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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Beautiful beach location
Excellent surf lessons

Categories

Cleanliness
10
The property is well-maintained and presentable, contributing to a welcoming environment.
Service
10
Jean and Myriam are very friendly and helpful, providing excellent recommendations and support.
Location
10
The hotel is located right on the beach and is close to good restaurants in Matara.
Room Quality
10
The individual villas are beautifully decorated and cozy.
Amenities
10
The pool and common areas are very nice and relaxing.
Value for Money
10
The overall experience, given the quality of the service and location, represents good value.
Food and Beverage
10
There are good dining options at the hotel and nearby.
Overall Experience
10
An incredibly satisfying stay; would definitely return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:24

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Vanina Villas, located just 2.8 km from the Weherahena Buddhist Temple, offers 4-star air-conditioned rooms with stunning sea views. Guests can indulge in a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by lush gardens and a relaxing terrace.

Modern Amenities
Each room at Vanina Villas is thoughtfully designed with a wardrobe, private bathroom with free toiletries, and a refreshing pool view. Enjoy a delightful continental breakfast during your stay.

Convenient Location
Situated only 3.1 km from Matara Fort, Vanina Villas provides the perfect blend of tranquility and easy access to nearby attractions.

Book your stay at Vanina Villas now for a truly unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that the restaurant and bar are closed on Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
M
Maximilian couple de
9
Pros:

Wirklich tolle Unterkunft direkt am Strand. Sehr sauber und europäischer Standard. Hier kann man richtig abschalten. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

Cons:

Das Frühstück (inklusive) war leider nicht gut und bei minimale Extra-Wünschen muss man zahlen. Beispielsweise wollten wir nur ein weiteres gekochtes Ei haben und mussten das dann zahlen. Das finde ich für den hohen Preis der Unterkunft sehr ungewöhnlich.

Das Restaurant im Hotel kostet circa das 3 fache der örtliche ansässigen Restaurant, also lieber dahin gehen.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
S
stefan extended_group de
10
Pros:

Lage perfekt, sehr nettes Personal, super Essen, Surfstunden möglich

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
H
hatam couple ae
9
Living life by the Beach
Pros:

The villa was exactly what we needed on our last few days in Sri Lanka!m. The villa is run by a wonderful couple that has been in the hospital business for many years and it shows. It’s right in front of the beach which is pretty empty and clean. On the day we checked into our room the owner surprised us with a bday cake after our dinner which shows the level of kindness and hospitality they have towards their guests. The villa is clean, has good facilities, is in front of the beach, 24hr security, surfing classes, good breakfast, small boutique shop, a hammock and most importantly an excellent staff that were always helpful and kind. The location is a bit out from the busy city life but if you’re looking for an excellent beach (great for surfing) and some quiet time then this villa is a perfect choice. You can always take a 15min toktok to the closest city. The room layout is also really nice and practical with an open shower concept and comfortable bed. We loved our stay and will definitely come back again.

Cons:

Honestly nothing to really say about the property as it was very well built and beautiful. The lunch and dinner options were a bit overpriced but there are lots of food options next to the villa on the beach. Overall nothing that we disliked.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
Y
Yann extended_group es
10
Pros:

Staying at Vanina Villas felt like stepping into a private paradise. The property is dreamy, featuring a quiet swimming pool and a stunning beach right at your doorstep. Our villa was incredibly comfortable, and the food at the restaurant was consistently excellent.

A huge thank you to Myriam and Hervé for their warm hospitality and for making us feel like part of the family. We will definitely be back!

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
V
Victoria extended_group at
10
Pros:

Das Hotel wird von einem sehr netten Pärchen geführt. Die Zimmer sind sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und man sieht die Liebe zum Detail in der ganzen Anlage. Das Personal ist sehr aufmerksam und da es ein sehr kleines Hotel ist, finden sich immer genügend Liegen am Pool oder am Strand. Der Ausblick von der Terrasse ist einfach traumhaft schön, und man ist in wenigen Schritten an dem wunderschönen und ruhigen Strand. Die Besitzer stehen bei Fragen zu örtlichen Gegebenheiten freundlich zur Seite.

Cons:

Leider hat das Wlan nicht wirklich gut funktioniert.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
K
Kevin couple fr
10
Séjour relaxant top
Pros:

Superbe séjour, qualité et gentillesse du personnel ainsi que des propriétaires français très sympathiques, accueillant , ouvert et attentionné.
Cadre top , a l'écart des touristes avec accès direct plage et surf ( merci axel , prof génial !!), 1ere loge couché de soleil !!
La meilleur qualité nourriture de notre séjour ,masseur expérimenté, bref excellent adresse et bravo!!

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
V
Valentin couple de
10
Myriam & Jean are such a warmhearted hosting couple! You can witness a place full of love to details. The villas ar
2026-01-14 via Nuitee
S
Sanja couple de
10
Must stay in Matara !
Pros:

sehr nette Gastgeber, geschmackvolle Einrichtung, sehr sauber, gutes Frühstück und auch Abendessen und weitere Getränke & Speisen, sehr schöner Pool

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
K
Kristian couple de
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff and owners, great location directly at a beautiful beach, very nice pool and rooms. Feels like paradise in Sri Lanka

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple ch
8
Nice stay
Pros:

Very nicely designed hotel, with clean and comfortable rooms and a very generous Western-style breakfast.
Its main highlight, in my opinion, is the location. It’s strategically positioned between major tourist spots, yet set directly on a very quiet beach, mostly frequented by Vanina’s guests, guests from the nearby hotel (also rather small) and local surfers. It feels much more authentic and pleasant than more famous places like Mirissa or Hiriketiya (each 30min drive away). The beach here is also great for both surfing and swimming.

Cons:

In my opinion, however, the value for money was not great.
This was by far the most expensive hotel of our two-week –and six-hotel– trip in Sri Lanka, and yet the only one where we had a limited amount of hot water (barely enough to wash my hair) and no possibility to choose breakfast, which was the same every day.
And while the design is very nice—especially in the common areas—some details could have been improved.

Overall, it felt more like a good Sri Lankan standard at a proud European price.
For half of the price, I would definitely come back.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
A
Anna extended_group ru
10
Pros:

Хозяйка невероятная умница! Профессионализм и обеспечение комфорта высочайший. Кусочек Рая на земле. Чистота и удобства в соответствии с заявленными критериями.

Cons:

Нет

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
M
Mette Fisker family_with_children dk
10
Relax and enjoy life - surfing
Pros:

My two adult daughters and I want peace and harmony after a roundtrip - and we got it and more during our 6-days stay.
We stayed at the room with sea view and only a nice sound of the sea. Clean and plenty of space.
The food - with a touch of France - was excellent. Always small surprises. Starting the day with a plate of fresh fruits. Ready for a day at the beach or by the swimming pool.
The decoration of the reception, restaurant and the atmosphere (shoes are not allowed) was magic.
The service with love, care and important for us humor. We also like the two dogs ;-)
We didn’t surf - but we need a reasons to come back one day. We got massage twice and it was very professional.
We celebrated New Year 2026 and it was like a kick start of the year. Warm recommendation from us if you need to relax and enjoy life 🙏🏻

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
J
Joperience couple de
10
Rückzugsort zum surfen, entspannen und die Seele baumeln lassen
Pros:

Wir hatten eine super Zeit und fühlten uns direkt wohl. Alle sind super freundlich, die Lage zum surfen am Strand ist genial und Axel ist ein super Lehrer. Wer Ruhe und Entspannung sucht, ist hier richtig.

Cons:

Das jeder Urlaub mal endet

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
W
Wieland couple at
10
2025-12-17 via Nuitee
B
Benedikt couple de
10
Pros:

es war wunderbar. Jean und Myriam führen ein sehr familiäres Hotel. sie sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sie geben sehr gute Empfehlungen für Restaurants, Strände und Ausflüge. Sie unterstützen bei der Organisation von Ausflügen oder Transport. Ihr Sohn Axel gibt sehr guten Surfunterricht. Ihr Chief of Staff, Kumara, ist sehr freundlich, genau wie das gesamte Personal. Die einzelnen Villen sind sehr schön eingerichtet und gemütlich. Das ganze Anwesen, der Pool und die Aufenthaltsbereiche sind wirklich sehr schön, ruhig und direkt am Strand gelegen. Für eine kurze Fahrt nach Matara nimmt man ein TukTuk. Dort gibt es sehr gute Restaurants. Am Strand beim Hotel, gibt es auch Orte, wo man Kleinigkeiten essen kann Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.

2025-12-10 via Nuitee
C
Cohen young couple us
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Elegant facilities at an A+ location on an uncrowded, beautiful beach with gracious hosts and great food.

2025-03-30 via Nuitee
P
Patricia young couple hu
10
Wonderful stay. Can only recommend. Amazing hosts. Hidden paradise.
Pros:

Wonderful location

2025-03-01 via Nuitee
K
Konstantin young couple rs
10
perfect holiday getaway
Pros:

Myriam and Leo are prefect hosts, very open and welcoming. They were always ready to meet all of our needs. Bonus shoutout to masseur Rami, he was so good we had to use his services twice

2025-02-28 via Nuitee
N
Nikola group cz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Wonderful accomodation, directly on the beach, with all equipment needed and super nicely designed. Lovely staff and truly a great place to relax

2025-02-16 via Nuitee
E
Edita young couple cz
10
This place was an absolute gem - a family-run boutique hotel with a great surf spot right in the front. There is a very
2025-02-05 via Nuitee