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Mailagama Cinnamon Residence features free WiFi and views of mountain in Sellakataragama. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Every room comes with a patio with garden views. The property is within 6 km of Yala Block 5 and Lunugamwehera wildlife parks.

The cleanliness and the location.

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9.5
Exceptional
169 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Offering a garden and lake view, Lake Front Yala Safari is located in Kataragama, 18 km from Tissa Wewa and 18 km from Situlpawwa. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house provides a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk.

The room is super clean, modern and comfortable. The AC works perfectly. There is a really nice table and chairs on the patio to sit and eat food or talk. The lake is right in front of the hotel and you can rent bikes or walk around the lake. The town center is about 1km away with some restaurants, but the food that they make at the guest house is amazing. We liked it so much that they invited us to help in the kitchen the next day and it was such a great experience! The family is so kind and will do anything to make your stay amazing. Many people coming here and just stay one day for the safari but I recommend staying another to enjoy the hospitality and the activities here (cooking, biking to the other lakes or temple, relaxing with the family etc). They can also organize a safari for you, or you can do it online. I highly recommend this guest house to anyone who wants a genuine Sri Lankan experience and a modern clean room!

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9.2
Wonderful
93 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Boasting a terrace with garden views, free bikes and a garden, Kataragama Homestay can be found in Kataragama, close to Kataragama Temple and 18 km from Situlpawwa. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests.

A beautiful, slightly hidden gem in Kataragama. The town is in walking distance. The lovely family welcomed me with tea and snacks and brought me into the super clean and fancy room including fan and A/C, as well as a comfortable bed. The bathroom is super big and clean as well. I got a proper breakfast including tea again.

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9.2
Wonderful
12 reviews
Price from
$19.80
per night

Boasting lake views, Humbhaha jungle nature eco resort features accommodation with free bikes, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 18 km from Situlpawwa. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

A secluded space, away from the noise and hustle. This resort has a unique vibe and atmosphere created by its owner Nando. The houses are beautifully decorated, you feel like in the outerworld there! There are a lot of domestic animals running around even some pet monkeys. There is a good place for yoga and meditation on the bank of the river as well. Will deffently come back again!

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8.4
Very Good
464 reviews
Price from
$11.70
per night

Set in Kataragama, Safari Lodge Yala provides a restaurant and garden views, 2.3 km from Kataragama Temple and 16 km from Lunugamvehera National Park. Complimentary WiFi is provided.

All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and bath.

Clean, great location, close to safari entrance. Aircon and ensuite.

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8.5
Very Good
625 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Located close to nature, The Summer Corridor – Kataragama is a pet friendly property situated 30 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. It houses a restaurant and features accommodation with free WiFi access.

The staff is friendly and supportive. Nice and peaceful location. The interior, linens and other things are clean.

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8.1
Very Good
50 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Situated in Kataragama, 42 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 2.7 km from Kataragama Temple, New Samanalee Resort offers a garden and air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 17 km from Situlpawwa and 17 km from Tissa Wewa. The property is non-smoking and is set 12 km from Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village.

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6
Review score
1 reviews
Price from
$13.50
per night

Located in Kataragama in the Monaragala District region with Kataragama Temple nearby, ගයාන් ගෙස්ට් කතරගම provides accommodation with free private parking. The property is situated 17 km from Tissa Wewa, 18 km from Situlpawwa and 42 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary. Kirinda Temple is 29 km from the guest house.

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7
Good
2 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Featuring city views, Karavita Rest provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 17 km from Situlpawwa. It is set 17 km from Tissa Wewa and features room service. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

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7.4
Good
9 reviews
Price from
$7.50
per night

Set in Kataragama in the Monaragala District region with Kataragama Temple nearby, Senitha home stay and yala safari offers accommodation with free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 17 km from Situlpawwa. The property is non-smoking and is situated 18 km from Tissa Wewa.

Very lovely, kind and friendly family. Everything was clean. My family and me felt very well there the whole time! They have a nice garden to relax. The owner who is also the safari driver is a very experienced safari driver and does this job already for about 7-8years and know the sports very well to watch the animals. Staying there and entering the yala np from the north of Block I makes you be the only one there on the road. If you enter from the main entrance in Tisse, you will have 20 other Safari cars in front of you who are queueing up to se the animals. All in one, Senitha is a great place to stay and do your safari in yala np. In

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6.2
Review score
6 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

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  • Mailagama Cinnamon Residence
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 169 reviews

    Mailagama Cinnamon Residence features free WiFi and views of mountain in Sellakataragama. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

    Beautiful view on the rice fields and lovely meals

  • Humbhaha jungle nature eco resort
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 464 reviews

    Humbhaha jungle nature eco resort in Kataragama provides accommodations with free bikes, a garden, and barbecue facilities.

    So many animals as you’re super close to Yala Nationalpark.

  • Fieldside Inn
    Breakfast options

    Providing a garden, Fieldside Inn offers accommodations in Kataragama. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • ගයාන් ගෙස්ට් කතරගම
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2 reviews

    ගයාන් ගෙස්ට් කතරගම is located in Kataragama, just 26 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and a 13-minute walk from Kataragama Temple.

  • Kataragama Homestay
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews

    11 miles from Situlpawwa in Kataragama, Kataragama Homestay provides accommodations with access to spa facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    This is very reasonably priced place. Breakfast was delicious.

  • Karavita Rest
    Breakfast options
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews

    Karavita Rest is located in Kataragama, just 11 miles from Situlpawwa and 11 miles from Tissa Wewa. With city views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

Great access to the city center! Check these homestays in Kataragama

  • Lake Front Yala Safari
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 93 reviews

    Lake Front Yala Safari in Kataragama provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Location very beautiful and very good hospitality.

  • Safari Lodge Yala
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 624 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.

    Staff were very friendly, room was nice and clean.

  • The Summer Corridor - Kataragama
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 50 reviews

    Located close to nature, The Summer Hall – Kataragama is a pet friendly property located 19 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

    Staff is very good. Meals are delicious. Location was calm & quite.

  • Isuruma Rest
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews

    Located within 0.7 mi of Kataragama Temple and 8.1 mi of Lunugamvehera National Park, Isuruma Rest offers rooms in Kataragama. The rooms include a private bathroom.

  • Amadi Rest
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 40 reviews

    Offering mountain views, Amadi Rest in Kataragama provides accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This guest house offers free private parking and a shared kitchen.

    Good place to stay. Calm and nice environment. Nice staff

  • Romana Rest Kataragama
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 14 reviews

    Romana Rest is located in Kataragama, 2953 feet from Kataragama Temple and 8.1 mi from Lunugamvehera National Park.

  • Senitha home stay and yala safari
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 6 reviews

    Senitha home stay and yala safari offers accommodations in Kataragama, 26 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and a 9-minute walk from Kataragama Temple.

  • New Samanalee Resort
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1 review

    New Samanalee Resort is located in Kataragama, just 26 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 1.7 miles from Kataragama Temple.

  • Sri Mayura Holiday Resort
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 12 reviews

    Sri Mayura Holiday Resort enjoys a location in Kataragama, 11 miles from Situlpawwa and 12 miles from Tissa Wewa. This guest house offers free private parking and daily room service.

  • Katagamuwa Rest
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 4 reviews

    Located in Kataragama, within a 1 mi radius of Kataragama Temple, Katagamuwa Rest features accommodations with a garden and free WiFi. This guest house offers a shared lounge.

  • New Dinu Holiday Inn

    New Dinu Holiday Inn is located in Kataragama, just 24 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 3.7 miles from Kataragama Temple.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Kataragama

  • Avg. price/night: $39.55
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 169 reviews
    Great host. Took us through their spice trail and cinnamon processing plant which was a great experience!
    Richie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 624 reviews
    Great host and food was amazing. The stay was comfortable and location was good
    Arun Madhavan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $21
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 93 reviews
    The host family is very nice. The young daughter speak a very good english and looks eager to train it and talk about their culture and traditions). The food I had was really good and they also greeted me with a fresh welcome juice. They let me help and Watch the dinner making and it was very pleasant. The rooms are big, very clean and Probably recently renewed (the a/c system seemed pretty new). The area is out of the city centre, but it is ist to get there in 20 minutes by walk.
    nadia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $18.90
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 464 reviews
    I loved the authenticity of the place and the people here. Chilled backpacker vibes. Roberto is a great host ensuring a very warm welcome to guests offering tea etc . Loved the rustic architecture , very much in tune to surrounding Nature complimented with the animals on site. Lodge is set by the river so you can go for a dip and cool down. And ample space for you to relax, read and do yoga.
    Ling
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews
    The Perfect home stay, a wonderful and loving family. We spent two nights at this calming place. The host made us feel safe and welcomed, a lovely experience. We had a super fun evening with her beautiful daughter and would love come back any time❤️ Best wishes Marie and Sofia from Germany
    Sofia
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 624 reviews
    The restaurant building is fantastic. It sits above the tree tops in the breeze. It is beautiful. The staff are all terrific. Fantastic food. Fantastic guide. Great host and staff.
    Margot
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $18.90
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 464 reviews
    What a beautiful place! Lovely hosts, great food, such a relaxing vibe. Music in the evening, if you want: playing percussion together. You can book your safari from here, the driver we had was awesome, not rushing through the park, providing us with lots of information about all animals. One of the nicest resorts i have ever been to, defenitely a must see!
    Puck
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $21
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 93 reviews
    Very kind and helpful family. Super clean and large room with working AC. Located about 15-20 minutes from town by foot. Only few restaurants/eateries around so better to buy food in town before coming to the homestay. The family can provide lunch/dinner upon request: the vegetable curries are very much recommended. Good local breakfast included. Nice view of the lake across the street. The family can help with booking a safari, though I had already made other arrangements.
    TM
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $21
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 93 reviews
    lovely hosts organized our morning safari. Rooms are clean and new, ac works fine
    Azat
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 8 reviews
    Excellent Place to stay if going to kataragama temple.The best host family. Well kept place and really good facilities for the price.Highly Recommend.
    Janitha
    Family with young children