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Reviews of Turtle Eco Beach 3 stars

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

#9 of 35 hotels in Matara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 106 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    It was amazing ,
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi could have been better but it didn’t matter as much

    Pretty staff , good location , the owners was very accommodating

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Great value for money in a lush enviroment and big pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some updating could be done, but it did not bother us.

    Good value for money. Really helpful and nice owner. Pool was great as it is so big and in the greenery. Enjoyed the outside bathroom. Many restaurants near. Liked the vibe of this place.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Turtle Eco Beach was a great place to stay whilst exploring the area. The pool was fantastic. Plenty of bars and restaurants within a few minutes walk. Our host Michelle went out of his way to assist with anything we wanted including providing us with some fabulous places to eat that we would never have found ourselves. Thanks Michelle for a great relaxing stay at Turtle Eco Beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Paradise found, Unforgettable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sad to Leave

    we loved it ! Amazing garden full of very beautiful plants.The place is next to the beach so waking up there is so peaceful. Yet it’s also close to the nice restaurants and shops. The rooms are very clean and practical, and the bed is very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Amazing stay I will definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Quite frankly nothing. i didn't like.. this places tick all the boxes...

    Turtle: Right in front of the hotel is a spot where you can swim with turtle... (Funny enough they are not shy and swim to you) Location: You are right ocean front and meters aways from night beach restaurants Staff: Including owner were super helpfull and welcoming Pool: The 25 x meters pool was quite a suprise... also a blessing to find it cristal clear (Which is not the case in other hotel we went during out trip) The wooden bungalow: were very charming and authentic,... with all the modern confort (Nice to have a good working AC after a day visiting. The food option: are limited, but good quality, normaly priced and available.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish there was an option for Sri Lankan breakfast

    Location near a snorkelling spot, awesome pool, room with outdoor bathroom

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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 💕

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    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.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was clean and comfortable. There is a roofless bathroom which we love it 😍 There are good restaurants around the hotel and managemant is so kind. Thank you ☺️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location, lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was fine but not much variety

    Loved the pool and beautiful garden. Received a tasty lunchbox as I had an early departure.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Nice location, nice space and the best staff we met in Sri Lanka
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was exceptional! We stayed in several hotels in Sri lanka and we were always very well received, but this was definitely the kindest and most generous staff we met. On the last day, we had our flight in the evening and, not only they allowed us to enjoy the rest of the day by the pool, as they also provided us an empty room to shower before our flight and offered us a bottle of water for the trip to the airport- small gestures that make a difference. The space in general is really cozy and pleasant; you can see turtles swimming by the cost on the beach right in front if the resort.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Welcoming, Accommodating Relaxing on Sri Lanka's South Coast...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Turtle Eco Beach offers all that it promises in the advance online information ~ rustic, tropical, a place to surrender to the climate, pace oneself comfortably and enjoy the location ...

    T'was a restful/relaxing environment in the heat/humidity, away from the busy excitement of the adjacent restaurants/cafes ~ access to the swimming pool at all times a cooling indulgence...

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great. Nice welcoming staff!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Amazing and unforgettable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    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.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we love this place , 2nd time back and we will be back before long , as its so lovely here , great rooms, staff and gardens and location is perfect for surfing , turtles and plenty of good food close by

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Great rooms, lovely staff, good breakfast & snorkling with turtles
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The food at the restaurant is quite basic, but the breakfast is delicious! But the food from the restaurant during lunch or for a snack could be better. This is fair; it's a good option if you need some food, but otherwise, there are many other great options around. Ow, and the black leather sun bed covers are scorching when they've been in the sun for a bit; watch out! 2 towels were not enough to keep it from burning my skin. Maybe some new ones in a light color would be a good option (:

    Loved the overall atmosphere of the place. My room was simple, but the bed was comfortable, the outdoor shower felt like a little treat (bonus: with hot water!), and the bathroom was clean. The staff was very friendly and i very much enjoyed my stay here. Right across the place you have the beach, restaurants, lots of options for tuktuks and most important: a spot to swim with turtles!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    It was wonderful! Will definitely come back! 😍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was so so. Could be improved.

    The swimming pool, the staff, the location. We had a fantastic stay!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location right next to the beach and all the restaurants. On the beach snorkeling with really big turtles which are literraly always there. Accomodation itself is perfect. Place is full of trees of all kinds so there is always some shade when around dominant 25m long swiming pool. Rooms with AC and comfortable beds far away from road so nights are quiet. Recomend to book with breakfast which is very nice and rich. All the staff and the owner very friendly and always helpfull. We wanted to stay one night,but extended for three. You cannot go wrong with staying here!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    Beachside Heaven with Amazing pool and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 15 nights

    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.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place with very friendly and welcoming staff. The outside bathrooms are amazing! The pool is clean and very big, perfect to have a refreshing swim. Enjoyed it so much that we decided to come back for another week!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few things could be improved: - making the room more efficient; I.e. adding more storage place - better Wi-Fi Also I thought the food was a little too bland for my taste and was surprised to be told that they had no chili sauce or anything other than salt and pepper.

    Incredibly charming place in Matara, with a stunning pool in the middle of a luscious garden, few steps away from the ocean. The property has been designed with taste, one cannot help but relax fully here. Location is convenient, a stone away from Doctor house with its crazy nightlife, close to many restaurant options and main attraction sites in the area. The real asset of this place though, it’s the staff!! The kindest sweetest most genuine people, they went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable! It was my birthday and they even arranged some decoration in my room made with flowers which was so so sweet!! I was impressed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    Great family holidays
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We had a nice family holidays at Turtle eco beach. The place is very authentic and charming. There is a great pool and the beach with turtles is just across the road with many options for food, massage etc. The staff was great, very helpful. The owner, Michel, was also very attentive to make our stay pleasant. He also gave us a great recommendation for a small local place for seafood. It was the best sea food of the holidays. I definitely recommend this place for family holidays. The location was also very convenient to explore other places on the cost, such as Weligama where the whole family could take surf lessons and our little one still enjoy the sea safely.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location right next to Madiha beach, which having explored the areas closest around was the nicest in the area. Breakfast was great - and the pool was lovely. All the staff were very kind and friendly. We were travelling with our baby so this made us feel very comfortable. Right next to Doctors house, which was fun and near local restaurants Mint which had delicious food, and Swell a surfing spot where you can have lunch too. Also just short Tuk Tuk ride to Marissa beach. Thanks so much x

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    Best choice for enjoying Mirissa
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Turtle Eco Beach is a very, very beautiful place if you want to visit Mirissa. It is located next to the famous The Doctor’s House - a hipsters‘ heaven (restaurant/bar/club with great food and outdoor lounge areas). The hotel has everything you need - great outdoor showers, beautiful Sri Lankan interiors, an elongated pool and more: you can hear the ocean waves all night long. In contrast to staying in the hustle and bustle of Mirissa, you can enjoy some peace and quiet at Turtle Eco and the beach is right next door and is simply incredibly beautiful. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in January 2024

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