No. 17, Kataragama-Sella, Kataragama Road, 91400 Kataragama, Sri Lanka
#14 of 40 hotels in Kataragama
Guests' ChoiceBased on 371 hotel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
6.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 April 2024
Tharindu
Sri LankaGood location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Ncd
Sri Lankapower outages has not any backup
friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Imesh
Sri LankaNo Bed tea and meals.
Clean: It is at a good level. but B/fast is not satisfactory and no variation
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Dulinda
Sri LankaPool need to be more cleaner.
Friendly staff. Good location. Comfortable room. Adequate space.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Maddie
United KingdomA little Mouldy bathroom but it is probably the heat
Pool was nice and super close to town. Staff were very nice and helpful. The room is big and bed comfy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Arran
Hong KongNo fridge or safe in the room
Good a/c. Convenient location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Charuka
Sri LankaNothing specific
TV connection was not worked proparly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Muttukrishna
United KingdomNo electric kettle or cups in the rooms. Electric shower not working.TEMP OF WATER WAS ERATIC.. TEL TO CALL RECEPTION WAS ALSO NOT WORKING..
FRIENDLY PEOPLE CLOSE TO MAIN TEMPLE
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Gajaruban
Sri LankaA/C is not cool enough, and it takes time to get cool down the room. The pool is not clean enoughfor me.
The room is big, and the beds are great. The location is perfect for temple visits
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Andrea
SwitzerlandThe light switches couldn't be reached from the bed. The bathroom could have been a bit cleaner
Large and comfy beds. AC and fan, nice outdoor chairs.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Fernando
Sri Lankahaven't found anything unhappy
I liked it all
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Ranilsilva
Sri LankaHotel location is very convenient.
Overall satisfied
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Arjuna
AustraliaThe breakfast was good however the toilet facilities were very poor. I specifically requested two rooms to be next to each other and this request was not fulfilled.
The breakfast was good however the toilet facilities were very poor.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Kumudu
Sri Lankafood prices are very expensive for the rate they could give free wifi bathroom amenities was not there
Rooms have enough space rooms are clean location is good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Rama
IndiaBetter variety in the restaurant menu would be helpful. There was almost zero choice for vegetarians .
We reached a bit late on check-in date and they had our rooms ready. Staff were very courteous and helpful. Surely a great location particularly for tourists keen on visiting the Kataragama temple. Ample private parking space available.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Arlene
SpainThe room was humble but clean. There wasn't tea kettle. The room was next to the reception and we heard the phone ringing early in the morning.
The staff was very kind. All the employees were helpful. The manager was professional and spoke English very well. There is a pool. Our room had table and chairs outside that made it nice to play cards or have a snack.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Chathurya
Sri LankaUnavailability of hot water
The premise is very close to Katharagama kovil (dewalaya)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Harsha
Sri LankaVery close to the main sites. Specially most of the Safari jeeps started here. Swimming pool is clean and larg. Food can be arranged to the room. Very friendly staff starting from the receptionist to the room assistant (I think is is kumara). Thank you team Livinya. We enjoyed our stay very well. Only thing We wanted to extend our stay for another but all the rooms were booked so we had to moved to another facility on the next day. Otherwise we would definitely stay another night. Food was so delicious. My kids enjoyed the food specialy the potato curry and string hoppers. Mushrooms soups recipes must be hacked. It was amazing. Add more rooms and make the facility bigger and bigger. We will definitely come again. Thank you all for the great service. Wishing you merry Christmas.....!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Akila
Sri LankaPeaceful place, didnt face any disturbances
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Radhika
Sri LankaI suggest that the hotel should do a renovation for the washrooms.
This my 3rd continuous experience with Livinya. Special Thanks to "Raju" whom always attentive and take good care of us during the stay. Staff was great always help us with a smile on face. Room was perfect.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Wijesinghe
Sri LankaMosquito cannot be fully covered, not enough for the bed size
The hotel was so close to Katharagama town and the Katharagama dewalaya
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Sasikala
United Kingdom"breakfast", "clean", and "room
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Dhananjaya
Sri LankaShower was blocked.
Near to center. Comfortable beds.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Laxman
Sri LankaRestaurant facilities need to be upgraded with more varied options available on the menu. This is a major drawback for guests staying for more than one night
Close proximity to Religious sites and the facilities
Stayed in August 2023
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