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
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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
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GlobeTrotting301153 Friends getaway
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Lovely atmosphere, wonderful surroundings by the pool very relaxing. Special thanks to Imasha, she truly made our stay here wonderful ❤️

2026-01-09 via Tripadvisor
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167kezzaf Family
10
Wonderful experience!!
Pros:

The hospitality is amazing! The view from our room is stunning. Imasha was our waitress and is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food from chef Miuru was incredible! So much flavour. Dahl curry my favourite!!!

2026-01-07 via Tripadvisor
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Q7465JNmihaelap Couples
10
Recommended
Pros:

very beautiful location with exceptional services and a very kind, helpful team. The restaurant services were excellent. Everything was well taken care of, and the atmosphere made our stay truly enjoyable. Highly recommended!

2026-01-06 via Tripadvisor
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FMTava Friends getaway London, England
10
Great service
Pros:

Thank you imasha for the great service, very helpful, the man that cooked the omelette was the best, we loved the omelette!

2026-01-05 via Tripadvisor
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elenadX5623FV Friends getaway
10
Lovely hotel!
Pros:

Lovely hotel, super comfy beds, great choice of food and located in a peaceful and quiet setting overlooking the rice fields. Imasha an the team are very attentive - thank you for a great stay!

2026-01-05 via Tripadvisor
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irinaw875 Couples
8
Friendly staff, good food and nice views!
Pros:

We had a lovely stay. The staff was very friendly and the food was good. We enjoyed the pool era and the nature surroundings very much.

2025-12-30 via Tripadvisor
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peterlP9773DR Couples Greater Hobart, Tasmania
10
A lovely resort in a perfect location close to Yala National Park
Pros:

We have just completed a very enjoyable two night stay in this very well maintained and beautifully positioned hotel just a short forty minute drive to the amazing Yala National Park.

As with all hotels we have stayed at here in Sri Lanka, it is always the wonderful people who look after us that make our stays so memorable. And so it was at Kithala resort! From the warm and genuine welcome at reception by the lovely staff who greeted us with their warm smiles to the fabulous tea, looking after the dining area overlooking the rice fields and jungle.

To Imasha and Asanka who managed the restaurant so ably and Yeshmi and Juanita who took care of our orders during our stay, Thank you for your kindness and attention to detail and for looking after my wife who has a gluten intolerance. The atmosphere at both breakfast and dinner, sitting outside was magical.

Our room, 110, was well appointed and we felt very comfortable. Having a door that opens onto the lawn near the pool and overlooking the rice fields and jungle was especially nice.

For our full day excursion to Yala National Park, having a pre packed breakfast waiting for us in bags at 6:00 am ready for our pick up by our guide, was a very nice gesture and an unexpected treat.

Thank you to everyone at Kithala and to Kawya and her colleagues at reception who wished us well as we departed for Galle, thank you all for making our stay so memorable.

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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Explore31822125347 Family Stord Municipality, Hordaland, Western Norway
8
Good quality cozy hotel for Yala Safari
Pros:

Really nice hotel small hotel. Modern and cozy at the same time. High quality furniture and bathroom ameneties. Friendly staff, good service. Dinner buffet ok. Can't comment on breakfast buffet as we went to morning safari, had packed breakfast to go which was accepable but not great. Lovely pool area. Rooms really good. Only downside was that bathroom has small openings to corridor outside (not possible to close), letting insects in at night and you can hear "everything" standing in the corridor or even in bathroom next door because of same openings there..

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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seram748 Family
8
Peaceful Green Scenery
Pros:

We stayed here for our Yala safari trip, we had a pleasurable stay with awesome view of paddy fields and lot of birds and awesome sunrise and sunset views. Achintha and Imasha made the restaurant service 5 star levels. We enjoyed this property at leisure.

2025-12-27 via Tripadvisor
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thashilm Family Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
8
Wonderful break
Pros:

Excellent Christmas dinner and amazing views and cosy atmosphere. Service is good although slightly slow. Would visit again. Pool and view 10/10

2025-12-26 via Tripadvisor
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simonabD4182CX Family
10
Peacefull hotel
Pros:

Amazing Place into the nature, the service Is very attencioned, the food Is so good.
The safari Is and uniqu experience and special.
Resturant staff Is very kindly, must of all Imasha who help us to discovery new place aroun on the way Place.

2025-12-24 via Tripadvisor
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dinuh28 Family
10
Totally worth it
Pros:

Good hotel and price worthy. Even on a weekday they had buffet for every meal . Clean rooms and pool. Loved the view. The staff was very friendly and helpful

2025-12-23 via Tripadvisor
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janethrik Family
10
Our amazing stay at the Kithala Resort
Pros:

We had an amazing time staying at kithala resort. The paddy field veiws were amazing especially at sunset. The service was exceptional . The staff were amazing especially Imasha who was so kind and showed amazing hospitality. Thank you to everyone at kithala. We hope to be back soon!

2025-12-22 via Tripadvisor
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kkpkumara Business Tangalle, Southern Province
10
Peaceful Resort Near Yala
Pros:

Visited Kithala Resort & Spa in Tissamaharama with my clients and had a very pleasant experience. The resort is calm and surrounded by nature, making it a nice place to relax after safaris and long drives. Rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was enjoyed by my guests. The peaceful atmosphere and good service made it a suitable choice for travelers visiting the Tissa and Yala area. I would recommend it for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

2025-12-21 via Tripadvisor
5
591oshann Family
6
Nice Stay for a Night – Worth the Price
Pros:

I stayed here for one night and had a pleasant experience. The property was clean and peaceful, creating a calm and comfortable environment. While the food was average and could be improved, it was decent for a short stay. Overall, considering the cleanliness, ambiance, and pricing, I found it to be good value for money. Would recommend for a short, budget-friendly stay.

2025-12-21 via Tripadvisor
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karanp531 Couples
10
Excellent service
Pros:

Very lovely staff, super accommodating and definitely made it a very pleasant experience. Imasha was especially lovely surprising us with birthday cake! Thank you so much we are very grateful

2025-12-15 via Tripadvisor
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shayanim2024 Family
10
Breakfast and dinner
Pros:

We would like to sincerely appreciate imasha for her excellent service at the breakfast and dinner . She demonstrated great professionalism, attention to detail, and a warm approach toward guests.”

2025-12-14 via Tripadvisor