Wellamadama, Dondra, 81000 Matara, Sri Lanka
#28 of 43 hotels in Matara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 19 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Location
7.5
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.9
Value for money
8.8
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Reviewed: April 27, 2025
Soo
SwitzerlandEverything was fine. Though I had expected it to be further into the 'forest'. The rooms just looked out onto a swampy backyard area. The roadside for walking around isn't the safest. Better to catch a bus !
We liked the balcony that gave out to the small forest of trees inhabited by monkeys and birds. just outside our room. Across the road from the water - not ideal for swimming, but ok. Probably better for surf. But a nice walk around the beachside to the wharf and next village.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Amy
United KingdomBuddhika and his sister were the most amazing hosts, we really enjoyed our stay so much, we saw so much wildlife from the balcony, monkeys, monitor lizard, thalagoya, birds, peacocks and a mongoose. We loved that we were only across the road from a super quiet epic beach break, and were often the only people surfing at sunset. Breakfast was sensational every day and you must try the blue tea. Could not recommend enough for nature lovers who are looking for an empty chill surf spot. You can also take a short 5 min walk to sk town beach.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Kaarel
EstoniaVery nice clean room with jungle view. 1 minute walk to the surfing beach.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 18, 2024
Mandy
United KingdomSuch a unique experience staying in a tree house. Great hosts, lovely family. Very helpful with information on the area and busses. Special mention to Asha she is a wonderful person, always smiling, cooks wonderful food, makes great fruit smoothies. Also try their blue tea 💙
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 12, 2024
Saskia
GermanyLocated between the beach and the jungle, the Seasons Four offers a beautiful treehouse / cabana stay with a balcony to spot monkeys and other wildlife as well as relax with the excellent service offered by the host and his family. We enjoyed sunsets at the beach and the local cuisine including blue tea, fresh fruit, hoppers and curries. Another highlight was a snorkelling tour at Matara beach which our host organised including guide and transport. Family friendly and down to earth. We hope to come back soon :)
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Colin
AustraliaLocation and laid back
Really friendly people..Asha cooked my son and I the best curry we had in Sri Lanka and she is also a beautiful person that does not stop working to make you feel welcome as does the rest of her family!😊
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Vera
Germanyit's a little noisy as it's right next to the street but nothing we'd worry too much about!
it was a very peaceful place! we had a room with a wonderful balcony. we observed monkeys, birds and other animals:) the hosts were super nice and made awesome breakfast!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Ashlie
United KingdomWonderful stay. In nature but close to town and the surf breaks. Owners are lovely
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: July 14, 2023
Lenarka25
RussiaTasty breakfast
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: April 3, 2023
Lukas
Czech RepublicThe family is great and very communicative and friendly. The locality is near by the beach and SK beach is near by walking
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: February 8, 2024
Steven
NetherlandsDon’t expect a 5 star accommodation :-)
The family was so friendly. Really loved the big breakfast. Since I was working, a good internet was important. It worked really well.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: September 19, 2023
Mamuhewa
BruneiTHE CONCEPT WAS GREAT BUT THE EXPERIENCE WAS VERY BAD
No electricity for 9 hours since check in All my office work was disrupted due to no power supply to laptop
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 3, 2023
Japhy
United KingdomThe space has potential but needs maintainance as it’s rustic cabin type space and smells damp. If you open the windows your inundated with insects as there are no screens and it’s in the middle of an unmanaged back woods area. This making it an comfortable experience for me. There is garbage surround the accomo on the propriety which feels very poorly kept. The location is poor as there is nothing to do around here within walking distance as it’s on a very busy road and there is no where really nice to spend time on the property. Rear view is just trees nothing to see. I paid for two nights but left after one as it’s was a place I was not inspired or very comfortable I expressed my concern to the host and he offered to have me stay a few days more for free, which made little sense as he knew why I was leaving early. The truth is the economic picture is difficult for many families here at the moment, and I sensed they desperately needed the income. I felt it was wise to allow him to relist the property (which he did) for the second night i had paid and chose not stay Moving forward with his listing on booking.com, I kindly recommend he reduced the price or improve the quality of the environment and accommodation interior, so as to reduce similar such experiences for future guests who may also feel this way
Internet was good, also the home cooked meal (option) was great. The host family was very friendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: May 20, 2025
Dilantha
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Max
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: September 11, 2023
Akash
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 22, 2023
Amrit
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: April 4, 2025
Kirsty
IrelandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
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