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Your Matara Holiday
Organising your next travel adventure is a piece of cake with a Matara holiday package. The neighbourhood of Nilwella, which is great for nature, makes a terrific base to uncover the delights of this unique city. You'll want to sightsee during your trip to Matara. Don't miss big-name attractions such as Polhena Beach, Madiha Beach and Talalla Beach. Whoever you're going away with and whatever your budget, your ultimate Matara holiday is just a few clicks away with Expedia.
Top Matara Flight + Hotel Deals
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Pegasus Reef - A Beach Resort in Colombo
Price was £1,003, price is now £860 per person
£860
per person
2 Jun - 7 Jun
found 15 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to Colombo (CMB)
7.8/10 Good! (183 reviews)
Very friendly staff who is always read to accommodate your requests. Food is excellent. Property is old but maintained well.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel
Price was £1,183, price is now £999 per person
£999
per person
2 Jun - 7 Jun
found 15 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to Colombo (CMB)
8.2/10 Very Good! (116 reviews)
Food was horrible. TV was in German.called reception & no one came. I managed to get it working.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo
Kollupitiya
Price was £1,037, price is now £896 per person
£896
per person
2 Jun - 7 Jun
found 15 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to Colombo (CMB)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
Simple but modern and clean. Nice outdoor patio restaurant. Surprisingly good food especially the breakfast.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Aathma Colombo House
Rajagiriya
Price was £1,312, price is now £1,178 per person
£1,178
per person
2 Jun - 7 Jun
found 15 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to Colombo (CMB)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
All of the above and more. The staff’s dedication and commitment to the guests was second to none. And it was genuine. They made us feel welcome like we were family.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
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 3 miles 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.
Matara Essential Information
Language | Sinhala |
|---|---|
Currency | Sri Lankan rupees |
Population | 76,300 |
Max Temp Winter | 32ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 29ºC |
Top Sights | Star Fort and Our Lady of Matara Shrine |
Top hotels in Matara
Hotel Ferola
Beach Road, Polhena Matara SP
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £87 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£87
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Neem Boutique Hotel
Pubudu Mawatha Kamburugamuwa Matara
The price is £63 per night from 6 May to 7 May
£63
6 May - 7 May
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Beautiful location and stunning boutique hotel. Delicious breakfast on the roof patio. Lovely pool and great outdoor shower. Wish I could have spent more time here relaxing! 800m walk to cafes and restaurants and a great snorkeling beach with turtles. Surf break right in front!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
700 Matara Road, Pelana Weligama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £167 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£167
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (263 reviews)
We had a really good stay at Weligama Bay Marriott. Our stay really raised the bar for our future hotel experiences. The ocean view from the room was breathtaking, and there was very easy beach access for swimming and surfing. The hotel staff was really good and helpful as well, including the front ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
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