Tara Watergate
Court Road, Suduwella Punchi Akurugoda
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Why people book this hotel
“HUGE room”
“Excellent room, comfy bed, great breakfast, really good shower and massive bathr…”
“Great staff and great food”
“Property is good with friendly staff”
“Staff and location were superb”
“Beautiful location”
“Big room, friendly staff, comfy bed, nice pool”
“The swimming pool was lovely and we enjoyed our monitor lizard friend wandering …”
“The room was spacious and clean, very nice staff, cannot ask for more for 1 nigh…”
“Spacious and clean room”
“They provided a packed breakfast for safari”
“Tasty breakfast at the restaurant”
Overview
Located in Tissamaharama, 3.2 km from Tissa Wewa, Tara Watergate provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a terrace. The accommodation features room service and a concierge service for guests. At the hotel every room has air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Tara Watergate rooms have bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Seafood and local cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at Tara Watergate will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tissamaharama, like cycling. Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 28 km from the hotel, while Situlpawwa is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 30 km from Tara Watergate.
Traveller reviews
Alys
couple
April 20, 2026
Pool was great and good value for money.
Hakmana Kodithuwakkuge
family_with_children
April 8, 2026
“Superb location and friendly staff , could improve the other services like TV channels and bathroom toiletries”
Staff and location were superb
Lydia
couple
March 19, 2026
“Great stay”
We loved it here! Beautiful peaceful setting. Ideal for a night or two when going on a safari at yala. Great staff and great food! HUGE room! We would come back.
Charinda
family_with_children
March 3, 2026
“Everything is grate there”
The View of the lake and the morning vibe
Ellen
family_with_children
March 1, 2026
Excellent room, comfy bed, great breakfast, really good shower and massive bathroom. It is a little bit far from the town but we only stayed 1 night for a safari and if you need a tuk tuk they can arrange for you. We had dinner after safari and it was very good. Definitely stay at this place!
Sanjay
family_with_children
February 26, 2026
We were there only one night and basically stayed the night for the early morning safari. Property is good with friendly staff. They provided a packed breakfast for safari. Room and bathroom were very large. This is a resort style property. The approach road is a dirt track and is not close to town. All in all a good place to stay. They had arranged a jeep for the safari that picked and dropped us back.
Tess
couple
February 10, 2026
“Good stay”
Big room, friendly staff, comfy bed, nice pool
lee
couple
February 4, 2026
“Fabulous staff, food and location.”
Beautiful location. Only 30 mins from Yala main gate. The swimming pool was lovely and we enjoyed our monitor lizard friend wandering to say hello!! The staff were amazing. Nothing too much trouble. They even subscribed to a pay channel so we could watch the cricket! The manager Mr Kayshan is the nicest person around. Also a very good chef, the food was stunning. 10/10
Karim
couple
January 27, 2026
“1 night stay at yala”
The room was spacious and clean, very nice staff, cannot ask for more for 1 night stay.
Sankalpa
family_with_children
January 17, 2026
“Nice and pleasant stay adjoining the lake.”
Nice location adjoining the lake. Last 500m to the property road was bit damaged due to recent heavy rains. Road is bit bumpy. Spacious and clean room. Tasty breakfast at the restaurant. Good location for Yala Safari and to visit Katharagama.
richard
couple
January 15, 2026
“Great relaxing stay”
Great room opening onto pool, free bike hire, good restaurant
Kathleen
family_with_children
January 8, 2026
“Great place to stay”
Lovely location, very peaceful and beautiful. Staff were lovely. Great base for safari trips, good restaurant nearby, Chef Lady and food also good at Tara Watergate. Great to have access to bicycles to get around
Yehor
extended_group
January 6, 2026
“Amazing”
Amazing property if you planning to go to safari. Big rooms and friendly staff. Fully recommend
Dushan
couple
January 4, 2026
Calm location
Lahiru Adikari
couple
December 29, 2025
“Truly amazing”
Amazing. Everything was really good. Their service was excellent, and their food was really good. I ordered a salad and fried fish. Both were really good. The view is also excellent.
Badircea
family_with_children
December 28, 2025
“Nice room, difficult acces”
The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, always ready to help. The room was very spacious, and the view was absolutely beautiful.
Marieke
extended_group
December 28, 2025
Big rooms, nice garden views, big pool
mahajan
couple
December 27, 2025
Room was clean
Banusha
extended_group
December 26, 2025
“The place is absolutely beautiful, with a breathtaking view and a very calm, peaceful atmosphere. We had a wonderful exp”
Anitha
family_with_children
December 24, 2025
Location
Facilities
Activities
Cycling, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
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
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool toys, Swimming pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Services
Concierge service, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Packed lunches, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Family Room with Lake View
The pool with a view is a top feature of this family room. The spacious family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Deluxe Double Room with Bath
This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Lake View (5% off on Food & Beverage, 5% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)
Guests will have a special experience as the double room offers a pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room with Lake View (5% off on Food & Beverage, 5% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)
Guests will have a special experience as this double room offers a pool with a view. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Staycation Offer: Double Room with Lake View (10% off on Food & Beverage, 10% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)
This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Twin Room with Lake View
Guests will have a special experience as this twin room features a pool with a view. The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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