The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Matara

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Matara

If you're a scuba diver, the waters around Matara are a great place to explore. And what better way to enjoy a scuba trip than by staying in a hotel that caters to divers like you? We've analyzed all the dive resorts and scuba hotels in Matara to give you the best options for your dive vacation. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels or cheap hotels, there's a scuba diving hotel in the area for you. From 4-star hotels to 5-star hotels, we've got you covered. You'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the stunning underwater world in the area by staying in one of these great hotels and resorts. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers in Matara? We've looked at the amenities and scuba packages offered by each hotel to bring you the top dive resorts and scuba hotels in Matara. Book your scuba vacation at one of these dive hotels and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Culture Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Matara
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 24, Beach Road, Polhena, Culture Resort has great rooms from $65 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love a bar, hiking, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities at this terrific hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


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Turtle Eco Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Turtle Eco Beach which has nice rooms starting at $58. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Beach Road, Batala Watta, Madiha. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers child care, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.7 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Malee Villa (Beach Inns Holiday Resort)

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Malee Villa (Beach Inns Holiday Resort) to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $49. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Beach Road. You'll also find a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 2.4 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Seasons Four Mini Jungle Cabana

Guest house with prices starting at $16 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Matara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $16, Seasons Four Mini Jungle Cabana, at No 211, Wellamadama, Devinuwara provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 4.7 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room


Ashford Beach

Guest house with prices starting at $25 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Ashford Beach has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10, and offers scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, free parking, and a pool table. The great rooms here start at $25 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at No. 13,Government Scheme. Furthermore, it also offers evening entertainment, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a tour desk, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 1.9 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle


The Mango Leaf

Guest house with prices starting at $20 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of The Mango Leaf is 7.50 out of 10. This place has room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $20, and it's located at Ayura Agasthi, Thalanvilla Beach Road, Polhena. We also love the a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the scuba diving hotels in nearby destinations: Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Weligama, and Unawatuna.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Matara, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Matara, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Matara, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Matara, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Matara, Best Hotels for One Week in Matara, Best Hotels for One Night in Matara, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Matara, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Matara, or Best Business Hotels in Matara.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Matara?

Matara Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$39

Travelers to Matara will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $39. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Matara.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $39


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