Title: Mattala Travel Guide: Best of Mattala, Southern Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mattala](https://expedia.co.uk/Mattala-Hotels.d553248626281994905.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Mattala](https://expedia.co.uk/Mattala-Holiday-Rentals.d553248626281994905.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Mattala](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Mattala.d553248626281994905.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Mattala](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Mattala.d553248626281994905.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Mattala Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mattala.d553248626281994905.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mattala Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mattala.d553248626281994905.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mattala Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Mattala - Top hotels in Mattala - Top Holiday Rentals in Mattala ![Best Life Eco Resort Mattala](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17500000/17497300/17497234/1d2ac688_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Life Eco Resort Mattala Airport Road Hambantota Stay at this hotel in Mattala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Birds Park is located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=17497234&PinnedHotelID=17497234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626281994905) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=17497234&PinnedHotelID=17497234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626281994905) ![Shangri-La Hambantota](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15083400/15083331/0ace2a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La Hambantota Sittarakala Estate, Shangri-La Mawatha Ambalantota £161 21 Apr - 22 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Hambantota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Shangri-La's Golf and Country Club and Dry ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (131 reviews) Overall, a great experience, staff were very helpful and accommodating for every need. The main returns and al la carte restaurants were very good quality. The only recommendation that prevented 5 star rating was the quality/strength of wifi available Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=15083331&PinnedHotelID=15083331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626281994905) ![Yala Safari Camping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11568600/11568511/e44a5a77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yala Safari Camping 60, Tissa Lake Road Kataragama £188 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Kataragama. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Kataragama Archaeological Museum ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews) This is a cool unique place to stay on the edge of Yala park. The staff is friendly and goes above and beyond for your comfort and needs. Dinning was delicious and star lit dinner over looking the firefly lit jungle. Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=11568511&PinnedHotelID=11568511&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626281994905) [See all 379 properties in Mattala](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248626281994905) 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. ![Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74810000/74807300/74807287/5cf53bb6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping Yodakandiya, Sithulpawwa Road, Yala, Thissamaharama Stay at this business-friendly campsite in Thissamaharama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Excellent stay!! Very unique experience, highly recommend coming here. Staff was fantastic, and the full day safari is worth it! Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thissamaharama-Hotels-Tribe-Yala-Luxury-Camping.h74807287.Hotel-Information) ![Ziziphus Tree Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110890000/110887900/110887808/w1382h639x0y0-8cf72e0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ziziphus Tree Villas Sandasirigama Road, Mahasenpura Thissamaharama SP Stay at this villa in Thissamaharama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) An oasis The staff was helpful in organising a safari and in general with the hotel. The pool looks and feels great for a dip to cool down. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thissamaharama-Hotels-Ziziphus-Tree-Villas.h110887808.Hotel-Information) ![Neem Tree House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24410000/24402600/24402503/852f7fc2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Neem Tree House Behind Community Centre Kirinda Stay at this villa in Kirinda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Kirinda Beach and Palatupana Beach are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Our group had a fantastic stay at neam tree, everything from the beautiful hospitality, amazing food and fabulous location being so close to yala. Would highly recommend to anyone considering a stay near yala. Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kirinda-Hotels-Neem-Tree-House.h24402503.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Mattala](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248626281994905&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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