Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama

Hotels
7.8 (353 reviews)
No:57, Detagamuwa , Kataragama , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and functional
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Poor service
Food quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Several reviews indicated cleanliness issues, particularly with the pool and room conditions.
Service
8.3
Mixed reviews on service; some staff were friendly, but there were complaints about unprepared rooms and unprofessional behavior.
Location
8.8
Good location near safari and temples, appreciated by several reviewers.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms varied in quality; some were spacious, but there were issues with room readiness and bed types.
Amenities
7.3
Amenities had mixed feedback; the pool was nice, but other facilities were not well-maintained.
Value for Money
7.8
Some guests felt the value for money was poor considering the service and cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
6.3
Negative feedback regarding restaurant food quality.
Overall Experience
9.3
Despite some issues, many guests had a pleasant stay and appreciated the environment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:28

Property Description

Luxurious Tropical Resort with Top-notch Amenities

Exquisite Dining Experience at The Petal Restaurant

Indulge in a culinary journey at The Petal, offering a delightful blend of international and local flavors in a charming setting.

Convenient Location for Wildlife Exploration

Situated just a stone's throw away from Yala National Park and Udawalawe National Park, embark on thrilling safaris and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of Sri Lanka's wildlife.

Exceptional Services and Facilities for a Memorable Stay

From a refreshing welcome drink to well-appointed guestrooms with modern amenities, enjoy a seamless stay with 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi, and a rejuvenating outdoor pool.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Mandara Resort in the heart of Sri Lanka!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 11 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 353 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 6.3
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Nadeeka • family_with_children • lk
9
Pros:

very calm and nature environment.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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KESHARA WEERASURIYA • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Ravi • extended_group • au
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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thushara • solo_traveller • lk
7
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Nuwan • family_with_children • jp
10
Pros:

Kindly customers service
Good and clear rooms
Best and excellent srilankan breakfast

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Kasun • family_with_children • lk
1
Won't be staying there again
Pros:

The hotel gives you 1 liter of water per occupant. That's it. You cannot get more water bottled or otherwise without paying. It's 550 LKR per 1 liter after that! I haven't experienced this in any other hotel, be it 5 star or 2 star, in SL before.
I didn't mind paying the restaurant bill at all, we ate all the meals there and everything on the menu was on the pricey-side (~2500 for basic rice n curry). I didn't mind paying ~40k for a triple room with many deficiencies. But I found it offensive that drinking water was only available at a ludicrous price, given this is Sri Lanka and not some forsake where water is at a premium!.
Longer version:
The staff is excellent. The food at the restaurant is pricey. Went during the off-season, so there was low occupancy. The rooms had the feeling that they were not cleaned out recently. There bedding felt mildewy and smelled. They changed upon request (as it triggered an asthma attack), but the changed ones were the same. All this was fine and I was willing to overlook given that this is Kataragama and I'm not expecting luxury, but then came the water debacle.

Cons:

After you pass the reception, there's a pond that emanated such a stench that you had to hold your breath to get past it. Bedding smelled midewy. Restaurant prices were what you'd pay in a fancier place in Colombo.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Channaka • solo_traveller • gb
10
Sri Lankan Stay
Pros:

Staff was very courteous and welcoming

Cons:

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2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Dhilip • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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KESHARA WEERASURIYA • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Hua • couple • cn
5
打死不会再去的酒店，建议大家不要再去的酒店
Pros:

来到斯里兰卡最不满意的酒店，价格高，员工态度差，设施老旧，只提供两瓶水，多要就得付钱，床铺皱巴巴，桌边挂有毛发，太令人失望，价格还不便宜，大厅空调时常不开，真不知道我怎会选了这么个酒店。房价也收了比平台Booking上标价高出20多美元，太坑啦

Cons:

卫生、服务、诚信

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • extended_group • au
8
We enjoyed our stay , nice relaxing pool area.
Pros:

Nice pool

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Janaka • solo_traveller • lk
7
Ok
Cons:

The breakfast was not satisfactory and needs significant improvement.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
• extended_group • lk
1
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Megan • family_with_children • gb
6
Lovely room. Relaxing pool. But food options poor.
Pros:

Staff very friendly and helpful. Room great size and very comfortable. Spa and pool created a lovely relaxing experience. Close to yala block 5.

Cons:

The restaurant was poor - food took ages , was incredibly spicy (inedible to me) and many of the staff did not speak sufficient English to understand what we wanted and sometimes guessed and got it wrong rather than get someone who understood. One of us felt ill the following day having eaten in restaurant and we spoke to another guest who had the same issue. Breakfast was very poor. Did not cater for different nationalities well at all or provide enough choice. Very little around to get food elsewhere so it was a real issue.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Excellent hotel with fantastic pool
Pros:

This is very much above average property for Sri Lanka. The room was spacious, clean and quiet. The pool was absolutely fantastic large and deep. The staff in the hotel were very helpful , polite and friendly. The bar manager was very helpful and made us feel relaxed . Our only regret was that we only stayed one night before moving on

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Jasmijn • extended_group • nl
7
Pros:

Het was erg rustig en het personeel was vriendelijk. Ze deden hun best aan het zwembad om een leuk praatje te maken en fijne handdoeken. Het is wel een beetje ouderwets en heel weinig gasten.

Cons:

Bij de boeking heb ik via booking meerdere vragen gesteld over de safari en of we dit konden boeken. Echter konden we dit pas bij aankomst regelen. Wij hebben dat gedaan 5:30 afgesproken om opgehaald te worden, maar er was geen jeep. Na heel nadrukkelijk aandringen, doorvragen etc hebben we uiteindelijk nog een jeep gekregen om 6:10.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Vanie • extended_group • au
4
Not adequate
Pros:

Rooms were shockingly run down

Cons:

Rooms need to be lot more clean ..the entire place needs ro be refurbished

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Kireluk • family_with_children • gb
4
Sub-standard property - AVOID
Pros:

It was near thw safari gate

Cons:

There were many things like a broken TV, electrical switches that were loose & not safe, no wifi in room, very dark as lighting sparse, room safe not working. Management lack of concern for defects. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND STAYING HERE.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Jeetesh • family_with_children • gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

In hygiene, dirty,

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Ravindu • family_with_children • au
5
Pros:

The people were very friendly and accommodating during our stay, the pool was excellent!

Cons:

The quality of the rooms. I had stayed here over 2 years ago and it was really good but there has been a serious degradation of quality. I had booked 4 rooms for my family and all of them complained about a horrible smell coming from the toilet. The bedsheet in my room had holes in it, similar to that of cigarette holes. The rooms could be cleaner. It seems like there has been very little to no maintenance done in the rooms since the 2 years I visited. It was not worth the value for money.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee