Grand Tamarind Lake

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (7 reviews)
Kandasuridugama Raja Mawatha, Kataragama, Uva, 91400 , Kataragama , LK

Facilities

Proposal/romance packages available
Express check-out
Firepit
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
ATM/banking
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Value for Money
Friendly Service
Cons:
Cleanliness Concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
Not explicitly mentioned, but a slight lower score is warranted.
Service
8.45
Friendly staff as mentioned in the review.
Location
8.29
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.24
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.27
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.23
Essentially worth the money as mentioned in the review.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.05
A positive experience overall, especially for special occasions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 14:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations

Stay in one of the 27 guestrooms featuring LED televisions, with complimentary wireless internet access and 24-hour room service for your convenience. The private bathrooms with showers offer complimentary toiletries and slippers, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Diverse Dining Options

Indulge in a gastronomic experience at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or opt for snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Enjoy daily buffet breakfasts for a fee and unwind at the bar/lounge or complimentary reception with fellow guests.

Convenient Amenities

Take advantage of the outdoor pool, concierge services, and complimentary wireless internet. With express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle for a surcharge, your stay at Grand Tamarind Lake will be seamless and enjoyable.

A stay at Grand Tamarind Lake in the heart of Kataragama promises proximity to key attractions, making it the ideal choice for your next getaway.

Important information:

  • 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.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Covid

    Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 7 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 8.05
J
Jay
10
Pros:

Essentially worth of money

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
Y
Yaso
10
Pros:

Beautiful property. They had a nice welcoming for my parents who were celebrating their 40th anniversary there. Friendly staff.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
P
Pedro
10
Excelente opción en Kataragama
Pros:

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!

2024-08-26 via Nuitee
V
VISHWANATH
10
Pros:

Clean, quiet and very beautiful. Genuine wetlands at the rear of the property with a viewing hide.

2023-07-07 via Nuitee
K
Kariyawasam
4
Broken online booking system caused an headache
Pros:

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.

2020-08-24 via Nuitee
J
Jagath
8
Family Holiday
Pros:

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.

2020-03-10 via Nuitee
D
Denzil friends
8
Pros:

Clean and easy access to pool and other facilities. Food is quite goos and the staff is very friendly.

2020-01-23 via Nuitee