Title: Shades Resort and Villa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Shades Resort and Villa

Guests begin each day with a complimentary continental breakfast before lounging by the outdoor pool or exploring the attractions in the surrounding area.

## Photo gallery for Shades Resort and Villa

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers - Shades Resort and Villa (Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48990000/48985500/48985469/04c8d387.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Free daily continental breakfast  - Shades Resort and Villa (Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48990000/48985500/48985469/3003a797.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Luxury Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace - Shades Resort and Villa (Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48990000/48985500/48985469/1d36bafb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Exterior - Shades Resort and Villa (Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48990000/48985500/48985469/fc9dd880.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Luxury Double Room | Garden view - Shades Resort and Villa (Matara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48990000/48985500/48985469/c6b636fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Shades Resort and Villa creates a peaceful retreat with its outdoor pool and comfortable sun loungers. Travelers enjoy continental breakfast to start their day, find coffee waiting in the lobby, and can easily connect to WiFi or relax at the on-site restaurant.

## Reviews

2.0

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- 24/7 front desk

£31

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

## Room options

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All rooms

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2 beds

3+ beds

Garden view

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

### View all photos for Luxury Double Room

![Luxury Double Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48990000/48985500/48985469/189d2fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Luxury Double Room

- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

### View all photos for Luxury Triple Room

![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48990000/48985500/48985469/6f4b1709.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Luxury Triple Room

- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

### View all photos for Luxury Quadruple Room

![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48990000/48985500/48985469/6f4b1709.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Luxury Quadruple Room

- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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## About the area

Matara is home to Shades Resort and Villa. Star Fort and Dondra Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mirissa Fisheries Harbor and Blue Beach Island. [Visit our Matara travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matara.dx6326702)

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Bandaranayaka School Ln, Welewatta, Matara, Southern, 81000

### What's nearby

- ![Mirissa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348291/05c25a9b-099b-4492-95cf-111d6541845c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Mirissa Beach  
20 min drive \- 9.2 miles
- ![Hiriketiya Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939576725/8a72ca28-784f-4e2c-a23f-d64e45b1bafe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hiriketiya Beach  
24 min drive \- 13.7 miles
- Lakshawaththa Beach  
3 min drive \- 1.0 mile
- Matara Beach  
4 min drive \- 1.6 miles
- Our Lady of Matara Shrine  
4 min drive \- 1.8 miles

### Getting around

- Midigama Railway Station  
45 min drive
- Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)  
146 min drive

### Restaurants

- KFC  
4 min drive
- Pizza Hut  
9 min drive
- The Dutchman's Street  
6 min drive
- Florence Cafe  
7 min drive
- Amba Sevana Indian Spice  
4 min drive

## About this property

### Shades Resort and Villa

Property highlights 

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free food/drink shopping service and a restaurant at Shades Resort and Villa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

Other perks at this hotel include: 

- An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
- Free self-parking
- Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
- A 24-hour front desk

Room features 

All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. 

Extra conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Separate sitting areas, housekeeping and desks

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking

### Food and drink

- Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas

### Things to do

- Outdoor pool

### Family friendly

- Outdoor pool

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage

### Guest services

- Free grocery shopping service
- Housekeeping on request

### Outdoors

- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas

### Accessibility

- No lift

### More

- Smoke-free property

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Shower
- Towels provided

### More

- Desk
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop workspace
- Separate sitting area

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

### Property is also known as

Shades Resort and Villa Hotel

Shades Resort and Villa Matara

Shades Resort and Villa Hotel Matara

## Frequently asked questions

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## Reviews

## Shades Resort and Villa Reviews

2.0

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### 2.0

Cleanliness

### 2.0

Staff & service

### 2.0

Property conditions & facilities

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6 - Okay

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4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

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## Reviews

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### 2/10 Terrible

#### Donald

2 Mar 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This advert is a scam, it does not exist but it will take your money and Expedia will not refund you.

##### Donald

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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