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title: "Madiha Venus vs Polhena Reef Garden: which hotel is better?"
description: "Madiha Venus or Polhena Reef Garden in Matara? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Madiha Venus vs Polhena Reef Garden

Both are in Matara, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Kanaththagoda Juction
## [Madiha Venus](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/madiha-venus-matara/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1809863/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Polhena
## [Polhena Reef Garden](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/polhena-reef-garden-matara/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.3 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1967147/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Polhena Reef Garden

It comes out ahead on 3 of 6 compared facts. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Madiha Venus if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (10.0 / 7.3)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 18)

### Choose Polhena Reef Garden if you want

-   to walk to the sights (620 m / 1.8 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 18 / 1)

### Why is Madiha Venus better than Polhena Reef Garden?

1.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00) (−1h)

### Why is Polhena Reef Garden better than Madiha Venus?

1.  1.2 km closer to the city centre (−1.2 km)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Madiha Venus | Polhena Reef Garden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 7.3 |
| Location | – | 4.9 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | – | 7.9 |
| Public transport | – | 1.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.2) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | – | 7.3 |
| Number of reviews | 1 | 6  (+5) |
| Location |
| Location score | – | 4.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km | 620 m  (−1.2 km) |
| To the beach | – | 720 m |
| To public transport | – | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | – | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 2.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 18 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | – | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00  (−1h) | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00 | 14:30  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Garden | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.7 km apart

Polhena Reef Garden: city centre: 620 m, nearest station Walgama Railway Station: 1.7 km, Koggala Airport (KCT): 24 km, beach: 720 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Matara

[Matara weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/southern-province/matara/weather)

## Madiha Venus or Polhena Reef Garden: common questions

### Which is better, Madiha Venus or Polhena Reef Garden?

Polhena Reef Garden leads in 3 of 6 categories, including number of reviews, distance to the centre, check-out until. Madiha Venus is stronger in StayVersus score, check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, Madiha Venus or Polhena Reef Garden?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Polhena Reef Garden is closer: 620 m from the centre, against 1.8 km for Madiha Venus.

### How far apart are Madiha Venus and Polhena Reef Garden?

The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/madiha-venus-matara-vs-polhena-reef-garden-matara/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/