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$160 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$160
23 July - 24 July
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! (5 reviews)
"Beautiful location and stunning boutique hotel. Delicious breakfast on the roof patio. Lovely pool and great outdoor shower. Wish I could have spent more time here relaxing! 800m walk to cafes and restaurants and a great snorkeling beach with turtles. Surf break right in front!"

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Neem Boutique Hotel
Hotel Ferola

Hotel Ferola

3 out of 5
Beach Road, Polhena Matara SP
The price is AU$172 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$172
18 July - 19 July
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
Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle

Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle

5 out of 5
724 Matara Rd, Galle District Talpe Southern Province
The price is AU$241 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$241
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Galle Fort are located ...
Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle
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Nomads Hideaway Near Matara Railway Station

Nomads Hideaway Near Matara Railway Station

Matara SP
Stay at this villa in Matara. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Matara Beach are located ...
Nomads Hideaway Near Matara Railway Station
Royal Indigo Villa

Royal Indigo Villa

4 out of 5
912b Matara Road Unawatuna Southern Province
Stay at this beach villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Talpe Natural Pool are ...
Royal Indigo Villa
South Point Ocean - Whole Villa 8 Bedroom (Sleep 16)

South Point Ocean - Whole Villa 8 Bedroom (Sleep 16)

3.5 out of 5
South Point Ocean, Ahangama Koggala Southern Province
Stay at this beach villa in Koggala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Kathaluwa Old Temple and Kabalana Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The villa was in a fabulous location right on a beach with clean, golden sand. The villa’s bedrooms were spacious, clean and each had its own on suite. Our extended family of 14 enjoyed the deck near the large swimming pool and also the deck chairs near the water. The staff looked after us like royalty ..."

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

South Point Ocean - Whole Villa 8 Bedroom (Sleep 16)
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Stay near popular Matara attractions

Our Lady of Matara Shrine

You can learn about the history of Matara when you stop by Our Lady of Matara Shrine. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
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Activities

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

AU$36
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

AU$40
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Galle Fort Light House

Southern Coast Highlights from Mirissa

AU$74
per adult
Southern Coast Highlights from Mirissa
Mirissa: Cooking Class with Beer and Meal

Mirissa: Vegan Cooking Class with Beer and Meal

AU$65
per adult
Mirissa: Vegan Cooking Class with Beer and Meal
Mirissa: Snorkelling Turtle & Marine Life Briefing Session

Mirissa: Snorkeling Turtle & Marine Life Briefing Session

AU$23
per adult
Mirissa: Snorkeling Turtle & Marine Life Briefing Session
Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

AU$38
per adult
Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles
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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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