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Things to Do in Matara in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated July 2025) | Trip.com
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Whale watching Mirissa with Geeth
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Stilt Fisherman
6.0
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Mirissa Tours
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"Surfing"
Mirissa Beach
3.7
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Coconut Tree Hill
3.5
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Shallow Bay
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4.8
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14 Review
"Beaches and shores"
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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
93 Review
Ayurvie Weligama - Ayurvedic Retreat by Thema Collection
4.9
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41 Review
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
4.7
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50 Review
We Are Surfers hotel
4.4
/5
22 Review
Randiya Sea View Hotel
4.0
/5
58 Review
Handagedara Resort & Spa
4.1
/5
47 Review
Beach & Bliss Mirissa
4.2
/5
37 Review
W15 Weligama
4.3
/5
54 Review
Ocean Bliss by Sugar Coliving
4.3
/5
1 Review
Smeralda Beach Hotel Dikwella
4.7
/5
36 Review
Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
4.8
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53 Review
Mirissa Beach Villa
4.7
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20 Review
What to Eat
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Cuture Resort Sea Food Kitchen
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"Asian Cuisine"
Mirissa Eye
3.0
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11 Review
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"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
Little Red House Chinese Food
4.4
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14 Review
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"Asian Cuisine"
Big Fish Restaurant
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"Western-style"
Aura Beach Club By W15
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Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant
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"Seafood"
The Doctor's House
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Turtle Beach Restaurant
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"Asian Cuisine"
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Amanwella
9.4
/5
43 Review
Amangalla
9.3
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59 Review
Crystal Sands Hikkaduwa
9.3
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41 Review
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux
9.8
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51 Review
W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy
9.6
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49 Review
Tri by Amaya
9.1
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43 Review
Haritha Villas & Spa
9.6
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48 Review
Riff Hikkaduwa Design Hotel
9.6
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69 Review
Ahu Bay
9.2
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59 Review
Jetwing Saman Villas, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only
9.5
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47 Review
Heritance Ayurveda - All Meals and Treatments
9.5
/5
46 Review
Clove Beach Wadduwa
8.9
/5
41 Review
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The Sandhya
9.8
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51 Review
Tri by Amaya
9.1
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43 Review
Amanwella
9.4
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43 Review
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
9.6
/5
67 Review
Jetwing Lighthouse, A Luxury Reserve
8.5
/5
95 Review
Serendivi Resort Villa
9.6
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3 Review
Villa Blu
9.7
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25 Review
Turtle Bay Boutique Hotel
9.2
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40 Review
Haritha Villas & Spa
9.6
/5
48 Review
Lucky Elephant Hotel
8.8
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40 Review
Kumu Beach
9.6
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49 Review
Ahu Bay
9.2
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59 Review
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Amanwella
9.4
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43 Review
Why House
10.0
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43 Review
The Fort Printers
9.2
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60 Review
Galle Fort Hotel
9.2
/5
53 Review
Amangalla
9.3
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59 Review
Tamarind Hill
9.0
/5
42 Review
Cinnamon Wild Yala
9.3
/5
48 Review
Mirage Kings Cottage
8.0
/5
45 Review
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
8.9
/5
41 Review
Heritance Tea Factory
9.3
/5
95 Review
Galle Face Hotel
9.0
/5
71 Review
Popular Hotels with Villas Near Matara
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Good Karma
8.1
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14 Review
Aditya Resort
9.6
/5
44 Review
Anantara Kalutara Resort
9.1
/5
61 Review
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
8.8
/5
51 Review
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Garton's Cape
8.3
/5
20 Review
Kurulu Bay
9.8
/5
25 Review
Harding Boutique Hotel
8.8
/5
31 Review
The Sandhya
9.8
/5
51 Review
The Fortress Resort & Spa
9.4
/5
62 Review
Halcyon Mawella
9.3
/5
13 Review
Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa
9.3
/5
45 Review
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
9.6
/5
67 Review
The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection
9.2
/5
45 Review
D' Art Villa Retreat and Spa
9.8
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Radisson Collection Resort, Galle
8.9
/5
42 Review
Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where You Meet the Sea All Year
9.1
/5
64 Review
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Insight Resort Ahangama - S&S Other Certified
8.6
/5
28 Review
Coast 67
9.7
/5
1 Review
The South - Ahangama
8.8
/5
42 Review
Mawella Beach Resort
9.0
/5
6 Review
The Last House
9.5
/5
28 Review
JH Villa
10.0
/5
25 Review
Palm Paradise Cabanas & Villas Beach Resort
9.2
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40 Review
Serenity Boutique - Unawatuna
8.6
/5
21 Review
Heavensa Luxury Villas and Suites by the Clarks
10.0
/5
5 Review
Sayura Beach Hotel
8.3
/5
18 Review
The Horizon Hill Top Villa
9.0
/5
10 Review
Angel Beach Unawatuna
8.6
/5
44 Review
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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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Themed exhibition halls
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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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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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Matara
Kiruwana Ella Waterfall
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Beliwatta
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Udawala Ella
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Reise Sri Lanka
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Naomi Beach
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Old Dutch Market
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Blue Whales Mirissa
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View point to beach
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Sathmala Ella Waterfalls
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Mirissa Eco Lagoon Tours
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Dondra Head Lighthouse
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Madiha Beach
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Visit Sinharaja rainforest
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Ocean Explorers
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Urumuttha, Maligakanda Highpoint (Tower)
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Ceylon Surf
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Tenavaram Temple
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Ruwan Alla Raja Peella
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Bodhi Arakshaka Library (Anagarika Dharmapala Memorial Library)
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Children´s Park
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Sri Lanka Snake Farm weligama (tourist attraction)
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Nilwala River Bank Park
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Jungle Playground Mirissa
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Hevansent Art Gallery
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Kurulu Ella Sinharaja
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New cinema matara
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Swiss Pool - Kamburugamuwa
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Gajamannona Home
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Annawala water swimming
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Polhena Diving Center
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Big Fish Restaurant
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Little Red House Chinese Food
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Mirissa Eye
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Aura Beach Club By W15
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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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Salt House Restaurant & Bar
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The Doctor's House
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Plantation Surf inn's Restaurant
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Cutty Sark
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Thambily Thambily Restaurant
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The Brizo Weligama
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Deniyaya National Motel
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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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Froggy Restaurant
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The Original Rocket Burger
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Weligama Kitchen
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Seethagalla Bay Resort & Restaurant
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Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant
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Perfect View Guest Restaurant
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Sathira Cafe & restaurant
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Turtle Bay Restaurant
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Ceylon Beach Bar
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Papa Mango
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Turtle Beach Restaurant
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