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Kithala Resort

4.0 star property
A peaceful nature retreat where travelers can recharge with morning meals and entertainment, all within a national park setting

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Kithala Resort sits within a national park, offering a peaceful escape for nature lovers. Visitors can relax in the garden, enjoy games in the arcade room, and start each day with included breakfast. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected while enjoying the natural surroundings.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Studio Suite

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Thissamaharama, Kithala Resort is in a national park. Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Kataragama Archaeological Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary and Birds Park.
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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
  • Kataragama Temple - 18 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Yala National Park - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Udawalawe National Park - 54 min drive - 56.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hath Maluwa - ‬2 min drive

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/games room.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), newspapers in the reception and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services, a billiards/pool table and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Kithala Resort offer perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 travellers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travellers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Kithala Resort?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kithala Resort on 20 Jan 2026 start from AU$256.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Kithala Resort located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tissa Lake, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Yatala Dagoba. Debarawewa Lake is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Kithala Resort Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
had a short stay at kithala and we were given a very warm welcome by the front office team .. they make you feel at home and invited us to light the Oil Lamp which is a symbol of respect ..it was very special ..wish we had stayed for few more days !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

Federica

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

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

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

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 traveller

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

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

Sander

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

Geweldige locatie wanneer je Yala NP wil bezoeken

Wij verbleven 2 nachten in Kithala Resort. Ik vond de locatie en uitzicht vanaf onze kamer erg mooi. Uitzicht over het zwembad met daarachter een graanveld waar veel verschillende dieren (vooral vogels) zichtbaar waren. Een lekkere plek om uit te rusten na een bezoek aan Yala NP.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Jens

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

Topp value for money

Supert hotel. Dårlig Internett og litt få solsenger/parasoller trekker litt ned. Veldig bra value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Luke

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

Great little hotel while doing your Yala Safari

great hotel! Food was excellent and good that it is because there is not much in the area. We stayed two nights due to us having a full day safari. The pool was also one of the best parts of the hotel with complementary afternoon tea! Rooms were clean and fairly modern.

8/10 Good

phil and una, london uk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb buffet! Do not miss

Great facilities and very clean. Only lacked help/ info on the area and what to see and do. The buffet however was outstanding and should not be missed

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice place for a safari in Yala

The hotel was really good and clean. We stayed here for one night after our safari at yala park. The price was good, we loved the pool. Stuff was friendy. The only "bad" thing was the WIFI - it didnt work. But that wasnt a big problem for a one night stay. There isnt much to see in tissamaharama town. All in all a good place for a safari.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely hotel

Nice clean comfortable room with air conditioning. However every time you leave the room and take your key out of the card holder the power shuts off in your room. Which means you can't leave electronics charging when you're out. Buffet was nice, but a bit pricey for Sri Lanka. Staff was helpful. Mosquitoes were horrible, wear bug spray even if you're only going out for a minute at dusk / dark.

6/10 Okay

Rohanthi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Convenient hotel

Food was ok, service was good. However the room was not very comfortable and the bathroom had a strange odor. The open areas especially the restaurant was full of flies