Title: Polhena Travel Guide: Best of Polhena, Matara Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Polhena](https://expedia.co.uk/Polhena-Hotels.d553248635974587528.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Polhena](https://expedia.co.uk/Polhena-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635974587528.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Polhena Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Polhena.d553248635974587528.Car-Hire-Guide)[Polhena Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Polhena.d553248635974587528.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Polhena Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Polhena beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326702/6d545089-30a2-4cfe-82e9-3e3627669aa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Polhena beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326702/6d545089-30a2-4cfe-82e9-3e3627669aa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wedding postponed because of snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326702/9ab0115d-c134-4b9a-bb19-7138770ce7d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Enjoying the sea view at the hotel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326702/52d3d1a5-cec2-4392-86eb-7cebee87877d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Local kids going out for surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326702/98903663-0857-4363-bbc8-5794b82ac33e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Polhena Things to do - Top hotels in Polhena - Top Holiday Rentals in Polhena ![Lakraj Heritage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114280000/114278100/114278036/d4bf4a02_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakraj Heritage NO 133 BEACH ROAD,POLHENA BEACH Matara MATARA £49 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Matara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Madiha Beach are located ... 7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=114278036&PinnedHotelID=114278036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587528) ![Hotel Ferola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112280000/112277300/112277228/d285316f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ferola Beach Road, Polhena Matara SP Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £174 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Matara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Madiha Beach are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) The hotel is well located a few minutes walk to the beach. The staff are great and attentive to all your needs. They go the extra mile all the time to ensure your stay is special. Breakfast is excellent with all cusines available. The NY eve gala dinner had live music, superb food banquet and a beach ... Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=112277228&PinnedHotelID=112277228&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587528) ![Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19413500/19413442/67eafb25_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa 700 Matara Road, Pelana Weligama £275 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Weligama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (251 reviews) Fantastic stay- spotless rooms, great breakfast, very friendly staff. Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=19413442&PinnedHotelID=19413442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587528) [See all 1,225 properties in Polhena](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635974587528) 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. ![Villa Hillcrest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120350000/120348500/120348473/2eb1c67e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Hillcrest Galkaduwahena, Palalla, Weligama Weligama SP Stay at this villa in Welipitiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mirissa Beach and Weligama Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Villa-Hillcrest.h120348473.Hotel-Information) ![Top-rated beachfront Villa in Talpe, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104220000/104216500/104216454/4f1e8c5e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Top-rated beachfront Villa in Talpe, Sri Lanka Talpe, Sri Lanka Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Mihiripenna Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna-Hotels-Top-Rated-Beachfront-Villa-In-Talpe.h104216454.Hotel-Information) ![Amara Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23660000/23651000/23650955/05a70023_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amara Villa Kabalana Rd. Ahangama Galle Stay at this business-friendly villa in Ahangama. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kabalana Beach and Kathaluwa Old Temple ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews) The staff were really nice and welcoming, the rooms were top notch too. We enjoyed the stay here very much! Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ahangama-Hotels-Amara-Villa.h23650955.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Polhena](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635974587528&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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Polhena hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587528&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587528&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587528&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587528&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587528&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587528&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Our Lady of Matara Shrine You can learn about the history of Matara when you stop by Our Lady of Matara Shrine. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Our-Lady-Of-Matara-Shrine-Matara.d553248621562725821.Attraction) #### Star Fort Star Fort is just one of the places to see in Matara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Star-Fort-Matara.d553248621526915033.Attraction) #### Parevi Duwa You can find out about the history of Matara with a stop at Parevi Duwa. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parevi-Duwa-Matara.d553248621526915032.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720011/a91ad4a3-63c9-4101-ba52-50b87f60415b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snorkeling-with-turtles-in-mirissa.a2720011.activity-details) ![Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3166810/b0d60f08-2fe4-4063-b8f2-faac7d634ada.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snorkeling-with-turtles-in-mirissa.a3166810.activity-details) ![Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47765633/2addaa98-a709-4306-bcf4-56288308bcff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mirissa: Snorkeling Experience with Turtles £21 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mirissa-snorkeling-experience-with-turtles.a47765633.activity-details) ![Paradise Turtle watching tour, special memories with friends](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/802750/b396e350-0030-40ec-a5d7-e2c0e2bccdb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paradise Turtle Watching Tours £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paradise-turtle-watching-tours.a802750.activity-details) ![Paradise Galle Day Tours ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49400025/69941d4f-35a1-4c28-adc5-02c9d6a728f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paradise Galle Day Tours £61 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paradise-galle-day-tours.a49400025.activity-details) ![Galle light house ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2441336/9ba88f45-f004-45cf-8574-283576643dc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galle day tour £66 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/galle-day-tour.a2441336.activity-details) [See all activities in Polhena](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Polhena.d553248635974587528.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Polhena ![Sri Lanka beach and palm trees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326702/ca152ea9-48ea-4926-98a5-18828bc685c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matara - Cities near Polhena - Places of interest [Matara](https://expedia.co.uk/Matara.dx6326702) - [Madiha Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Madiha-Beach-Southern-Province.d553248635977255852.Attraction) - [Mirissa Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mirissa-Beach-Southern-Province.d6351552.Attraction) - [Kabalana Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kabalana-Beach-Southern-Province.d553248635977261047.Attraction) - [Dickwella Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dickwella-Beach-Southern-Province.d6142484.Attraction) - [Koggala Lake ](https://expedia.co.uk/Koggala-Lake-Southern-Province.d553248635929513065.Attraction) - [Hummanaya Blow Hole ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hummanaya-Blow-Hole-Kudawella.d553248632870973249.Attraction) - [Kudawella Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kudawella-Beach-Kudawella.d553248635977255843.Attraction) - [Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Martin-Wickramsinghe-Folk-Museum-Koggala.d553248621568180552.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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