Chaarya Resort & Spa - Yala

Hotels
8.4 (298 reviews)
Kataragama Road , Tissamaharama , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent staff
Beautiful resort
Cons:
Issues with room servicing
Lost items in laundry service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.15
The hotel had issues with servicing rooms as mentioned in a negative review.
Service
9.15
Many reviews highlighted the staff as attentive, helpful, and kind.
Location
8.65
The resort's location is praised, especially for visitors to Yala National Park.
Room Quality
8.65
Guests mentioned the rooms were comfortable and luxurious.
Amenities
8.65
Facilities like the pool and spa were well-maintained and enjoyed.
Value for Money
8.15
Overall good experience with a fair amount of variety in food.
Food and Beverage
8.15
Food was good with a fair variety, but could have been higher rated.
Overall Experience
8.65
Guests expressed a memorable and enjoyable stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:48

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Chaarya Resort & Spa offers elegantly furnished, air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and comfortable seating areas on private verandas. Guests can unwind in style and enjoy a relaxing stay in the heart of Tissamaharama.

Relaxation and Recreation

The resort boasts a spacious outdoor pool, perfect for a leisurely swim or lounging by the pool bar with a refreshing drink. For ultimate relaxation, guests can indulge in the hot spring bath after a day of exploring nearby attractions like Yala National Park.

Exceptional Dining Experience

Indulge in a culinary journey at the in-house restaurant, serving a variety of authentic Sri Lankan, Asian, and Western dishes. With 24-hour room service available, guests can enjoy delicious meals at their convenience, making their stay at Chaarya Resort & Spa truly unforgettable.

Book your stay now at Chaarya Resort & Spa for a luxurious getaway amidst nature and unparalleled hospitality.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 298 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.15
Overall Experience: 8.65
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sophiabP8178LP Family
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Very nice hotel. Pool well located. Large hotel have to walk far to some rooms. Good facilities. Food very nice. Good selection of Sri Lankan and western foods. Great hospitality!!!

2026-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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Sanya solo_traveller in
5
Cons:

The hotel room had lizards. We booked a chalet category room and found 2 lizards inside. The staff was courteous to change our room (lower category since it was fully booked).
The new room was not well kept. The furniture was broken and it was not super clean as well. And again there was a lizard in that room as well.
To our surprise they dont have any information or contacts for the safari. Being a 5-star hotel, we expected top notch experience but was not fully happy with it.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Shinde51 Couples Pune, Pune District, Maharashtra
6
Not handicap friendly!
Pros:

While the room was comfortable , it had annoying level variations which makes difficult at night to approach toilet.
Apparently this resort is mostly patronized by whites and hence the food is suitable to their palates. As an Indian, I didn't like the food.
Yes, staff is polite and cooperative.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Fazi solo_traveller no
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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margaretw818 Friends getaway Launceston, Tasmania
8
Beautiful setting
Pros:

The rooms are surrounded by lily ponds and there is a good pool for relaxing. The staff are attentive and helpful and the restaurant is excellent. The accommodation is a spacious well equipped room and en suite that are beginning to show their age.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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jaapd873 Family
10
A lovely place to start your visit to Yala NP
Pros:

Nice staff, good service, good food and perfect stepping stone to start your safari to Yala National Park.

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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justinl1 Solo travel Edinburgh, Scotland
10
Great place to come back to after a Safari.
Pros:

Great place to use as a base for exploring Yala national park and surrounding area.
Breakfast buffet is plentiful and staff are helpful.
Pool looked inviting but never used it. Rooms are large and clean and air conditioning is great after a day in the jeep.

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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634dhammikag Family
10
Excellent Hotel Near Kataragama!
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. My room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The location was convenient, and the overall atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing. I really appreciated the excellent service and hospitality throughout my stay. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others and look forward to staying here again in the future.

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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Suvya1 Couples
10
Best food , great service and extremely polite staff
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the food was excellent throughout our visit. The entire staff was polite and welcoming, making our stay truly pleasant.

We would like to give a special mention to Ravindu, who went above and beyond to help us during our stay. He made us the best coffee we’ve had, and his service was incredibly professional and courteous. His warm hospitality truly stood out, and we are grateful for the wonderful experience he provided. Thanks to udith as well for his helpful service.

Thank you to the whole team for making our stay memorable!

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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menukshig Family
10
Our Third Wonderful Stay!
Pros:

This was our third stay at Chaarya Resort & Spa, and it continues to be our go-to place whenever we visit Tissamaharama. The food is excellent, with a great variety and an impressive selection that caters to many different cuisines. The rooms, ambience, and facilities are wonderful and truly make you feel at home.

A special thank you to General Manager Mr. Norman, F&B Manager Mr. Dammika, and especially Mr. Ravindu, who was incredibly kind and attentive throughout our stay. Their warm hospitality and outstanding service made our visit even more memorable.

I highly recommend this resort to anyone visiting Yala, whether for a stay or even just a meal. We will definitely be back again!

2026-07-11 via Tripadvisor
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kerrypemberton15 Couples
10
Great location for exploring amazing places including Yala National Park
Pros:

Ravidu was the first member of staff to really make a fantastic impression on us and made us feel so welcome! His level of service was outstanding from start to finish! A lovely hotel and if we are lucky enough to return to Sri Lanka, we would choose again to stay.

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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shazzy692002 Couples
6
Reception really not polite at all.
Pros:

We only stayed one night as we were doing the yala safari.
Our room was lovely, but it was so far away o can’t understand why when the hotel looked half empty.
Being so far away we could not pick up the wifi. We had an early night as doing an early safari, but the noises from the workmen over the fence kept me awake till gone 1am.

The staff were all lovely in the resort and restaurant. The food was very average, luke warm except the stuff they cooked fresh which was lovely. But everything else felt not as good as other hotels we have stayed in so far in Sri Lanka.
I was going to mention this when I checked out but the last one reception did not seem at all interested in if we had a good time or not.

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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AshDS2409 Family Greater London, England
10
Pure Excellence
Pros:

Excellent value for money! Very attentive and friendly staff from the lobby through to the restaurant.

Rooms are very spacious and comfortable! I would definitely recommend to all family and friends this beautiful hotel.

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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Q9508EHsusanm Friends getaway
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Amazing service and such a clean comfortable place to be. Food is exceptional..we were treated well by Ravidu who was very attentive and made sure our stay was pleasant and carefree. A very nice experience

2026-07-05 via Tripadvisor
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manojs981 Couples Mumbai, Maharashtra
2
Not for Veg and Jain tourists
Pros:

This hotel is not for pure vegetarian and Jain tourists, All veg and non veg food is kept beside, there is no separate counter and they have no more options for veg food, we told to give fresh fruit but they refuse so I personally don’t suggest for veg people to go there, I also suggest all the travel companies not to take veg and Jain guests in this hotel

2026-07-04 via Tripadvisor
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735nirvanap Solo travel
10
Great experience
Pros:

Great experience, especially the spa and the restaurant. My masseuse was amazing and Ravindu in the restaurant was lovely. He was very attentive and friendly.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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SwannyandMel Family Southport, Merseyside, England
10
Family stay 24 hours
Pros:

All the team were extremely attentive, the hotel grounds were spotless and we all enjoyed our stay

2026-06-29 via Tripadvisor
5
541nadeekaa Family
10
overall
Pros:

We recently celebrated our son's 5th birthday at Chaarya Resort & Spa, and it turned out to be a truly memorable experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so welcome with their warm hospitality and outstanding service. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with a smile.
The food was absolutely delicious, with a great variety of dishes that everyone in our family enjoyed. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings made our celebration even more special.
A big thank you to the entire team at Chaarya Resort & Spa for making our son's birthday so wonderful. We highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with exceptional service and amazing food. We can't wait to visit again!

2026-06-29 via Tripadvisor
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ABHISHEK couple in
5
Though a well located property but you can find many better options for the price and experience,
Pros:

The Room size was OK and in room Jacuzzi was great.. The Room View was great and swimming pool and gym where a great.

Cons:

Had requested Honeymoon Decor for the room which was approved a month in advance but no Honeymoon decor was done.. Room had no Irons or charging ports. The Washroom had ants.
Plus the with a checkout time of 12:00 noon listed, the bell boys and reception start tormenting you again and again asking to check the baggage out as early as 11:30 am

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Maève couple ch
9
Très bel hôtel ! Je recommande
Pros:

Le buffet du petit déjeuner est super.
Le service de nettoyage est très efficace

Cons:

Il manque des matelas pour les chaises longues autour de la piscine.
Quelques erreurs dans nos commandes en room service.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee