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 NZ$247 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$247
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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 NZ$195 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$195
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 NZ$571 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$571
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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 ...
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
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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.
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
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
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 Galle Fort are located ...
Royal Indigo Villa
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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

NZ$44
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

NZ$48
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa
Private Snorkeling Adventure in Mirissa with GoPro and Transfers

Private Snorkeling Adventure in Mirissa with GoPro and Transfers

NZ$44
per adult
Private Snorkeling Adventure in Mirissa with GoPro and Transfers
Picture 1 for Activity Sri Lankan Cooking Class – Kottu Roti or Rice & Curry

Weligama: Kottu Cooking Class & Authentic Street Food Dinner

NZ$32
per adult
Weligama: Kottu Cooking Class & Authentic Street Food Dinner
Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara

Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara

NZ$167
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara
Galle light house

Galle day tour

NZ$159
per traveller
Galle day tour
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Cities near Matara

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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