Monaragala District, Uva Province
Where to stay in Kataragama
86 well-reviewed hotels, villas, guest houses and homestays - compared in one place.
- Places listed
- 86
- Average rating
- 4.4 / 5
- SLTDA registered
- 3
- No website of their own
- 52
Staying in Kataragama
This is the complete list of well-reviewed places to stay in Kataragama - 86 properties across hotels (44), resorts (13) and guest houses (13), every one holding a Google rating of 4.0 or better from real guests. The table below ranks the standouts; the sections after it cover every listed property by type.
Unlike the big booking platforms, this directory also includes the 52 Kataragama properties that run no website of their own - family guest houses, small villas and homestays you would otherwise only find by walking past. 3 of the 86 are registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, and the average guest rating across all of them is 4.4.
The shortlist
Top-rated stays in Kataragama
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume - a lone perfect score doesn't beat hundreds of consistent ones.
| # | Property | Type | Google rating | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Tamarind Lake | Guest house | 4.3(1065) | SLTDA |
| 2 | Yala Safari Camping | Hotel | 4.7(341) | - |
| 3 | Mandara Rosen Hotel | Hotel | 4.0(857) | SLTDA |
| 4 | Magampura Eco Village Resort | Hotel | 4.2(554) | - |
| 5 | Ceybank Rest House | Hotel | 4.2(531) | - |
| 6 | Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping | Eco lodge & cabin | 4.8(238) | - |
| 7 | The Kingdom Eco Lodge And Farm | Hotel | 4.8(223) | - |
| 8 | Livinya Holiday Resort | Hotel | 4.2(470) | - |
| 9 | Okrin Hotel | Guest house | 4.1(520) | SLTDA |
| 10 | Hotel Senora | Hotel | 4.1(512) | - |
44 listed
Hotels in Kataragama
Hotel
Kingfisher beach resort -Yala Safari
Nidangala road, Kirinda, 82614
Hotel
The Grand Moon River Hotel
Sella, road, Kataragama, 22600
Hotel
Infinity Nature Resort
Nugasewana Kumbura, Passarayaya Road, Kataragama, 91405
Hotel
Chalet Resort - Kataragama
Kochchipothana Sithulpawwa, Road, Kataragama, 91400
Hotel
The Kingdom Eco Lodge And Farm
D.G.Dimantha, Buddika Niwasa, Thelulla, Wellawaya
Hotel
Mailagama Cinnamon Residence
Diyawara Gammana Road, 2nd Lane, Sella Kataragama, 91405
13 listed
Resorts in Kataragama
Resort
Kataragama Clay House Yala
Kataragama, Wallimathagama
Resort
The Wild Yala | Yala, Kataragama Hotel
Maliththampelessa, Sithulpawwa Road, Kataragama
Resort
Nil Sisila Beach Resort - Yala
Palatupana, Yala
Resort
Sky 14 Safari Resort Yala
Sithulpawwa Road, Wallimathagama, Kataragama, 91400
Resort
Farm Villa By Heritage
Akkara Vissa, Kataragama, 91405
Resort
The Boundary Yala
No.207, Bodhirajapura, Sithulpawwa Road,, Kataragama, 91400
13 listed
Guest houses in Kataragama
Guest house
Sandawathi Nature Resort
No.62,gaga aina rd,gaminipura, Kataragama, 91400
Guest house
Chathuranga Rest
Chathuranga Niwasa, 31/A Gaminipura Rd, Kataragama
Guest house
Shehan Guest House & Safari - Kataragama
No. 106 Old Buttala Road, Kataragama
Guest house
Lake View Sandaresa
147 Kataragama-Sella Kataragama Rd, Kataragama
Guest house
Kataragama Home Stay
Galahitiya Rd, Katharagama UP
Guest house
Wellampitiya Rest
Buttala - Kataragama Road
7 listed
Villas in Kataragama
Villa
Cinnamon Retreat by Elite Shield
C7CQ+XF, Sella Kataragama
Villa
Ceylan Trees
C8QF+95, Kataragama
Villa
Yala One Eco Lodge by The Wilds
kataragama -Sithulpawwa, Road, Kataragama, 91400
Villa
MG Wild Resort
99XC+M7, Kataragama
Villa
Negombo Villa- Katharagama
C86P+9M8, Kataragama
Villa
Elephant View Bangalow
Elephant View Bangalow Sella Kataragama, 91405
6 listed
Eco lodges & cabins in Kataragama
Eco lodge & cabin
Camp Leopard - Yala Safari Glamping
Yala National Park Buffer Zone Off of Katagumuwa Entrance to Yala Block 1 Yala - Katagamuwa, 91400
Eco lodge & cabin
Beddegama Eco
Eco lodge & cabin
Leopard Trails Yala
Kataragama
Eco lodge & cabin
Funky Leopard Safari Lodge
Yala National Park, Sithulpawwa Road, Kataragama, 91400
Eco lodge & cabin
Safari Lodge Yala
Kataragama - Situlpawwa Road, Kataragama, 91400
Eco lodge & cabin
Pelican View Cottages - Standard Suite
1 listed
Hostels in Kataragama
1 listed
Homestays in Kataragama
1 listed
Apartments in Kataragama
Good to know
Kataragama accommodation questions
How many places to stay are there in Kataragama?
This directory lists 86 places to stay in Kataragama with consistently strong reviews - hotels (44), resorts (13) and guest houses (13). Every property listed holds a Google rating of at least 4.0 from a minimum of 10 reviews.
What are the highest-rated places to stay in Kataragama?
Based on current Google review data, the top-rated stays include Kingfisher beach resort -Yala Safari (5.0), Kataragama Clay House Yala (4.9), Senitha home stay and yala safari (4.9). Ratings shift as new reviews arrive, so treat them as a strong signal rather than a fixed ranking.
Are Kataragama hotels and guest houses SLTDA-registered?
3 of the 86 properties listed here appear in the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority's public register. Registration is a good trust signal, but plenty of excellent small guest houses operate informally - check recent reviews either way.
How do I book a Kataragama guest house that has no website?
52 of the listed properties have no website of their own. Call them directly (numbers are on each listing page), message them on Facebook where linked - or tell us your dates and we'll arrange the stay as part of a tailor-made Kataragama trip.
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