Hotels in Kataragama

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Sri Lanka

Moneragala District

Kataragama

Safari Lodge Yala
Safari Lodge Yala

Guest house

2.3 km to the city centre
No. 101/18 Wallimathagama Manikpuragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(820 reviews)

8.2

Situated a mere 1.4 km from Kebiliththa Dewalaya Buddhist Temple, Safari Lodge Yala Kataragama hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and complimentary private parking on site.

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US$ 36 per one night

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Grand Tamarind Lake
Grand Tamarind Lake

Hotel

900 m to the city centre
Rajamaha Vihara Mawatha, Kataragama 91400, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(491 reviews)

7.8

Located around 10 minutes by car from Kebiliththa Dewalaya, the 5-star Grand Tamarind Lake Hotel Kataragama offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking. Boasting an indoor swimming pool, this…

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US$ 167 per one night

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Humbhaha Jungle Yala Nature Eco Resort
Humbhaha Jungle Yala Nature Eco Resort

Guest house

2.1 km to the city centre
Palamu Pela, Nagaha Weediya, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(610 reviews)

8

Offering yoga classes and barbecue, and views of the lake, Humbhaha Jungle Nature Eco Resort Kataragama is located about 3 km from Detagamuwa Wewa. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in the rooms and…

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US$ 14 per one night

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Livinya Holiday Resort
Livinya Holiday Resort

Hotel

400 m to the city centre
17 Sellakataragama Road, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(416 reviews)

7.6

The 3-star Livinya Holiday Resort Kataragama, located 2.3 km from Katharagama Museum, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi in the rooms.

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US$ 63 per one night

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Lake Front Yala Safari
Lake Front Yala Safari

Guest house

1 km to the city centre
Raja Mawatha, Near Thushara Electrical, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(176 reviews)

9.2

Lake Front Yala Safari Hotel Kataragama is a 5-minute drive from Yala National Park Sri Lanka and features a free carpark, a picnic area and a terrace onsite. The property is 10 minutes' walk from…

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US$ 23 per one night

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Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama
Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama

Hotel

1 km to the city centre
57 Detagamuwa, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(261 reviews)

8.2

Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama Hotel is located in the touristic area of Kataragama, 45 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International airport, and houses an outdoor pool. This 5-star hotel features both Wi…

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US$ 89 per one night

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Hotel Senora
Hotel Senora

Hotel

900 m to the city centre
No. 121 Pussadewa Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(179 reviews)

7.6

The 2-star Hotel Senora Kataragama, located in a historic neighbourhood, also offers the convenience of private car parking on site. Featuring baggage storage and a restaurant, this Kataragama hotel…

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US$ 21 per one night

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Shiva Rest Katharagama
Shiva Rest Katharagama

Hotel

1.1 km to the city centre
367/9, Sandharaja Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(137 reviews)

7

Shiva Rest Katharagama Hotel Kataragama features 8 rooms and lies 25 minutes' stroll from Kebiliththa Dewalaya. Guests who stay at this hotel can park their car on site.

starts from

US$ 10 per one night

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Ud Garden Hotel
Ud Garden Hotel

Hotel

500 m to the city centre
Ud Garden Hotel, Hospital Road, Kataragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(2 reviews)

7.6

Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Ud Garden Hotel Kataragama sits within a 5-minute drive of Ul-Khizr Mosque. This hotel offers 30 rooms with views of the pool.

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US$ 30 per one night

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Hotel Ganthera Kataragama
Hotel Ganthera Kataragama

Hotel

900 m to the city centre
Wihara Mahadevi Place Sithulpawwa Road, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(118 reviews)

7.8

The 3-star Hotel Ganthera Kataragama offers proximity to Kebiliththa Dewalaya, which is located just a 14-minute walk away. Featuring 8 rooms with views of the garden, this Kataragama hotel is around…

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US$ 19 per one night

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Fair View Bungalow
Fair View Bungalow

Hotel

100 m to the city centre
No.14, Dhammarakkitha Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Average

(106 reviews)

6

Located within a 5-minute drive of Murugan Temple, Fair View Bungalow Hotel Kataragama includes 18 rooms. The hotel also includes a car park.

starts from

US$ 14 per one night

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Emerald Guest House
Emerald Guest House

Hotel

1.7 km to the city centre
Sella Road Katharagama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Average

(142 reviews)

5.8

Located 25 minutes on foot from the 2-star Emerald Guest House Kataragama, guests can reach the kathirgamam Mari Amman Kovil Temple. Featuring 8 rooms with views of the garden, this Kataragama hotel…

starts from

US$ 10 per one night

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Safari Lodge Yala

Guest house

2.3 km to the city centre

No. 101/18 Wallimathagama Manikpuragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(820 reviews)

8.2

Situated a mere 1.4 km from Kebiliththa Dewalaya Buddhist Temple, Safari Lodge Yala Kataragama hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and complimentary private parking on site.

starts from

US$ 36 per one night

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Grand Tamarind Lake

Hotel

900 m to the city centre

Rajamaha Vihara Mawatha, Kataragama 91400, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(491 reviews)

7.8

Located around 10 minutes by car from Kebiliththa Dewalaya, the 5-star Grand Tamarind Lake Hotel Kataragama offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking. Boasting an indoor swimming pool, this…

starts from

US$ 167 per one night

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Humbhaha Jungle Yala Nature Eco Resort

Guest house

2.1 km to the city centre

Palamu Pela, Nagaha Weediya, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(610 reviews)

Offering yoga classes and barbecue, and views of the lake, Humbhaha Jungle Nature Eco Resort Kataragama is located about 3 km from Detagamuwa Wewa. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in the rooms and…

starts from

US$ 14 per one night

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Livinya Holiday Resort

Hotel

400 m to the city centre

17 Sellakataragama Road, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(416 reviews)

7.6

The 3-star Livinya Holiday Resort Kataragama, located 2.3 km from Katharagama Museum, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi in the rooms.

starts from

US$ 63 per one night

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Lake Front Yala Safari

Guest house

1 km to the city centre

Raja Mawatha, Near Thushara Electrical, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(176 reviews)

9.2

Lake Front Yala Safari Hotel Kataragama is a 5-minute drive from Yala National Park Sri Lanka and features a free carpark, a picnic area and a terrace onsite. The property is 10 minutes' walk from…

starts from

US$ 23 per one night

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Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama

Hotel

1 km to the city centre

57 Detagamuwa, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(261 reviews)

8.2

Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama Hotel is located in the touristic area of Kataragama, 45 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International airport, and houses an outdoor pool. This 5-star hotel features both Wi…

starts from

US$ 89 per one night

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Hotel Senora

Hotel

900 m to the city centre

No. 121 Pussadewa Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(179 reviews)

7.6

The 2-star Hotel Senora Kataragama, located in a historic neighbourhood, also offers the convenience of private car parking on site. Featuring baggage storage and a restaurant, this Kataragama hotel…

starts from

US$ 21 per one night

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Shiva Rest Katharagama

Hotel

1.1 km to the city centre

367/9, Sandharaja Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(137 reviews)

Shiva Rest Katharagama Hotel Kataragama features 8 rooms and lies 25 minutes' stroll from Kebiliththa Dewalaya. Guests who stay at this hotel can park their car on site.

starts from

US$ 10 per one night

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Ud Garden Hotel

Hotel

500 m to the city centre

Ud Garden Hotel, Hospital Road, Kataragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(2 reviews)

7.6

Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Ud Garden Hotel Kataragama sits within a 5-minute drive of Ul-Khizr Mosque. This hotel offers 30 rooms with views of the pool.

starts from

US$ 30 per one night

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Hotel Ganthera Kataragama

Hotel

900 m to the city centre

Wihara Mahadevi Place Sithulpawwa Road, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(118 reviews)

7.8

The 3-star Hotel Ganthera Kataragama offers proximity to Kebiliththa Dewalaya, which is located just a 14-minute walk away. Featuring 8 rooms with views of the garden, this Kataragama hotel is around…

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US$ 19 per one night

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Fair View Bungalow

Hotel

100 m to the city centre

No.14, Dhammarakkitha Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Average

(106 reviews)

Located within a 5-minute drive of Murugan Temple, Fair View Bungalow Hotel Kataragama includes 18 rooms. The hotel also includes a car park.

starts from

US$ 14 per one night

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Emerald Guest House

Hotel

1.7 km to the city centre

Sella Road Katharagama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Average

(142 reviews)

5.8

Located 25 minutes on foot from the 2-star Emerald Guest House Kataragama, guests can reach the kathirgamam Mari Amman Kovil Temple. Featuring 8 rooms with views of the garden, this Kataragama hotel…

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US$ 10 per one night

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Safari Lodge Yala
Safari Lodge Yala

Guest house

2.3 km to the city centre
No. 101/18 Wallimathagama Manikpuragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(820 reviews)

8.2

Situated a mere 1.4 km from Kebiliththa Dewalaya Buddhist Temple, Safari Lodge Yala Kataragama hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and complimentary private parking on site.

starts from

US$ 36 per one night

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Grand Tamarind Lake
Grand Tamarind Lake

Hotel

900 m to the city centre
Rajamaha Vihara Mawatha, Kataragama 91400, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(491 reviews)

7.8

Located around 10 minutes by car from Kebiliththa Dewalaya, the 5-star Grand Tamarind Lake Hotel Kataragama offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking. Boasting an indoor swimming pool, this…

starts from

US$ 167 per one night

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Humbhaha Jungle Yala Nature Eco Resort
Humbhaha Jungle Yala Nature Eco Resort

Guest house

2.1 km to the city centre
Palamu Pela, Nagaha Weediya, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(610 reviews)

8

Offering yoga classes and barbecue, and views of the lake, Humbhaha Jungle Nature Eco Resort Kataragama is located about 3 km from Detagamuwa Wewa. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in the rooms and…

starts from

US$ 14 per one night

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Livinya Holiday Resort
Livinya Holiday Resort

Hotel

400 m to the city centre
17 Sellakataragama Road, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(416 reviews)

7.6

The 3-star Livinya Holiday Resort Kataragama, located 2.3 km from Katharagama Museum, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi in the rooms.

starts from

US$ 63 per one night

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Lake Front Yala Safari
Lake Front Yala Safari

Guest house

1 km to the city centre
Raja Mawatha, Near Thushara Electrical, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(176 reviews)

9.2

Lake Front Yala Safari Hotel Kataragama is a 5-minute drive from Yala National Park Sri Lanka and features a free carpark, a picnic area and a terrace onsite. The property is 10 minutes' walk from…

starts from

US$ 23 per one night

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Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama
Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama

Hotel

1 km to the city centre
57 Detagamuwa, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Excellent

(261 reviews)

8.2

Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama Hotel is located in the touristic area of Kataragama, 45 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International airport, and houses an outdoor pool. This 5-star hotel features both Wi…

starts from

US$ 89 per one night

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Hotel Senora
Hotel Senora

Hotel

900 m to the city centre
No. 121 Pussadewa Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(179 reviews)

7.6

The 2-star Hotel Senora Kataragama, located in a historic neighbourhood, also offers the convenience of private car parking on site. Featuring baggage storage and a restaurant, this Kataragama hotel…

starts from

US$ 21 per one night

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Shiva Rest Katharagama
Shiva Rest Katharagama

Hotel

1.1 km to the city centre
367/9, Sandharaja Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(137 reviews)

7

Shiva Rest Katharagama Hotel Kataragama features 8 rooms and lies 25 minutes' stroll from Kebiliththa Dewalaya. Guests who stay at this hotel can park their car on site.

starts from

US$ 10 per one night

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Ud Garden Hotel
Ud Garden Hotel

Hotel

500 m to the city centre
Ud Garden Hotel, Hospital Road, Kataragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(2 reviews)

7.6

Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Ud Garden Hotel Kataragama sits within a 5-minute drive of Ul-Khizr Mosque. This hotel offers 30 rooms with views of the pool.

starts from

US$ 30 per one night

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Hotel Ganthera Kataragama
Hotel Ganthera Kataragama

Hotel

900 m to the city centre
Wihara Mahadevi Place Sithulpawwa Road, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Good

(118 reviews)

7.8

The 3-star Hotel Ganthera Kataragama offers proximity to Kebiliththa Dewalaya, which is located just a 14-minute walk away. Featuring 8 rooms with views of the garden, this Kataragama hotel is around…

starts from

US$ 19 per one night

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Fair View Bungalow
Fair View Bungalow

Hotel

100 m to the city centre
No.14, Dhammarakkitha Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Average

(106 reviews)

6

Located within a 5-minute drive of Murugan Temple, Fair View Bungalow Hotel Kataragama includes 18 rooms. The hotel also includes a car park.

starts from

US$ 14 per one night

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Emerald Guest House
Emerald Guest House

Hotel

1.7 km to the city centre
Sella Road Katharagama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Average

(142 reviews)

5.8

Located 25 minutes on foot from the 2-star Emerald Guest House Kataragama, guests can reach the kathirgamam Mari Amman Kovil Temple. Featuring 8 rooms with views of the garden, this Kataragama hotel…

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US$ 10 per one night

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Hotels in Kataragama

In Kataragama, there are 89 hotels catering to various tastes and budgets. Dominantly found in the Monaragala and Hambantota districts, accommodations range from charming guesthouses to luxurious boutique hotels. Average prices for 3-star hotels hover around $50, while 5-star options, for those seeking elegance, often range above $150. Recent additions like the eco-conscious Pavilions Hotel are drawing attention with sustainable practices and modern aesthetics. Explore and book through our platform for a tailored experience.

Where to stay in Kataragama - a guide to the best areas and neighborhoods

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Hotel Senora

* Monaragala offers family-friendly hotels like Hotel Senora, which has activities for all ages.

* The district has easy access to Kataragama Temple and Yala National Park for educational outings.

* Peaceful environments and spacious accommodations provide a restful family base.

Families will find Monaragala district a welcoming place to stay.

Grand Tamarind Lake

* Hambantota offers modern amenities and reliable Wi-Fi, ideal for those needing to work remotely.

* Proximity to regional business centers makes it a convenient choice.

* The district's upscale hotels like Grand Tamarind Lake provide quiet spaces for meetings and relaxation.

Business travelers should consider Hambantota district for their stay.

Humbhaha Jungle Yala Nature Eco Resort

* Monaragala features eco-friendly accommodations like Humbhaha Jungle Yala Nature Eco Resort, perfect for those seeking adventure.

* Safe and welcoming, the district is easy to navigate alone.

* Abundant nature trails and cultural sites offer plenty of solo exploration opportunities.

Solo travelers should head to Monaragala for a unique experience.

Relax Lake View Resort

* Luxurious hotels such as Relax Lake View Resort provide romantic lake views and peaceful retreats.

* The tranquil setting is perfect for intimate moments and scenic strolls.

* Nearby natural attractions offer memorable experiences for couples to share.

Couples on a romantic getaway might enjoy the serenity of Hambantota.

* The area offers economical lodging options without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

* Budget hotels provide easy access to key attractions like Kataragama Temple at a reasonable cost.

* Local dining experiences are plentiful and easy on the wallet.

Budget travelers should check out affordable accommodations in Monaragala.

Kataragama Tips You Must Know

* Book your hotel at least three months in advance to catch the best deals, especially if visiting during festival times.

* The Kataragama Esala Festival in July-August draws large crowds, so expect higher rates and limited availability if booking last minute.

* The nearest major airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, with taxi rides to Kataragama costing around $25; local tuk-tuks are an affordable option for intra-city travel.

* To save money, opt for local eateries and consider buying a public bus pass, which offers budget-friendly rides to nearby attractions.

* While Kataragama is generally safe, it's wise to avoid poorly lit areas at night and remain cautious in crowded festival venues.

Frequently asked question

Are there hotels in Kataragama that offer beach access?

While Kataragama is not directly on the coast, guests can stay at nearby hotels like Relax Lake View Resort, which offers scenic lake views.

Which hotels provide the best views in Kataragama?

Grand Tamarind Lake is renowned for its stunning views over the nearby lake and lush surroundings.

How close are hotels in Kataragama to major attractions?

Hotels like Safari Lodge Yala are conveniently located near key attractions such as the Yala National Park and Kataragama Temple.

Do hotels in Kataragama offer adventure and activity options?

Yes, hotels such as Humbhaha Jungle Yala Nature Eco Resort provide adventure activities like guided safaris and nature trails.

When is the best time to book hotels in Kataragama for optimal weather and events?

Visiting from December to April is ideal for weather, while booking during the Kataragama Esala Festival in July offers a culturally rich experience.

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Frequently asked question

Are there hotels in Kataragama that offer beach access?

Which hotels provide the best views in Kataragama?

How close are hotels in Kataragama to major attractions?

Do hotels in Kataragama offer adventure and activity options?

When is the best time to book hotels in Kataragama for optimal weather and events?