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Featuring a garden and views of garden, Mailagama Cinnamon Residence is a recently renovated guest house set in Kataragama, 21 km from Situlpawwa.

Very clean lovely smell of cinnamon everywhere totally worth to stay.
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
252 reviews
Price from
£42.92
1 night, 2 adults

Offering a garden and garden view, Lake Front Yala Safari is located in Kataragama, 18 km from Tissa Wewa and 18 km from Situlpawwa.

we stayed here for two nights and also did the safari with them. it was a lovely place to stay, very clean room and bathroom with good air con! we were given passion fruit juice when we arrived, my first time having it, and it was delicious! we were cooked dinner both nights which was very yummy, and I was invited to help shape and cook the coconut roti, a lovely memory. for the safari the host also made us packed up breakfast and lunch! which she got up at 2am to do, so grateful and it was delicious. the safari was very good, we saw three leopards, solo elephants and an elephant family! plus crocodiles, many amazing birds, deer and water buffalo! we enjoyed our lunch by the coast. they also collected us from Ella and drove us onto hiriketiya, stopping to get us chai tea which was very sweet! for the final breakfast I requested the coconut sugar pancakes from the mum as they were my favourite!! she made lots and they were delicious and the last time I had them in Sri Lanka, so I was very happy! she also showed us their puppy and kittens which were adorable!! just before we were setting off the host called my partner over and whizzed him off on his moped to show him a giant squirrel that he had spotted, my partner had been wanting to see one the whole trip and we'd let him know on the safari, so he was beyond happy that the host enabled this! thank you so much, we had an amazing stay :)
Review score
9.2
Superb
167 reviews
Price from
£18.03
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting lake views, Wevthera Holiday Resort offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 21 km from Situlpawwa. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Every think is good
Review score
9.0
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
£6.66
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting a patio with garden views, free bikes and a garden, Humbhaha jungle yala nature eco resort can be found in Kataragama, close to Kataragama Temple and 18 km from Situlpawwa.

We liked everything, the place is wonderful ! I recommend it to everyone! So cozy, good vibes, amazing people, everything is perfect!
Review score
8.2
Very good
597 reviews
Price from
£14.60
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Great location for the safari and friendly helpful staff b
Review score
8.3
Very good
796 reviews
Price from
£25.87
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring mountain views, Kataragama Clay House Yala features accommodation with an open-air bath and a balcony, around 15 km from Situlpawwa.

Location in jungle few km outside Kataragama, Beautiful Romantic Naturel Clay House quiet place - very clean big room, nice fancy bathroom separate also clean and nice design. They've made everything for nature products wich is wonderfull. The Lady Host gives very good service hospitality she is kind friendly helpfull. Lasanthe (husband) has tuktuk and drive you in very friendly way. I like to come again and reccommend high on the list. From Lady I got some tea and fruits
Review score
8.8
Fabulous
5 reviews
Price from
£17.23
1 night, 2 adults

Set just 19 km from Tissa Wewa, Sunshine Guest House features accommodation in Kataragama with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as a shared kitchen.

Service was excellent We got checked in by 1 am ( 3rd of April ) a manager waited for us and kindly received us, im very thankful for that Highly recommended
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
59 reviews
Price from
£9.29
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Rathna Holiday Resort is situated in Kataragama. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Review score
8.0
Very good
76 reviews
Price from
£18.80
1 night, 2 adults

Set within 15 km of Situlpawwa and 20 km of Tissa Wewa in Kataragama, Katagamuwa Rest provides accommodation with seating area.

Own housing air conditioning spacious rooms bath no hot water privacy and silence, friendly owner. In terms of quality price top marks. Animals nearby - peacocks
Review score
7.6
Good
10 reviews
Price from
£7.76
1 night, 2 adults

Located 44 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, 2.2 km from Kataragama Temple and 14 km from Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village, Isuruma Rest provides accommodation set in Kataragama.

The location is very close to Kiri Veherata Sella Kataragama and Kataragama Temple. Very convenient place to get facilities and food.
Review score
6.0
Pleasant
10 reviews
Price from
£5.49
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 252 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Mailagama Cinnamon Residence is a recently renovated guest house set in Kataragama, 21 km from Situlpawwa.

    Guest review
    This property is beautiful and in a stunning location.
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 597 reviews

    Boasting a patio with garden views, free bikes and a garden, Humbhaha jungle yala nature eco resort can be found in Kataragama, close to Kataragama Temple and 18 km from Situlpawwa.

    Guest review
    All the energy in this place is amazing, the people inside are so nice and friendly.
  • Offering mountain views, Mount view Safari Lodge - Yala is an accommodation located in Kataragama, 17 km from Tissa Wewa and 26 km from Situlpawwa.

  • Review score
    6.2
    Pleasant · 4 reviews

    Located in Kataragama in the Monaragala District region with Kataragama Temple nearby, ගයාන් ගෙස්ට් කතරගම provides accommodation with free private parking.

  • SERENITY REST by Colombo YMBA, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Kataragama, 17 km from Situlpawwa, 18 km from Tissa Wewa, as well as 43 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

  • Review score
    6.4
    Pleasant · 5 reviews

    Located in Kataragama in the Monaragala District region with Kataragama Temple nearby, Ajith rest house provides accommodation with free private parking.

  • Review score
    2.9
    Very poor · 16 reviews

    Sri Mayura Holiday Resort, a property with a garden, is set in Kataragama, 18 km from Situlpawwa, 19 km from Tissa Wewa, as well as 44 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

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    Review score
    6.5
    Pleasant · 44 reviews

    Offering a garden and mountain view, Amadi Rest is set in Kataragama, 16 km from Situlpawwa and 18 km from Tissa Wewa. This guest house offers free private parking and a shared kitchen.

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

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

  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 167 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Lake Front Yala Safari is located in Kataragama, 18 km from Tissa Wewa and 18 km from Situlpawwa.

    Guest review
    It's a very good place, and I recommended it for every traveller to Kataragama
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 13 reviews

    Boasting lake views, Wevthera Holiday Resort offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 21 km from Situlpawwa. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    Guest review
    They let us check out 1400 no problem very accommodating.
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 5 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Kataragama Clay House Yala features accommodation with an open-air bath and a balcony, around 15 km from Situlpawwa.

  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 59 reviews

    Set just 19 km from Tissa Wewa, Sunshine Guest House features accommodation in Kataragama with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Guest review
    Clean place. Vaue for money. Recommended for any person
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 4 reviews

    Set in Kataragama, within 18 km of Tissa Wewa and 19 km of Situlpawwa, Lake View - Gayan Rest offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 796 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Great service from the guys. Stayed here for the safari at Yala
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 76 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Rathna Holiday Resort is situated in Kataragama. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    Guest review
    Meals not providing but cleanliness and room facilities are good.
  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 10 reviews

    Set within 15 km of Situlpawwa and 20 km of Tissa Wewa in Kataragama, Katagamuwa Rest provides accommodation with seating area.

    Guest review
    This place is very suitable for accommodation.Very beautiful environment andThe staff is very friendly.
  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 65 reviews

    Set 13 km from Situlpawwa and 21 km from Tissa Wewa, The Summer Corridor - Kataragama features free WiFi and units equipped with a kitchen, terrace and seating area.

    Guest review
    The freedom there was excellent. Service is excellent.
  • Review score
    6.6
    Pleasant · 20 reviews

    Romana Rest Kataragama, a property with a garden, is located in Kataragama, 18 km from Situlpawwa, 19 km from Tissa Wewa, as well as 44 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

  • Central location
    Review score
    6.0
    Pleasant · 10 reviews

    Located 44 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, 2.2 km from Kataragama Temple and 14 km from Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village, Isuruma Rest provides accommodation set in Kataragama.

  • Central location
    Review score
    6.0
    Pleasant · 5 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Fieldside Inn is located in Kataragama, 21 km from Situlpawwa and 22 km from Tissa Wewa.

  • Review score
    5.0
    Passable · 2 reviews

    Situated in Kataragama, 42 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 2.7 km from Kataragama Temple, New Samanali Resort offers a garden and air conditioning.

  • Central location
    Review score
    4.0
    Disappointing · 1 review

    Offering garden views, Niluka Rest is an accommodation located in Kataragama, 16 km from Situlpawwa and 19 km from Tissa Wewa. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Central location

    Situated in Kataragama and only 19 km from Situlpawwa, Bee resort features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 19 km from Tissa Wewa and offers an ATM.

  • Located in Kataragama and only 23 km from Situlpawwa, Sunshine Holiday Resort -Sella Kataragama provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Situated within 22 km of Situlpawwa and 23 km of Tissa Wewa in Kataragama, Siththarama Holiday Inn offers accommodation with seating area.

  • Set in Kataragama, 39 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 5.9 km from Kataragama Temple, New Dinu Holiday Inn offers a garden and air conditioning.

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  • Avg. price/night: £15.99
    Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 60 reviews
    Good location to the yala park. Great host who arranged and guided us on an excellent safari trip where we were able to see a leopard and elephants from very closeby. We staid the full afternoon in the park and afterwards enjoyed an excellent dinner prepared by the host en his wife. Highly recommended.
    Guest review by
    carine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £41.63
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 252 reviews
    Great host. Took us through their spice trail and cinnamon processing plant which was a great experience!
    Guest review by
    Richie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £29.79
    Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 796 reviews
    Great host and food was amazing. The stay was comfortable and location was good
    Guest review by
    Arun Madhavan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £18.03
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 167 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.
    Guest review by
    nadia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.82
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 597 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.
    Guest review by
    Ling
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £19.60
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 49 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
    Guest review by
    Sofia
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £29.79
    Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 796 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.
    Guest review by
    Margot
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.82
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 597 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!
    Guest review by
    Puck
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £18.03
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 167 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.
    Guest review by
    TM
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.03
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 167 reviews
    lovely hosts organized our morning safari. Rooms are clean and new, ac works fine
    Guest review by
    Azat
    People with friends