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Grand Tamarind Lake

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Double Room | Living area | LED TV
Exterior
Restaurant
Steam room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Kandasuridugama Raja Mawatha, Kataragama, Uva, 91400
  • Place, Kataragama Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sacred Bo Tree
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kataragama Archaeological Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Living area | LED TV

Deluxe Double Room

  • Lake view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Grand Tamarind Lake

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area.
Grand Tamarind Lake offers 27 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Grand Tamarind Lake, you'll be within walking distance of Kataragama Temple. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Kataragama Archaeological Museum and a few minutes from Kataragama Temple
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Grand Tamarind Lake offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The luxury Grand Tamarind Lake also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4.5-star Kataragama hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Grand Tamarind Lake has 2 restaurants on site.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 12
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Grand Tamarind Lake

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 400 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (return), (up to 12 years old)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Firewood fee: USD 50 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 12

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Grand Tamarind Lake offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Tamarind Lake
Grand Tamarind Lake Hotel
Grand Tamarind Lake Kataragama
Grand Tamarind Lake Hotel Kataragama

Grand Tamarind Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Denzil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy access to pool and other facilities. Food is quite goos and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Yaso

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful property. They had a nice welcoming for my parents who were celebrating their 40th anniversary there. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

VISHWANATH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and very beautiful. Genuine wetlands at the rear of the property with a viewing hide.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Essentially worth of money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L'établissement est très joli, au calme, au bord d'un grand lac avec des singes et des oiseaux. Grande chambre propre avec un frigo et le nécessaire à thé/café, mais quelque peu impersonnelle, sans décoration. La salle de bain mériterait un petit rafraîchissement. Le personnel n'est pas très communiquant. La salle de restauration mériterait d'être refaite car avec son plafond si haut, tout résonne, même quand il y a très peu de monde. La piscine est agréable et propre, avec un grand bassin, mais il faut systématiquement demander des serviettes, et aucun coussin sur les transats en bois. Nous avons passé 3 soirées et le bar qui semble agréable avec son billard, était tout le temps fermé.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente opción en Kataragama

Cuando llegas a este hotel ya te das cuenta que va a ser mejor que en las fotos y asi es! Las instalaciones son muy amplias, limpias y cuidadas. La piscina es enorme y increíblemente limpia, tiene una parte para niños pequeños. Las vistas desde las tumbonas son maravillosas asi como el cuidado jardín lleno de arboles con la flor areliya. Todo el personal es muy atento y cariñoso y siempre estan dispuestos a ayudarte. Me picó un insecto en el pie y Dammi estuvo conmigo poniéndome un remedio para curarlo. Personal de limpieza y hasta el chef estuvieron preocupados por mi pie. Maravillosos todos! La habitación triple es enorme, gran terraza con sillas y mesa. Tiene aire acondicionado y ventilador. Nos prepararon una decoración preciosa con toallas y flores encima de la cama. Increible. El chico que trae la comida del Room Service es muy profesional. Hay secador de pelo y productos de gel shampoo etc. el restaurante esta muy bien. El buffet del desayuno es variado y esta rico. En cuanto a situación, puedes llegar caminando al centro en unos 25 min pero un tuktuk es lo mejor. El ultimo dia el director del hotel salió a despedirnos, fue realmente amable! Ha sido una experiencia maravillosa. Es un hotel grande pero la acogida ha sido como si estuvieras en tu casa. Es muy recomendable. Gracias!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Kariyawasam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

Jagath

Liked: Staff & service

Family Holiday

Beautiful scenic environment. Friendly service. Delicious food. Nice place to stay. Very close to religious sites. Inside room comfy and the quality of furniture and bedding need improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Devaka

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Ravitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Harsha Priyal

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023