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Matara Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026
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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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Mirissa Beach
4.0
4.7
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Beaches and shores
Surfing
Coconut Tree Hill
3.8
5.0
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Mountain climbing
Stilt Fisherman sri lanka
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4.6
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Snake Farm Weligama (Traditional Farm)
3.3
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Hiriketiya Beach
3.2
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Beaches and shores
Lighthouse Dewundara
3.2
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Parrot Rock
3.1
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Ama Surf School
3.1
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Original Mirissa Dive Center
3.1
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Lucky's Surf School
3.1
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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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Ocean Bliss by Sugar Coliving
4.3
/5
67 Review
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
4.8
/5
43 Review
Ayurvie Weligama - Ayurvedic Retreat - Thema Collection
4.7
/5
53 Review
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
4.6
/5
128 Review
NiiRA Mirissa
4.8
/5
32 Review
Handagedara Resort & Spa
4.1
/5
10 Review
Beach & Bliss Mirissa
3.7
/5
69 Review
Dickwella Resort and Spa
4.2
/5
31 Review
Triple O Six
4.3
/5
60 Review
Mirissa Beach Villa
4.7
/5
36 Review
W15 Weligama
4.4
/5
61 Review
AWON HOTEL MIRISSA
4.4
/5
5 Review
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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Little Red House Chinese Food
4.0
/5
14 Review
Asian cuisine
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Froggy Restaurant
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Asian cuisine
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Weligama Kitchen
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €11/person
LES CLEFS DU PARADIS - French Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. €11/person
The Shack
5.0
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Asian cuisine
Sea view
Avg. €7/person
No. 1 Dewmini Roti Shop
3.0
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Asian cuisine
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Little Tuna
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Japanese cuisine
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Nomad Cafe & Boutique
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Western cuisine
Avg. €8/person
Coco Gate Mirissa
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Bars/bistros
Avg. €10/person
O Mirissa Cafe and Bistro
5.0
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Seafood
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The Hummus Bar
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Western cuisine
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Cutty Sark
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Seafood
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Sea Turtle Hatchery Habaraduwa
4.1
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40 Review
Unawatuna Beach
4.7
/5
79 Review
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Surfing
Galle Dutch Fort
4.6
/5
286 Review
Historic landmark
Hikkaduwa Beach
4.7
/5
52 Review
Beaches and shores
Boat tour
Mangrove Cave
4.3
/5
30 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Horton Plains National Park
4.5
/5
210 Review
Natural scenery
Yala National Park
4.8
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245 Review
Natural scenery
Nine Arch Bridge
4.8
/5
19 Review
Colombo Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
4.0
/5
52 Review
Zoos & aquariums
BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)
4.4
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140 Review
Independence Square
4.5
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238 Review
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Night view
Colombo National Museum
4.5
/5
212 Review
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Unawatuna Beach
4.7
/5
79 Review
Beaches and shores
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Hikkaduwa Beach
4.7
/5
52 Review
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Boat tour
Galle Face Green
4.4
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113 Review
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Negombo Lagoon
4.3
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50 Review
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Amanwella
9.2
/5
45 Review
Amangalla
9.2
/5
66 Review
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
9.6
/5
23 Review
Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
9.7
/5
50 Review
Adigars Manor Kandy - A Boutique Heritage Hotel Built in 1804
9.4
/5
42 Review
Aarunya Nature Resort and Spa
9.3
/5
49 Review
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
9.3
/5
165 Review
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Kurulu Bay
9.8
/5
31 Review
The Sandhya
9.6
/5
56 Review
Tri
9.2
/5
53 Review
Amanwella
9.2
/5
45 Review
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
9.5
/5
77 Review
Jetwing Lighthouse, A Luxury Reserve
8.9
/5
139 Review
Serendivi Resort Villa
9.6
/5
3 Review
Villa Blu
9.7
/5
24 Review
Turtle Bay Boutique Hotel
9.3
/5
42 Review
Haritha Villas & Spa
9.9
/5
50 Review
Lucky Elephant Hotel
8.8
/5
42 Review
Kumu Beach
9.4
/5
56 Review
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Amanwella
9.2
/5
45 Review
Why House
10.0
/5
45 Review
The Fort Printers
8.9
/5
77 Review
Galle Fort Hotel
9.5
/5
63 Review
Amangalla
9.2
/5
66 Review
Tamarind Hill
8.5
/5
42 Review
Cinnamon Wild Yala
9.5
/5
75 Review
Mirage Kings Cottage
8.3
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47 Review
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
8.6
/5
67 Review
Heritance Tea Factory
9.2
/5
121 Review
Galle Face Hotel
8.6
/5
114 Review
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Good Karma
8.2
/5
31 Review
Aditya Resort
9.6
/5
45 Review
Anantara Kalutara Resort
9.2
/5
62 Review
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
8.7
/5
68 Review
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Kurulu Bay
9.8
/5
31 Review
Harding Boutique Hotel
9.0
/5
17 Review
The Sandhya
9.6
/5
56 Review
Tri
9.2
/5
53 Review
Kahanda Kanda
9.7
/5
51 Review
The Fortress Resort & Spa
9.4
/5
68 Review
KK Beach
9.6
/5
48 Review
Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa
9.3
/5
53 Review
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
9.5
/5
77 Review
The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection - Thalpe
9.1
/5
41 Review
Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant
9.1
/5
18 Review
Sielen Diva
9.5
/5
48 Review
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The Kip
9.4
/5
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Insight Resort Ahangama
8.5
/5
41 Review
Coast 67 Boutique Hotel
9.1
/5
22 Review
The South - Ahangama
8.7
/5
44 Review
Mawella Beach Resort
8.2
/5
11 Review
Halcyon Mawella
9.4
/5
28 Review
The Last House
9.6
/5
23 Review
Uga Prāva - Tangalle
9.7
/5
42 Review
Palm Paradise Cabanas & Villas Beach Resort
8.5
/5
43 Review
Miss Ceylon Unawatuna
10.0
/5
42 Review
Heavensa Luxury Villas and Suites by the Clarks
10.0
/5
40 Review
Sayura Beach Hotel
8.1
/5
11 Review
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Natural scenery
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Boat tour
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Night view
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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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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Outdoor activities
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Exhibitions & events
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Skybound experiences
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Matara
Turtle Point
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Sk Town Beach
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Sathmala Ella Waterfalls
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Swiss Beach
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Raja Watuna Ella
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Raja & the Whales
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Library park
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Old Dutch Market
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Anagarika darmapala piliruwa
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Sri Lanka Diving Academy
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TURTLE POINT BATHEEGAMA, DiCKWELLA.
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Kottegoda Omer Mihilar Mosque
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ගැටබරු බෝධිය - Getabaru Bodhiya
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Alapaladeniya, Sri Vijitharamaya
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Kalukanda Lake
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Snake Farm Weligama (Traditional Farm)
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Dandeniya Wewa
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Uduwathura Lake
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Madiha Beach
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Biso Ella Waterfall
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Naomi Beach
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Miella Jumma Mohideen Mosque
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Badulukelaya Forest Reserve
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The Shack
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Coco Gate Mirissa
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O Mirissa Cafe and Bistro
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Little Tuna
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Nomad Cafe & Boutique
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Cutty Sark
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Chill Place and Seafood
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Space Garden Restaurant & Cafe
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Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant
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Aura Beach Club By W15
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Turtle Bay Restaurant
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Dulnetha Restaurant ( Shop / Cooking class / Pool )
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Weligama Tide
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Weligama Tide
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Smoke & Bitters
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Mirissa Bay Resorts Restaurant
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Tandoori Chicken Mirissa
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Ceylon Curry House
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Talalla Juices & Curry
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Hiriketiya Seafood Restaurant
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Fujisan Restaurant
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Hangtime Rooftop Restaurant
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