Hotels in Matara, Sri Lanka

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Discover well-known properties in Matara that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 735 hotels in Matara and price data was last updated on 29 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Matara is £34/night.
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Eliyakanda Road, Matara, Sri Lanka
Situated in Matara, The Seascape Matara offers 3-star accommodation, as well as an outdoor pool. Guests can also make use of free wireless internet throughout their stay.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.3
Excellent
120 reviews
Location
2.2 mi from city centre
Beach Road, Matara, Sri Lanka
Malee Villa Beach Inns Holiday Resort provides a comfortable setting when in Matara. It also offers free Wi-Fi, massage services and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
90 reviews
Location
1.5 mi from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Matara

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Matara. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:October
Average price in Matara:£34/night
Cheapest price found:£6/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Sunday
£7 - £96
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
£11 - £54
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Where to stay in Matara

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About Matara

Beautiful Dutch architecture and centuries-old fortresses stand side-by-side in Matara. The bustling city is perched on the south coast of Sri Lanka and showcases the country through a local lens. Easy access to palm-fringed beaches makes Matara a great base for sunseekers.

Things to do in Matara

Built by the Dutch in the 1700s, Star Fort welcomes visitors with a grand entrance flanked by a pair of carved stone lions. A small but engaging museum charts the history of Matara and offers a glimpse at the cells and sleeping quarters buried deep within the fort. Walk along the ramparts to check out the cannons and admire sweeping views over the city.

The t-shaped Old Dutch Trade Centre is another stunning example of Dutch architecture. Approaching the building, you’ll be impressed by the magnificent gabled entrance supported by soaring white columns. Stroll around the Matara Fort historic district to admire beautiful colonial mansions.

Protected by an offshore reef and fringed by swaying palms, Polhena Beach is perfect for a day of rest and relaxation. Sip a coconut on the sandy beach, cool off in the bay’s clear waters and watch for sea turtles cruising in the shallows. Golden sand and rolling waves make nearby Medawatta Beach popular with surfers.

Marooned on an island, Paravai Duwa Temple is a Buddhist temple linked to the mainland via a pedestrian bridge. You’ll often see saffron-robed monks crossing the bridge to meditate at the temple. At sunset, locals stroll along the beach and enjoy locally-made ice cream.

Getting around Matara

Matara’s town centre is easy to get around on foot. Taxis and rickshaws are a quick and comfortable way to get around. Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo is a 2.5-hour drive north.

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  • What are the best hotels in Matara?

    Sunset Surfing Beach Resort, rated with a score of 8.6 from 65 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Matara. Other top stays include Deep Blue, with an average rating of 9.6 from 181 reviewers, and Beach Inns Holiday Resort, with a score of 8.5 from 261 reviewers.

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