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Grand Tamarind Lake

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Kataragama with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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In the city center, Grand Tamarind Lake welcomes you to a luxurious retreat. Savor flavors at one of two on-site restaurants or enjoy a manager's reception with new friends by the firepit.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
The current price is CNY636
CNY826 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Living area | LED TV

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
20 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
20 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 4 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kandasuridugama Raja Mawatha, Kataragama, Uva, 91400

What's nearby

  • Kataragama Temple - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kataragama Archaeological Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sacred Bo Tree - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Yala National Park - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Tissa Lake - 17 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 111.6 miles/179.6 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪SMOOTHIEBUN - Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant, Kataragama - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe J Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mia Mia Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaiwa Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪hotel nandana katharagama - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Grand Tamarind Lake

Grand Tamarind Lake puts you within a 10-minute drive of Yala National Park. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit one of the 2 restaurants for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a children's pool and a snack bar/deli.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 27 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2015
  • ATM/banking
  • An outdoor pool
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • 20 bedrooms

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 400 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Firewood is available for an extra charge of USD 50 per night
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
  • Hosted evening meal costs USD 12

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 12 costs USD 10 (roundtrip)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Tamarind Lake offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Grand Tamarind Lake does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Grand Tamarind Lake?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Grand Tamarind Lake?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Grand Tamarind Lake?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Grand Tamarind Lake?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 400 per vehicle roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Tamarind Lake?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Grand Tamarind Lake and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Grand Tamarind Lake also has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Grand Tamarind Lake?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Grand Tamarind Lake like?

Grand Tamarind Lake puts you in the heart of Kataragama. Popular attractions include Yala National Park, which is 6 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Grand Tamarind Lake Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. They had a nice welcoming for my parents who were celebrating their 40th anniversary there. Friendly staff.
Yaso, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and easy access to pool and other facilities. Food is quite goos and the staff is very friendly.
Denzil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet and very beautiful. Genuine wetlands at the rear of the property with a viewing hide.
VISHWANATH, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Essentially worth of money
Jay, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
raphael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Pedro, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Kariyawasam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Jagath, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vanessa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Devaka, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ravitha, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Harsha Priyal, 3-night trip