Shell House | House in Matara

| 8.2 (11 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  4 Guests
Polhena House | Shell House

4 Bedroom House in Polhena, Matara

Comfortable Accommodations

Shell House in Matara offers a guest house with a private beach area, garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Family rooms include balconies with garden views.

Modern Facilities

Guests enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, kids' club, laundry service, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include a children's playground, bike hire, and car hire.

Delicious Breakfast

Breakfast options include continental, American, Italian, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, kosher, and Asian. Fresh pastries, pancakes, and local specialties are served.

Prime Location

Madiha Beach is a 2-minute walk away. Koggala Airport is 17 mi from the property.

Shell House is located in Matara.

This 4 Bedrooms House is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 11 reviews with the average score of 8.2 . Coming to Matara and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this House for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 4 Bedrooms House if you want to learn more about this place in Matara. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Shell House in Matara is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Shell House”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this House, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Beach
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
  • Private beach area
  • Playground
Entertainment
  • Baby safety gates
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Pet friendly
  • Family rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Car rental
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and free.

Managed by a private host

Reviews

Shehan
Aug 5, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   5
United Arab Emirates
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The room was quite big as well as the bathroom..and the bed is comfy..
Negative: Firstly theres no private balconies as they have posted.. also they dont place any amenities/ towels , even soap 🧼.. and no hot water at all.. I have booked for 2 nights including the breakfast, but unfortunately on the first day morning we were waiting until 8:30 for the breakfast and the breakfast wasn’t prepared.. however after checking with the owner, we were been told that if you wants to have breakfast you have to get your breakfast from somewhere outside.. however once we showed our booking, the owner woke up and told us that he will prepare the food for us, which he served red rice/ dhal/ fish curry which was probably made previous day.
Summary: Recommendable but not for locals and some nationalities
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Triple Room with View
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 15 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Triple Room with View

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bath or shower, Towels, Toilet, Bath, Toilet paper, Bidet, Hairdryer, Additional toilet, Free toiletries, Shower, Private bathroom, Body soap

General

Tile/Marble floor, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning, Key access, Trash cans, Fan, Soundproofing, Ironing facilities, Iron, Private entrance

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Oven, Cleaning products, Microwave, Wine glasses, Children's high chair, Refrigerator, Dining table, Kitchenware, Toaster, Electric kettle, Coffee machine, Kitchen, Washing machine, Kitchenette

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Desk, Seating area, Dining area

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view, View, Garden view

Room amenities

Sofa bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Triple Room with View
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 14 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Triple Room with View

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bath or shower, Towels, Toilet, Bath, Toilet paper, Bidet, Hairdryer, Additional toilet, Free toiletries, Shower, Private bathroom, Body soap

General

Tile/Marble floor, Safety deposit box, Key access, Trash cans, Fan, Soundproofing, Ironing facilities, Iron, Private entrance

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Oven, Cleaning products, Microwave, Wine glasses, Children's high chair, Refrigerator, Dining table, Kitchenware, Toaster, Electric kettle, Coffee machine, Kitchen, Washing machine, Kitchenette

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Desk, Seating area, Dining area

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view, View, Garden view

Room amenities

Sofa bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this property pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at property?

Check-in time for Shell House starts counting from 12:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

No, this Shell House does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in property?

Best-rates for the Shell House starts from $9 per night with includes Sports/Activities, Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, TV, View, Private Beach, Balcony/Terrace, Guest Services, Wheelchair Accessible, Security/Safety, Entertainment, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, Parking, Pet Friendly, Laundry, Ocean View, Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is property a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the property wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Shell House is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the property?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Shell House indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for property?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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