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:
Pool
Friendly staff
Good food
Spacious room
Welcome cold drinks and face washers on arrival
Early breakfast boxes before safari
Cons:
Drinks served hot (should be cold)
Staff limited English
No pool drink service
Slow service for drinks

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
7.3
Staff were friendly but service was slow for drinks and there was limited English ability; overall mixed service experience.
Location
8.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.5
Room was described as spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8.1
Pool was a highlight and well-liked, though there was no pool drink service.
Value for Money
8.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Food was good and early breakfast boxes were provided, but drinks were sometimes served hot and not cold.
Overall Experience
8.8
Very positive stay overall — guests said 'We loved our stay' and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 07:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Pool View

Hotel Tamarind Tree offers a luxurious stay just a stone's throw away from the scenic Tissa Wewa. Each air-conditioned room features a minibar, seating area, and cable TV. Enjoy the pool view from your private balcony, and unwind in the comfort of a well-equipped room with modern amenities.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces and Exciting Activities

Indulge in the outdoor swimming pool, garden, and terrace at Hotel Tamarind Tree. Plan your adventures with the tour desk, or opt for activities like cycling in the surrounding areas. With facilities like dry cleaning and free parking, your stay is bound to be hassle-free.

Delicious Dining Options and Convenient Services

Savor delectable meals at the in-house restaurant and sip on refreshing beverages at the bar. Whether you need packed lunches for your excursions or crave for in-room dining, the hotel ensures a memorable culinary experience. Book now for a delightful stay at Hotel Tamarind Tree.

Important information:

Please note that the property charges a mandatory supplement on the 24th and 31st December. All charges have to be paid at the property directly:

USD 45 on Bed and Breakfast and Room only basis reservations
USD 30 on Half Board and Full Board reservations.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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

8.1
Based on 39 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 7.3
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Lauren • extended_group • au
8
We loved our stay. We would reccomend others to stay here.
Pros:

We loved the pool
Staff were friendly
Food was good
Room was spacious
Our face washers and cold drinks on arrival
Breaky boxes at 4 am before safari

Cons:

Drinks were hot need to be cold
Staff limited English
No pool drink service
Slow service for drinks

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • nz
8
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • family_with_children • ch
9
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Marit • extended_group • nl
6
Nice stay, good for 1 night
Pros:

The room itself was nice and the service was good, we had to switch from 2 person to 3 person room and they helped us really well

Cons:

A lot of staff did not speak English a lot, and we were the only tourists there, it felt a bit awkward.

2025-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Roy • family_with_children • nl
8
Heerlijk
Pros:

Super hotel met heerlijk zwembad. Prima uitval basis voor het yala park.

Cons:

Geen opmerkingen

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • gb
8
Lovely rooms and pool
Pros:

It had very peaceful atmosphere on arrival, they helped us check in early. Lovely pool. Clean rooms. Staff very helpful and kind.

Cons:

Some facilities out of use I.e gym and pool table. Buffet was often cold/luke warm.

2025-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Aita • family_with_children • it
7
Great value stay
Pros:

This is a small property near Yala. A note of caution: while it’s advertised as a 5-star hotel, it really isn’t—but I was aware of that from the price and the pictures, so I didn’t come in with unrealistic expectations.

To my surprise, the stay turned out better than expected. The check-in process was smooth and welcoming, with a refreshing drink and a cool towel. The room was standard but spacious, clean, and came with a balcony overlooking the pool.

We had the half board option, and the dinner buffet was good. There weren’t too many choices, but the quality was nice and everything was enjoyable. A big plus was that the hotel provided us with a breakfast box at 4 a.m. for our safari, which was very thoughtful and much appreciated.

Overall, considering the competitive price, I think this property delivers great value and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable stay at a fair price near Yala.

2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • couple • ch
8
2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
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Family globe-trotter • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Great hotel, nice room with enough space for 3 people, really enjoyable swimming-pool.
The restaurant was nice.
Staff very friendly but sometimes communication was difficult as some of them did not speak a really fluent English. But they tried their best for each of our demand.

2025-07-08 • via Nuitee
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majitha thanujaya
2
Pros:

Toilet Malfunctions – The toilets in the room were not functioning properly. They were not flushing or refilling, causing significant inconvenience.
No Room Change Offered – Despite reporting the issue, the hotel did not offer an alternative room or any assistance to resolve the matter.
Language Barrier – None of the staff members were able to communicate in English, making it very difficult to get help or explanations.
No Buffet Service – The hotel failed to open the buffet as expected, with no prior notice or explanation.
Disturbance at Night – There were multiple incidents of people knocking on our door in the middle of the night, which was alarming and unacceptable.
Poor Service – Overall, the service provided by the staff was unprofessional and unhelpful.
Random Door Knocking – We felt unsafe due to unexplained and random knocking on our door throughout the night.

2025-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Petrus • family with young children • th
9
Superb
Pros:

Clean. Nice room . Quit.swimmingpool

Cons:

Not so much to near hotel

2025-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • group • au
9
A lovely location, the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
Pros:

The facilities were 1st Class. The big Pool was well looked after and excellent temperature for swimming. Food Excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2025-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Anuradha • family with young children • lk
7
Good
2025-04-17 • via Nuitee
M
Melle • family with young children • hk
6
Friendly staff and great pool area
Pros:

Pool area was great, especially when travelling with kids. Location was excellent as close to a few restaurants and Yala which meant we didn’t have to wake too early for the early morning safari.

Cons:

Ground floor room standards were variable, we requested a move due to insects in one of our rooms due to a gap in the door. Hotel staff were friendly, responsive and helped resolve the issue.

2025-01-27 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony • young couple • gb
9
Superb
2024-11-24 • via Nuitee
A
Agata • family with young children • ch
7
ok
Pros:

big pool, good size rooms with comfortable beds, good and quiet AC

Cons:

no hairdryer, a la carte breakfast was missing items from the list, no gym

2024-11-20 • via Nuitee
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Krisztina • review category business travellers • hu
9
Superb
Pros:

The staff is amazing, very nice, very helpful, always smiling, everyone is so polite. The room was spacious, the bed was comfortable, the pool is fantastic. They took care of our transfer from the previous hotel and also organized a full day safari to Yala, so we couldn't ask anything they wouldn't help with. We had a very pleasant stay.

2024-11-15 • via Nuitee
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Laura • partner
10
Pros:

Anfitrión muy amable y nos ayudó mucho.

2024-07-27 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family with young children • au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The staff were amazing, very attentive and checked in everyday to make sure we had everything that we needed!

Cons:

The pool was very hot

2024-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Achim • group • de
8
Good enough for short stay
Pros:

Accommodation fine for short stay (Safari)

Cons:

Noisy other guests from Russia
Way too expensive for the level of service

2024-04-07 • via Nuitee