiet and peaceful and away from the hustle, but you can be at Dikwella or Hiriketiya in 10m by tuktuk (which Cham can arrange for you). One of the best Airbnbs I've ever stayed in. Already planning the next visit! Thank you!!

The villa was absolutely beautiful — but what truly made it unforgettable was how close it was to the beach. I already miss the feeling of simply stepping out and jumping straight into the ocean waves. The villa itself was spotless, well-organized, and thoughtfully designed. But most importantly, the staff completely exceeded our expectations. They were warm, incredibly helpful, and always eager to make sure we felt at home. No request was too much — they always said yes with a smile, even when we asked for everything under the sun. Honestly, they were the heart of this experience and made our stay even more special and memorable. The only small downside worth mentioning is that the plumbing could use a little attention — nothing that ruined the stay, but something to be aware of for future improvements. All in all, I wouldn’t hesitate to come back — it was a truly wonderful experience.

Fantastic stay at Talaramba Reef! We had a large family gathering for 3 nights (9 adults and 5 children) and booked both villas. The villas were beautiful, thoughtfully decorated, very comfortable, with lovely and immaculately kept grounds. The place was very spacious and it felt very relaxing, and the pools were very pleasant. Ranjith and his team were incredible. They were kind, friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a memorable stay, including helping to organize a party and putting up a lovely banner. The food was also exceptional and great value for money. We cannot recommend this place enough!

We just got back from almost 2 weeks at Awimbawei. It’s a great stay out of the “touristy” beachside stop in Ahngama but close enough that it’s a 5-7 min tuk to get into town. The villa is lovely and spacious and is surrounded with green lush tropical plants. The bathrooms and living spaces are also wonderfully and tastefully furnished with strong AC in the bedrooms for a comfortable nights sleep. We loved being able to watch the monkeys and wildlife in the areas surrounding the villa while having a swim in the pool or a read in the garden. Our kids loved the stay too and it’s indeed child friendly with really nice touches in the kids room with books and toys for them to read on rainy days. We loved the stay and hopefully it’ll be available to stay in future.

Great value for money, ideal for family stays.