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title: "Polhena Coral Reef Resort, Matara: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Polhena Coral Reef Resort in Matara: rated 5.4 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-21
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Hotel · ★
# Polhena Coral Reef Resort

Polhena, Matara, Sri Lanka

5.4 ·  Below average 7 reviews ·  #9 #9 of 9 in Matara ·  6.4 Location score
## About Polhena Coral Reef Resort

Polhena Coral Reef Resort is a hotel in Polhena, Matara, Sri Lanka. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 7 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 880 m from the centre of Matara. The nearest beach is 260 m away. The nearest airport, Koggala Airport (KCT), is 23 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2012

- **Last renovated:** 2013

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 18

No. 126D, Beach Road, Polhena. [polhenabayresort.lk](http://polhenabayresort.lk/)

## Live prices around Polhena Coral Reef Resort

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## How Polhena Coral Reef Resort scores

Compared with the average hotel in Matara.

-   Guest rating **5.4**
-   Location **6.4**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.0**
-   Beach access **9.4**
-   Public transport **3.2**

Matara average

## Amenities

Airport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Car hire
-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Balcony

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **22**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **4**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Madiha Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">260 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Walgama Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Koggala Airport (KCT)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">52 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Matara</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">880 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">AmaSri Pharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">820 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Weather in Matara

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

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## Questions about Polhena Coral Reef Resort

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Polhena Coral Reef Resort?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Polhena Coral Reef Resort include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Polhena Coral Reef Resort?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Polhena Coral Reef Resort from the airport?

The nearest airport, Koggala Airport (KCT), is 23 km away in a straight line.

### Is Polhena Coral Reef Resort close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 260 m from the hotel.

### When did Polhena Coral Reef Resort open?

Polhena Coral Reef Resort opened in 2012 and was last renovated in 2013.

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Polhena Coral Reef Resort?

AmaSri Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 820 m away (13 min walk).

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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