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Resorts · Matara · ★★★

Turtle Eco Beach

📍 Beach Road, Batala Watta, Madiha, 81000 Matara, Sri Lanka · Show on map

Very good389 reviews8.3

Photos: Booking.com

  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk

About the property

Turtle Eco Beach is composed of charming traditional 8 little houses, each of the 20 rooms have private garden. This elegant property features an outdoor 25 meters salt swimming pool. Free fiber Wi-Fi access is available in its public areas.

Decorated in shades of purple, the elegant rooms at Turtle Eco Beach are furnished with mosquitoes net and air conditioning, a safe locker, mini fridge, desk and wardrobe,. Bathroom facilities are en-suite or feature outdoor showers space too.
The property has a coffee shop for guests to enjoy a range of fresh juices and other beverages , cakes and snacks.

The breakfast on 1st floor terrace is a morning delite.

This Eco-friendly hotel can also arrange for dolphin and whale watching trips, crocodile safari, diving, and many more trips. Snorkeling activities is just in front of the ocean gate.

Turtle Eco Beach is located just a short stroll from the famous Polhena beach and Turtle Point surfing spot and just 4 km away from Mirissa night life. Supermarket is closed by. Colombo International Airport is a 3-hour drive with airport shuttle services available on demand.

The property has a coffee shop for guests to enjoy a range of fresh juices and other beverages , cakes and snacks.

Type
Resorts ★★★3-star rating
Location
MataraMatara District
Guest rating
8.3 / 10Very good · 389 reviews
Check-in
from 13:00
Check-out
by 11:00
Pets
Not allowed
Languages spoken
English, French

Breakfast

Style Breakfast to go

Cuisine Continental

Dietary options Vegetarian

Accepted payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash only

Good to know

  • Please note that the property will contact the guests directly for a deposit payment.

Prices and availability

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Rooms and units

Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

  • Internetfree
  • Parkingfree
  • Swimming poolfree
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioningfree
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttleextra charge

Wellness

  • Indoor swimming pool free
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Internet

  • Internet services free

Parking

  • Parking free

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits extra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Entertainment & family services

  • Babysitting/child services free
  • Board games/puzzles

General

  • Air conditioning free
  • Airport shuttle extra charge
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shuttle service free

Reception services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out free
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage free
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping free
  • Laundry extra charge

Transport

  • Public transport tickets extra charge

Activities

  • Badminton equipment free
  • Beach
  • Bicycle rental extra charge
  • Diving extra charge
  • Happy hour extra charge
  • Snorkelling extra charge
  • Water sport facilities on site extra charge

Safety & security

  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box free

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

8.3 Very good389 reviews

Highlights

  • Location
  • Staff

Could be better

  • Wi-Fi
  • Comfort
  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities 8.0−0.8
  • Cleanliness 8.2−0.8
  • Comfort 8.1−0.9
  • Value for money 8.2−0.8
  • Location 9.4+0.2
  • Wi-Fi 6.9−1.3

Average in Matara · 146 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

9.2 ExceptionalAverage of these 10 reviews

  • SonamIndia · Jan 3, 2026 9Exceptional

    Good location..worth stay

    Liked : The room is ok...and the location is really good...the turtle beach is right next to it.

    Disliked : The room could be a more nicely maintained...and may be more options in breakfast.

    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
  • MargauxCanada · Mar 11, 2025 8Very good

    I would def stay there again.

    Liked : Room was super spacious. Pool is amazing. Little paradise. Breakfast was great and the location couldn’t better. Just wake up and swim with turtles before breakfast.

    Disliked : Would have been a nice add on to get towels for the pool.
    Internet was not working in our rooms. Only near reception by the pool.
    Could have used some coffee in the room.

    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
  • AnamariaRomania · May 27, 2024 9Exceptional

    A small Sri Lankan paradise

    Liked : The pool and garden feel like a dream. It’s exactly like in the picture. We preferred staying here than on the beach.
    The stuff and the owner are very polite and friendly, we received recommendations on where we can go during the stay.

    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
  • FaikGermany · Mar 25, 2024 10Exceptional

    Amazing

    Liked : The property is amazing, feels like Maldives. The pool is huge and gorgeous to have a chilled day around it. We absolutely loved our stay here and fully relaxed. The owner and all the employees were very helpful. Thank you so much 💕

    Disliked : Nothing

    • Group of friends
    • Triple Room
  • RakefetIsrael · Mar 23, 2024 9Exceptional

    Liked : the place is built with little cute houses/bungalows with a shared pool. It is located 2 minutes from the turtle beach and 5-10 walking distance from other beaches. The staff was very helpful and pleasant.

    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
  • DulcePortugal · Feb 17, 2024 9Exceptional

    Amazing and unforgettable stay

    Liked : Location was just amazing! The beach in front of the hotel was full of beautiful turtles! The swimming pool was very nice and the staff super friendly and helpful.

    Disliked : The room was a bit small for us but because we were traveling with big suitcases.

    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
  • TrudiUnited Kingdom · Jan 23, 2024 9Exceptional

    Beachside Heaven with Amazing pool and staff

    Liked : My partner and I enjoyed 2 weeks at Turtle Eco Park as part of a 3 week trip to Sri Lanka. Looking for rest and renewal we were drawn to the location of this property as well as the very convenient pool! The location honestly is absolutely perfect. Steps from the beach and views of turtles and whales, and so many great restaurants within walking distance. On arrival the helpful staff instantly helped us rent an affordable scooter to get around, and were always on hand to give advice, recommendations and just a friendly smile. We loved the gardens, pool and great sized rooms. We honestly enjoyed the best holiday at Turtle Eco Beach and will definitely return.

    • Standard Double Room
  • AnnagranzItaly · Dec 12, 2023 9Exceptional

    Very relaxing time

    Liked : The hotel is located a bit far away from the main center so it's very quiet and relaxing, it is just 2 steps from the sea and a very beautiful little beach which is luckily untouched by tourists. The room is big and spacious and the bathroom is outdoor. The staff is always super available for any help.

    • Standard Double Room
  • RuchiraSri Lanka · Dec 4, 2023 10Exceptional

    Really enjoyed our stay, the staff was very welcoming and helpful at all times.

    Liked : The place was lovely and the staff was extremely helpful, ready to give information and help out at all times. The place was clean and was walking distance to the beach.

    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
  • WarrenUnited Kingdom · Mar 8, 2026 10Exceptional

    An oasis of calm. Clean (really!) and beautifully maintained

    Liked : Having travelled around Sri Lanka for a month and stayed in 12 different lodgings I think I can safely say that Turtle Eco Beach was the best. OK, not the cheapest, but I have definitely paid the same price for a lot less recently. The things I like about it:
    The room - it’s spacious and (most notably) clean! It’s not a whinge, just an observation, but Sri Lankan hotels and guest houses generally have a different concept of what clean means than European’s. Not so at Turtle Eco Beach. I think this is because the hotel is owned by a French man and he maintains the place properly, to a high standard.
    The garden/pool area - lovely! An oasis! Beautifully maintained and, again, clean. I swam often, and I don’t normally bother much.
    The staff - friendly and efficient. You can’t ask for much more than that.
    I wished I could have stayed longer.

    Disliked : There was nothing that I did not like.

    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

Beach Road, Batala Watta, Madiha, 81000 Matara, Sri Lanka

Directions

Things to see nearby

  • Madiha Beach 130 m2 min walk
  • Polhena Beach 1.3 km16 min walk
  • Kamburugamuwa Beach 1.3 km22 min walk
  • Pond 1.4 km24 min walk
  • Matara Beach 2.7 km6 min drive
  • Thalaramba Beach 3.3 km7 min drive

Restaurants and cafés

  • 360 Madiha 330 m6 min walk
  • Gunawardana Bakers 550 m9 min walk
  • Bake n 620 m10 min walk
  • Kai Beach 9.3 km13 min drive

Getting around

  • Walgama 930 m15 min walk
  • Kamburugamuwa 2.1 km3 min drive
  • Koggala Airport 22 km31 min drive
  • Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport 75 km70 min drive

Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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