Kithala Resort

Hotels
Theme Resorts
8.4 (110 reviews)
Kataragama Road, Thissamaharama, 82600 , Thissamaharama , LK

Facilities

Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Picnic area
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Beautiful location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Insects in the bathroom
Slow service at times

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Some reviews mention small issues with the bathrooms attracting insects.
Service
8.85
Reviews highlight the exceptional and friendly service, especially from staff like Imasha.
Location
8.85
The hotel's proximity to Yala National Park and beautiful surroundings received high praise.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms are well appointed and comfortable, with good views.
Amenities
8.35
The hotel features good amenities including a lovely pool area.
Value for Money
8.35
The hotel offers good quality at a reasonable price.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Food quality is good, although the breakfast buffet was not commented on by some.
Overall Experience
8.55
Guests had a memorable experience with beautiful views and attentive staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:38

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Terrace
Experience ultimate relaxation by taking a dip in the refreshing outdoor pool or enjoying the stunning views from the terrace and garden.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, grab a quick snack at the café, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. The arcade/game room offers additional entertainment options.

Convenience and Comfort
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and room service. The hotel also provides amenities like dry cleaning, valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

Ready to immerse yourself in luxury and convenience? Book your stay at Kithala Resort and make the most of your visit to Thissamaharama!

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.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 110 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.55
7
753veronicab Couples Renaca, Vina del Mar, Valparaiso Region
10
A wonderful stay with extremely kind staff!!!
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful, the view and the rooms are fantastic, the pool with the view to the rice fields, and nature. The best is the staff, gentle, smiling and too kind.

2026-04-08 via Tripadvisor
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robnC1465HT Couples
10
What a great place to spend a few nights.
Pros:

We had a fantastic two night stay at Kithala Resort. The room, the views, the facilities and the staff were all first class and I would whole heartedly recommend to anyone.

Thank you for a wonderful stay.

2026-04-05 via Tripadvisor
2
227solveigb Couples
10
Great !!
Pros:

Had such a wonderful stay at Kithala Resort. The view was absolutely breathtaking. waking up to that scenery felt like a dream. The peaceful, quiet environment made it the perfect place to truly relax and unwind.

What made the experience even better was the incredibly warm and welcoming staff, who went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a calm and refreshing getaway.

2026-04-04 via Tripadvisor
G
Gazman49 Couples Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
8
Great stay for Yala N/P
Pros:

Lovely eco-conscious resort with nice swimming pool and expansive views over nearby rice fields. Very attentive staff and large rooms with balcony outlook. Delicious buffet and set menus, and great coffee.

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
F
F3382WQdenisc Family
10
Nice and sweet hotel
Pros:

Nice rooms friendly atmosphere and good location for the yala park.
Good restaurant drove by sweetest Imasha

2026-03-18 via Tripadvisor
N
N9622IFrossc Couples
8
Good safari
Pros:

Really good safari, Maduka was very knowledgeable. Saw everything except the elusive leopard. Thanks

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
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stefw373 Couples
10
Lovely one night stay!
Pros:

Stayed here one night but everything has been lovely! All the staff, including the restaurant staff, are so helpful and kind. The resort and view is beautiful, with so many birds and well kept grounds. The food was great and they did us a packed brunch for our morning safari, which we also arranged through the hotel. Would definitely recommend for a lovely place to relax and unwind with nature.

2026-03-11 via Tripadvisor
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we_love_holidays_9 Family Maleny, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
4
Very disappointing
Pros:

Staff were friendly and accommodating. However the rooms were very disappointing (we had 2). The bathroom was absolutely appalling as the drain smell was very strong in the bathroom and into the bedroom. It almost made us feel sick. The staff tried to fix it for us but pouring stuff down the drains didn’t work. The light in the ceiling of the bathroom flickered so we could not use it. There was no ceiling lights in the bedroom. The aircon only partially worked. Food in the restaurant was ok. Overall I would not recommend this accommodation.

2026-03-10 via Tripadvisor
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louisecZ9082GO Couples
10
Lovely setting and excellent service for a relaxing stay and a good base for Yala Safari
Pros:

A lovely setting and very attentive, friendly staff. A very relaxing and comfortable intimate hotel to use as a base for a Yala safari.

2026-03-07 via Tripadvisor
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Road47006344859 Couples
10
nice.view and nice foods good staff.....restaurant kithal hotel thku special imasha and wicky
Pros:

とても景色もスタッフImsshaが親切だった,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, 。

2026-03-04 via Tripadvisor
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Discover36606839256 Friends getaway
10
Nice
Pros:

Very nice rooms great restaurant and staff ready to please especially lmasha…::..::………………

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
6
611cliffp Friends getaway
10
Kithala Resort
Pros:

We arrived at the hotel in the evening and were so happy with the welcome, the service at the front desk as well as the restaurant - special mention to Imasha.

We had very nice rooms, great food, and very comfortable.

Definitely recommended

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
F
franciscopX8287YW Couples
10
Amazing hotel near the safari
Pros:

Wow! What an incredible hotel! The view is magnificent, the setting is fabulous, and the staff is amazing. We had to leave early to go on a safari, and they prepared breakfast in a box for us to take along. The bar service was excellent as well. The only less positive point was the food, which, although very tasty, was too spicy overall for a tourist.

2026-02-15 via Tripadvisor
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W7138WDdoriss Friends getaway
10
Valentine's Day dinner
Pros:

Hats off, to those involved in setting up this great location for a very romantic dinner. The food was very fresh and delicious and cooked to perfection.
Staff was great and went out their way to offer us a great night.

2026-02-15 via Tripadvisor
8
894mrssc Couples
8
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Lovely hotel with views overlooking the paddy fields. Staff were all welcoming and attentive although service was sometimes a bit slow. The food was good although there was a very small choice of desserts (compared to all the other hotels we had stayed in). We wanted to buy a bottle of wine and asked for one from the menu - they didn’t have that one or the other 2 Sauvignons at the similar price so brought out one they didn’t have which was over 3000 srp more! We suggested that they could offer this at the same price as the one we wanted as it wasn’t our fault they didn’t have it, but they were unwilling to do this which was quite disappointing.
Other than that we enjoyed our short stay

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
9
916yasmineg Friends getaway
10
Lovely resort
Pros:

The location was beautiful and had lovely views over rice fields. The staff were very welcoming and generous throughout our stay. The room was airy and had a large comfortable bed with a balcony overlooking the lake and pool. The bathroom was clean and had a decent size shower (although due to having no base the water sometimes went beyond the shower door into the main bathroom floor). Large choice of options for meals whether on the buffet or a la carte menu with local dishes and international choices on offer. Overall a great relaxing environment to spend a portion of our trip. We didn't use the pool but it looked sparkling clean and had loungers around for casual relaxing/sunbathing as well. It was a convenient place from which you can easily visit the national parks for safari and the staff are more than happy to help arrange this for you alongside offering a packed breakfast if leaving before the buffet time.

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
4
4NickL Couples Littleborough, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England
8
Beautiful location, excellent staff, comfortable room. Rooms could do with a little modernisation.
Pros:

Beautiful location, fabulous staff, comfortable rooms but could do with a little modernisation.
The restaurant staff were particularly helpful, and Imasha went to great lengths to ensure we got all we required.

2026-02-11 via Tripadvisor
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AndriaG87 Friends getaway Colombo, Western Province
10
Kithala resorts and spa
Pros:

The place is wonderful. Perfect for anyone looking to relax and unwind. The staff is exceptional. True testimony to the hospitality of Sri Lanka.
Imasha was particularly attentive and was soon training the younger staff with great care.
Overall wonderful experience

2026-01-23 via Tripadvisor
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Compass04821320338 Solo travel Porvoo, Uusimaa
8
Paddy filed
Pros:

Hotel wiev with and pool paddy filed very nice.. Service is very great.... Food is very delicoous.... Imasha and Janith very kindly, very helpful also Imasha, Janith Recommened..... Very good person... They service very good... I come back reason of Imasha and Janith.. Food is delicious

2026-01-21 via Tripadvisor
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Nomad624743 Couples Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England
10
Great location and friendly staff.
Pros:

Great stay. Imasha was really friendly at breakfast and dinner. Comfortable rooms and a great location for safari. Would recommend to anyone for a few days whilst traveling the country.

2026-01-18 via Tripadvisor