Hotels in Southern

Seeing as the average price for a hotel in Southern in R3 515/night, a good deal for a nightly rate on a hotel room would be anything under R3 515/night. If you’re looking for a cheap destination to visit in Southern, we would recommend Dikwella, as it is generally the cheapest city to stay in.

Based on the ratings from momondo users, the top-rated hotel in Southern is Omia, located in Tangalla and with an average rating of 9,7. The second highest-rated hotel in Southern is Riff Hikkaduwa, which is found in Hikkaduwa and was given an average score of 9,6 by our users. The third best hotel rating is a 9,6, which was given to Nimal's House in Dikwella.

While there are many hotels in Southern to choose from, Hotel Riu Sri Lanka (8,2 rating from 627 reviews) happens to be the most popular among our momondo users. In the past 12 months, 7% of all our users who looked at hotels in Southern opted to stay at Hotel Riu Sri Lanka.

R225 per night is the average price for a double room at a hotel in Southern during the month of April. The cheapest rate for a double room in Southern during this month was for R32 per night (in Yala).

If you are travelling to Southern on a budget, plan to stay in Dikwella which boasts the lowest average hotel room cost in the country. Charging about 94% lower than the country’s average, hotel room rates in Dikwella are typically around R260 per night.

While there are plenty of family hotels to choose from in Southern, the most popular among our users is Weligama Bay Resort, which costs around R129 per night on average. Thaala Bentota and The Fortress Resort and Spa are also great family hotels in Southern. Thaala Bentota has rooms for R81 per night on average, while The Fortress Resort and Spa has rooms for R188 per night.

If you’re looking for a couples getaway somewhere in Southern, then consider booking a room at Weligama Bay Resort (R129 per night). Thaala Bentota, for R81 per night on average, is another great couples hotel option in Southern. Our momondo users have also booked rooms at The Fortress Resort and Spa quite often for a couples getaway in Southern. You can expect prices for The Fortress Resort and Spa to be around R188 per night.

The number of operators available for hotels in Southern is 13 026 as of April 2025.

Prices for hotels in Southern are refreshed on a daily basis.

If you’re looking for a hotel in Southern near Galle Fortress then you are in luck. momondo recommends 11 hotels near Galle Fortress and on average, hotels in the area cost R3 733/night. This price may vary based on season. Hotels near Galle Fortress are typically 71% more expensive than the average hotel in Southern, which is R1 061.

Those looking for a hotel near Bentota Beach should expect to pay R1 935/night for area hotels. Below are the 11 best hotel options in the area. Hotels near Bentota Beach are typically 45% more expensive than the average hotel in Southern, which is R1 061.

The average price for hotels near Yala National Park is R6 136 per night. Of those hotels, momondo users recommend the hotel below for those looking to stay in the area. Since Yala National Park is more popular at some times of year than others, prices may vary depending on when you plan your trip. Hotels near Yala National Park are typically 82% more expensive than the average hotel in Southern, which is R1 061.