Best places in Matara District

Discover the best places in Matara District, 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 819 places in the county.

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Snake Farm Weligama (Traditional Farm)
Farm
👍👍 Really awesome experience. The owner showed us a lot of different snakes including a big python and very beautiful and scary cobra. You can touch the snakes and feel them on you, even on your head if you want 😘😍 (non-poison). The place is little bit hidden in a jungle and you feel like a real adve...
4.90 (1.5K reviews)
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Mirissa Diving & Snorkeling Center
Diving center
👍👍 As a first-time scuba diver, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience at this diving center. The staff was great, professional and supportive. Just top-notch. I highly recommend this center. Five stars without a doubt.
4.90 (969 reviews)
Matara Bodhiya - මාතර බෝධිය (மாதாரா போ மரம்) image
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Matara Bodhiya - මාතර බෝධිය (மாதாரா போ மரம்)
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Matara Bodhiya is a sacred fig tree in Matara, Sri Lanka. Its origin can be traced back to a tragic story centred on King Kumara Dharmasena or Kumaradhatusena son of King Kasyapa of Sigiriya and his closet friend, Kalidasa, a famous dramatist and poet.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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The Surfer Surf Camps Sri Lanka - Your Best Surf camp in Sri Lanka Weligama - Surf and Yoga Camp Weligama
Surf school
Relaxed rooms with private balconies, plus a rooftop restaurant/bar & an outdoor pool.
4.90 (477 reviews)
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The Shrine of Our Lady of Matara
Catholic church
👍👍 A very beautiful church in Matara. It is also a very sacred place. The church was completely destroyed by the tsunami of 2004 and now stands the newly renovated church. A very blessed place. The church recorded the height of the tsunami waves. There is also a commemorative monument in his memor...
4.80 (912 reviews)
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Solid Surf House Sri Lanka
Hostel
👍👍 I stayed at Solid for 2.5 weeks and it was a great experience! The surfinstructors were really helpful and I (a beginner) was able to improve a lot with their help :) I loved the food and the stuff was so nice. The rooms are very clean and the vibe in the house is really welcoming. Would recommend!
$15/night
5.00 (288 reviews)
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Original Mirissa Dive Center
SCUBA tour agency
👍👍 The Best Diving & Snorkeling Experience!! Their training, equipment and support made it a wonderful experience. Especially Mr Ranga is a great instructor out there! Thankyou Mirissa Dive Centre👌
4.80 (737 reviews)
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MARU - Weligama
Restaurant
👍👍 Good food, great staff and quick service. We had the karaage chicken and seaweed nachos for appetizers and tuna and prawns poke bowls for mains. Their sauces were pretty amazing including the Kochchi Mayo
4.80 (726 reviews)
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Kingsley Hot Kitchen
Family restaurant
👍👍 Absolutely recommended! The food is amazing! We tried the Rotti and also Rice and Curry (pre-ordered) and it was delicious. My husbands parents are from Sri Lanka, so we have tried a lot of different sri lankan food. If you wanna try authentic local food - this is the place to be! Kingsley is also s...
5.00 (255 reviews)
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Sri Lanka Snake Farm weligama (tourist attraction)
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Interesting experience. You get to see many snakes, and you can also touch them and have them crawl over you if you are not afraid (but it is safe). And the owner is friendly. We recommend visiting.
4.80 (652 reviews)
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Super Hero Fitness Centre
Gym
👍👍 Excellent place. with a well experienced coach. Highly Recommended. Come and join with Super Hero fitness centre. Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Sore Today, Strong Tomorrow. Thank You!
5.00 (245 reviews)
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Hey Mama (Mom’s Spices)
Restaurant
👍👍 Thanks to Google I found this place on the map which was given very good reviews, so I was curious. The owner was very welcoming when I came, her cooking skills are amazing. And the portion is HUGE 😂. She really did an excellent presentation and put her heart into the plate. Only minor thing: the...
4.90 (327 reviews)
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Mirissa Beach
Beach
Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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Parrot Rock
Tourist attraction
Elevated lookout atop a large rock, with views of Mirissa Beach surfers & Indian Ocean sunsets.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Chuty‘s Surf School Mirissa Beach
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Best surf instructor in Mirissa! Chuty is a funny guy, professional coach and really good surfer! 🤴🏾 If you want to learn or improve your surf, he’s the right person here!
5.00 (199 reviews)
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Coconut Tree Hill
Tourist attraction
Much-photographed red-rock promontory with coconut palms, known for ocean views & sunset walks.
4.60 (5.2K reviews)
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Dine 'n' Sip
Restaurant
👍👍 A truly unique food experience in Weligama. We had the fish and the chicken taco and it’s by far some of our best taco experiences and trust me, we’ve had a lot of taco! The family owning the restaurant are lovely, the excitement and love that prepared the food is magnificent! I hope for everyone to...
4.90 (248 reviews)
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The Natural Earth
Restaurant
👍👍 A wonderful space for breakfast, brunch and lunch! Opened just yesterday. Beautiful atmosphere and delicious, colorful food. Good prices. Staff is soo friendly. We felt so much welcomed by everyone. And the cutest dog, named Babs, is walking around and loves cuddles from everyone. We will def come b...
4.80 (329 reviews)
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No. 1 Dewmini Roti Shop
Sri Lankan restaurant
👍👍 I can totally recommend. Service is nice and Roti delicious. We order food for 3 people and everyone was happy with their choices. For sure try peanut butter milkshake, it was amazingly tasty. Prices are low.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Hiriketiya Beach
Beach
Curved sandy strip popular for swimming & surfing, backed by coconut palms, bars & eateries.
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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