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Grand Tamarind Lake

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free valet parking

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Lobby
Deluxe Double Room | Balcony view
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Room options

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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 4 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Living area

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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Kandasuridugama Raja Mawatha, Kataragama, Uva, 91400

What's nearby

  • Kataragama Temple - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sacred Bo Tree - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kataragama Archaeological Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Yala National Park - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Tissa Lake - 21 min drive - 18.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ceybank Rest - Ceybank Holiday Homes - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Nishadi Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Plummy dale restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Eth Yahana - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The Hopper Shops - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Grand Tamarind Lake

Luxury hotel near Yala National Park
A free daily manager's reception, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Grand Tamarind Lake. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a playground and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Grand Tamarind Lake boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and electric kettles

Languages

English, Hindi

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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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 12
  • Firewood fee: USD 50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Tamarind Lake?

As of 21 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Tamarind Lake on 22 June 2025 start from AU$174.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Grand Tamarind Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Tamarind Lake?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Tamarind Lake?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Grand Tamarind Lake?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Grand Tamarind Lake provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is Grand Tamarind Lake located?

Located in the heart of Kataragama, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kataragama Temple and Kataragama Archaeological Museum. Sacred Bo Tree and Yala National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Grand Tamarind Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Clean, quiet and very beautiful. Genuine wetlands at the rear of the property with a viewing hide.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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