Light house beach home

Etwas abgeschieden, weg vom Rummel der Stadt direkt am Lighthouse Beach. Genau das wollten wir. Kleiner Park um den Leuchtturm für den Abendspaziergang. Tolle Strandbar mit Hängematten und Sitzgelegenheiten überm Meer. Hier kann man prima Frühstücken. Schöne Zimmer.

What and amazing place. Incredible location, right by the lighthouse!!! Amazing host and family who allowed us to join for the local religious celebration festival. Cant recommend enough this place! Btw, beach is right by the guest house and it also has a beach cafe. Thankss!!!

Very friendly hosts and perfect location

Because it was low season, food wasn’t an option although the hosts did offer to arrange for us but we decided to eat out.

Great view with the serene atmosphere of being close to the ocean and nature, friendly host

None, it was an excellent value for its price

Les repas étaient succulents, la décoration superbe, le confort des chambres et l'accueil étaient chaleureux. Vous pouvez vivre le Sri Lanka paisiblement dans cet endroit avec beaucoup de faune et de flore autour de vous.

Un alojamiento en una casa en una calita escondida preciosa. La habitación super limpia y comoda, con un balcón con vistas al mar. También tienen un pequeño restaurante donde hemos cenado y desayunado de maravilla sobre el agua. La familia majisimos! Un lugar estupendo.

Хорошее расположение, небольшая бухта без волн для плавания, небольшое тихое приятное место

далеко до магазинов и города, всего пара мест, где можно поесть

Ubytování v malé rybářské vesničce přímo pod majákem, který je nejjižnějším místem Sri Lanky. K dispozici jsme měli kuchyňku i lednici a mají přímo i restauraci a vaří dobře, takže vlastně vše na jednom místě. Večer klid a romatika. Oddělené posezení pro hosty a návštěvníky restaurace.

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We were so delighted with our stay here and it was hard to leave. The location on the lighthouse peninsula was gorgeous with a sea breeze that kept the mosquitos away. We loved the wooden decks out over the water to eat our delicious meals. The beds were comfortable and rooms look out into the water. The ac did a good job in the heat. Dilanga was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. We honestly couldn’t fault it and would love to come back again.

I shared that a water cooler instead of bottled water would help to reduce plastic waste. But otherwise there was zero negatives and this wonderful guest house.

Gute Lage in einer kleinen Bucht und am Leuchtturm

Das Zimmer im Erdgeschoss riecht muffig und das Badezimmer war voller spinnennetze.Das Bett zu kurz für Personen ab 1,80m .Matratze viel zu dünn.Beim Abendessen stimmt das Preis Leistung Verhältnis nicht .Die kleine Bucht ist schön aber sehr viel Müll.

Prachtig, sfeervol hotelletje aan mooie rustige baai. Hier geen ligbedjes maar vissersboten, dus heel weinig toeristen.

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I liked light house beach home a lot. We had one day at the place and could have used more days. Food was good as well!

Wir hatten unsere Aufenthaltslänge geändert und waren dadurch eine Nacht weniger da. Dementsprechend ist man uns auch gegenübergetreten.

Mit dem Hühnchen und dem Thunfisch hätte man Fensterscheiben einwerfen können, so trocken war es. Ich hasse es normalerweise schlechte Bewertungen abzugeben ohne mit den Verantwortlichen darüber gesprochen zu haben. Wir wurden jedoch weder nach der Qualität des Essens noch unserer Zufriedenheit gefragt, nach dem Servieren hat sich einfach keiner mehr blicken lassen. Auf der Endabrechnung war es dennoch sorgfältig aufgeführt. Das Restaurant nebenan hat zwei Abende sehr sehr laute Musik bis in die Nacht hinein gespielt.

Locatie

Strand ,lijkt een scheepswerf.

Tolle Lage, tolle Aussicht in die Bucht, nahezu direkt am Leuchtturm, familiär geführt, aufmerksam aber nicht aufdringlich, wunderschöner Aufenthaltsbereich direkt an der Bucht, hilfsbereites Personal, touristisch nicht überfüllt, zweckmäßiges Zimmer mit guter Klimaanlage und zusätzlichem Ventilator. Empfehlenswert 👍🏼

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Super emplacement avec une plage presque privée fréquentée uniquement par les locaux :) ! Parfait pour ceux qui souhaitent être loin de l’animation et des villes touristiques Lit confortable, climatisation, très propre Et le bar/restaurant est incroyable !! Les hôtes sont extrêmement gentils :)! Vous vous sentez comme chez vous. Ils nous ont proposé de participer à une cérémonie organisée chez eux, nous n’avions malheureusement pas le temps car nous devions nous rendre à l’aéroport mais nous aurions adoré !! Merci 😍

Douche froide, c’était le seul point négatif :)

This is a beautiful accommodation right on the seafront with a small sandy beach in front. The place has been designed with great attention to detail – with swings, hammocks, sun loungers, and two small wooden terraces where you can enjoy delicious food while listening to the waves below. Dilanga is a warm and very helpful person who gave us excellent advice and assisted with all sorts of organizational matters. A wonderful place to chill and relax. We truly enjoyed our stay. Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality!

Seal on väga armas õuekohvik! Maja taga on Light house, sinna üles vaadet nautima saab ka minna tasu eest. Majutusel on väga hea kohvi!

Ei saa öelda et ei meeldinud, see oli meie valik, aga seal ujuda on natuke teistmoodi kui liivarannas. Rand on kivine, aga majutusel on snorgeldamiseks kõik vajalik olemas ja saab snorgeldada. Oli palju ilusaid kalu!

Our host Dilanga was the best. A small, beautiful and peaceful place, probably the best you will find in the south! Food was amazing and people too! Would definitely recommend staying here!

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Room was small and compact but clean and cosy, I didn't particularly need a big room but if that is what you are after maybe look elsewhere. There was very little going on in the local area so changed our booking to just one night rather than two on arrival. Also it advertises a private beach. There is definitely not a private beach, there is a very busy cove used by locals which you can access, but it's not beach or put a towel down and relax as you'll share the small space with fishing boats, local families and there is very little "beach". Mosquito net was provided and Aircon in the room. An awful lots of ants in the bathroom and on the balcony but otherwise the room met our needs. You can see and hear the sea from the balcony. Host & family just left us to do our own thing which was nice, but the were friendly and extremely laid back.

Heel mooi plekje aan kleine baai, je kan er zwemmen, het hotel heeft zelf een soort eigen badje gemaakt voor de deur. Daar is ook het restaurant met prima eten en leuke zitjes boven / aan het water.

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Die Lage ist top, direkt an einem kleinen süßen Strand! Zu der Unterkunft gehört ein Café mit Hängematten, die man benutzen kann! Die Besitzer sind sehr nett und das Frühstück war toll! Uns hat es sehr sehr gut gefallen!

Frühstück muss extra bezahlt werden, was in Sri Lanka nicht unbedingt üblich ist.

Great friendly hosts and a lovely cafe attached overlooking the sea. Very comfy room.

Great location, beautiful spot, great hosts

These is nothing not to like

At night, you could hear the ocean from the room and see the lighthouse from beneath. The family that runs the place also owns a neighbouring space with a great vibe and the best bay views.

If you are driving, the road to get there is quite messy and long. They are building a big hotel meters away, I'm pretty sure the place will lose some magic once finished.

It is a homestay but has all the facilities you would expect from an expensive beach resort. Greeted us with a welcome drink. They are maintaining the place really well. Dinner was good at a reasonable price with a sea view. The host arranged us a tuk-tuk to reach the town and helped us to exchange the currency. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Light House Beach Home in Dondra is a charming little spot that made for a comfortable and easy stay. The room was clean, tidy, and had everything I needed. The location is great—just a short walk to the Dondra Lighthouse and the coast. One of the best parts was the cute little juice bar attached to the property. It’s a great place to grab something refreshing and relax for a while. The staff were lovely—friendly, helpful, and always up for a chat. A simple, no-fuss stay in a peaceful setting. Would definitely return if I’m in the area again.

Perfectly located in a bay close to the lighthouse, very friendly and helpful staff, nice outside area with hammocks and swings, that make an awesome atmosphere. It was a pleasure spending several nights in this jewel.

We liked everything about the property. But there unfortunately is some garbage at the bay (swimming is still possible!). If that problem was solved, the place would be divine.

This place has an amazing location, perfect for relaxing. The beach is quiet and peaceful, making it a great spot to unwind. The outdoor space is fantastic—you can spend hours just enjoying the atmosphere. A lovely family runs this place, and they offer delicious homemade food in their restaurant. They also provide snorkeling masks, so you can spend hours in the water watching the beautiful fish. It’s a perfect spot to enjoy the sea and the beauty of southern Sri Lanka!

This place is wonderful. It's located in a very pretty bay next to the lighthouse. The family who run it will do everything they can to make your stay memorable. The room was very big and very clean. The breakfast was one of the best we had in 3 months in Sri Lanka. Dinner was cooked fresh and very tasty. We stayed for 5 nights and wish we could have stayed longer.

Everything was perfect.

Great location for a nice peaceful stay

A very pleasant and calm place to spend a day or several days. The picturesque lighthouse and the bay are within walking distance.The breakfast was wonderful ,and you can also order something for dinner. I recommend this place!

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We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend! It is a beautiful little beach used mostly by locals where you can go swimming (and also a little bit of snorkelling). The room is one of the best we had during our one month in sri lanka - everything nice, clean, thoughtful and the sea view is a big plus. Also the restaurant owned by the brother is super nice and chilled with various options to hang out (hammocks and so one). We would definitely come back to this little paradise

Local beach kind owner excellent meal nice family life.

Lovely family run little guesthouse on the edge of a pretty cove.

The location was great and the laid-back atmosphere. Their area by the water was a really nice looking one that just made you wanting to come back again. The beach close by is good for swimming and also you can borrow/rent snorkeling equipment from the hotel.

This is a simple family run accommodation in a superb location on a small local beach. The owners are helpful and caring. Our room was small but the new air con was really good and it cooled down quickly. The bed was comfy and there was a kettle ( bring your own tea and coffee ) The relaxed atmosphere is catching you can lay in a hammock over the sea as you sip home made juices. The food was home made and beautifully prepared, we had all our meals there. There is another bar next door. I just didn’t want to leave.

Nothing it was what we wanted out of the way and a chilled atmosphere.

A picturesque beach with the lighthouse next door. The family-run hotel was clean and comfortable. You can get juice at the restaurant next door or get a cocktail with music on the roof of the hotel next door. The beach is safe for swimming which is not always the case in Sri Lanka. I highly recommend this hotel for its price and amazing location. Great AC, fan, comfortable bed, clean, nice decor.

The top sheet could be larger and softer.

Fantastic value for money - what's described by Lighthouse Beach Home as the "budget room" could be "deluxe" elsewhere. Rooms are well maintained and nicely equipped, even if small - still comfortable, and you can shower while looking at the lighthouse through the bathroom window. The family running the place is very friendly and speak good English. Next to the guesthouse they have a nice, quirky restaurant on the waterfront. You can park a tuk tuk or a bike in the garden - sun beds then get moved to the rooftop terrace, which has views to the ocean and the bay.

Very helpful staff. Food excellent. Fabulous location

Bathroom needs hooks for clothes

Excellent location right on the beach. Breakfast and dinner over the water!

Stairs possibly a little steep

The house was located in a beautiful location with an almost private beach and a beside a wonderful juice bar / restaurant run by the owners. Food, drinks and service were 10/10. Highly recommended staying here and it’s a short drive / Tuk Tuk to other touristy locations.

If you're looking for a place to truly unwind, this family-run gem at the foot of Donbra Lighthouse is just perfect! Nestled in a scenic bay with crystal-clear blue water, it’s the kind of place where you instantly switch to "vacation mode"—even with WiFi available, I only checked my work emails once (a personal achievement!). The on-site restaurant and juice bar serve fresh, homemade food (and it can be local type spicy if you enjoy chillies), with breakfasts that set the bar high for the rest of the day. Whether you are lounging by the water or exploring the area, coming back to a delicious meal is always a treat. The hosts are incredibly welcoming and go out of their way to make your stay memorable. Need a taxi, tuk-tuk, or an adventure planned? They’ve got it covered—including surfing in nearby bays! My 9-year-old son absolutely loved the place and would have gladly moved in permanently—until he realized there were elephants to see elsewhere, which, after much negotiation, eventually won him over :-) If you are after a peaceful retreat with stunning views, great food, no noise and hustle and bustle of nearby places and a host who makes everything easy, this is the spot. Highly recommended! Also, while this is technically a business and an exchange of money for hospitality (unlike 'real' volunteering tourism), it never felt that way. The hosts genuinely care about their guests, making you feel more like an old friend than a customer. Bonus perk: the owner’s brother is also a fantastic photographer, and lucky for us, that talent is included in the homestay package! P.S. My 9-year-old was particularly inspired by the owner’s brother, who runs the juice bar and restaurant. He was amazed that this fully grown adult has perfected the art of life—lounging in a hammock, swinging above the water, and somehow still being “at work.

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Amazing location with the ocean just outside the bedroom window.

The rooms are very small, but for a couple of nights it was fine.

Best plance in Sri Lanka - great hosts, delicious breakfast, just by the lighthouse with good access to the beach and center of Matara. Great place for trips to Tangale and Galle. Highly recomended! Book your stay if it's available!

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All the staff were very helpful and kind. The homemade curry was delicious. The location at Dondrs head is really beautiful and they have a fabulous shady garden with hammocks, swings and deckchairs where you can eat or enjoy fresh fruit juices while you watch the waves crash around you.

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It’s a unique location, with sun, sand, sea, and access to the ocean on a boat, private beach and a place to unwind, relax, enjoy the beauty, tranquility, whilst viewing the sunrise and sunset from the same location. You are just safely tucked away, from all the hustle and bustle of city life, where time stands still, with only the sound of the waves and the roaring ocean can be heard, besides the sound of birds, sea gulls, and nature.

Everything was so good, unspoilt and close to nature

We were lucky to be staying in one of the brand new rooms. It was beautiful, comfy bed, spotlessly clean, and a balcony looking over the sea. It's so lovely to be able to wake up and see the sea. And go to sleep listening to it. The family were really welcoming, in fact they invited us to New Year dinner which was incredible and to go with them to the temple, which was a great experience

What a gem! The location is absolutely stunning, and the family running it is so sweet and welcoming. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and wished I could have stayed longer. The room had a beautiful view of the beach, and the food and drinks were delightful. Highly recommend!

The hosts are friendly and helpful. Our room was equipped with quite new AC, mosquito net and towels are provided. Nice room design. Wifi is good. It was very clean! In front of the building is a great relax area with hammocks, sun beds, tables, swing, over water nets and they serve fresh fruit juices. The lighthouse is just a stone throw away and invites to take great pictures during sunset. We took some pics of the lighthouse from the roof - clear view on it. We can recommend to stay here!

The location, the people.

The unique location and quiet serene environment.

The bay is absolutly beautifull. The host is very kind and its also extremly quiet there compared to the chaotic streets of sri lanka. A highlight every morning was also the breafast directly at the sea. The Host got our best friend at the time we were staying there. We had so much fun with him and the locals he took us to!

There is nothing to complain about. The only little thing is, that the beds are normal sized for sri lanka. So for taller europeans, for example, you may have problems to fit in the bed.

I loved my stay at this place. A magical family run oasis in Sri Lanka. I am more than happy to recommend!

Friendly family, hammocks in the shade, peace and quiet

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Great location (quiet and calm) literally by the beach. Very comfortable bed. 1min walk to the lighthouse ; you'll fall asleep listening to the sound of the ocean. Food and drinks available. Very friendly hosts, family run business. Myself and other guests got invited to the birthday party of the host's little son, there was a very friendly and family-like atmosphere

You'll find cleaner and bigger beaches elsewhere (but living next to them means noise hence I prefer to take a tuck tuck from this amazing location) The room is small but the common area is amazing so you will end up sitting in the water, in a hammock or on the beach so that wasn't really a problem as I only slept there

Very very nice and helpful owner who helped us with the visit at the doctor and even when we left he was helping us with the car transfers. The place is let's say at the end of the world, very quiet with sitting place above the sea. Also the kitchen was good and tasty! The owner's family live next door, so it makes very friendly atmosphere. Thanks a lot for our stay!

Nice family...location by fishing village... helpful staff in teaching cooking lessons

Not the best beach.. visited by local people..not private beach

Lovely bed and breakfast at Dondra Head - the southernmost point of Sri Lanka. Great family running the business. Room spacious and clean, WiFi fast and probably I have had in Sri Lanka, breakfast good and varied, including freshly squeezed juices every morning. Located literally next to Dondra Lighthouse, so very special location among the palm trees. Very local vibe. I also ate dinner here - super fresh lobster was awesome. Tons of green parrots live in the palm trees and make for a fun viewing experience also. I would come back and stay here again.

No complaints about accommodation itself whatsoever. The beach is literally in front of accommodation so visible from the breakfast area. Local women, but also some men, dress conservatively, so I did not go to the beach because I would have been the only foreigner in a bikini. I don't think the locals would mind - everybody was very friendly - but just something to consider for solo female travelers. Now, I knew this in advance, because I read all the reviews and checked out the details, and it did not affect my stay at all - I was at a beach location before and after Matara, so I was fine just chilling here in the hammocks and sightseeing.

This is a lovely little place right next to the water and the lighthouse. It has its own restaurant and the room was very nice and clean. Would recommend

The breakfast was very basic and quite overpriced for what you get, could be improved

What a nice place close to the lighthouse. Definitely recommended: clean, lovely hosts, delicious rice&curry, close to the beach, next to a really nice juice bar perfect to chill all day long, within walking distance to town.

Excellent location right on the beach. Very large excellent breakfast - dinner was good too. Owner was very friendly/helpful.

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It’s a lovely and unique place to stay. The family is nice and helps with everything, even cooks for you. Rooms are perfect and clean, breakfast was very good

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We stayed here a few years ago, and they have been busy improving the property since then. It's right on a little bay that is really popular with the locals, and an elephant dropped by in the morning on it's way to the local temple. It's great to see a family business doing well :)

I wish we'd stayed another night.

Wonderful stay. Beautiful location in a small bay with a very lovely family. We loved the friendliness of the family and they really do look after their guests . We will stay again.

Everything was great

The breakfast was marvellous (fresh fruits, Omelette, Hoppers, Mango Juice and these pancakes with coconut filling), also loved their Roti with Dhal and the Rice & Curry. The family is very friendly and greets you with a fresh mango Juice :) also, doing laundry was possible.

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Great place for relaxing days. The family is very friendly and helpful. We had a cooking class, which we enjoyed very much, also the food itself is amazing.

Just beside the beach and lighthouse.

This was hands down the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka during our 10 day trip around the island. THE most stunning location. Wonderful hosts, who have the perfect balance of friendly and attentive but leaving us space. We ate an evening meal cooked at the property and it really was beyond our expectations. Breakfast was also delicious and plentiful. I really wish we could've stayed for a few nights. Actually I really wish I could just live there forever! - paradise :)

Magic magic magic magic magic. It wasn’t just the idyllic place, setting, and beautiful food (e.g. lobsters kept in the ocean below your feet, only removed when time to cook…with the most incredible family sauce)..it was also the kind, modest and epically friendly hosts..always on hand for a chat, but so calm and also fun. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.

Absolutely nothing! Only regret is that we left🫤

The most amazing place we have ever stayed. So peaceful, nature is all around and so many cool animals. The owner and his whole family is so sweet and helpfull. The room was spotless clean and very comfortable. Also you must try the fruit shakes- amazing! Thank you for everything!

Beautiful location near the beach, awesome people, very good atmosphere. Too bad I couldn't stay longer. I will come back and stay one week next time. There's also this juice bar right next to the homestay. It's lovely! You cannot find a better place in the area.

A little piece of paradise! This place is famous for its lighthouse which is great, but the beach is even more amazing! Amazing spot for snorkeling - it's not easy to find a place in sri lanka to snorkel and see so much alive corals (and many many fishes!!). The restaurant in front of the accommodation is built half on the trees, on top of the sea, and you can have fresh lobster just taken from the sea...delicious! So if you want to have: - an incredible beach 1 min away - the best beach bar in sri lanka - the most incredible snorkeling place - quietness and local feeling This is your place! And thanks to our hosts, super welcoming and nice, they even brought us to a food festival nearby one night, so nice!

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Best stay we had in sri lanka (or maybe ever on holidays)! Kindest family and Dilanga is a perfect host. Great sri lankan breakfast, lunch and dinners (and fresh juices) available, you will have the cute and calm beach in front of the garden to yourself during the weekend, perfect for kids, in the weekend friendly locals join. The rooms are clean and cool down during the night. We could even take warm showers with a view on the lighthouse. Location is perfect to visit everything in the area without having to stay in mass tourism. Dilanga also arranged a visit at the national cinnamon research center, very high recommend. Our stay was perfect! We would advise everyone who likes to go just off the beaten path not to miss out on this genuine experience. (We stayed here for 6 nights (to short!) with 2 kids, 2,5y and 0,5y, and we all had the best time, by the time we left home it felt like leaving our new gained family behind)

very special place. So quiet and right next to the light house

The host and his family are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They made our stay an awesome one, served a wonderful breakfast and on our first night a candlelight dinner just by the sea. Completely by chance we happened to be in Dondra during Perehera festival season, so the family took us to the Festival Parade with thousands of dancers and elephants. Absolutely stunning!

We should have stayed longer :)

The location is really good and the accommodation also but by far the best part about it are the peoples that run this place.

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I mostly like the location. It’s a super calm place to stay.

Excellent location and very friendly and helpful staff

No aircon

Location was awesome if you looking for more local and less touristy feel :)) Family is very lovely and helpful. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is available on request,reasonable prices. Bonus very delicious traditional Sri Lankan food!! :)) smoothies,fruit juices also available.They have chill area by the beach. Town in walking distance. You can go up the light house on Saturdays, spectacular views. Matara is also not far with transport. Thank you for the wonderful time, much love!

Loved it here! Off the beaten track, amazing scenery, local friendly vibes, best hammock in SL. Totally love that the owners here clean up the beach every day and they are environmentally aware. Also very helpful with transport options. I really felt happy here, it was one of my favourite places in all of SL. Thank you guys, keep up the creativity and hospitality, you are the best!

All good

everything was perfect quiet very clean the family is helpful and very discret the view/place is amazing

it was super hot in the room but with the fan it was ok

Host, Location, Food, Room: everything was just perfect. very warm welcome and best service by our host, had the most delicious homemade dinner with Sri Lankan food and fell asleep an woke up with the sound of the sea. everything was clean and well maintained. peaceful and relaxing place off the main tourist spots. we’d love to come back ☺️.

Everything was perfect! Especially if you try to escape the bad air of the city and the huge crowds, this is the place to go! There’s a cute little beach 10m next to the hotel and the food is cooked by the family itself. If you come to Sri-Lanka you should definitely not miss this place. Make sure to also walk around the picturesque town!

Love the place and the area 🤠. Very clean and cosy. Also great food. Friendly Host and great vibes. Much appreciated 👍

the light house beach home is close to a small bay and the dondra light house which are beautiful surroundings. the room was modern and clean. the host family is so nice and helpful with delicious food!