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Lantern Boutique Hotel

Matara, Sri Lanka

Lantern Boutique Hotel Situated on one of the most picturesque beaches on the south west coast of Sri Lanka, Lantern Boutique Hotel is founded on the desire to create a beach getaway for travellers who appreciate an authentic and intimate vacation.

Beyond our crystal blue waters and sweeping white sands, Lantern seeks to redefine the luxury boutique holiday experience for our guests by engaging them with the local community. Our philosophy of integrity, balance and inclusive, as well as our belief in the future of Sri Lanka, has led us to support causes that have sustainable benefits for both the community and the environment.

Our team at Lantern Boutique Hotel consists of a diverse and eclectic group of world citizens who seek to create a touching, unique and personalized holiday experience for both individuals and families alike. From our design to service, we promise a time of quality relaxation that will delight your senses.

Accommodation

Choose from our Garden Suite, Ocean View Suite or our Classic Rooms, and enjoy the following amenities, designed to make your stay as comfortable and carefree as possible. A Peaceful Place to Sleep Spacious Air Conditioned rooms with lofted ceilings, ceiling fans and King Size Beds with quality linen that encourage you to sleep in well past sunrise. Choose a pillow from our pillow menu to help you feel even more at home. The things you love and need Rain showers and hand showers in all bathrooms with central Solar Hot Water and Pressure pumps to ensure your shower is lengthy and memorable. Personal Comforts A Safe Box, Kettles, Tea and Coffee plungers with fresh tea leaf and ground coffee, and a select range of natural locally produced creams and lotions. Accessibility We have catered for special needs access.

Facilities

It features an outdoor pool, free WiFi access and complimentary parking. Fitted with a balcony and an outdoor seating area, rooms and suites offer a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a DVD player and an en suite bathroom with shower facilities, toiletries and a hairdryer. The restaurant serves up local and international delights in an open-plan kitchen. Special diet menus are available on request, and room service is provided. Guests can get assistance with laundry, ironing, car rental and shuttle services. Massage services are also available on request.

Things to do

ngage with whales and dolphins in the vast blue waters of the warm indian ocean. Spot a variety of mammals including blue whales, bryde's whales, sperm whales,fin whales, killer whales and bottlenose dolphins. Wander around the picturesque weligama bay, with its charming village atmosphere and dive amongst its expansive shallow reefs, undersea rock formations, and an array of marine life that will blow your senses. Drive through the crafted beauty of the hills and valleys of the tea estates of the award-winning handungoda, a 200 acre property, comprising of tea, rubber, cinnamon, pepper and coconut plantations. Enjoy the charming tour of the tea factory, which is now is a living and working museum. Enjoy a hands on experience to handle and release the turtles in the popular sea turtle hatchery in habaraduwa, a non-profitable organization which has been saving hundreds of thousands of sea turtles to the ocean since 1986. Enter the amazing yala national park on the south east coast, the second largest and most visited wildlife park in sri lanka, designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900. Spend a full day trekking amidst over 215 bird species and over 44 mammals, including the more prominently known leopards, elephants, sloth bears, buffalo, crocodiles, deer hornbills, pelicans, and a plethora of bird life.

Location

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 80 km away.

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What guests say

4.8 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.8 / 5 · 564 traveller reviews on TripAdvisor
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Small boutique hotel

Small boutique hotel right on the beach, although it is a little out of town. The rooms are big and pleasant, The staff are very happy, friendly and helpful. The restaurant is right by the pool/beach and food is great

557kayep · Sep 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Beautiful place, Beautiful people!!

Absolute Bliss.... smaller hotel on the beach, 5 mins( tuk tuk) from Mirissa Beach and away from the noise. Peaceful - an oasis away from crowds and would not change a thing. The room was modern, comfortable and perfect. The bed…

cazza32 · Aug 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Fantastic hotel

It was a really wonderful stay. We had booked a different villa initially, but since the balcony was a bit smaller, they offered us another hotel from the same company. That was very kind, so we agreed to it. Also, the service st…

Paradise20927064445 · Aug 2026 · via TripAdvisor

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