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Mailagama Cinnamon Residence features free WiFi and views of mountain in Sellakataragama. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Every room comes with a patio with garden views. The property is within 6 km of Yala Block 5 and Lunugamwehera wildlife parks.

Small boutique hotel surrounded by paddy fields, other plantations and lovely garden. Very nice ambience to relax. The Staff was exceptional, very attentive and hospitable. Staff cooked very tasty authentic Sri Lankan meals. The internet worked great. A great experience overall. Will definitely visit again.

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9.5
Exceptional
168 reviews
Price from
BGN 72
per night

Offering a garden and lake view, Lake Front Yala Safari is located in Kataragama, 18 km from Tissa Wewa and 18 km from Situlpawwa. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house provides a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk.

The hosts were very welcoming when I arrived in the night- there was a really nice juice on arrival and the daughter Nithya was helpful in recommending places to visit in Kataragama and in organising a safari in Yala. Meals were great (including take away breakfast during safari), everything was clean and there was AC in the bedroom. There’s also a bicycle to use to get around in. Would highly recommend a night here if you plan to explore Yala national park.

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9.2
Superb
93 reviews
Price from
BGN 38
per night

Boasting a terrace with garden views, free bikes and a garden, Kataragama Homestay can be found in Kataragama, close to Kataragama Temple and 18 km from Situlpawwa. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests.

This is very reasonably priced place. Breakfast was delicious.

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9.2
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
BGN 36
per night

Boasting lake views, Humbhaha jungle nature eco resort features accommodation with free bikes, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 18 km from Situlpawwa. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

Just an amazing place. I recommended lots of people to go here because I loooved this! The people are just so nice, the food is so good. Vibes are really chilled. Loved the animals, the little fires and my little private hut. Met many nice people here.

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8.4
Very good
465 reviews
Price from
BGN 21
per night

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.

All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and bath.

Really friendly staff, they helped us with everything, even organising our safari in a better price that the one you can book directly in Yala National Park. Food was okeyish (but we just took fried rice). It’s super close to yala, the room is really nice and clean.

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8.5
Very good
626 reviews
Price from
BGN 52
per night

Located close to nature, The Summer Corridor – Kataragama is a pet friendly property situated 30 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. It houses a restaurant and features accommodation with free WiFi access.

The staff is friendly and supportive. Nice and peaceful location. The interior, linens and other things are clean.

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8.1
Very good
50 reviews
Price from
BGN 29
per night

Situated in Kataragama, 42 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 2.7 km from Kataragama Temple, New Samanalee Resort offers a garden and air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 17 km from Situlpawwa and 17 km from Tissa Wewa. The property is non-smoking and is set 12 km from Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village.

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6
Review score
1 reviews
Price from
BGN 27
per night

Located in Kataragama in the Monaragala District region with Kataragama Temple nearby, ගයාන් ගෙස්ට් කතරගම provides accommodation with free private parking. The property is situated 17 km from Tissa Wewa, 18 km from Situlpawwa and 42 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary. Kirinda Temple is 29 km from the guest house.

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6
Review score
3 reviews
Price from
BGN 50
per night

Featuring city views, Karavita Rest provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 17 km from Situlpawwa. It is set 17 km from Tissa Wewa and features room service. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

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7.4
Good
9 reviews
Price from
BGN 15
per night

Set in Kataragama in the Monaragala District region with Kataragama Temple nearby, Senitha home stay and yala safari offers accommodation with free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 17 km from Situlpawwa. The property is non-smoking and is situated 18 km from Tissa Wewa.

Very lovely, kind and friendly family. Everything was clean. My family and me felt very well there the whole time! They have a nice garden to relax. The owner who is also the safari driver is a very experienced safari driver and does this job already for about 7-8years and know the sports very well to watch the animals. Staying there and entering the yala np from the north of Block I makes you be the only one there on the road. If you enter from the main entrance in Tisse, you will have 20 other Safari cars in front of you who are queueing up to se the animals. All in one, Senitha is a great place to stay and do your safari in yala np. In

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6.2
Review score
6 reviews
Price from
BGN 38
per night

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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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  • Mailagama Cinnamon Residence
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 168 reviews

    Mailagama Cinnamon Residence features free WiFi and views of mountain in Sellakataragama. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

    Beautiful view on the rice fields and lovely meals

  • Humbhaha jungle nature eco resort
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 465 reviews

    Boasting lake views, Humbhaha jungle nature eco resort features accommodation with free bikes, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 18 km from Situlpawwa.

    So many animals as you’re super close to Yala Nationalpark.

  • Fieldside Inn
    Breakfast options

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

  • ගයාන් ගෙස්ට් කතරගම
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3 reviews

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

  • Karavita Rest
    Breakfast options
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews

    Featuring city views, Karavita Rest provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 17 km from Situlpawwa. It is set 17 km from Tissa Wewa and features room service.

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

  • Kataragama Homestay
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Boasting a terrace with garden views, free bikes and a garden, Kataragama Homestay can be found in Kataragama, close to Kataragama Temple and 18 km from Situlpawwa.

    This is very reasonably priced place. Breakfast was delicious.

  • Lake Front Yala Safari
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 reviews

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

    Location very beautiful and very good hospitality.

  • Safari Lodge Yala
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 626 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.

    Staff were very friendly, room was nice and clean.

  • The Summer Corridor - Kataragama
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 50 reviews

    Located close to nature, The Summer Corridor – Kataragama is a pet friendly property situated 30 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

    Staff is very good. Meals are delicious. Location was calm & quite.

  • Isuruma Rest
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews

    Situated within 1.2 km of Kataragama Temple and 13 km of Lunugamvehera National Park, Isuruma Rest offers rooms in Kataragama. The rooms include a private bathroom.

  • Amadi Rest
    Central location
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 41 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.

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

  • Romana Rest Kataragama
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 14 reviews

    Romana Rest is located in Kataragama, 900 metres from Kataragama Temple and 13 km from Lunugamvehera National Park.

  • Senitha home stay and yala safari
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 6 reviews

    Set in Kataragama in the Monaragala District region with Kataragama Temple nearby, Senitha home stay and yala safari offers accommodation with free private parking.

  • New Samanalee Resort
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1 review

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

  • Sri Mayura Holiday Resort
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 12 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.

  • Katagamuwa Rest
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 4 reviews

    Located in Kataragama, within a 1.6 km radius of Kataragama Temple, Katagamuwa Rest features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. This guest house offers a shared lounge.

  • New Dinu Holiday Inn

    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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Homestays that guests love in Kataragama

  • Avg. price/night: BGN 71.53
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 168 reviews
    Great host. Took us through their spice trail and cinnamon processing plant which was a great experience!
    Richie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 52.45
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 626 reviews
    Great host and food was amazing. The stay was comfortable and location was good
    Arun Madhavan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 37.98
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 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.
    nadia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 34.18
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 465 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.
    Ling
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 39.79
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 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
    Sofia
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 52.45
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 626 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.
    Margot
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 34.18
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 465 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!
    Puck
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 37.98
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 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.
    TM
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 37.98
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 reviews
    lovely hosts organized our morning safari. Rooms are clean and new, ac works fine
    Azat
    People with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews
    Excellent Place to stay if going to kataragama temple.The best host family. Well kept place and really good facilities for the price.Highly Recommend.
    Janitha
    Family with young children