The Fort House

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

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10

Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Double Room with Fan
Price for:
Max adults: 4
Beds: 2 large double beds
Free cancellation before 18:00 on 2 November 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 2 left
US$18 per night
Price US$55
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Set in Matara, The Fort House offers a shared lounge. The property is situated 3.9 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple and 800 meters from Matara Fort. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the guest house. Free transportation for whale watching and crocodile watching can be arranged on request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Options with:

  • Terrace

Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Double Room with Fan
Price for:
Max adults: 4
Beds: 2 large double beds
Free cancellation before 18:00 on 2 November 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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US$18 per night
Price US$55
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Standard Double Room with Fan
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 2 left
  • 2 large double beds
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 4
US$18 per night
Price US$55
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 2 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 2
US$13 per night
Price US$38
Excluded: 10 % City tax
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 2 November 2025
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Deluxe Family Room
We have 2 left
  • 2 double beds
240 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 4
US$27 per night
Price US$82
Excluded: 10 % City tax
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Max adults: 2
US$23 per night
Price US$68
Excluded: 10 % City tax
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Deluxe Double Room
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
200 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$20 per night
Price US$59
Excluded: 10 % City tax
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$18 per night
Price US$53
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Guests who stayed here loved

Pauline
France France
“Very clean and walkable distance to the bus station. Very quiet area big room and AC!”
Megumi
Japan Japan
“お安いのにお部屋も綺麗でエアコンも効いてて最高でした！優しいオーナーさんが朝ココナッツジュースをくれたのも嬉しかったです。”
Vesna
Slovenia Slovenia
“Nad nastanitvijo sem bila zelo pozitivno presenečena. Najboljša nastanitev za tako ceno na mojem celem potovanju. Lastnik je zelo prijazen, vedno na voljo in uredi vse, kar potrebuješ. Sobe so lepe, prostorne in čiste. Kopalnica je super. Plaža je...”
Kevin
“Personnel compétent et accueillant, il saura vous rendre tous les services : laverie, location de scooter, conseil sur les restaurants...et en bonus accès a une cuisine avec tout les ustensiles pour cuisiner.”
Jonas
Germany Germany
“Die Lage war gut. Es ist alles zz Fuß zu erreichen. Das Bett und das Badezimmer waren sehr sauber. Der Besitzer war freundli h und hilfsbereit, wir durften auch die Küche benutzen.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$5 per person, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.