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9 Oct - 10 Oct
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10 Oct - 11 Oct
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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Matara beach hotels

A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.
A dining area with multiple tables set for service, wooden chairs, and a modern interior design.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a small table, overlooking a multi-story building with balconies.
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a white building with balconies.

1. Nil Diya Beach Resort

Nil Diya Beach Resort
Matara
  • Bask in beachside bliss with a quick 5-minute stroll to Madiha Beach, complemented by rejuvenating spa services and an indoor pool.
AU$50
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Nil Diya Beach Resort
A beachside lounge area with sun loungers and blue umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.
A beach view with palm trees, ocean waves, and hanging light fixtures.
A pool area with white pebbles and a tiled walkway.
A beachside balcony with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

2. The Seascape

The Seascape
Matara
  • Escape to a beach lover's paradise with direct shoreline access, sparkling outdoor pool, and seaside dining just steps away.
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Seascape
An aerial view of a beach with palm trees and rocky shoreline.
A wooden deck with a view of the ocean, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a kitchen area with a painting on the wall.
A bed with white linens and a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a view of the sea through a balcony railing.
A covered balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

3. Villa Océane

Villa Océane
Matara
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Villa Océane
A swimming pool with a water fountain, surrounded by greenery and a building with a balcony.
A reception area with a sign for Polhena Grand Resort & Banquet, featuring two ornate chairs with floral cushions.
A room with a wooden bench, a table, and a view of lush green foliage through large glass doors.
A building entrance with ornate wooden doors and a set of stairs leading up to it.

4. Polhena Grand Resort

Polhena Grand Resort
Matara
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Polhena Grand Resort
A beach with a sunset, calm waves, and a forested cliff.
A room with a round table featuring a decorative border, a wooden chair, a red plastic basket, and a staircase with ornate metal railings.
A room with a wooden door, a table, and a chair.
A thatched-roof hut surrounded by lush greenery, including palm trees and flowering plants.

5. Talalla BnB

Talalla BnB
Matara
AU$39
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Talalla BnB
A beach with clear water, rocks, and palm trees.
A spacious kitchen with a wooden island, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A pool with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.

6. Chillax Villas

Chillax Villas
Matara
AU$496
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Chillax Villas
A beach view with a person sitting on a surfboard, beach chairs in the foreground, and waves in the background.
A white door with a grid pattern, a small potted plant to the left, and a concrete floor.
A white door with multiple glass panels, a potted plant in front, and a dark mat at the entrance.
A single bed with a white sheet and a dark brown cover, positioned against a plain white wall with two small red wall sconces.

7. Surf Ocean Villa

Surf Ocean Villa
Matara
  • Escape to a beachfront paradise at Surf Ocean Villa, where golden sands meet rolling waves just steps from your door.
AU$23
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Surf Ocean Villa
A multi-story building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a staircase.
A two-story hotel with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted lights, an air conditioning unit, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A swimming pool with a glass edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and doors.

8. Bienvenido madiha

Bienvenido madiha
Matara
  • Rooftop paradise just minutes from Mirissa Beach, where seaside bliss meets poolside relaxation and Ayurvedic rejuvenation.
AU$77
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bienvenido madiha
A beach with palm trees and a person walking on the sand.
A table with an open book, a bottle of wine, and two glasses of white wine.
A bed with a canopy, pillows, and a book.
A table with a bottle of wine and two glasses, surrounded by potted plants and a blue chair.

9. Kings Villa

Kings Villa
Matara
AU$474
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Kings Villa
A ferry docked at a pier with several boats in the background.
A dining table with various dishes, a fan, and potted plants in the background.
A beach with a clear sky and calm sea.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. There is a wooden desk with a chair and a shelf with various items.

10. Prasad Suomi Villa

Prasad Suomi Villa
Matara
  • Discover paradise steps away, with beachside bliss at this Sri Lankan villa offering whale watching, snorkelling, and relaxing ocean escapes.
AU$29
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Prasad Suomi Villa
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Matara

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Matara

A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.
A dining area with multiple tables set for service, wooden chairs, and a modern interior design.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a small table, overlooking a multi-story building with balconies.
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a white building with balconies.

Nil Diya Beach Resort

Nil Diya Beach Resort
Matara
AU$50
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Nil Diya Beach Resort
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, blue umbrellas, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A pool area with white pebbles and a tiled walkway.
A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a lit moon in the sky.
A beach view with palm trees, ocean waves, and hanging light fixtures.

The Seascape

The Seascape
Matara
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Seascape
A wooden deck with a view of the ocean, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a kitchen area with a painting on the wall.
An aerial view of a beach with palm trees and rocky shoreline.
A grand entrance with large wooden doors and a stone sculpture in the center.
A bed with white linens and a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a view of the sea through a balcony railing.

Villa Océane

Villa Océane
Matara
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Villa Océane
A swimming pool with a water fountain, surrounded by greenery and a building with a balcony.
A reception area with a sign for Polhena Grand Resort & Banquet, featuring two ornate chairs with floral cushions.
A room with a wooden bench, a table, and a view of lush green foliage through large glass doors.
A building entrance with ornate wooden doors and a set of stairs leading up to it.

Polhena Grand Resort

Polhena Grand Resort
Matara
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Polhena Grand Resort
A multi-story building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a staircase.
A two-story hotel with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted lights, an air conditioning unit, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A swimming pool with a glass edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and doors.

Bienvenido madiha

Bienvenido madiha
Matara
AU$77
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bienvenido madiha
A pool with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden stools, a built-in bench with cushions, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A beach with clear water, rocks, and palm trees.
A balcony with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

Chillax Villas

Chillax Villas
Matara
AU$496
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Chillax Villas
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Matara

A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.
A dining area with multiple tables set for service, wooden chairs, and a modern interior design.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a small table, overlooking a multi-story building with balconies.
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a white building with balconies.

Nil Diya Beach Resort

Nil Diya Beach Resort
Matara
AU$50
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Nil Diya Beach Resort
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, blue umbrellas, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A pool area with white pebbles and a tiled walkway.
A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a lit moon in the sky.
A beach view with palm trees, ocean waves, and hanging light fixtures.

The Seascape

The Seascape
Matara
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Seascape
A wooden deck with a view of the ocean, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a kitchen area with a painting on the wall.
An aerial view of a beach with palm trees and rocky shoreline.
A grand entrance with large wooden doors and a stone sculpture in the center.
A bed with white linens and a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a view of the sea through a balcony railing.

Villa Océane

Villa Océane
Matara
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Villa Océane
A beach with palm trees and a person walking on the sand.
A table with an open book, a bottle of wine, and two glasses of white wine.
A bed with a canopy, pillows, and a book.
A table with a bottle of wine and two glasses, surrounded by potted plants and a blue chair.

Kings Villa

Kings Villa
Matara
AU$474
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Kings Villa
A round table with various dishes, including a fruit bowl, a bowl of lentils, and a glass of juice.
A room with a wooden door, a table, and a chair.
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants and a gravel floor.
A beach with a sunset, calm waves, and a forested cliff.

Talalla BnB

Talalla BnB
Matara
AU$39
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Talalla BnB
A ferry docked at a pier with several boats in the background.
A dining table with various dishes, a fan, and potted plants in the background.
A beach with a clear sky and calm sea.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. There is a wooden desk with a chair and a shelf with various items.

Prasad Suomi Villa

Prasad Suomi Villa
Matara
AU$29
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Prasad Suomi Villa
A coastal view with tall palm trees and a beach.
A wooden balcony with a railing, a small table, and a potted plant.
A two-story building with a wooden staircase and a balcony.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a yellow bedspread, a window with a view of greenery, and a ceiling fan.

Seasons Four

Seasons Four
Matara
AU$38
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Seasons Four
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Find out more about Matara

Matara and its attractions for beach lovers

Matara, located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, offers a superb blend of beachside relaxation and cultural exploration, perfect for families and discerning travellers alike. Start your adventure at the stunning Polhena Beach, known for its calm waters and vibrant coral reefs, making it an ideal spot for snorkelling with the kids. Just a short drive away, the tranquil Mirissa Beach is famous for its picturesque sunsets and whale watching excursions, promising an unforgettable day on the water. Explore the historic Matara Fort, where you can wander through old ramparts and immerse yourself in the rich historic history of the region. For a taste of local life, visit the bustling fish market in the early morning, where you can sample fresh seafood and engage with friendly locals. Finally, the serene beaches of Midigama offer excellent surf opportunities for those looking to ride the waves or simply unwind on the golden sands. For accommodation, consider staying at one of the charming beachfront hotels in Polhena, where you can wake up to the sound of waves and enjoy easy access to all the beach activities. Here, attentive service and family-friendly amenities ensure a pampering experience, making it a convenient base to explore the coastal treasures of Matara.

Top Matara Hotel Reviews

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Love the food, location and service"
ASTRID 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

10/10 Excellent
"Exceptional resort in terms of location and hospitality. Devinda and Barana were very resourceful and welcoming."
Sujit 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
Randiya Sea View Hotel

Randiya Sea View Hotel

8/10 Good
"The room was large and beds very comfortable. Staff were very helpful and beach was opposite with good independent restaurants ."
Joyce 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Randiya Sea View Hotel
Mandara Resort

Mandara Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Nice beach front location. Relaxed friendly staff. Good food, bar and pool. Had a great stay."
Mike 2-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Mandara Resort

Frequently asked questions

What is Matara like for travellers who love the beach?
Find a great place to stay in Matara, which has a lot to offer the traveller looking to book a beach holiday.
What's the best hotel to stay near the beach in Matara?
Neem Boutique Hotel is a top beachfront hotel offering free breakfast and free WiFi, located within a short 12-minute walk of Madiha Beach . Other good choices to stay near the beach include The Ocean Villa and Nil Diya Beach Resort.
How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Matara?
Expedia has 15 beach hotels in Matara that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Matara?
Plan your trip to the beach with a look at weather throughout the year in Matara: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Matara are November, May, October and December, with each month seeing an average of 259 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do around Matara?
After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Matara Beach or Lakshawaththa Beach for some quality time by the water. Discover a variety of local attractions, which include Polhena Beach and Madiha Beach. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Our Lady of Matara Shrine or Star Fort.

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