The 10 best hotels & places to stay in Ranna, Sri Lanka

Ranna – 10 hotels and places to stay

Ranna Beach House

Featuring a garden, private pool and sea views, Ranna Beach House is located in Ranna. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Martina

From

Austria

My Review of Ranna Beach House, Sri Lanka We were lucky enough to spend a few days at Ranna Beach House, and it truly felt like a slice of paradise. 🏡 Location & Accommodation The house is located directly on a secluded, palm-lined beach – quiet, peaceful, and simply stunning. The sound of the ocean, the sunsets, and the feeling of privacy made it a perfect retreat. The villa itself is tastefully decorated, very clean, and well-equipped. We especially loved the spacious terrace and the private pool overlooking the sea. 👨‍🍳 Staff & Service One of the true highlights was the warm and attentive house staff. The chef prepared delicious, fresh meals every day – tailored to our preferences ( child-friendly, mild spice). What truly stood out was how patiently and kindly they responded to all our wishes – nothing was ever too much. Whether it was adjusting meals, helping with laundry, or arranging excursions, they handled everything with care and calmness. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for Families We traveled with three children and felt completely at home. The pool was clean and safe, there was plenty of space to play and relax, and the beach was perfect for exploring and watching the fishermen. The kids especially loved the animals nearby and the quiet natural setting. 🌴 Surroundings & Activities From the house, we took some wonderful excursions – to a lagoon, a turtle beach, and even a safari. The driver recommended by the house was reliable, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the area. 💬 Our Conclusion Ranna Beach House is a perfect place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy true hospitality. If you’re looking for peace, beauty, and personalized care, this is the place. We would mabsolutely return – a strong recommendation!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

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US$313.20

1 night, 2 adults

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Waves ranna cabana and seafood

Ranna

Situated in Ranna, a few steps from Gurupokuna Beach and 32 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Waves ranna cabana and seafood offers a private beach area and air conditioning.

David

From

Belgium

Nichka and his family are super smily and friendly. They wants you to have thé n'est stay as possible. The guest house is in a little paradise. The food his made with love. Our stay was marvelous

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

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US$47.53

1 night, 2 adults

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kingfish villa and restaurant

Ranna

Located within 80 metres of Kahandamodara Beach and 31 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole, kingfish villa and restaurant provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ranna.

Raban

From

Germany

We enjoyed our stay at Kingfish villa in the month of March 2025. It was a very pleasant time. An optimal location to relax and experience the beautiful beach of Ranna at a distance of ca. 300 m. The owner Raveen is also an amazing person. He is very helpful and knows around Ranna, southern locations of SL and even other locations at wish. Also, there is the possibility to have him as a tour guide. He owns a restaurant as well where the food is exquisite. One can choose a variety of local foods and drinks too. Overall, remarkably good experience.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

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US$50

1 night, 2 adults

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Fishermens Lodge & Restaurant

Ranna

With lake views, Fishermens Lodge & Restaurant is set in Ranna and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden and terrace. Free WiFi is offered. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio.

Katrin

From

Germany

Our three days at fishermen’s lodge were super special, we felt so welcome and included in their family. The food in the restaurant was really amazing, the host is a great cook, we loved especially her rice and curry and the grilled fish. The traditional breakfast was also really good! The room was really simple, but still very clean and the host was always ready to help us in any way. You just walk a few steps to the beautiful beach which is nearly empty! In the morning the host took us fishing one time, which was the most special and fun experience! Overall we really recommend coming here for an authentic and local experience with extraordinary people! Thank you for everything! We might come back one time :)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

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US$25

1 night, 2 adults

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Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa

Tangalle (Near Ranna)

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Lankavatara Ocean Retreat is located in Kalametiya, 15 km from Tangalle Lagoon.

Azteca74

From

Spain

We stayed in Lankavatara 9 days and we had a wonderful and restoring experience. We choose the location because is very quite and immerse in the nature and after 10 days going around the island we needed a break before leaving. What make our stay unforgettable has been also the staff, all are very helpful and professional, from the staff at the reception, the staff at the restaurant, the staff who clean, and the staff at the spa. Thank you from be so kind and make our stay incredible.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews

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US$126

1 night, 2 adults

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Lagoon gate Tangalle Resort

Tangalle (Near Ranna)

Situated in Tangalle, 21 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Lagoon gate Tangalle Resort features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Lisa

From

Austria

Really one of the best hotels we ever stayed in. From the rooms, to the service to the hotel area with the pool - everything felt more like a 5-star-surrounding. The manager and the stuff are as helpful as it gets and fulfill wishes you didn't know you even hat. The view from the shower was amazing as well as the rest of the apartment. 10/10 - we would totally come again.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews

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US$84

1 night, 2 adults

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Blue Ocean Resort

Netolpitiya (Near Ranna)

Set in Netolpitiya, a few steps from Wella Odaya Beach, Blue Ocean Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

Pasa

From

Canada

Aruni and the Blue Ocean resort team were amazing from start to finish. We booked the ocean view room and it was so stunning that we decided to stay for a month. During that month, we got help from Aruni with booking lagoon tours, setting up a trip to both the safari parks that were nearby and a lot of other things. Whenever we needed tuktuks she would go out of her way to arrange it for us. One time I had to take a sick stray dog to the vet and she arranged everything with the vet and tuktuk to take me there, she even fed him and now he is there often and it was very sweet and she really did not have to do that. I cannot recommend Blue Ocean enough to anyone thinking about staying here. The beach is quiet and huge, there is so much wildlife nearby and there are a couple of restaurants nearby. Whenever we wanted to eat at the resort we would ask her in advance for some fish, lobsters and shrimp. On our last day they even had bbq which was very tasty. Thank you Blue Ocean team. We will definitely be back! And we already miss the two (now three haha) dogs Brownie, Emma and Cheese ball :D

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

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US$76.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Igabara Hobbit House

Tangalle (Near Ranna)

Igabara Hobbit House has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Tangalle. This 4-star hotel offers room service and babysitting service.

Pavol

From

Slovakia

Very nice stay at trendy house near Tangalle. It´s great experience to stay here. It´s designed for couples, but we stayed there with our small daughter. Nature near is very nice, lot of colorful birds, peacocks, and other animals. Beach is little bit far away (maybe 20-25 minutes walk). Breakfast was absolutely great, one of the best in Sri Lanka. Our host was very helpful and always smiling :)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews

Price from

US$100

1 night, 2 adults

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Villa Blu

Tangalle (Near Ranna)

Set in Tangalle, 1.6 km from Gurupokuna Beach, Villa Blu offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Cristina

From

Romania

The property looks exactly like the pictures, it is very clean, the views are great. Tasty food, good wi-fi and to top it all was the staff, that did everything so well can feel good and have a nice stay. We would gladly come back anytime.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews

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US$175

1 night, 2 adults

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OMIA

Tangalle (Near Ranna)

OMIA RESORT is located right on the water at rekawa beach. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an Beach side pool and Bar.

Jodie

From

Luxembourg

Omia was the highlight of our trip along the Southern coast of Sri Lanka. It is a luxurious gem in a beautiful calm area - we liked it so much after our first stay that we changed our travel plans to go back and stay again! The layout of the grounds is wonderfully designed, with each guest cabin nestled in greenery, an open restaurant and chill out area with a view of the sea, hammocks dotted around, a great swimming pool and a short path leading directly to a very empty and beautiful beach. They have also taken a lot of care of the garden which is bursting with all sorts of bushes, flowers and trees (from which we got fresh coconuts every day!). The rooms themselves are also fantastic - very spacious, clean with a warm design. We took a sea view cabin and spent hours on the balcony enjoying the spectacular view. I also have to give a special mention to the chefs as the food was really great quality at a good price. I would definitely recommend thé Sri Lankan curry! Another very nice touch was the daily cakes (coconut, lemon, chocolate) which they made fresh nearly every day and served with ice cream. However, the thing that makes this place stand out the most is the people, the Omia team were a pleasure to be with. Everyone was friendly, helpful and made sure you started and ended everyday with a smile and a laugh. A big thank you to everyone at Omia for such a wonderful experience and we will be back!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews

Price from

US$175

1 night, 2 adults

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