Best places in Mannar, Sri Lanka to visit (UPDATED March, 2024)

Best places in Mannar

Discover the best places in Mannar, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 20 places in the city.

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Baobab Tree Pallimunai, Mannar

Nature preserve

👍 As it is a very valuable plant in Sri Lanka, it should be taken care of and protected

4.30 (805 reviews)

Mannar Dutch Fort

Historical landmark

👍 Beautiful and historical place in sri lanka. Built by the Portuguese, it was later taken over by the Dutch. Built facing the Mannar Lagoon, it creates a pleasant sight to watch during the sunset in the evening. Today it is broken but not completely destroyed, this is a place that many tourists go to...

4.30 (702 reviews)

Thallady Gimanhala

Restaurant

👍 We had our early morning breakfast at this place. This restaurant is very convenient for the bird watchers who visit theVankalai Bird Sanctuary since this is located near the Mannar Causeway. Prices are reasonable. There is a retail shop next to the restaurant.

4.30 (180 reviews)

Cargills Food City Express - Mannar

Supermarket

👍 * Parking available * Pharmacy * Vegetables * Fruits * Rice and pulses * Carbonated drinks & bottled drinking water * Breakfast cereals * Milk powder * Tea and coffee * Condiments and sauces * Oils & Vinegars * Bakery products * Pastas & soups * Canned foods * Dry rations * Nuts and mixtures * Biscu...

4.10 (361 reviews)

Choice Restaurant

Restaurant

👍 Unpretentious and friendly service. Mostly Indian cuisine with some Sri Lankan usuals. Clean and efficient.

$ $$$

4.00 (225 reviews)

Pearl Rest

Hotel

👍👍 Beautiful property in a lush garden. The spacious room (semi deluxe) was super clean with a nice bathroom. Breakfast is served in a beautiful patio right next to the room. Very tranquil location in a side street in the centre of Mannar. Hospitable and helpful family. 100% recommended.

$11/night

4.20 (104 reviews)

Vankalai Beach ️

Bird watching area

👍👍 One of my favorite beach in Sri Lanka. Venkalai beach is so beautiful. And it’s not deep.

4.20 (100 reviews)

Mannar Old Bridge, மன்னார் பழைய பாலம்

Bridge

👍 Nice bridge but dont expect as big bridge because it is small one. Dutch fort and old dutch bridge near to this new bridge

4.30 (77 reviews)

Hotel Agape

Hotel

Modest rooms with Wi-Fi in an informal hotel offering parking & an international restaurant.

$69/night

3.90 (349 reviews)

Mannar Coccos Garden

Hotel

👍👍 One of the better places in Mannar for foods. Super service, friendly staff. Children friendly less spicy delicious food upon request. Reasonable prices. Now they have started free delivery with 3km for selected items. If you are in Mannar, you should taste the food here. The place is very easy t...

4.10 (94 reviews)

Oasis Wings Hotel

Hotel

$24/night

4.20 (72 reviews)

Sri Rudram Pure Vegetarian Hotel

Restaurant

👍👍 This vegetarian restaurant is very clean. The service is amazing. The food is great for a cheap price if you are going to Thirukeetheesharam temple visit this restaurant 🙏

4.30 (57 reviews)

Athi Hotel

Hotel

4.00 (112 reviews)

New Siva Hotel

Restaurant

👍👍 Best hotel in mannar to have Indian food. Place is small but clean. Food is tasty and not expensive. Great customer care. One of the very few places in mannar to have a good meal.

4.00 (57 reviews)

Juli Reception Hall

Hotel

3.70 (159 reviews)

Star Guest House

Guest house

😠 V expensive. Bad communication. Staff don't know how to treat the customers. Don't stay this place

3.80 (86 reviews)

Mannar Guest House

Hotel

👍 Air conditioned nice and clean room. The guest house 200M away from Mannar main bus stand, close Mannar town. Manager of the guest house living in the basement is very welcoming and friendly. You should bring your bedsheets and covers as the ones provided are not so good. For the price of 4000/- per...

3.60 (152 reviews)

GATEWAY Inn-Mannar

Hotel

👍 In a city without many decent hotels/guest houses to stay Gateway Inn Mannar is a good enough place to stay in for a few days. The rooms are of sufficient but basic standard. Bathrooms are basic too. However, cleanliness and home like environment are plus points. The hotel management will arrange fo...

3.70 (42 reviews)