Vanina Villas

Two very lovely hosts. With great passion for the little paradise of Vanina!

Wirklich tolle Unterkunft direkt am Strand. Sehr sauber und europäischer Standard. Hier kann man richtig abschalten. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

Das Frühstück (inklusive) war leider nicht gut und bei minimale Extra-Wünschen muss man zahlen. Beispielsweise wollten wir nur ein weiteres gekochtes Ei haben und mussten das dann zahlen. Das finde ich für den hohen Preis der Unterkunft sehr ungewöhnlich. Das Restaurant im Hotel kostet circa das 3 fache der örtliche ansässigen Restaurant, also lieber dahin gehen.

The villa was exactly what we needed on our last few days in Sri Lanka!m. The villa is run by a wonderful couple that has been in the hospital business for many years and it shows. It’s right in front of the beach which is pretty empty and clean. On the day we checked into our room the owner surprised us with a bday cake after our dinner which shows the level of kindness and hospitality they have towards their guests. The villa is clean, has good facilities, is in front of the beach, 24hr security, surfing classes, good breakfast, small boutique shop, a hammock and most importantly an excellent staff that were always helpful and kind. The location is a bit out from the busy city life but if you’re looking for an excellent beach (great for surfing) and some quiet time then this villa is a perfect choice. You can always take a 15min toktok to the closest city. The room layout is also really nice and practical with an open shower concept and comfortable bed. We loved our stay and will definitely come back again.

Honestly nothing to really say about the property as it was very well built and beautiful. The lunch and dinner options were a bit overpriced but there are lots of food options next to the villa on the beach. Overall nothing that we disliked.

Lage perfekt, sehr nettes Personal, super Essen, Surfstunden möglich

Staying at Vanina Villas felt like stepping into a private paradise. The property is dreamy, featuring a quiet swimming pool and a stunning beach right at your doorstep. Our villa was incredibly comfortable, and the food at the restaurant was consistently excellent. A huge thank you to Myriam and Hervé for their warm hospitality and for making us feel like part of the family. We will definitely be back!

Das Hotel wird von einem sehr netten Pärchen geführt. Die Zimmer sind sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und man sieht die Liebe zum Detail in der ganzen Anlage. Das Personal ist sehr aufmerksam und da es ein sehr kleines Hotel ist, finden sich immer genügend Liegen am Pool oder am Strand. Der Ausblick von der Terrasse ist einfach traumhaft schön, und man ist in wenigen Schritten an dem wunderschönen und ruhigen Strand. Die Besitzer stehen bei Fragen zu örtlichen Gegebenheiten freundlich zur Seite.

Leider hat das Wlan nicht wirklich gut funktioniert.

Superbe séjour, qualité et gentillesse du personnel ainsi que des propriétaires français très sympathiques, accueillant , ouvert et attentionné. Cadre top , a l'écart des touristes avec accès direct plage et surf ( merci axel , prof génial !!), 1ere loge couché de soleil !! La meilleur qualité nourriture de notre séjour ,masseur expérimenté, bref excellent adresse et bravo!!

sehr nette Gastgeber, geschmackvolle Einrichtung, sehr sauber, gutes Frühstück und auch Abendessen und weitere Getränke & Speisen, sehr schöner Pool

Very friendly staff and owners, great location directly at a beautiful beach, very nice pool and rooms. Feels like paradise in Sri Lanka

Very nicely designed hotel, with clean and comfortable rooms and a very generous Western-style breakfast. Its main highlight, in my opinion, is the location. It’s strategically positioned between major tourist spots, yet set directly on a very quiet beach, mostly frequented by Vanina’s guests, guests from the nearby hotel (also rather small) and local surfers. It feels much more authentic and pleasant than more famous places like Mirissa or Hiriketiya (each 30min drive away). The beach here is also great for both surfing and swimming.

In my opinion, however, the value for money was not great. This was by far the most expensive hotel of our two-week –and six-hotel– trip in Sri Lanka, and yet the only one where we had a limited amount of hot water (barely enough to wash my hair) and no possibility to choose breakfast, which was the same every day. And while the design is very nice—especially in the common areas—some details could have been improved. Overall, it felt more like a good Sri Lankan standard at a proud European price. For half of the price, I would definitely come back.

Хозяйка невероятная умница! Профессионализм и обеспечение комфорта высочайший. Кусочек Рая на земле. Чистота и удобства в соответствии с заявленными критериями.

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My two adult daughters and I want peace and harmony after a roundtrip - and we got it and more during our 6-days stay. We stayed at the room with sea view and only a nice sound of the sea. Clean and plenty of space. The food - with a touch of France - was excellent. Always small surprises. Starting the day with a plate of fresh fruits. Ready for a day at the beach or by the swimming pool. The decoration of the reception, restaurant and the atmosphere (shoes are not allowed) was magic. The service with love, care and important for us humor. We also like the two dogs ;-) We didn’t surf - but we need a reasons to come back one day. We got massage twice and it was very professional. We celebrated New Year 2026 and it was like a kick start of the year. Warm recommendation from us if you need to relax and enjoy life 🙏🏻

Wir hatten eine super Zeit und fühlten uns direkt wohl. Alle sind super freundlich, die Lage zum surfen am Strand ist genial und Axel ist ein super Lehrer. Wer Ruhe und Entspannung sucht, ist hier richtig.

Das jeder Urlaub mal endet

es war wunderbar. Jean und Myriam führen ein sehr familiäres Hotel. sie sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sie geben sehr gute Empfehlungen für Restaurants, Strände und Ausflüge. Sie unterstützen bei der Organisation von Ausflügen oder Transport. Ihr Sohn Axel gibt sehr guten Surfunterricht. Ihr Chief of Staff, Kumara, ist sehr freundlich, genau wie das gesamte Personal. Die einzelnen Villen sind sehr schön eingerichtet und gemütlich. Das ganze Anwesen, der Pool und die Aufenthaltsbereiche sind wirklich sehr schön, ruhig und direkt am Strand gelegen. Für eine kurze Fahrt nach Matara nimmt man ein TukTuk. Dort gibt es sehr gute Restaurants. Am Strand beim Hotel, gibt es auch Orte, wo man Kleinigkeiten essen kann Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.

Elegant facilities at an A+ location on an uncrowded, beautiful beach with gracious hosts and great food.

Wonderful location

Myriam and Leo are prefect hosts, very open and welcoming. They were always ready to meet all of our needs. Bonus shoutout to masseur Rami, he was so good we had to use his services twice

Wonderful accomodation, directly on the beach, with all equipment needed and super nicely designed. Lovely staff and truly a great place to relax

Lovely service from a great team, Miriam and John's warmth and friendliness shine through. Our room facing the sea was perfect, and our terraced seating was all we needed. It was a 10-second stroll to the sunloungers on the beach, but the pool in the beautiful, well tended gardens was a haven of tranquility too. Miariam was able to arrange an excellent massage for me in the garden, it was 75 minutes of bliss. The breakfasts were amazing and certainly set us up for the day. Sitting in the comfy lounge area watching the sun go down with a cocktail is something that we will fondly remember. We also liked the no-shoe policy in the restaurant and lounge area, which added to the chilled vibe.

Simply perfect. There was our last three days in Sri Lanka and it was more than expected. Beautiful hotel with amazing tropical garden one step from the ocean. Super clean, very stylish, better than in photos. Nice staff, good food and coctails and the nicest hosts. Dear Myriam and Jean thank you for everything, we really loved it!

We spent a week here after busy travels and it's a fantastic place to stay and relax. It's run by the really lovely and sociable couple, Myriam and Jean, who are the perfect hosts, immediately making us feel at home. It was lovely to get to know them too. The restaurant staff were exceptional, Kumara and Pati, who looked after us all and made our two boys feel special. The grounds are really well looked after and the rooms are just right, very comfortable and clean. We were next to the pool (lovely too) and found that we had it to ourselves most of the time. The location is very quiet and away from the busy-ness of some of the other beaches, that suited us perfectly, and everything is only a short tuk tuk away. Breakfast was great and we had lunch and dinner on many occasions and the food was always really good, especially the specials. We had surfing lessons with Jean and he was the perfect teacher. We all managed to stand up! A big thank you from all of us to Jean and Myriam. We'll see you again in the future!

Having to leave.....

This place is amazing! The staff is so friendly, the property is modern and clean, the food is very good and the owners are very friendly and nice people! You can enjoy the beach, take a surf lesson or rent a board if you want, or have a swim in the pool. We enjoyed staying every second. Highly recommended!

The property is beautifully designed and the build quality of the villas and rooms is very high. It’s located on an uncrowded beach with few houses and great waves. The owners are the best and most experienced hosts we’ve ever had and made us feel at home and welcome from the first minute we arrived. The staff is super friendly and go above and beyond to make you feel in paradise. Bonus: a superb pool area and heavenly yet affordable massages and great food.

Everything was splendid!

The location is just perfect, in front of a beach paradise surrounded by coconut trees, close to the Matara center but at the same time in a peaceful area, perfect to rest after a day of adventures. The gardens and the pool are so amazing, the villa was super comfortable and well decorated, just like the whole hotel. We had incredible meals in front of the beach. Sri Lanka is so amazing, people always with a smile and willing to help. Is a safe country to visit, with an incredible culture and really nice food. Thank you so much to Myriam and Jean for receiving us so well and for all the incredible tips and organized activities about Sri Lanka. We spent wonderful moments in this hotel and we will miss everything so much.

Have to go away!

The location , the host , the food , everything

Leaving

location is right on the beach

everything

Amazing private hotel, cozy, nice pool, great location facing the beach. The villas are well located so that there is privacy for all guests. The beach is great for surfing and swimming, clean sand, not many people. Myriam and Jean made sure that our stay was enjoyable and Axel helped us ride our first waves. Lobster dinner was the best

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