The Window

Location: Pubudu Mawatha, Matara, lk

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Japanese garden

Rooms Available

• One-Bedroom Apartment

  The air-conditioned apartment has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The apartment features garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Mosquito net
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed

Guest Reviews

• Danica (10/5): Beautiful Guest House & Wonderful Host ✨ - Absolutely loved my stay here — I only wish I could have stayed longer. 🤍 I booked very last minute and the owner kindly got the room ready for me so quickly. She was incredibly warm, accommodating, and thoughtful from the moment I arrived. She brought me tea, fresh fruit from the neighbour’s garden, and made me feel genuinely cared for. The guest house itself is absolutely beautiful — peaceful, cosy, spotless, and filled with such a lovely feminine touch. You can really feel the care that’s been poured into the space. Breakfast in the morning was delicious, and the location couldn’t have been better — just moments from the beach. A truly gorgeous place with a beautiful owner. Thank you so much for having me. ✨
• Theresa (10/5): Rundum perfekt - So ein toller und besonderer Ort! Die Gastgeberin Saroja ist unglaublich herzlich, kocht das beste Frühstück und ist zudem sehr hilfsbereit. Auch sehr für Alleinreisende Frauen zu empfehlen :)
• Takami (10/5): -
• FREDERIC (3/5): À fuir ! - Logement vieillissant et non entretenu. J'ai dû payer pour réparer la serrure qui m'est restée dans les doigts à la fermeture, c'est inadmissible . J'ai pourtant été tolérant, je n'ai rien dit lorsqu'il y a eu une coupure d'eau, j'ai patienté pour prendre ma douche... 3000 roupies facturés en plus ! car la serrure extérieur s'est cassée lorsque j'ai voulu me fermer de l'intérieur. Par courtoisie, j'ai signalé le problème avant de partir, j'aurais mieux fait de m'abstenir...
• Lucia (10/5): The cutest place to stay in madiha! -
• Mira Katarina (10/5): - Ich hatte einen ganz wunderbaren Aufenthalt bei Saroja. Es ist ein ganz schöner und gemütlich eingerichteter Raum, das Bad ist sehr modern und alles sehr sauber. Es gibt auch eine Hängematte im Garten, der perfekte Ort, um die Seele baumeln zu lassen. Saroja ist eine tolle, sehr freundliche Gastgeberin, ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt. Nichts
• Emma (10/5): -
• Alexandra (10/5): -
• Cédric (10/5): Top 👍 - Saroja est au petit soin pour vous, une seule chambre à disposition dans un environnement calme et proche de la plage, de restaurants. La chambre est propre et spacieuse. Je recommande vivement ! Quelques moustiques dans le jardin comme un peu de partout au Sri Lanka
• Manrique (10/5): - Soraja is truly an exceptional host — one of the kindest and most attentive people we’ve met while traveling. She lives in the house with her son, but the guest room is completely separate, so you have full privacy while still feeling genuinely cared for. The accommodation is beautifully maintained, very clean, calm, and thoughtfully arranged. There’s a lovely garden area with chairs and a hammock where I loved relaxing after surfing. It feels peaceful and safe. Breakfast is included and prepared fresh every morning. She even cut fresh mango, papaya, and watermelon for me because I like to eat fruit before going surfing. For my partner, she filled a thermos with hot water every morning at 6 am so he could have his coffee exactly the way he prefers. These small details made a big difference. The value for money is incredible. You have reliable Wi-Fi, hot water, AC — everything works perfectly. The location is ideal: walking distance to restaurants and cafés, and very close to the beach and the best surf spots in Madiha. If I were to stay long-term in Madiha, this would absolutely be my choice again. We are already looking forward to coming back. Everything was great.
• Hasini (10/5): It was a great experience, felt like home. Breakfast was good and each day the menu changed. - The place was nice and cozy and all the necessities were available. The host was really friendly. -
• Maria (9/5): Como en casa - La hospitalidad de la dueña. Me invitó a comer cuando fui a recoger las maletas. Es un encanto y se preocupó todo el rato por si estaba bien. Aunque la dueña hace todos los esfuerzos para evitarlo, por las noches había insectos en el baño. Entiendo que estoy en un sitio tropical y fui testigo de como la dueña intenta por todos los métodos posibles que no entren, por esto, aunque por las noches había bichitos en el baño, esto no ha afectado a la puntuación.
• Carlotta (10/5): Exceptional - everything was amazing! the girl is very kind and sweet :) totally reccomend this place!
• Scarpi (10/5): Best guesthouse of all Sri Lanka - I loved everything about my stay at The Window, but mostly the amazing guest Saroja, who treated me in the most kind way possible! She cooks the best breakfast(which is plentiful and changes every day!) and is always ready to help(she even put suncream on my back where I couldn't reach to make sure I wouldn't burn myself). Her son is cute and very polite and has a talent for drawing!. The room is comfortable and has a lot of little extra, which is gonna make you feel at home: a wardrobe, a desk, and even a hanging wardrobe stick! The village is nice and quiet...there is also a great local restaurant at 5 minutes walking from The Window. I booked for 2 nights and ended up staying a week! The perfect place for a solo female traveller, super safe! Thanks again Saroja for your awesome hospitality, I wish you all the best and I hope to be able to come and visit you again 🫶
• Lucia (10/5): Cute & quiet - Highly recommended! The room is super cute and in a very quiet street. The host is really lovely and caring and we enjoyed our stay here very much. ❤️
• Luna (10/5): Best homestay in Sri Lanka!! - Absolutely loved my stay at The Window!! From the moment I arrived with the most welcoming Saroja and her son until I had to unfortunately leave, I absolutely adored my stay. Perfect room that has everything you need and if you miss something, Saroja is just a phone call away. Great breakfast and overall amazing value for money. Can’t wait to be back!
• Ioana (10/5): Amazing! - I had an amazing experience at The Window, and this is not only about the nice room, but about the lady that owns the place and her family. She was an absolute sweetheart: she waited for me even though i arrived super late in the evening and even cooked me dinner (she knew i had a looong journey and i was coming all the way from the airport straight to her place). The breakfast was super delicious and a good portion. The place is a really great value for money: really fairly priced. It was a bit warm at night, even with the fan, but it was also my first night in sri lanka when i was not used to the high temperatures.
• Joanna (10/5): Exceptional - great location, near the beach. in the area there are restaurants with great food. the owner and her son are very friendly and made us feel at home. the room very clean, I really liked the decor. perfect place to relax, there is also a hammock outside. the welcome fruit cocktail stole our hearts, we tried a different breakfast every day, which were very tasty.
• Mari (10/5): I had a great stay here and would highly recommend. There - The lovely lady and her son, supporting a small business but also it was a very good stay. Clean, comfortable, quiet, good location, amazing breakfast. Couldn’t ask for more! Nothing
• Maëlle (10/5): Lovely stay - The place is so cute and nice and Saroja is the nicest. The bed is very comfy. Surrounded by plants and parrots. Hot water + fan. Not the biggest breakfast i had in Sri Lanka but home made and very good !! You have to walk a tiny bit for the shops/animation and beach but the location is great still. No hairdryer, maybe for next time ;)
• Lucy (9/5): A perfect choice to relax, revive after travelling 2 weeks. A calm, quiet place, yet 10 mins walk to beach. - Wonderful warm welcome, quiet but convenient location, super clean, 4 poster bed with mosquito nets. Walk to beach, cafes, curry, pizza places Nothing.
• Florian (9/5): Superb - Great Breakfast (every day different and plenty of fresh fruits) and super cute and nice host together with her son. It was really nice and I would recommend if you are also open to connect with local people. Really felt like home. I'll be back for sure!
• Bulled (10/5): Exceptional -
• Monty (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ridmi (10/5): Exceptional -
• Софья (10/5): Nice host and lovely stay - It is so cozy stay
• Luca (9/5): Peaceful place in Madiha - Very nice place in quiet area , walking distance from the beach. The breakfast is very good and different every day. There is just the one room next to the house of Saroja and her son , so it’s very peaceful.
• Jeewantha (10/5): Excellent hospitality -
• Shakya (10/5): Homely stay - Host was very friendly and attended to our needs.
• Gayantha (10/5): Exceptional - The hotel room was clean, nice and spacious. Breakfast offered with a wide variety of food. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location is just perfect...
• Samuel (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely mom and son, they where very kind with me in every moment. She indicated me very well how to arrived to their place and they received me with a fresh juice and a big smile :) The best choice!
• Anna (8/5): Very good -
• Darshana (9/5): Superb - Excellent place , i had a nice stay for one night ! peaceful environment ❤️
• Sarah (10/5): Cozy homestay with a great host - Great cozy room with private bathroom. The house is very close to the beach, where you can swim with turtles. Calm neighborhood! The owner is very kind, and we had a nice time there! Loved the papaya juice with ice cream! Thank you so much 🥰
• Athula (10/5): Exceptional - Great.. Hospitality.. warm welcome !!! Really worth .. to stay..

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