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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Grand Tamarind Lake
Set in Kataragama, 2.7 km from Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Grand Tamarind Lake offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has lake views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a garden. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also have free WiFi. Grand Tamarind Lake offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Yala National Park is 2.5 km away from the hotel. Lunugamvehera National Park is 35 km from the accommodation.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Potapi
United Kingdom
“Our stay was wonderful, amazing friendly staff who helped us book a safari tour at a good price. Very affordable hotel which was absolutely beautiful.” - KKarthiga
Australia
“Housekeeping staff were exceptional keeping the room spotless! Buffet breakfasts and dinners were amazing!” - Naleen
Australia
“Friendly staff, rooms were spacious and comfortable.” - NNeel
Australia
“We were genuinely impressed with our experience. The rooms were exceptionally spacious, providing a remarkable sense of luxury that made our stay incredibly comfortable and enjoyable. The staff were very friendly and helpful, always ready to...” - Ranga
Sri Lanka
“Breakfast Buffet was with variety of options and valvule of money, Reception arrivals welcoming staff was expectational, I am not member their names, pool area service guy who work very attentive,” - Nihal
Australia
“Rooms are spacious and provides good facilities. The bathrooms are good and clean. Food are excellent. The garden of the hotel facing to the Tamarind Lake was very nice and well maintained.” - Pathiraja
Australia
“We had a very pleasant stay at Tamarind Lake, clean and spacious rooms, and the staff was very professional and friendly, attended to our needs promptly.” - Sunil
United Arab Emirates
“Location, staff, clean/ new and good smelling linen and towels, safety deposit box, hot water any time, no mosquitos and other insects in the room, large and clean room, very good buffet breakfast.” - Dilhan
Sri Lanka
“A fantastic place to stay in Katharagama with an excellent location. The pool is wonderful, and the atmosphere is calm. The staff provides exceptionally friendly service. The breakfast and dinner at the restaurant are very good, and you can also...” - Tim
Australia
“Nicely designed hotel. Super relaxed with friendly staff and a comfortable bed in a room with a balcony looking over the pool and the lake. Good buffet breakfast. The hotel is handy for the temple complex which is a wonderful experience at sunset.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- CuisineLocal • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
Facilities of Grand Tamarind LakeGreat facilities! Review score, 8
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
View
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Activities
- Bike toursAdditional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Breakfast in the room
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Tour desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Car hire
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesGrand Tamarind Lake takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note the below:
All children are welcome.
One Child under 5 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
One older child or adult is charged USD 10 per person per night in an extra bed.
The maximum number of extra beds permitted in a room is 1.
Extra beds are on request upon room reservation.
Meal Supplements for additional child/Adult above 5 years sharing the same room is not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.