Grand Tamarind Lake, Kataragama ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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Rajamaha Vihara Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Very good

7.9

7.5

/10

4.7

“The tranquil lakeside views and abundant birdlife were lovely!”view full review

Grand Tamarind Lake, a 5-star Kataragama hotel, features a range of amenities including two on-site restaurants, a coffee shop, and a free daily manager's reception. The hotel is situated within a national park, providing access to scenic outdoor activities.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Grand Tamarind Lake come with air conditioning and thoughtful touches like separate sitting and dining areas. Guests can enjoy free in-room WiFi, as well as 24-hour room service.

Dining Options

Dining options include two on-site restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can also find numerous nearby dining venues.

Leisure Activities

Leisure activities include outdoor exploration with hiking and biking trails, as well as access to nearby natural attractions like Yala National Park and Lunugamvehera National Park. The hotel also offers a playground for families.

Transportation & Local Area

Transportation includes a roundtrip airport shuttle service, with Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport located 31 miles away. The hotel is also a 17-minute walk from the Katharagama Bus Station.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Twin Room Lake View

2 persons

33 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Balcony

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Triple Room Lake View

2 persons

33 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Deluxe Double Room Lake View

2 persons

33 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Economy Double Room

2 persons

27 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious and Comfortable Rooms

“The air-conditioned rooms were large and spacious, measuring 6m x 5.5m. The king-size bed was incredibly comfortable with clean white sheeting. The amenities included a fridge, overhead fan, bedside tables, and a TV, providing everything I needed for a relaxing stay.” view full review

Immaculate Bathroom Experience

“The bathroom was quite spacious and super clean, equipped with clean neat toweling. I really appreciated the hot water shower after my trips into the park. The provided liquid soap, vanity kit, and shower caps added a nice touch to the experience.” view full review

Delicious Dining Options

“We enjoyed our meals in the spacious dining room, selecting dishes from an enticing ala-carte menu for both lunch and dinner. The food was consistently tasty, and the packed breakfast for our morning visit to Yala National Park was particularly appreciated.” view full review

Relaxing Veranda Space

“I loved having a spacious veranda outside my room, furnished with two chairs and a table. It provided a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the beautiful nature surrounding the hotel. It truly enhanced my overall experience.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
ATM/Cash machine

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Rajamaha Vihara Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

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Rajamaha Vihara Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

City landmarks

Landmark

Mari Amman Kovil

2.4 km

Pagoda

Kirivehara

3.8 km

Landmark

Sri Mayura Golden Temple

1.4 km

Landmark

Yala National Park Sri Lanka

2.2 km

Landmark

Detagamuwa Wewa

1.9 km

Landmark

The United Pentecostal Church kataragama

1.9 km

Landmark

Kataragama Mahadevale

2.4 km

Landmark

Murugan Temple

2.1 km

Landmark

Sivam Kovil

2.1 km

Landmark

Khizar Thakkiya

2.1 km

Landmark

Ul-Khizr Mosque

2.2 km

Event hall

Katharagama Museum

2.4 km

Landmark

Arunachalam Pillai Ganesha devale

2.4 km

Landmark

Kataragama Archaeological Museum

2.4 km

Landmark

Archaeological Museum

2.5 km

Landmark

Bodhi Tree

2.5 km

Landmark

Kebiliththa Dewalaya

2.6 km

Landmark

Weheragala National Park

2.6 km

Landmark

Mahamevna Buddhist Monastery

2.8 km

Landmark

Sri Saddhasoma Pirivena

2.9 km

Landmark

Jayasumanaramaya Temple

3.1 km

Landmark

Wedihiti Kanda Viharaya

3.2 km

Landmark

Sella Kataragama Temple

3.5 km

Landmark

Mahasen

3.4 km

Landmark

Kataragama Kiri Vehera

3.8 km

Landmark

Shrines of attendant deities

4.0 km

Landmark

Sacred Bo Tree

4.0 km

Landmark

Sri Bhairava Kovil

4.0 km

Landmark

Visnu kovil

4.0 km

Landmark

Ganesha kovil

4.0 km

Nearby

Detagamuwa Wewa

520 m

Getting around

City Centre

Kataragama11 min · 900 m

Airports

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)70 min · 46.4 km

Dickwella (DIW)160 min · 106.3 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:30

Check-out

from 06:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

At the hotel Grand Tamarind Lake guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Grand Tamarind Lake, Kataragama

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Dining Options

Leisure Activities

Transportation & Local Area

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Facilities

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Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

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Bathroom

Self-catering

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Location

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