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Matara Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | February 2026
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What to do
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Whale watching Mirissa with Geeth
5.7
4.7
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28 Reviews
Boat tour
Stilt Fisherman
5.6
4.7
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90 Reviews
Coconut Tree Hill
3.6
5.0
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1 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Mirissa Beach
3.5
4.7
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Snake Farm Weligama (Traditional Farm)
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Hiriketiya Beach
3.2
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Beaches and shores
Dondra Head
3.1
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Parrot Rock
3.1
5.0
/5
18 Reviews
Night view
Ama Surf School
3.1
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Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya
3.0
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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
4.5
/5
119 Reviews
Beach & Bliss Mirissa
4.0
/5
57 Reviews
Smeralda Beach Hotel Dikwella
4.4
/5
44 Reviews
Ocean Bliss by Sugar Coliving
4.2
/5
16 Reviews
Triple O Six
4.4
/5
59 Reviews
Wake N Flow, Weligama
3.7
/5
16 Reviews
NiiRA
4.8
/5
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Rose villa by Kananke Hills
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Dinsara Pearl Villa
4.6
/5
12 Reviews
Ayurvie Weligama - Ayurvedic Retreat by Thema Collection
4.7
/5
44 Reviews
Polhena Grand Resort & Banquet
4.0
/5
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Alo Kai Villa
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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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FUJISAN RESTAURANT
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Thambily Thambily Restaurant
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Western-style
Avg. US$3/person
Froggy Restaurant
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Asian Cuisine
Avg. US$6/person
Weligama Kitchen
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Southeast Asian
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The Doctor's House
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Western-style
Avg. US$9/person
Big Fish Restaurant
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Western-style
Avg. US$21/person
Plantation Surf inn's Restaurant
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Asian Cuisine
Avg. US$8/person
Cutty Sark
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Seafood
Avg. US$12/person
Forest Edge
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Dinsara Sea Food Restaurant
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Seafood
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Chill Place and Seafood
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Bars/Bistros
Avg. US$9/person
Dhana's Curry Pot
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Asian Cuisine
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Top 50 Luxury Hotels near Matara
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Amanwella
9.3
/5
47 Reviews
Amangalla
9.1
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66 Reviews
Crystal Sands Hikkaduwa
9.3
/5
41 Reviews
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
9.9
/5
59 Reviews
W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy
9.4
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52 Reviews
Tri Ahangama
9.3
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50 Reviews
Haritha Villas & Spa
9.9
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48 Reviews
Riff Hikkaduwa Design Hotel
9.7
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48 Reviews
Ahu Bay
9.2
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63 Reviews
Jetwing Saman Villas, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only
9.7
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54 Reviews
Heritance Ayurveda - All Meals and Treatments
9.2
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48 Reviews
Clove Beach Wadduwa
8.8
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41 Reviews
Top 50 Scenic Hotels near Matara
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Garton's Cape
8.1
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20 Reviews
Kurulu Bay
9.8
/5
31 Reviews
The Sandhya
9.6
/5
53 Reviews
Tri Ahangama
9.3
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50 Reviews
Amanwella
9.3
/5
47 Reviews
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
9.4
/5
76 Reviews
Jetwing Lighthouse, A Luxury Reserve
8.5
/5
123 Reviews
Serendivi Resort Villa
9.6
/5
2 Reviews
Villa Blu
9.6
/5
26 Reviews
Turtle Bay Boutique Hotel
9.2
/5
41 Reviews
Haritha Villas & Spa
9.9
/5
48 Reviews
Lucky Elephant Hotel
8.8
/5
42 Reviews
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Amanwella
9.3
/5
47 Reviews
Why House
10.0
/5
45 Reviews
The Fort Printers
9.2
/5
70 Reviews
Galle Fort Hotel
9.5
/5
63 Reviews
Amangalla
9.1
/5
66 Reviews
Tamarind Hill
8.6
/5
43 Reviews
Cinnamon Wild Yala
9.0
/5
62 Reviews
Mirage Kings Cottage
8.1
/5
47 Reviews
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
9.0
/5
53 Reviews
Heritance Tea Factory
9.2
/5
114 Reviews
Galle Face Hotel
8.6
/5
108 Reviews
Top 50 Premium Hotels near Matara
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Garton's Cape
8.1
/5
20 Reviews
Kurulu Bay
9.8
/5
31 Reviews
Harding Boutique Hotel
8.9
/5
23 Reviews
The Sandhya
9.6
/5
53 Reviews
Kahanda Kanda
9.7
/5
50 Reviews
The Fortress Resort & Spa
9.3
/5
65 Reviews
KK Beach
9.7
/5
45 Reviews
Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa
9.3
/5
51 Reviews
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
9.4
/5
76 Reviews
APA Villa Thalpe
9.0
/5
26 Reviews
The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection - Thalpe
9.0
/5
41 Reviews
Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant
8.7
/5
14 Reviews
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The Kip
9.4
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Insight Resort Ahangama - S&S Other Certified
8.4
/5
45 Reviews
Surf Station
8.0
/5
14 Reviews
Coast 67 Boutique Hotel
8.9
/5
9 Reviews
Panta Rei Resort
9.3
/5
8 Reviews
The South - Ahangama
8.7
/5
42 Reviews
Halcyon Mawella
9.4
/5
14 Reviews
The Last House
9.6
/5
27 Reviews
Josan Villa with a Glorious Beach and Sea View
9.2
/5
10 Reviews
Uga Prāva - Tangalle
9.7
/5
35 Reviews
Palm Paradise Cabanas & Villas Beach Resort
8.5
/5
43 Reviews
Serenity Boutique - Unawatuna
8.9
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22 Reviews
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Cultural institutions
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Weragampita Ambalama
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Gunawardana Tea Factory
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Sathmala Ella Waterfalls
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Abey's Locomota
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Bambaragala Estate Waterfall
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Mirissa Beach
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Rukshan Yoga
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Gajamannona Home
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Udawala Ella
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Nilwella Underwater Gallery, Sri Lanka
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Nilwala garden - Godagama
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KEMI-RU Art point
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Library park
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KAZ.RENDERS, ART GALLERY, ABSTRACT& CONTEMPORY . ARTIST
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Blue Whales Mirissa
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Buhary Masjid
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Shums Gem & jewellery
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Kumarathunga Munidasa Library
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Sri Lankan Snake Farm - Weligama
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Wehelgoda Sri Maha Bhadra Kali Amman Dewalaya
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Atha Mala Ella
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Mirissa Bay Diving & Whale Snorkeling
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Tenavaram Temple
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Catamaran Tour Mirissa
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Deniyaya Tourist Information Centre
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Blue Beach Island
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Beliwatta
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Madiha Beach
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Batuwita Temple
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Jagaboat Whale Watching Mirissa
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Thambily Thambily Restaurant
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Froggy Restaurant
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Weligama Kitchen
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The Doctor's House
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Big Fish Restaurant
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Plantation Surf inn's Restaurant
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Cutty Sark
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Forest Edge
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Dinsara Sea Food Restaurant
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Chill Place and Seafood
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Dhana's Curry Pot
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Dewmini Roti Shop
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Ourworld Wi Fi Cafe
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Little Red House Chinese Food
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Salt House Restaurant & Bar
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Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant
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Perfect View Guest Restaurant
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Turtle Beach Restaurant
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Sathira Cafe & Restaurant
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Aura Beach Club By W15
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Turtle Bay Restaurant
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Dulnetha
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Panda Restaurant
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Smoke & Bitters
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Mirissa Bay Resorts Restaurant
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The Surfer Roof Top Restaurant & Bar
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The Original Rocket Burger - Mirissa
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Shady Lane Mirissa
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Hangten Rooftop Restaurant
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