Best hotels in Matale

Explore Matale with 433 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

The Paradise Dambulla
8.7 (57 reviews)

The Paradise Dambulla ★★★★★

📍 Kubukkadanwala, Dambulla

"This hotel is just beautiful. Paradise in the trees. A great clean pool. The staff are so friendly, welcoming and couldn’t do enough to help. Food changed daily and plenty to pick from. Rooms clean, comfy and air conditioning brilliant. Will miss it. Absolutely would love to return and recommend 100%."

Heritance Kandalama
8.9 (285 reviews)

Heritance Kandalama ★★★★★

📍 Heritance Kandalama 11, Kandalama

"Have to put a scanning system to the guest security,Zero at present,They don’t answer when asked,Hotel or the company AitkinSpence is only after your money,This is from my personal experience,After staying there during the Arugambai terrorist threat and the US,UK and few other countries issued a warning to their citizens,We are from the UK,We were concerned about it they just ignored us,Anyone could have carried explosive inside,Because none of my luggage was scanned.I have asked the hotel and the company for an explanation still no answer, my stay was on 23rd to 25th of oct 2024,,I would tell anyone wants to stay here to check this first.I am attaching few pictures of concern,I did warn them that If there is no response from them my review will be the truth,Still they are not bothered,I have more to write but I will stop here."

Kassapa Lion's Rock
9.3 (50 reviews)

Kassapa Lion's Rock ★★★★

📍 Digampathana, Kimbissa, Matale

"For the price, it's acceptable. But next time, for convenience, I'd prefer to go to Lion Rock, which is closer and offers better views."

Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select
8.9 (13 reviews)

Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select ★★★

📍 70 Rangirigama Rd, Sigiriya, Dambulla

"It's good, I can travel with my child."

EKHO Sigiriya - 700 meters to Sigiriya Rock
8.2 (49 reviews)

EKHO Sigiriya - 700 meters to Sigiriya Rock ★★★★

📍 EKHO Sigiriya Hotel, Sigiriya Rd, Sigiriya

"Great location and friendly staff, delicious food and a cozy room."

Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection
9.2 (47 reviews)

Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection ★★★★★

📍 Audangawa, Sigiriya, Matale

"Service was good. Facilities can be improved. Poor lighting in the rooms. Hand towels can be provided. Rooms can be checked to ensure that every thing is working well before the guests move in. Quality and taste of food need to be improved."

Eden Grand
9.6 (52 reviews)

Eden Grand ★★★

📍 272, 6 Kurunegala Rd, Dambulla

"The service attitude of the store is very good (it should be a store independently operated by the owner). After arriving at the store, I was given a glass of watermelon juice (free). There is a small terrace outside the room. The most abundant thing is breakfast. The photos and scenes on Ctrip have a relatively high degree of restoration."

Sigiriya Forest Edge By Marino Leisure
9.4 (45 reviews)

Sigiriya Forest Edge By Marino Leisure ★★★★★

📍 Idigaswewa, Sigiriya, Dambulla

"Facilities: New Service: Very friendly Meals: Delicious"

Arika Villa
8.7 (21 reviews)

Arika Villa ★★★★★

📍 Puwakattawala road, off dambulla Matale road, Dambulla

"I am very satisfied with the room. It is spacious. There is a swimming pool on one side and a stream on the other. It is very quiet at night. The restaurant food is also very good. I will consider staying here again next time."

Find the perfect stay for your travel style in Matale

Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve Hotels in Matale

Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve

"Stayed here for three nights on a trip around Sri Lanka. Very interesting place, impeccable service. Lakshan looked after us and was excellent - very helpful and tended to magically pop up every time we needed something."

SigiriyaJungles Resort & Spa Hotels in Matale

SigiriyaJungles Resort & Spa

"The location of the hotel is relatively remote, but it feels like a manor inside. The guest room is similar to a single-story villa with a large bed and a small bed, and can accommodate three adults. The room hygiene is good, but the floor drain next to the toilet tends to accumulate water. The mattress of the large bed is moderately soft and hard, and the floor-to-ceiling doors and windows face the garden, giving you a first-class view. Although no monkeys were seen knocking on the door, various warblers and birds were constantly chirping, and the ecological and natural environment was well protected. The breakfast was rich in variety, not just curry food, but also a lot of bacon and oatmeal, as well as watermelon, papaya and other tropical items. fruit. A satisfactory stay"

Water Garden Sigiriya - 30 Chic Designed Private Villas Overlooking Sigiriya Hotels in Matale

Water Garden Sigiriya - 30 Chic Designed Private Villas Overlooking Sigiriya

"A beautiful hotel, that looks like a nature preserve. The 30 rooms are set, in between waterbodies/ lilly ponds and rice paddy fields with birds including peacocks and egrets. You also have a view of the Sigiria rock. The villas are spacious, the staff are attentive , the restaurant serves a wide variety of Srilankan and western cusine. Would highly recommend this hotel for luxurious nature experience.. Our server Kasun and our butler Dilmeet were exceptional. The spa experience was good as well."

Liyya Water Villas Hotels in Matale

Liyya Water Villas

"First, this hotel is in a very remote location, with nothing nearby, making it difficult to get around. Secondly, the hotel's design clearly shows a lot of effort, but it's not well maintained. We were moved four rooms in one day. Within 10 minutes of checking in, they told us there was a plumbing problem. After a long wait, they moved us to a different room type. After checking in, we still had no water. In the third room, large bugs kept dropping onto the bed and onto our bodies throughout the night, which was terrifying. We finally got our final room cleaned and changed after 10 PM. We finally got some sleep, but the next morning, the stationary hair dryer was broken again! We had our laundry done, and they told us we didn't need to iron it, only wash it. But when we checked out, they still charged us for the ironing! Luckily, my husband had texted them about our request via What's Up, and they were able to get rid of the extra charge. This completely delayed our plans for the better part of a day!"

Hotel Sigiriya Hotels in Matale

Hotel Sigiriya

"We chose Hotel Sigiriya due to its proximity to The Lion Rock entrance. Distance from hotel is roughly 8 mins. Please note, it’s advisable to not WALK! Remember to order a tuk-tuk in advance if you plan to climb Sigiriya and watch the sunrise. We left at 5am and paid a return ride of LKR1,500 for two person. Our tuk-tuk driver Chaminda +94 ********* took good care of us -two 50yrs old ladies who successfully climbed the summit. Typical of Ceylonese people the hotel staffs were warm and friendly. Shout out to Tharaka (Reception Manager) who always greeted us with a smile and Shehan Restaurant Manager for entertaining us during our 3 day stay. Our room was a bit dated but clean and comfortable. Good hot shower and acceptable water pleasure. Nice to return to a room that’s been nicely made after 2 hard days of stairs climbing - the Pidurangala (first day) and Sigiriya (second day). Our travel dates were May 31 - Jun 3. Good variety for breakfast buffer - Sri Lankan and Western. The same applies to dinner buffer too. Overall, nice hotel and yes will stay again."

Yashi's Place Sigiriya Hotels in Matale

Yashi's Place Sigiriya

"Noce homestay and lovely people"

Green Senz - Tourist Board Approved Hotel & Hostel - Sigiriya Hotels in Matale

Green Senz - Tourist Board Approved Hotel & Hostel - Sigiriya

"We had a lovely stay here on Boxing Day and really enjoyed our time at the hotel. The staff and the owner were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The food was delicious and definitely a highlight of our stay. I’d highly recommend this hotel, especially since it’s close to great attractions like the iconic Sigiriya Rock and offers lovely village tour experiences nearby. Would happily stay again!"

Serenity Sigiri Resort Hotels in Matale

Serenity Sigiri Resort

"The owner was incredibly kind. He took me on a safari, where I saw so many wild animals. He also helped with transportation to and from Sigiriya Rock. The location is very close to Sigiriya Rock, which made it convenient for me to get up early the next day to climb it. His daughter was also adorable; after we went to the lake, she specially came over to take me back to my dorm. It was a very heartwarming experience."

Real traveler reviews of Matale hotels

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simon w

Couple
The Paradise Dambulla ★★★★★
"The Iran/America conflict has reduced visitor number to Sri Lanka. However, the hotel staff laid on a fantastic service and made us feel very welcome. It’s a special place to visit with fantastic rooms, great food, a lovely atmosphere, attentive staff and numerous facilities."
★★★★★
2026-05-14
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Guest User

Traveling with friends
Heritance Kandalama ★★★★★
"The scenery was lovely. Rooms were clean. However the whole hotel was quite dated and not worth the price paid. Service was average at best with them being generally being slow at meal times and long waits for food (had ala carte for dinner ) The breakfast buffet had a good spread but there were flies around the fruit station - very off putting"
★★★★★
2026-07-23
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xinxin0315

Family
Kassapa Lion's Rock ★★★★
"The hot water was gone after the first shower, and the rest were at room temperature. Each room is an independent little house, so you don't have to worry about disturbing others. The greenery is very good with many trees. The buffet dinner is too ordinary, and no free drinks or water are provided. The breakfast is a surprise in comparison."
★★★★★
2025-07-26
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Elena750

Couple
Hotel Sigiriyaaya - Jetwing Select ★★★
"A wonderful hotel in a quiet location among rice fields. Peacocks and the sounds of the jungle. If you love nature and solitude, this is perfect! Just remember that there's no "civilization" right next door. The rooms are nice, clean, and comfortable. The reception is very warm. The breakfast and dinner were delicious! Thanks to all the hotel staff. Most importantly for those traveling by car, the road Google defaults to on the lake side is bad, full of potholes; we barely made it. The road on the other side, while rough, is much better. I've attached a map in the photo."
★★★★★
2026-01-17
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Guest User

Couple
EKHO Sigiriya - 700 meters to Sigiriya Rock ★★★★
"Facilities: The facilities are a bit old, and the room was a little damp, but overall it was okay. Cleanliness: The room was fairly clean, but the floor drain had a slight odor. Environment: Located at the foot of Lion Rock, the location is excellent, with several good restaurants nearby, but it's a bit noisy along the street. Other: Dinner was at the restaurant next door. The hotel breakfast was average, with limited choices."
★★★★★
2026-02-19
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Guest User

Family
Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection ★★★★★
"Beautiful hotel in Sigiriya, view over the Lion Rock from the pool which is gorgeous as well, hotel is well located close to Dambulla temple, Minneriya Park for elephant watching,… Good experiences at the restaurant with the buffet at night, lunch and cocktails were fine too. Hotel staff is kind and helpful. Room (two floors) was comfortable and clean, a bathtub and shower room were both available. Not a big deal but the kid’s club needs a serious cleaning and upgrade (does not match the hotel standing at all). Positive note not well enough advertized: the free pottery experience for kids at the next-door hotel (walking distance)"
★★★★★
2025-08-22
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Guest User

Family
Eden Grand ★★★
"It's a little far from the city center, about 100 meters from the main road. I was using Google Maps to get there, but I took a wrong turn and had to ask a local for directions. Looking again, there's a hotel sign on a utility pole at the corner, so please refer to that. In terms of facilities, it's equipped with a kettle, refrigerator, hairdryer, and air conditioner, and the TV has good picture quality. Coffee, tea, and two bottles of water are also provided, making it well worth the price. (It's probably a new building, so there are few gaps, and hardly any flies or ants got in.) As for the food, breakfast is a mix of Sri Lankan and English style, with good taste and quantity. Combined with the facilities, it offers better value than other hotels in the same price range, so I recommend it. The owner's family was also very kind. ka"
★★★★★
2025-09-18
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Mehmet.Kaya

Couple
Sigiriya Forest Edge By Marino Leisure ★★★★★
"Super"
★★★★★
2025-07-18
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K8143DUjesss

Family
Arika Villa ★★★★★
"Great hotel - very attentive service, lovely food, kids enjoyed the pool. Very spacious adjoining rooms."
★★★★★
2026-04-18

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230V/Type D/G

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1 USD ≈ 328.20 LKR

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433

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$70

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