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The Grand Moon River Hotel

Hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, 11 miles from Tissa Wewa, The Grand Moon River Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

M
Marie
From
United Kingdom
Large, clean, new rooms and bathroom. Friendly staff, delicious food, and they arranged a great safari. Refreshing swimming pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
$88.20
1 night, 2 adults

Farm Villa By Heritage

Hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, 13 miles from Tissa Wewa, Farm Villa By Heritage has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

F
Felix
From
Germany
Unforgettable Stay at Farm Villa Resort! Amazing location with easy access to Yala National Park. The surroundings are absolutely stunning — full of natural beauty and peaceful vibes. We stayed two nights at Farm Villa Resort and had an unforgettable experience. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with a large balcony and even a private pool! We loved how much space and privacy we had, and the view of the paddy fields was breathtaking. You can even take a walk through the fields — a truly unique experience. The staff were exceptional — friendly, attentive, and made us feel completely at home from the moment we arrived. One of the best parts of our stay was the full-day safari to Yala Block 5, arranged by the resort. It started early at 5 a.m. with a private guide who helped us spot rare animals and birds. The resort took care of everything — from a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast to a memorable jungle lunch. Everything was perfectly organized for a comfortable and exciting experience. The resort is also great for bird watching and wildlife lovers — even monkeys came to visit us near the villa! The food was another highlight — both breakfast and dinner were full of authentic Sri Lankan flavor. The large swimming pool was clean and perfect for relaxing after a long day. We highly recommend Farm Villa Resort to anyone visiting Kataragama or Yala. This was one of the best stays we’ve had in Sri Lanka — and we will definitely be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
Price from
$58.71
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 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
$19
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
Price from
$90
1 night, 2 adults

Kynrock Hotels & Resorts Kataragama

Hotel in Kataragama

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.

M
Michael
From
United States
Super nice hotel! Clean. Wasn’t busy when we visited.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Price from
$95.40
1 night, 2 adults

kk house

Hotel in Kataragama

Kk house is located in Kataragama, 10 miles from Situlpawwa and 11 miles from Tissa Wewa.

D
Darshana
From
Sri Lanka
Nothing to say that I'm like it . Very bad stay .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$14.40
1 night, 2 adults

MG Resort - Yala

Hotel in Kataragama

Located in Kataragama, 7.9 miles from Situlpawwa, MG Resort - Yala has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

M
Mohammed Faysal
From
Bangladesh
Hosts were too supportive and room was specious
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
$27.09
1 night, 2 adults

Lavendish Tamarind Lifestyle

Hotel in Kataragama

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

S
Shehan
From
Sri Lanka
Very calm hotel and accessible to town and nice food menu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
$55
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 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
$11
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 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
$12.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kataragama

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Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
From $29.97 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
From $18.87 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
From $35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
From $13 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 308 reviews
From $16.98 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
From $35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
From $23.40 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
From $70 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

Budget hotels in Kataragama and nearby

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.1
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Kataragama and nearby

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Fair - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Kataragama

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

FAQs about hotels in Kataragama

What Guests Said About Kataragama:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

We’re really glad we chose the Mailagama Cinnamon Residence...

We’re really glad we chose the Mailagama Cinnamon Residence for our stay in Kataragama. The staff treated us with great respect and warm hospitality. We thoroughly enjoyed the hoppers dinner with its absolutely delicious curries. We must also mention that the curd and honey were the best we’ve ever had.
Guest review bySrimantha
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

It is a holy place visited by Buddhists and Hindus alike.

It is a holy place visited by Buddhists and Hindus alike. Some Muslims also visit a mosque located in the sacred area. Buddhist usually visit the Kiri Vehera area first and then come to the Devale premises. There are circular roads to facilitate that sequence. Otherwise, one can walk to the Devale premises and then proceed to the Kiri Vehera premises. There are lot of boutiques selling various items including offerings for Devale. They are located in the town area. After that one has to cross a small bridge over the Menik River to enter the sacred area. Over the years both sides of the river have been re-organized for a better sequential experience.
Guest review byRANJITH
Sri Lanka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byumesh
Sri Lanka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byKris
India
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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.
Guest review byHarsha Madura
Sri Lanka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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
Guest review byDAMITH
Sri Lanka

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews
We stay for 1 night when visiting Yala National Park. This was the perfect setting with stunning views. Dinner was amazing - freshly cooked Sri Lankan curry. We also used the swimming pool at the hotel next door which was very reasonable and open for guests.
Guest review bySean
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
the hotel was good, staff was good, comfy and large rooms, peaceful area. Pool was clean when we got there, the door lock system is nice, it wont open from the outside with no card and beeps if door is kept open for for than 30 seconds.
Guest review byMinai
Sri Lanka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
I was very surprised to see a service like at senora for the reasonable prices of the hotel. Rooms and bathrooms are clean and food is also good. Very friendly staff. Bed and linen are new. For the money I paid I am really happy..
Guest review byNuwan
Sri Lanka
From $100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
The room was absolutely spacious and comfortable. The cleanliness was good. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast offered was delicious. I would recommend this hotel for any local of foreign travelers visiting Kataragama.
Guest review byKawindya
Sri Lanka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Hotel is close to the Katharagama Devalaya and can go by walk. Hotel staff is very helpful and friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable.
Guest review byDeshika
Sri Lanka

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