Grand Tamarind Lake
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Grand Tamarind Lake
Kandasuridugama Raja Mawatha, Kataragama, Uva Province 91400, Sri Lanka
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With a stay at Grand Tamarind Lake, you'll be centrally located in Kataragama, within a 10-minute drive of Yala National Park and Kataragama Archaeological Museum. This luxury hotel is 30 mi (48.2 km) from Udawalawe National Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kataragama Temple Complex.Show More
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4/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.0
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Amenities
Indoor swimming poolSpaPrivate ParkingFreePriority airport pick-up24-Hour Front DeskRestaurantCar RentalWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Weerawila International Airport
(27.1 km)
Airport: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
(34.9 km)
Landmarks: yala safari kataragama
(460m)
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Deluxe Twin Room With Lake View
2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Lake view
Private toilet
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Suite With Lake View
Bedroom 1:2 Double bed ● Living Room:1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Lake view
Private toilet
Daily housekeeping
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Suite With Pool View
1 Queen bed and 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Lake view
Private toilet
Daily housekeeping
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Triple Room With Lake View
1 King bed and 1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Lake view
Private toilet
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Deluxe Triple Room
Bedroom 1:3 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
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Deluxe Double Room with Lake View Non smoking
Bedroom 1:1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Lake view
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Guest Reviews
4/5
Very Good
43 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
Average for similar properties in Kataragama
Guest User
June 22, 2024
All the staff were very kind and I had a wonderful stay.
I had the buffet breakfast and dinner, and all of the food was delicious and I enjoyed Sri Lankan cuisine.
The manager spoke to me at breakfast, and it was clear to see how great the hotel's hospitality is.
I would like to stay again.
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Guest User
September 30, 2024
It’s a good base for visiting Kataragama shrine it’s very close to the sacred are. Friendly helpful staff and wholesome Sri Lanka food. Facilities are good and the restaurant offers good Sri Lankan fare. If one is visiting the shrine and Yala it’s a good value for money hotel but not if one wants to pamper oneself in a resort style setting
Guest User
September 20, 2024
We stayed at grand tamarind in august 2024for a night. We got the suite room and a another room for my parents . It was a good hotel and the jacuzzi was in the room was good and needs lot more to improve. 1)the extra bed was provided but it was not a good one. 2)the suite room is nice but too many utilities and furniture 3)food was good and staff was really friendly The reception area and also the front office staff needs a good training on how to welcome guests and not to gossip and be in there own world ,when there is an arrival they should be more quicker
Guest User
August 22, 2024
The food was disgusting and the beds were not comfortable. Never ever eat from the buffet, what a waste of money. The rooms are very spacious which was the only upside to the hotel. The bathrooms were smelly and the shampoo and body wash given was so not up to standard. NOT RECOMMENDED!
Guest User
August 15, 2024
Hotel was very substandard for a 4-5 star hotel. Location was good, right up to the national park but thats where my compliments stop. Rooms spacious but have extremely bad acoustics. Door hinges close to falling apart. Shower is also falling apart while being so built up with limescale that water barely runs through. Not all power outlets work. Wifi setup and internet quality is poor at best. Pool chairs doesnt have cushions or pool towel service similarly not a thing. Bar is none existant. Staff mostly seems to be ignorant to your existance and you occationally feel to be a hassle to them. Food in the restaurant is boring and not very well made in my opinion. Would not return or recommend.
Guest User
July 31, 2024
I’m not sure how this hotel has such positive reviews, and all the poor reviews have a response from the Management Team saying “thank you for your 5 star review”?! Something strange going on. We had a family room, lovely and spacious with a lovely view over the pool. On the surface, it all looked great to start with…then I noticed the air con unit leaking creating a puddle on the floor, a further leak in the bathroom, limescaled bathroom facilities, dangerous electrics, mould growing inside the pool walls. The food however was excellent-the Sri Lankan dinner was delicious as was the breakfast. I reported the leaking air con and nothing happened. Reported it again and someone came to mop the puddle and said they would be back to see if it continued to drip. They weren’t back and because I was losing the will to live, we just turned it all off and made do with the fan…which by 3am wasn’t good enough as the room was boiling so I turned the air con back on and moved all the beds to avoid drips and made do with a puddle on the floor!! We only stayed one night thank goodness. We won’t be back. I’m sure I will now be thanked for my wonderful review!!
Vishal S
July 17, 2024
During our two-week trip to Sri Lanka, we stayed in nine different 4 and 5-star hotels, and this was by far the worst experience. The room was spacious, but the WiFi was either slow or non-responsive, and the air conditioning was either on maximum power or completely off. Our travel agent booked us a half-board package, and the hotel served breakfast and dinner from a set menu. The breakfast sausages and bacon were freezing cold and inedible, and the overall service in the restaurant was poor. For dinner, my kids ordered vegetable lasagna, which was watery, cold, and tasteless. I ordered vegetable rice and chicken. The rice was fine, but I received six tiny pieces of chicken on the bone, which were cold, hard, and chewy. When I brought this to the waiter’s attention, he simply said, “Okay, sir,” without offering any remedy. The Coca-Cola bottle was warm, and they did not serve alcoholic drinks. I reported these issues to the receptionist, but he pretended not to understand me. The only positive aspect was that we were only staying for one night. We will definitely not be returning!
Guest User
July 10, 2024
We stayed at this hotel for a couple of days to visit Yala national park and a local temple. We enjoyed it - the staff were very helpful, the rooms clean and spacious, the food was very good. We enjoyed the swimming pool and the views from the room too with our own balcony.
Guest User
July 6, 2024
We had a really great stay at Grand Tamarind lake. The food was absolutely delicious, especially their rice and curries range it was just divine. Dammi from front desk was so helpful and kind and she provided a great service. We would definitely visit again Thilina and Nipuni
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–23:30
Check-out: 06:30–11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Cot policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Buffet:US$6.00 (approx. INR 505.87) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 2015
- Number of Rooms: 20
With a stay at Grand Tamarind Lake, you'll be centrally located in Kataragama, within a 10-minute drive of Yala National Park and Kataragama Archaeological Museum. This luxury hotel is 30 mi (48.2 km) from Udawalawe National Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kataragama Temple Complex.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
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/cafe. 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.
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.
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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
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/cafe. 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.
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.
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.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Indoor swimming pool
Spa
Private ParkingFree
Priority airport pick-upAdditional charge
24-Hour Front Desk
Restaurant
Car Rental
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Indoor swimming pool
Spa
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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