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2025 Matara Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 3)
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What to Do
Looking for things to do in Matara? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Whale watching Mirissa with Geeth
6.0
4.8
/5
26 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Mirissa Tours
3.9
4.7
/5
9 Reviews
"Surfing"
Mirissa Beach
3.8
4.7
/5
47 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
"Surfing"
Stilt Fisherman
5.9
4.5
/5
33 Reviews
Coconut Tree Hill
3.5
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
"Mountain climbing"
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
5.5
4.5
/5
2 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery - Habaraduwa
5.3
4.3
/5
16 Reviews
Galle Fort Clock Tower
5.2
4.7
/5
14 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Hiriketiya Beach
3.1
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"Beaches and shores"
Shallow Bay
3.1
4.8
/5
4 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
"Surfing"
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Matara, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
4.4
/5
89 Reviews
Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
4.7
/5
52 Reviews
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
4.7
/5
29 Reviews
Hotel Vacanza
4.2
/5
28 Reviews
W15 Weligama
4.2
/5
50 Reviews
Mazarine Surf Suites Hiriketiya
3.8
/5
15 Reviews
Utopia Polhena Beach
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W15 Escape
3.6
/5
24 Reviews
We Are Surfers hotel
4.5
/5
21 Reviews
Friends Coliving Villa Mirissa
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Triple O Six
4.5
/5
50 Reviews
Asanka Surf House & Resturant
3.9
/5
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What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Matara dishes and foodie spots.
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Cuture Resort Sea Food Kitchen
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Avg. MXN1,052/person
"Asian Cuisine"
The Shack
5.0
/5
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Avg. MXN136/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Mirissa Eye
3.0
/5
1 Reviews
Avg. MXN62/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
Little Red House Chinese Food
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
Avg. MXN112/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Big Fish Restaurant
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Avg. MXN363/person
"Western-style"
Aura Beach Club By W15
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Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant
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Avg. MXN179/person
"Seafood"
The Doctor's House
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Avg. MXN167/person
"Western-style"
Turtle Beach Restaurant
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Avg. MXN101/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Papa Mango
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Avg. MXN170/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Dewmini Roti Shop
3.0
/5
1 Reviews
Avg. MXN44/person
"Asian Cuisine"
"Open Late"
Dhana's Curry Pot
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Avg. MXN179/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Best of Matara
Popular Luxury Hotels Near Matara
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Amanwella
4.7
/5
43 Reviews
Amangalla
4.6
/5
56 Reviews
Crystal Sands Hikkaduwa
4.6
/5
41 Reviews
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux
4.9
/5
48 Reviews
W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy
4.8
/5
47 Reviews
Tri by Amaya
4.6
/5
42 Reviews
Haritha Villas & Spa
4.8
/5
48 Reviews
Riff Hikkaduwa Design Hotel
4.7
/5
61 Reviews
Ahu Bay
4.7
/5
56 Reviews
Jetwing Saman Villas-Adults Only
4.7
/5
47 Reviews
Heritance Ayurveda - All Meals and Treatments
4.8
/5
43 Reviews
Serene Pavilions
4.5
/5
41 Reviews
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Matara
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The Sandhya
4.8
/5
48 Reviews
Tri by Amaya
4.6
/5
42 Reviews
Amanwella
4.7
/5
43 Reviews
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
4.8
/5
67 Reviews
Jetwing Lighthouse
4.5
/5
77 Reviews
Serendivi Resort Villa
4.7
/5
3 Reviews
Villa Blu
4.8
/5
26 Reviews
Turtle Bay Boutique Hotel
4.6
/5
40 Reviews
Haritha Villas & Spa
4.8
/5
48 Reviews
The Lucky Elephant
4.3
/5
40 Reviews
Kumu Beach
4.7
/5
48 Reviews
Ahu Bay
4.7
/5
56 Reviews
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Matara
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Amanwella
4.7
/5
43 Reviews
Why House
5.0
/5
43 Reviews
The Fort Printers
4.6
/5
53 Reviews
Galle Fort Hotel
4.7
/5
54 Reviews
Amangalla
4.6
/5
56 Reviews
Tamarind Hill
4.6
/5
41 Reviews
Cinnamon Wild Yala
4.5
/5
40 Reviews
Mirage Kings Cottage
4.0
/5
45 Reviews
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
4.4
/5
78 Reviews
Heritance Tea Factory
4.5
/5
76 Reviews
Galle Face Hotel
4.4
/5
64 Reviews
Popular Vacation Homes Near Matara
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Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
4.8
/5
59 Reviews
Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive
4.9
/5
47 Reviews
Leopard Trails Yala
4.1
/5
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Tea Plant Nuwara Eliya
4.5
/5
14 Reviews
Popular Gourmet Hotels Near Matara
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Residence on Park Street
4.5
/5
58 Reviews
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
4.4
/5
44 Reviews
Taj Samudra, Colombo
4.1
/5
52 Reviews
The Kingsbury Colombo
4.7
/5
49 Reviews
Popular Hotels with Villas Near Matara
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Good Karma
4.8
/5
13 Reviews
Aditya Resort
4.8
/5
45 Reviews
Anantara Kalutara Resort
4.7
/5
58 Reviews
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
4.4
/5
48 Reviews
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Garton's Cape
4.1
/5
15 Reviews
Kurulu Bay
4.8
/5
24 Reviews
Harding Boutique Hotel
4.4
/5
28 Reviews
The Sandhya
4.8
/5
48 Reviews
The Fortress Resort & Spa
4.7
/5
59 Reviews
Halcyon Mawella
4.7
/5
6 Reviews
Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa
4.6
/5
44 Reviews
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
4.8
/5
67 Reviews
The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection
4.6
/5
42 Reviews
D' Art Villa Retreat and Spa
4.9
/5
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Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where You Meet the Sea All Year
4.4
/5
66 Reviews
Thaproban Pavilion Resort and Spa
4.2
/5
46 Reviews
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The Kip
4.6
/5
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Insight Resort Ahangama - S&S Other Certified
4.3
/5
31 Reviews
The South - Ahangama
4.3
/5
42 Reviews
The Last House
4.8
/5
26 Reviews
Josan Villa with a Glorious Beach and Sea View
4.7
/5
8 Reviews
Palm Paradise Cabanas & Villas Beach Resort
4.2
/5
40 Reviews
Serenity Boutique - Unawatuna
4.3
/5
21 Reviews
Sayura Beach Hotel
4.0
/5
18 Reviews
The Horizon Hill Top Villa
4.4
/5
8 Reviews
Angel Beach Unawatuna
4.3
/5
42 Reviews
Joe's Resort Unawatuna
4.2
/5
40 Reviews
Hotel Panorama
4.3
/5
10 Reviews
Other Recommended Cities
Colombo
Galle
Negombo
Nuwara Eliya District
Popular Types of Attractions in Matara
Historical attractions
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Specialty exhibition halls
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Science & technology museums
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping · Campsites
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Sightseeing tours
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Mountain climbing
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Exhibitions & events
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Skybound experiences
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Parks
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Matara
Watching Lanka
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La piscina Beach
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Swiss Beach
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Matara Beach
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Hathe Ella (හතේ ඇල්ල)
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Polhena Diving Center
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Reise Sri Lanka
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Badulukelaya Forest Reserve
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TURTLE POINT BATHEEGAMA, DiCKWELLA.
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The Swinging Chair
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Raja Watuna Ella
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Midigama Right
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Kapparatota Portrait
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JINA FALLS
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Matara City Football Club MCC
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Miella Jumma Mohideen Mosque
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ගැටබරු බෝධිය - Getabaru Bodhiya
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Kaak Ella waterfall {කාක් ඇල්ල }
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Dediyagala Monastery
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Public Library Urubokka
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Turtle Point
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Sk Town Beach
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Sathmala Ella Waterfalls
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Calm Spa
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Madiha Beach
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Thalaramba Surf Point
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Matara Bodiya & Hakmana Road
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Whales Lanka
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Deniyaya Temple
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Raja & the Whales
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Big Fish Restaurant
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Little Red House Chinese Food
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The Shack
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Aura Beach Club By W15
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Mirissa Eye
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The Doctor's House
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Salt House Restaurant & Bar
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Dewmini Roti Shop
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Our World Wi Fi Cafe
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Hangten Rooftop Restaurant
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Wood Space
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Dinsara Sea Food Restaurant
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Sea Line Restaurant
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New Bay View Seafood Restaurant
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Seethagalla Bay Resort & Restaurant
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Thambily Thambily Restaurant
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The Brizo Weligama
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Froggy Restaurant
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Plantation Surf inn's Restaurant
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Cutty Sark
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Deniyaya National Motel
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Forest Edge
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Weligama Kitchen
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Dhana's Curry Pot
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Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant
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Panda Restaurant
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Ceylon Beach Bar
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Dulnetha
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Zephyr Talalla Restaurant & Bar
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