Matara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and palm trees.
A busy harbor with numerous boats docked along the shore.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, palm trees, and a sandy shore.
A rocky shoreline with clear turquoise water and waves crashing against the rocks.
A person sitting on a white bench overlooking a rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks and a palm tree in the foreground.
Neem Boutique Hotel

Neem Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Pubudu Mawatha Kamburugamuwa Matara
The price is AU$207 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$207
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Matara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Madiha Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"The property is stunning and beautifully crafted, every corner of the property was picture perfect and aesthetic. The staff were extremely friendly and the manager, Rohan was super helpful - he helped us book our safari and massages. The pool is beautiful and looks exactly like the photos and is ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Neem Boutique Hotel
Hotel Ferola

Hotel Ferola

3 out of 5
Beach Road, Polhena Matara SP
The price is AU$131 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$131
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Matara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Madiha Beach are located ...
Hotel Ferola
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
700 Matara Road, Pelana Weligama
The price is AU$326 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$326
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Weligama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (276 reviews)
"Love the food, location and service"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
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Mirissa Beach Villa

Mirissa Beach Villa

3 out of 5
Palawardena Watta Thalaramba
Stay at this beach villa in Thalaramba. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Coconut Tree Hill Viewpoint ...
Mirissa Beach Villa
Sri Lankan Villa

Sri Lankan Villa

3 out of 5
No 126, Giniwella Road Koggala Southern Province
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Koggala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kathaluwa Old Temple and Stilt Fisherman are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Sri Lankan Villa was one of the best places we stayed in Sri Lanka, and the cleanest. Everything in the villa had been thought through, and our stay was so comfortable and easy. Lovely balcony too for relaxing. The location was perfect - close to Koggala lake, the beach, our favourite little Café ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Sri Lankan Villa
Blackwood Villa Ahangama

Blackwood Villa Ahangama

2 out of 5
Dharmarama Mawatha Ahangama Galle
Stay at this villa in Ahangama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Ahangama Secret Beach are located ...
Blackwood Villa Ahangama
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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.

Stay near popular Matara attractions

A rocky shoreline with clear turquoise water and waves crashing against the rocks.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

Polhena Beach

8.2/10 (31 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Polhena Beach during your travels in Matara? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its temples.
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Activities

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

AU$35
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

AU$39
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Mirissa: Cooking Class with Beer and Meal

Mirissa: Traditional Cooking Class with Beer and Meal

AU$17
per adult
Mirissa: Traditional Cooking Class with Beer and Meal
Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

AU$34
per adult
Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles
Galle Fort Light House

Southern Coast Highlights from Mirissa

AU$72
per adult
Southern Coast Highlights from Mirissa
Mirissa: Snorkelling Turtle & Marine Life Briefing Session

Mirissa: Snorkeling Turtle & Marine life with free GoPro

AU$34
per adult
Mirissa: Snorkeling Turtle & Marine life with free GoPro
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Cities near Matara

A beach with a sandy shore, gentle waves, and a hill with vegetation.

Talalla

An aerial view of a tropical island surrounded by turquoise waters, with a sandy beach and dense greenery.

Kamburugamuwa

A yellow temple with intricate carvings and a blue roof.

Dondra

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