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Tamarind Lake

Kataragama · Sri Lanka

Kandasuridugama Raja MawathaView location

9.0/10Excellent16 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.8/108.8
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About Tamarind Lake

With a stay at Tamarind Lake, you'll be centrally located in Kataragama, a 4-minute drive from Yala National Park and 6 minutes from Kataragama Archaeological Museum. This 4. 5-star hotel is 1. 6 mi (2. 5 km) from Kataragama Temple Complex and 1. 8 mi (2.

8 km) from Sacred Bo Tree. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite. Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/café.

Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Stay in one of 27 guestrooms featuring LED televisions.

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Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

With a stay at Grand Tamarind Lake, you'll be centrally located in Kataragama, within a 5-minute drive of Yala National Park and Kataragama Archaeological Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Kiri Vehera and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kataragama Temple.

Stay in one of 27 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
    • A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 6 per person
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 400 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (roundtrip), (up to 12 years old)
    • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
    • Hosted evening meal: USD 12
    • Firewood fee: USD 50 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Hindi

    English

Nearby attractions

Kiri Vehera 1.6 km / 1 mi
Kataragama Temple 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Kataragama Archaeological Museum 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Yala National Park 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Sacred Bo Tree 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Lunugamvehera National Park 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Sandagiri Wehera 15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara 18 km / 11.2 mi
Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery 18.2 km / 11.3 mi
Tissa Lake 18.4 km / 11.4 mi
Yatala Dagoba 18.9 km / 11.8 mi
Debarawewa Clock Tower 20 km / 12.4 mi
Debarawewa Lake 20.9 km / 13 mi
Debarawewa Lake 21.1 km / 13.1 mi
Weheragala Lake 21.7 km / 13.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 27
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Valet parkingExtra charge
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
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  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Currency exchange facilitiesExtra charge
  • Lift access
  • ShopExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
  • NewspapersExtra charge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant: 2
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children’s swimming area: 1
  • Children playgroundExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • TRIPLE DELUXETRIPLE • DELUXETPL.DX

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    DELUXE

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    TRIPLE DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Tamarind Lake

9.0
Excellent
16 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
5 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Simon
Seemed the best hotel in the area. Room big with a terrace leading to the very attractive large pool with the lake and a tree house to climb. Monkeys about who were fun to watch. Breakfast more to Asian tastes than mine but French toast, potato’s, fruit and breads available.It was very quiet during our stay with more staff than guests! Good choice for Yala but recommend the wild edge restaurant opposite in the evening for a drink.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Jay
Essentially worth of money
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2025
Yaso
Beautiful property. They had a nice welcoming for my parents who were celebrating their 40th anniversary there. Friendly staff.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2023
VISHWANATH
Clean, quiet and very beautiful. Genuine wetlands at the rear of the property with a viewing hide.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
24 Aug 2020
Kariyawasam

Broken online booking system caused an headache

We wanted to try out this hotel based on the good reviews it had. We did the reservation on hotels.com and received a confirmation from hotels.com. When we arrived at the hotel the front desk staff informed us that there is no such reservation. We were stuck outside the lobby for almost 2 hours with our 2 year old daughter. It was very frustrating. After sometime the hotel front desk person informed us that the online booking system was managed by a 3rd party company and we have to speak to the 3rd party who handle the online bookings to sought this out, since it was the online booking companies responsibility for not passing the booking to the hotel. It was extremely disappointing to hear that, as it's not our concern to know who handle what. And then they were trying to find a different hotel, which we did not want. After about 2 hours waiting in the lobby the resident manager came and informed us that they will provide us a room and things will be taken care of. We appreciate the effort put by the resident manager to take care of the situation. We recommend anyone doing an online booking with Tamarind Lake to call the confirm the booking as there online booking system is completely broken, as the hotel does not know when a guest make reservations online. We appreciate the effort put by the resident manager to settle the issue, hotel has to take responsibility for these incidents as a customer it's irrelevant for the customer to know who handles which part of the business.
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Tamarind Lake
Kandasuridugama Raja Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

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