Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama
No:57, Detagamuwa
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Why people book this hotel
“It was near thw safari gate”
“Excellent location”
“Staff was very courteous and welcoming”
“The staff in the hotel were very helpful , polite and friendly”
“Nice pool”
“The pool was absolutely fantastic large and deep”
“Rooms were shockingly run down”
“Location and size of rooms”
“The room was spacious, clean and quiet”
“Clean and functional as it has always been”
“Location and breakfast was a good spread”
“Breakfast was mainly local dishes”
Overview
Mandara Resort is located in the south of Sri Lanka, about 37 km from Yala National Park. This tropical resort comes with an outdoor pool, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi in its public areas. The on-site restaurant, The Petal, serves both international and local dishes. All guests will be welcomed with a drink and fresh towels. The guestrooms are all equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, minibar and personal safe. En suite bathrooms are equipped with hot water showers and free toiletries. Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama is 66 km from Udawalawe National Park. It is 285 km from Bandaranaike International Airport and 295 km from Colombo City. Airport transfers and day trips can be arranged at the tour desk. The hotel also provides laundry services and a 24-hour front desk. Parking is free.
Traveller reviews
Channaka
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
“Sri Lankan Stay”
Staff was very courteous and welcoming
Katrina
extended_group
April 20, 2026
“We enjoyed our stay , nice relaxing pool area.”
Nice pool
Janaka
solo_traveller
April 18, 2026
“Ok”
The breakfast was not satisfactory and needs significant improvement.
Peter
couple
February 22, 2026
“Excellent hotel with fantastic pool”
This is very much above average property for Sri Lanka. The room was spacious, clean and quiet. The pool was absolutely fantastic large and deep. The staff in the hotel were very helpful , polite and friendly. The bar manager was very helpful and made us feel relaxed . Our only regret was that we only stayed one night before moving on
Vanie
extended_group
January 30, 2026
“Not adequate”
Rooms were shockingly run down
Kireluk
family_with_children
January 29, 2026
“Sub-standard property - AVOID”
It was near thw safari gate
Jeetesh
family_with_children
January 29, 2026
Nothing
Ravindu
family_with_children
January 22, 2026
The people were very friendly and accommodating during our stay, the pool was excellent!
kalarasani
couple
January 19, 2026
“Really fantastic stay to fit the purpose!”
Excellent location! Very relaxing environment! Good food! Very friendly sraff! Very well cared!
Nicholas
extended_group
January 17, 2026
“I enjoying staying this hotel”
I’m very happy that they are very kind hospitality!
Chelliah
family_with_children
January 7, 2026
“I have been visiting this place for past 25 yrs and the hotel has really run down and needs to be re”
Location and breakfast was a good spread
Sabe
solo_traveller
January 6, 2026
“We had a great stay. Breakfast was excellent, milk rice is to die for! Hoppers were nice too. Will come back again!”
Space and friendly staff
Sumitha
extended_group
January 3, 2026
“Enjoyed the stay.”
Location and size of rooms. Has a nice pool too. The morning buffet was excellent
Kerry
family_with_children
December 30, 2025
Raja the pool attendant and despite a poor selection the food tasted good
Rathnayaka
family_with_children
November 26, 2025
“Excellent”
All
David
family_with_children
November 24, 2025
“My stay was disappointing due to poor service, unprepared rooms, and facilities that weren’t functio”
Breakfast was mainly local dishes. The omelet and hopper station was set up outside the restaurant, and we were only informed about it when we were already halfway through our meal.
Sarinda
couple
November 23, 2025
“Serves the purpose as an overnight transit but certainly not for anything longer than a night”
Clean and functional as it has always been.
K.
family_with_children
October 30, 2025
Very quiet place. No activities when we were there. If you want a place to unwind quietly, this is the place for you. Large room and bathroom. Nearby the temples.
Samuel
couple
October 15, 2025
“Friendly staff and nice pool but bad food at the restaurant”
Even though the building is a little old, everything was clean and the pool was a very nice addition to our stay. The pool attendant man was very friendly and the bar keeper also made very tasty cocktails.
Udith
solo_traveller
September 14, 2025
The area is really good.
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Spa and wellness centre, Table tennis, Karaoke
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor pool
Parking
Parking on site, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
This air-conditioned room comes with a TV, minibar and personal safe. The en suite bathroom has either a bathtub or shower.
Deluxe Triple Room
Air-conditioned room for 3 guests comes with a TV, minibar and personal safe. The en suite bathroom has either a bathtub or shower.
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