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Kithala Resort

4.0 star property
Hotel in Thissamaharama with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk

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Property amenity
Living area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
View from room
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Kataragama Road, Thissamaharama, 82600

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Yatala Dagoba - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kataragama Temple - 18 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Yala National Park - 22 min drive - 17.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gaga Bees - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Flavors Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Kithala Resort

Upscale hotel in a national park
Free breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Kithala Resort. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an arcade/game room.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and newspapers in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Kithala Resort include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 21 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 21 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Kithala Resort Tissamaharama
Kithala Resort
Kithala Tissamaharama
Kithala
Kithala Resort Hotel
Kithala Resort Thissamaharama
Kithala Resort Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does Kithala Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Kithala Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kithala Resort?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kithala Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kithala Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Kithala Resort located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tissa Lake, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, and Yatala Dagoba. Kirinda Beach and Kirinda Temple are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Kithala Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an infinity swimming pool overlooking, the wilderness, it was stunning and unforgettable. The hotel was to a high standard overall. Would return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

For the premium price you pay, the accommodations, bedding, mattress, rooms, free breakfast — all very lackluster. I would pick elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janitha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel looks nothing like the pictures. The furniture was old, dirty and damaged, the bathroom shower had mold everywhere. The sofa had a cigarette burn on it. When I arrived to the room, there were about 15 mosquitoes attacking us. The room did not seem ready for us. The towels and bed sheets did not smell clean. The food was average. I would not recommend this place for anyone who wants a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Federica

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not so good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dakshina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic quiet property. One with nature. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

tiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maxime

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bel environnement et bel accueil néanmoins nous avons retrouvé un cafard pendant notre séjour dans la chambre. Le personnel est bienveillant mais ça peut être “étouffant” notamment pendant le repas où ils attendent “à côté” de nous la fin de nos plats. Ceci était peut être du au peu de fréquentation pendant notre séjour. Cependant la vue est parfaite pour ce reposer le long de la piscine face aux plantations de riz
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Wonderful friendly service and comfortable rooms. A la carte menu was good but the buffet was not quite so. Loved having a beautiful flower given to us each evening and asking if everything was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un bonne hotel tres calme et zen avec de bon service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Angie Mui Gek

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stay was ok. Wifi can’t make it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay here. The place was clean, the buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner were amazing! But the biggest thing was the staff were all so helpful and friendly - the best hotel staff I’ve encountered Even my mother who usually complains about everything said she wanted to come back and stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room had bugs on both days. The towels seemed very old and were rough. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gregory V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

This was the most professional stay of my trip. The buffet breakfast and dinner was ample and tasty enough. The bed needed an extra sheet, but they happily obliged. The setting is beautiful—rice patties, a pond, and many interesting fauna. I would have liked a bit of help with touring the local area as they were not as equipped to arrange and book things as I would have liked (perhaps it was a timing/English issue); otherwise, great place to stay—relaxing, organized, and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Neha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really pleasant and comfortable stay here during our time in the hotel. We didn't spend too much time at the hotel as we were out for a full day in safari and left the next morning but we were pleasantly surprised at the lovely surroundings of the hotel and room. The staff were polite and super accommodating. They kindly provided us with a packed breakfast on our safari early morning. Only con was, considering its a peaceful and calm location, we couldn't make use of the pool as it was overcrowded with local guests and their kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

saliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

yungang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

western standard

quiet and clean, natural setting, nice staffs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Helt greit hotell

Hotellet var helt OK, fint bassengområdet. Maten kunne vært bedre. Men ellers greit til en natt etter/før safari.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Renee

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good service but dirty bathroom

We stayed one night before our Trip to Yala, the location is good for that but there is not much else to do in Tissamahara. The hotel decor looks very nice, has a pool and big restaurant. The service when we arrived and at the restaurant was very good. We had dinner there, and we curries chosen from the menu rather than than buffet. The food was quite good, but it was quite expensive for Sri Lanka standard. The hotel room was comfortable but the bathroom doesn’t look like it had been cleaned for a while, and we saw a dead cockroach on the edge of the bath, the water wasn’t draining properly either. As the bathtub was surrounded by a glass panel, may be they didn’t bother cleaning the whole bathtub. It was gross.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

f&r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safari and birds

This nice hotel is well situaded for going to safari and also there are many different birds to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017