Matale District, Central Province
Where to stay in Matale
43 well-reviewed hotels, villas, guest houses and homestays - compared in one place.
- Places listed
- 43
- Average rating
- 4.6 / 5
- SLTDA registered
- 0
- No website of their own
- 28
Staying in Matale
This is the complete list of well-reviewed places to stay in Matale - 43 properties across hotels (24), villas (9) and guest houses (4), every one holding a Google rating of 4.0 or better from real guests. The table below ranks the standouts; the sections after it cover every listed property by type.
Unlike the big booking platforms, this directory also includes the 28 Matale properties that run no website of their own - family guest houses, small villas and homestays you would otherwise only find by walking past. 0 of the 43 are registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, and the average guest rating across all of them is 4.6.
The shortlist
Top-rated stays in Matale
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume - a lone perfect score doesn't beat hundreds of consistent ones.
| # | Property | Type | Google rating | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunas Falls Hotel - A Small Luxury Resort | Resort | 4.5(1901) | - |
| 2 | The Grand Mountain Hotel | Hotel | 4.2(1675) | - |
| 3 | Aarunya Nature Resort | Resort | 4.7(365) | - |
| 4 | Santani Wellness Kandy | Hotel | 4.6(343) | - |
| 5 | Riverston Grand Villas | Villa | 4.6(221) | - |
| 6 | Cottage 2010 | Hotel | 4.6(220) | - |
| 7 | Hotel Swiss Dale | Hotel | 4.0(494) | - |
| 8 | Ama Residence | Guest house | 4.3(186) | - |
| 9 | Strathisla tea estate bungalow | Guest house | 4.7(114) | - |
| 10 | Doranagala Holiday Home (Near by riverston ) | Villa | 4.8(97) | - |
24 listed
Hotels in Matale
Hotel
Pearl’s Homestay Matale
Kandegedara Road, Matale, 21000
Hotel
Super International Hotel School
165, M.C Road, Nagolla Ave, Matale, 21000
Hotel
Eco Vibe Resort
Madakumbura
Hotel
Me-Family Hotel & Home stay
A 09, Palapathwela, 21000
Hotel
Riv Riverston
Box Hop, Pitawala, 20682
Hotel
Geeth Lanaka River Resort
No 67 Dunukewatta, Dunkolawatta, Matale, 21000
9 listed
Villas in Matale
Villa
Heaven Of Haze
Chathura Rd, Rattota, 21000
Villa
Lekham Walauwa
47 Sir Richard Aluwihare Mawatha, Matale
Villa
Doranagala Holiday Home (Near by riverston )
Doranagala Holiday Home - Five-Bedroom House, 339/1, Dankanda, Rattota, 21400
Villa
Estancia Holiday Bungalow
B257 Edirisinghe Ave, Matale
Villa
Soldaray Holiday Resort Riverston
Mahalakotuwa, 21000
Villa
Riverston Grand Villas
Pitawala, Riveston, 20682
3 listed
Eco lodges & cabins in Matale
Good to know
Matale accommodation questions
How many places to stay are there in Matale?
This directory lists 43 places to stay in Matale with consistently strong reviews - hotels (24), villas (9) and guest houses (4). Every property listed holds a Google rating of at least 4.0 from a minimum of 10 reviews.
What are the highest-rated places to stay in Matale?
Based on current Google review data, the top-rated stays include Pearl’s Homestay Matale (5.0), Heaven Of Haze (5.0), Eco Vibe Resort (4.9). Ratings shift as new reviews arrive, so treat them as a strong signal rather than a fixed ranking.
Are Matale hotels and guest houses SLTDA-registered?
0 of the 43 properties listed here appear in the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority's public register. Registration is a good trust signal, but plenty of excellent small guest houses operate informally - check recent reviews either way.
How do I book a Matale guest house that has no website?
28 of the listed properties have no website of their own. Call them directly (numbers are on each listing page), message them on Facebook where linked - or tell us your dates and we'll arrange the stay as part of a tailor-made Matale trip.
Can CeyRoutes arrange my stay in Matale?
Yes - that's what we do. We build tailor-made Sri Lanka trips with hand-picked stays, a private driver and local support, and we know Matale first-hand. Tell us your dates and style, and we'll recommend the right base and handle the booking end to end.
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