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UD Garden Hotel, hotel in Kataragama

Boasting a garden, UD Garden Hotel is situated in Kataragama in the Monaragala District region, 16 km from Situlpawwa and 18 km from Tissa Wewa.

7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
122 reviews
Price from£16.81per night
Hotel Sunflower, hotel in Kataragama

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Hotel Sunflower is located in Kataragama. Free WiFi access is available.

Staff were very helpful and friendly Tasty food Decent rooms
6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
43 reviews
Price from£23.81per night
Eth Yahana Hotel, hotel in Kataragama

Situated in Kataragama, 19 km from Situlpawwa, Eth Yahana Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The location was convinient.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
36 reviews
Price from£22.41per night
Agastyā, hotel in Kataragama

Situated in Kataragama, 17 km from Situlpawwa, Agastyā features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 1-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

Nothing
5.9
Scored 5.9
Above average
Rated okay
66 reviews
Price from£7.60per night
Yala Beddegama Eco, hotel in Kataragama

Nestled within lush tropical greenery, Beddegama Ecopark offers tranquil and comfortable accommodation with free Wi-Fi access in its public areas.

Everything!! It was an AMAZING experience. Sleeping almost outside in the middle of the nature is something that everyone should try at least once in a lifetime. We stayed in a tree house, which was very clean for an open space, with nets for keeping monkeys out, very clean bed sheets and towels (not so often in Sri Lanka), excellent food and very good prices for a remote location (full of nature and animals around you). The staff was amazingly warm and helpful with everything. I recommend this place 10000%. For sure will come back here if we will visit Yala again. Not a location for 5 stars hotel kinda people, otherwise you will love it. Also, we liked that they improved their game, now you can find toiletries and better food (we loved it) so they really take into account the feedback received. Make sure you understand that this is a safari area so going out of the premises by yourself can be dangerous, so book your lunch and dinner with them as little options are available in the area (we had a car and it was pretty difficult to find a decent lunch place around in the arrival day) -- they will ask you at arrival so you don't need to hustle before. They offer safari at a good price, also.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
72 reviews
Price from£35.22per night
Jungle river humbhaha hostel, hotel in Kataragama

Situated in Kataragama, within 18 km of Situlpawwa and 20 km of Tissa Wewa, Jungle river humbhaha hostel features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

The location was beautiful as it’s in the heart of the jungle. There is lots of wildlife and they have very cute puppies which Mira takes wonderful care of. The young man working there was also very nice and helpful. The room we were moved to was wonderful and quite comfortable and private. The next morning they helped arrange a taxi for us which was great as we had a long journey.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
45 reviews
Price from£6.48per night
Livinya Holiday Resort, hotel in Kataragama

Set in Kataragama, 17 km from Situlpawwa, Livinya Holiday Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

so clean and tidy, very friendly staff
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
411 reviews
Price from£20.81per night
Grand Tamarind Lake, hotel in Kataragama

Set in Kataragama, 2.7 km from Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Grand Tamarind Lake offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar.

Spacious and very clean room..
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
378 reviews
Price from£66.28per night
Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama, hotel in Kataragama

Mandara Resort is located in the south of Sri Lanka, about 37 km from Yala National Park. This tropical resort comes with an outdoor pool, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi in its public areas.

breakfast & dining room excellent
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
156 reviews
Price from£70.91per night
Emerald Guest House, hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, 18 km from Situlpawwa, Emerald Guest House provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

The managing lady was very nice and helpful. always ready to answer any question and constantly checked up on our arrival time. Room was large and was clean. its a decent stop for a quick stay.
7.1
Scored 7.1
Good
Rated good
105 reviews
Price from£8.08per night
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Kataragama's best hotels with breakfast

  • MG Resort - Yala

    Situated in Kataragama, within 12 km of Situlpawwa and 23 km of Tissa Wewa, MG Resort - Yala features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking...

  • Lavendish Okrin Hotel
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 51 reviews

    Okrin Hotel is located in Kataragama, 13 km from the popular Yala National Park. This well-appointed accommodation features an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi access and a beautiful outdoor terrace.

    Value for Money, Excellent Staff, Convenient location.

  • Yala Big Game Drive with Heina Eco Team (3 Day 2 Night)

    Situated in Kataragama, 21 km from Situlpawwa, Yala Big Game Drive with Heina Eco Team (3 Day 2 Night) features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Hotel Chenra
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 87 reviews

    Set in Kataragama, 17 km from Situlpawwa, Hotel Chenra offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Green environment,quiet place.can recommended.friendly staff.

Hotels located in the centre of Kataragama

  • The Sisara
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 20 reviews

    The Sisara has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kataragama. The property is around 17 km from Tissa Wewa, 17 km from Situlpawwa and 42 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

    Breakfast was exceptional & location is close by for any event/facilities.

  • Eth Yahana Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 36 reviews

    Situated in Kataragama, 19 km from Situlpawwa, Eth Yahana Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The location was convinient.

  • Visaka Hotel - Kataragama
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 18 reviews

    Set in Kataragama, 18 km from Situlpawwa, Visaka Hotel - Kataragama offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

    It was clean and comfortable place. Helpful staff. Highly recommended.

  • Shiva Rest Katharagama
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 97 reviews

    Located in Kataragama, within 16 km of Situlpawwa and 19 km of Tissa Wewa, Shiva Rest Katharagama provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

    Sauberes,einfaches und preiswertes GH.Sehr ruhig!!

  • Samwill Holiday Resort
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 31 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool and a barbecue, Samwill Holiday Resort offers accommodation in Kataragama, 16 km from Tissamaharama. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

    It was conveniently located close to the kataragama Dewalwya, the whole setting and the staff had done wonderful job to make our stay memorable

  • Hotel Sunflower
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 43 reviews

    Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Hotel Sunflower is located in Kataragama. Free WiFi access is available.

    Rooms and staff.. Dinner and Breakfast were good..

  • Relax Lake View Resort
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Kataragama, 23 km from Situlpawwa, Relax Lake View Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Agastyā
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 66 reviews

    Situated in Kataragama, 17 km from Situlpawwa, Agastyā features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 1-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

    The rooms were comfy and spacious. The staff is friendly and supportive.

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What guests said about Kataragama:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    I thought it was a different place to go for Safari.

    I thought it was a different place to go for Safari. But, almost all vehicles come from Tissa for Safari pickup so it doesn't really matter if you book a room in Tissa or Katharagama for the Safari.
    Kris
    India
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Even though it is a religious hub that connects all the...

    Even though it is a religious hub that connects all the religions to a one place, I enjoyed the YALA Safari very much. Spotted all most all the animals from water birds to hundreds of peacocks, from mongoose to leopard and elephants.
    Harsha Madura
    Sri Lanka
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Now Kataragama is to easy to reach through Southern...

    Now Kataragama is to easy to reach through Southern Expressway. It's just some 30km+ from Mattala Exit., Kiriwehera, Kataragama Devalaya, Sella Kataragama and Wedasiti Kanda are main religious' attraction points. We had our dinner from Hotel sunflower and Lunch @ P&S Kataragama
    DAMITH
    Sri Lanka
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    My favorite places are Ruhunu Katharagama Dewalay,Kirivehea,...

    My favorite places are Ruhunu Katharagama Dewalay,Kirivehea,Thissa Maharama Temple, Sella Katharagama & Ranminithanna movie making place. We have arranged our meals outside places such as P&S . All the places are very close to town area.
    Harsha
    Sri Lanka
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Could not see Perahara, we could not stay after 11.30pm.

    Could not see Perahara, we could not stay after 11.30pm. If our Hotel room was close Temple we would have come in time of Perahera. Could not enjoyed the journey, very disappointing since the Room was 2Km away from Kataragama Town and temple , no access to outside choice food , had to starve until we reached KataragamaTown. Food and items were sold at uncontrollerable price. For example-Perera and Sons - selling prices below Fish rolls- 150 Fried Rice - 750/- quantity very less than side plate and a small drum stick piece chicken with least flesh. Nestea - Rs 120/= Lunch - Rs 520/= very very small quantity. All bills are available with me as proof if necessary. Surprisingly to know a very reputed food caterers such as PERERA And Sons exploiting selling least quantity food at exorbitant prices compared to Colombo prices to Temple Pilgrims visitors, striving to exist due to economic crisis with no though and concerned to the Poor and needy. At a Pilgrimage area, such as Kataragama, the business rich, could have treated the mo have visitors in a compromise way, selling at reasonably low price or served as Dansal. Their were visitor sharing an incompletely served fried rice plate some were begging at the entrance. This is the way GOD FEARING PEOPLE behave in business concerns at Festival period . GOVMT need to do something valuable to address the needs of the Pilgrim visitors comming from all ends of the country Sri Lanka. Could not fulfill the needs we went to Kataragama due exorbitant accommodation and food price.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Kataragama temple in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, is a temple...

    Kataragama temple in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, is a temple complex dedicated to Buddhist guardian deity God Kataragama and Hindu War God Murugan. It is one of the few religious sites in Sri Lanka that is venerated by the Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and the Vedda people. Kataragama deviyo is a deification of the legendary king Mahasena, who is born as a Bodhisattva. According to legendary history, Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya was built by King Dutugemunu around 160 years B.C. in fulfilment of a vow to defeat King Elara in battle. It was endowed with a large extent of land by King Dutugemunu for its maintenance and subsequent monarchs did likewise. Kataragama is a multi-religious sacred town. Despite the differences of caste and creed, many Sri Lankans show great reverence to God Kataragama. They honour him as a very powerful deity and beg divine help to overcome their personal problems or for success in business enterprises, etc., with the fervent hope that their requests will be granted. They believe that God Kataragama exists and is vested with extraordinary power to assist those who appeal to him with faith and devotion in times of distress or calamity.
    KaviB77
    Sri Lanka

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kataragama

  • From £36.18 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 166 reviews
    One of the best accomodations of our trip and well worth heading out to Kataragama for it. The host was lovely and organised our safari and our travels. Sunanda is the real star of the show, giving us a tour of the farm and surrounding grounds of the property and just being so friendly and happy to help. The place itself is lovely, and very peaceful. Food was some of the best we had. Couldn't recommend this place enough! Room was very spacious and clean and one of the largest on our trip.
    Michael
    United Kingdom
  • From £13.61 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 143 reviews
    Staff was so friendly as well as welcoming. Hotel is located in very close proximity to Pooja Nagaraya with very spacious and clean rooms with free private parking. We liked everything about Senora. Additionally, when we requested to assist us in a Yala Safari, the Staff gave us contact details of a great safari guide as well. All in all, I would highly recommend Senora and would stay here again if I visit Kataragama.
    Chathuranga
    Sri Lanka
  • From £23.21 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 605 reviews
    Very friendly and helpful staff, good food in the restaurant, rooms were very clean. Perfect location to go on a safari in Yala. The hotel also organised a Safari for us. Prasad was the best guide and was so knowledgeable! He told us all about the wildlife in the park and did everything he could to make sure we get to see a Leopard! It was a great experience in the Lodge and on The safari with Prasad!
    Maria
    Germany
  • From £70.91 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 156 reviews
    Nice working crew, especially Fernando, the main chief was really nice and ready to fullfill sny type of favor. he made a birthday came as a surprise for our daughter. the rooms and bathrooms were clean and spacious and food in the restaurant was just excellent. great swimming pool provided nice rellax
    Cech
    Czech Republic
  • 5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 87 reviews
    Nothing. Worst place. Bad smell , insects are everywhere, grass has grown so high. Rooms are so bad and smell like shit. Not recommend for anyone. We reach the location at night and i came out with my kids because this is not a place to stay.
    Harsha
    Sri Lanka
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 39 reviews
    This place was calm and quiet. It was an impressive one. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything was great at this rest house. I highly recommend for anyone visiting Kataragama.
    Dilshi Ranawaka
    Sri Lanka
  • From £22.41 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 36 reviews
    Hotel is located in a quite area nearly 2 Km from Kataragama Temple.Ideal for both families and groups.Lot of vegetation in the premises thus giving a invigorating feeling. Staff is friendly and helpful.
    RANAWEERA
    Sri Lanka
  • From £2.88 per night
    3.8
    Scored 3.8
    Poor
    Rated poor
     · 46 reviews
    Don’t go to this place . They are not accepting any booking via booking.com site . Trying to get advance and allocate minor facility rooms once guest has reach to the hotel. They are very bad.
    Harsha
    Sri Lanka
  • 6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 14 reviews
    Easy to reach since it is located so close to bus stand. Walking distance to kiri wehera. The owner is friendly and supportive. Rooms also worth for the price. Highly recommanded to all.
    K
    Kumuduni
    Sri Lanka
  • From £6.40 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 105 reviews
    The rooms were very clean and spacious. The uncle who was at the premises was very helpful as well as the lady. It is walking distance to katharagama dewalaya which was great!
    Seuwandi
    Sri Lanka
  • From £20.81 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 411 reviews
    Nice hotel, staff is good. location is superb. Food is relatively expensive but portions are big and delicious. Bathrooms were clean but there was an unpleasant smell.
    B
    Sri Lanka
  • From £11.53 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 20 reviews
    The staff was helpful. They provided us a pass to drive the car directly to the Kataragama devala premises. Also helped us in the dining. The rooms were clean.
    Manoj
    Sri Lanka
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 378 reviews
    Super size rooms with balconies and views on the lake. Beautiful garden with swimming pool. Very helpful staff. Very good buffet restaurant.
    Claudio
    United Kingdom
  • From £20.81 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 411 reviews
    I loved the swimming pool it was so clean The hotel is in the perfect place It is so close to the temples and other religions places!
    chandra
    Sri Lanka
  • From £10.45 per night
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 97 reviews
    This is best solution for Kataragama staying. cheap price and good staff. location also very good silent. no any city noise.
    Sampath Travels & Tours
    Sri Lanka
  • From £15.85 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 458 reviews
    The design of the rooms The design of the space The warm hospitality The access to the river
    lewis
    United Kingdom
  • From £16.81 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 122 reviews
    We had our BF outside.Very nice pool.Clean rooms.friendly staff.Value for money.
    DE SILVA
    Sri Lanka
  • From £27.22 per night
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 43 reviews
    Rooms and staff.. Dinner and Breakfast were good..
    Vignesh
    Sri Lanka
  • From £70.91 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 156 reviews
    Very poor service, Rooms are not clean
    susantha
    Sri Lanka
  • From £22.41 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 36 reviews
    Good Hotel location Friendly staff
    Kolitha
    Sri Lanka

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