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Matara Beach Holiday

Forget life's daily stresses and let yourself relax on your Matara holiday. There's nothing more rejuvenating than the smell of salty sea air and the soothing rhythm of waves lapping at the shore. Plan your trip to Matara the quick and easy way by choosing one of our Matara holiday packages. Many tourists decide to spend their nights near Polhena Beach, a local highlight just 5 kilometres from the city centre.

Things You Should Know About Matara

  • Fall asleep to the gentle sound of the surf at one of our Matara beach hotels. There's nothing like staying with walking distance of the water.
  • Matara also has a good range of hotels. Amaloh Boutique Resorts and The Percha Villa and Banquet are popular with visitors and are worth having a look at.
  • Some 76,300 people reside in Matara. If you want suggestions about things to see and do here, why not strike up a conversation with some of the locals? Our Matara things to do page is also a great source of info.
  • Land great deals with a Matara holiday package. With all that extra money in your pocket, you won't regret indulging in this destination's best offerings. Polhena Beach, Star Fort and Dondra Lighthouse are awesome places to start.

Top hotels in Matara

Lakraj Heritage

Lakraj Heritage

2.5 out of 5
NO 133 BEACH ROAD,POLHENA BEACH, Matara, MATARA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €40 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
€40
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Don't waste your money on the best room
"We booked the most expensive room which cost a fortune. When we arrived the room was occupied as they had sold it twice. They put us in the cheapest room with noisy air conditioning and no lock on the patio door. Blaned Hotels.com and offered no compensation or even a courtesy something."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Lakraj Heritage
Deep Blue Sea Rental Villa

Deep Blue Sea Rental Villa

3 out of 5
Beach Rd, Matara, SP
Deep Blue Sea Rental Villa
Nil Diya Beach Resort

Nil Diya Beach Resort

3 out of 5
No 65, Sri Sudrashanarama Road, Polhena, Matara, Southern Province
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Nil Diya Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

What to do in Matara

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