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Whale watching Mirissa with Geeth
5.2
4.8
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24 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Mirissa Beach
3.9
4.7
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47 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
"Surfing"
Coconut Tree Hill
3.5
5.0
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1 Reviews
"Mountain climbing"
Stilt Fisherman
5.9
4.5
/5
33 Reviews
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
5.5
4.5
/5
2 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery - Habaraduwa
5.4
4.3
/5
16 Reviews
Shallow Bay
3.1
4.8
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4 Reviews
"Beaches and shores"
"Surfing"
Hiriketiya Beach
3.1
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"Beaches and shores"
Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya වෙහෙරහේන පූර්වාරාම රජමහා විහාරය.
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Parrot Rock
3.0
4.8
/5
4 Reviews
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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Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
4.7
/5
22 Reviews
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
4.4
/5
88 Reviews
Handagedara Resort & Spa
4.1
/5
39 Reviews
Eraeliya Villas & Gardens
4.8
/5
52 Reviews
Hotel Vacanza
4.2
/5
26 Reviews
Wake N Flow, Weligama
5.0
/5
3 Reviews
W15 Weligama
4.2
/5
50 Reviews
Utopia Polhena Beach
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Mazarine Surf Suites Hiriketiya
3.8
/5
15 Reviews
W15 Escape
3.7
/5
23 Reviews
Ayurvie Weligama - Ayurvedic Retreat by Thema Collection
4.9
/5
41 Reviews
We Are Surfers hotel
4.5
/5
21 Reviews
What to Eat
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Cuture Resort Sea Food Kitchen
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Avg. EUR55/person
"Asian Cuisine"
The Shack
5.0
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Avg. EUR7/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Mirissa Eye
3.0
/5
1 Reviews
Avg. EUR3/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
Little Red House Chinese Food
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
Avg. EUR5/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Big Fish Restaurant
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Avg. EUR19/person
"Western-style"
Aura Beach Club By W15
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Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant
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Avg. EUR9/person
"Seafood"
The Doctor's House
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"Western-style"
Turtle Beach Restaurant
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Avg. EUR5/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Papa Mango
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"Bars/Bistros"
Dewmini Roti Shop
3.0
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1 Reviews
Avg. EUR2/person
"Asian Cuisine"
"Open Late"
Dhana's Curry Pot
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"Asian Cuisine"
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Amanwella
4.7
/5
43 Reviews
Amangalla
4.6
/5
56 Reviews
Crystal Sands Hikkaduwa
4.7
/5
41 Reviews
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux
4.9
/5
38 Reviews
W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy
4.8
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47 Reviews
Tri by Amaya
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42 Reviews
Haritha Villas & Spa
4.8
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48 Reviews
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4.8
/5
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Ahu Bay
4.8
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55 Reviews
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4.7
/5
46 Reviews
Heritance Ayurveda - All Meals and Treatments
4.8
/5
43 Reviews
Serene Pavilions
4.5
/5
41 Reviews
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The Sandhya
4.8
/5
48 Reviews
Tri by Amaya
4.5
/5
42 Reviews
Amanwella
4.7
/5
43 Reviews
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
4.8
/5
66 Reviews
Jetwing Lighthouse
4.5
/5
70 Reviews
Serendivi Resort Villa
4.7
/5
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Villa Blu
4.8
/5
26 Reviews
Turtle Bay Boutique Hotel
4.6
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40 Reviews
Haritha Villas & Spa
4.8
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48 Reviews
The Lucky Elephant
4.3
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42 Reviews
Kumu Beach
4.7
/5
48 Reviews
Ahu Bay
4.8
/5
55 Reviews
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Amanwella
4.7
/5
43 Reviews
Why House
5.0
/5
43 Reviews
The Fort Printers
4.6
/5
51 Reviews
Galle Fort Hotel
4.7
/5
53 Reviews
Amangalla
4.6
/5
56 Reviews
Tamarind Hill
4.7
/5
41 Reviews
Cinnamon Wild Yala
4.4
/5
58 Reviews
Mirage Kings Cottage
4.0
/5
45 Reviews
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
4.4
/5
75 Reviews
Heritance Tea Factory
4.5
/5
73 Reviews
Galle Face Hotel
4.4
/5
62 Reviews
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Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
4.8
/5
58 Reviews
Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive
4.9
/5
46 Reviews
Leopard Trails Yala
4.1
/5
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Tea Plant Nuwara Eliya
4.5
/5
13 Reviews
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Residence on Park Street
4.5
/5
58 Reviews
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
4.4
/5
43 Reviews
Taj Samudra, Colombo
4.0
/5
50 Reviews
The Kingsbury Colombo
4.8
/5
45 Reviews
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Good Karma
4.8
/5
13 Reviews
Aditya Resort
4.8
/5
45 Reviews
Anantara Kalutara Resort
4.7
/5
58 Reviews
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
4.4
/5
48 Reviews
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Garton's Cape
4.1
/5
16 Reviews
Kurulu Bay
4.8
/5
24 Reviews
Harding Boutique Hotel
4.5
/5
28 Reviews
The Sandhya
4.8
/5
48 Reviews
The Fortress Resort & Spa
4.6
/5
58 Reviews
Halcyon Mawella
4.6
/5
6 Reviews
Tabula Rasa Resort & Spa
4.6
/5
43 Reviews
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
4.8
/5
66 Reviews
The Frangipani Tree by Edwards Collection
4.6
/5
41 Reviews
D' Art Villa Retreat and Spa
4.9
/5
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Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where You Meet the Sea All Year
4.4
/5
66 Reviews
Thaproban Pavilion Resort and Spa
4.2
/5
46 Reviews
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The Kip
4.6
/5
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Insight Resort Ahangama - S&S Other Certified
4.3
/5
29 Reviews
Panta Rei Resort
4.7
/5
4 Reviews
The South - Ahangama
4.3
/5
42 Reviews
The Last House
4.8
/5
25 Reviews
Josan Villa with a Glorious Beach and Sea View
4.7
/5
8 Reviews
Palm Paradise Cabanas & Villas Beach Resort
4.2
/5
40 Reviews
Serenity Boutique - Unawatuna
4.3
/5
19 Reviews
Sayura Beach Hotel
4.0
/5
18 Reviews
The Horizon Hill Top Villa
4.4
/5
8 Reviews
Angel Beach Unawatuna
4.3
/5
42 Reviews
Joe's Resort Unawatuna
4.2
/5
40 Reviews
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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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Specialty exhibition halls
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Science & technology museums
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping · Campsites
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Sightseeing tours
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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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Parks
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Matara
Star Fort Matara
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Parrot Rock
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Hiriketiya Beach
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Polhena Beach
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Sri Lanka Snake Farm weligama (tourist attraction)
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Mirissa Beach
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Elephantwhale
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Blue Whales Mirissa
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Dondra Head Lighthouse
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Big Fish Restaurant
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Little Red House Chinese Food
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The Shack
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Mirissa Eye
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Aura Beach Club By W15
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Salt House Restaurant & Bar
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Hangten Rooftop Restaurant
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The Doctor's House
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Dewmini Roti Shop
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Our World Wi Fi Cafe
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Deniyaya National Motel
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Thambily Thambily Restaurant
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The Brizo Weligama
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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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Seethagalla Bay Resort & Restaurant
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Wood Space
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Dinsara Sea Food Restaurant
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Dhana's Curry Pot
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The Original Rocket Burger
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Weligama Kitchen
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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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Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant
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Panda Restaurant
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Ceylon Beach Bar
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Dulnetha
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Zephyr Talalla Restaurant & Bar
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