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Farm Villa By Heritage

Hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, 15 miles from Situlpawwa, Farm Villa By Heritage has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

S
Susanne
From
Canada
🌾 Warm Hospitality Like No Other! I’ve rarely been welcomed so warmly in a hotel — from the moment we arrived at Farm Villa Resort, we felt right at home. The staff were incredibly friendly and professional, making our stay truly special. 🛏️ Comfort Meets Elegance Our room was spacious with exquisite linen and spotless amenities. We enjoyed a delicious and generous breakfast that set the tone for each day. 📍 Perfect Location Located close to Kataragama Devalaya and Kiri Vehera, it’s ideal for pilgrims and explorers alike. A short drive took us to the Yala Sanctuary and the sacred Situlpawwa Rock Temple. 🦁 Yala Safari Adventure The team helped us arrange an unforgettable Yala Safari tour, where we spotted wild elephants, leopards, and colorful birdlife — a highlight of our trip! 🌅 Evening Paddy Walk & Nature Bliss Our evenings were magical — a walk through the golden paddy fields, listening to tranquil nature sounds under a glowing sky. Pure serenity. 💚 Without a doubt, if I visit Kataragama again, Farm Villa Resort will be my #1 choice. Highly recommended for anyone seeking peace, comfort, and adventure!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$100.72
1 night, 2 adults

Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama

Hotel in Kataragama

Mandara Resort is located in the south of Sri Lanka, about 23 mi from Yala National Park. This tropical resort comes with an outdoor pool, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi in its public areas.

T
Teresa
From
United States
I like everything about this hotel. The rooms were big and clean and the food was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Price from
$70.86
1 night, 2 adults

MG Resort - Yala

Hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, within 7.3 miles of Situlpawwa and 14 miles of Tissa Wewa, MG Resort - Yala has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel SU kataragama

Hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, within 7.5 miles of Tissa Wewa and 14 miles of Situlpawwa, Hotel SU kataragama provides accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

N
Nethun
From
Sri Lanka
In short, the place was great 👍. The location was great (in a nice quiet area but still close to the city), the room was clean, the beds were comfy and the staff was very attentive. We had an issue with one of the door locks and they promptly offered us another room. Breakfast was great as well. Really enjoyed our stay, and will definitely come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
$60
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Ganthera Kataragama

Hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, 10 miles from Situlpawwa, Hotel Ganthera Kataragama features views of the garden. Featuring a garden, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

D
DARSHANA
From
Sri Lanka
The facilities and staff are good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
$19
1 night, 2 adults

Emerald Guest House

Hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, 11 miles from Situlpawwa, Emerald Guest House provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

D
Dhananjana
From
Sri Lanka
Nice place with a very safe , cleanest place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
$10.10
1 night, 2 adults

Livinya Holiday Resort

Hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, 11 miles from Situlpawwa, Livinya Holiday Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

A
Asintha
From
Sri Lanka
Great comfortable rooms. Support staff were very friendly and supportive. Location is near to all needs. Food was delicious!!!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews
Price from
$48.50
1 night, 2 adults

Shiva Rest Katharagama

Hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, within 10 miles of Situlpawwa and 12 miles of Tissa Wewa, Shiva Rest Katharagama provides accommodations with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for...

R
Rachel
From
France
Nice, helpful, friendly sweet man at the reception. Quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
$11.05
1 night, 2 adults

Grand Tamarind Lake

Hotel in Kataragama

Set in Kataragama, 1.7 mi from Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Grand Tamarind Lake offers accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar.

T
Tetzel
From
Qatar
- The room was spacious and has everything we need! - Buffet breakfast included.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 494 reviews
Price from
$133
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Senora

Hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, 10 miles from Situlpawwa, Hotel Senora provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

D
Dammika Mangala Bandara Karandawala
From
Israel
Good accommodation , attractive location and background ,comfortable rooms with excellent service , relaxing mind. All are excellent and thank you very much for every supprts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the center of Kataragama

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

    Located in Kataragama, 11 miles from Situlpawwa, Livinya Holiday Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    SERENITY REST by Colombo YMBA enjoys a location in Kataragama, 26 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and a 8-minute walk from Kataragama Temple. 10 miles from Situlpawwa and 11 miles from Tissa Wewa,...

  • Calming acres is located in Kataragama, just 26 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and a 9-minute walk from Kataragama Temple.

  • Dinesh holidy resort offers accommodations in Kataragama, 10 miles from Situlpawwa and 11 miles from Tissa Wewa. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation is non-smoking. A buffet breakfast is available at Secret Relax Inn Hotel & Guest House.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Located in Kataragama, within 11 miles of Situlpawwa and 11 miles of Tissa Wewa, Lake House Rest - Kataragama provides accommodations with a shared lounge as well as free private parking for guests...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Located in Kataragama, 11 miles from Tissa Wewa, Hotel Sunil's has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

    The Sisara has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kataragama. The property is located 11 miles from Tissa Wewa, 11 miles from Situlpawwa and 26 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

Budget hotels in Kataragama and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

    Located within 11 miles of Situlpawwa and 12 miles of Tissa Wewa, Lavendish Tamarind Lifestyle has rooms in Kataragama.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

    Hotel Sunflower has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kataragama. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool.

  • Located in Kataragama, 10 miles from Situlpawwa, Kynrock Hotels & Resorts Kataragama has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

    Okrin Hotel is located in Kataragama, 8.1 mi from the popular Yala National Park.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews

    Mandara Resort is located in the south of Sri Lanka, about 23 mi from Yala National Park. This tropical resort comes with an outdoor pool, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi in its public areas.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 882 reviews

    Set in Kataragama, Safari Lodge Yala provides a restaurant and garden views, 1.4 mi from Kataragama Temple and 9.9 mi from Lunugamvehera National Park. Complimentary WiFi is provided.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    Located in Kataragama, 13 miles from Situlpawwa, Infinity Nature Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Located in Kataragama, Lake Forest Holiday Resort features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Best hotels with breakfast in Kataragama and nearby

  • Crocodile park Bungalow is located in Kataragama, just 27 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 1.1 miles from Kataragama Temple.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

    Offering garden views, Kataragama Homestay in Kataragama provides accommodations, free bikes, and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, hairdresser's, and spa facilities.

  • Featuring a garden, a terrace as well as a bar, Ceylon Wild Safaris is located in Kataragama, 10 miles from Situlpawwa.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

    Jayasinghe Holiday Resort is conveniently located just 3.1 mi from the famous Yala National Park. It features well-appointed guestrooms. Guests can also relax by the outdoor swimming pool.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews

    A good location for a stress-free holiday in Yala, Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping is a campground surrounded by views of the garden.

  • Located in Kataragama and with Situlpawwa reachable within 9.1 miles, The Wild Yala has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Makini Bush Camp, Yala in Yala provides accommodations, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge.

  • Kele Yala

    Hotel in Yala
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

    Kele Yala is a boutique hotel located in the dry zone in Kataragama.

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  • 6.0

    Kataragama itself is a temple town and that’s pretty much it...

    Kataragama itself is a temple town and that’s pretty much it. Other than that it’s a jumping off point for safari in yala and kumana. One day is more than enough for cultural/religious aspects. The Perahara (pageant) in July is fantastic. Be warned that it may not start till midnight and may need pre booked tickets. Also watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas around this time. The country side and the rural life as well as the wildlife is fantastic and authentic. Quite hot and sunny year round but dec to feb is more comfortable.
    Guest review by
    umesh
    Sri Lanka
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Kris
    India
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    Harsha Madura
    Sri Lanka
  • 10.0

    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
    Guest review by
    DAMITH
    Sri Lanka
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Harsha
    Sri Lanka
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous

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  • From $25 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
    Cool and quirky accommodation, we loved the style. We were met with a welcome and tea by the kind host which was appreciated. The room, bed and bathroom were all spacious. No hot water but we've got used to tepid showers which are fine. The breakfast was lovely too! We stopped in Kataragama as we were heading to Udawalawe the next day, the town was an unexpected surprise. We visited one of the temples and the town is teeming with wildlife. Fabulous! I'd definitely come again if we visit Sri Lanka. Thank you.
    Guest review by
    Karen
    United Kingdom
  • From $23.16 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
    Place was run down. Room was dry, stained bed linen, stained metres, dirty toilet. Have seen very little attention to health and safety in rooms (wires were exposed next to the wall mounted fans). We were told that the Kitchen was closed (have however seen some other hotel guests having food in the restaurant)☹️
    Guest review by
    Himal
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
    We booked 1 night at UD garden hotel and the property was closed to the Kataragama town (walking distance). Room was so nice and clean well maintained. staff was friendly and helpful. Highly Recommended
    Guest review by
    Nethma
    Sri Lanka
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews
    We booked 1 night at kataragama safari hotel and the property was closed to the kataragama devalaya room was so nice and clean well maintained staff was friendly and hey highly recommended
    Guest review by
    Sudarshani
    Sri Lanka
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.3
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
    One of the very good hotel in eravund Kataragama for peace full stay. Peace full environment with all facilities... Quality room, Good food, WiFi and recommend customer service.
    Guest review by
    Skandakumar
    Sri Lanka
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