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Discover well-known properties in Kataragama that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 215 hotels in Kataragama and price data was last updated on March 19, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Kataragama is $36/night.
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No. 57 Detagamuwa, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
Mandara Rosen offers 4-star accommodation in Kataragama. It also provides an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.5
Good
150 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
Katagamuwa, Yala, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
Big Game Camp Yala provides a unique setting while in Kataragama. It offers free Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Location
3.2 mi from city centre
111/112 Sithulpauwwa Raod, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
Kele Yala Sri Lanka provides 3-star accommodation in Yala. This comfortable hotel also offers an outdoor pool, and is situated within easy driving distance of Tissamaharama and Kirinda.
Parking
9.1
Excellent
125 reviews
Location
2.4 mi from city centre

Tips for your Stay in Kataragama

  • Families looking for a good hotel choice in this area should consider the Mandara Rosen because it has a location just to the south of the center of the town, plus it also offers an amazing pool, ping-pong tables, nightly karaoke, as well as an airport shuttle.
  • Business travelers making their way to this city might consider staying at the Jayasinghe Holiday Resort because it offers great amenities for business travelers such as a business center, an airport shuttle, laundry service, plus you can play on the pool table, do some fishing, or rent a bicycle on your downtime.
  • Travelers looking to save some money when making a trip to the city should consider the Hotel Senora because it not only offers a great centralized location and the ability to rent a bicycle, but it also has some of the lowest rates available in the city.

Tips for booking hotels in Kataragama

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Kataragama. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Cheapest month:February
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Kataragama:$36/night
Cheapest price found:$5/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Tuesday
$14 - $87
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$14 - $170
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Discover affordable stays in Kataragama that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Kataragama can be found for as low as $10 per night. There is currently one property in Kataragama that can be booked for this price. The Sisara is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kataragama. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024
These Kataragama properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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No 10, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$10
Avg. per night
70/1, Sithulpawa Road, Kataragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air Conditioning
$16
Avg. per night
Sithlpawwa Road,Old Katagamuwa Road, Manikpuragama, Kataragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air Conditioning
$16
Avg. per night
No. 121 Pussadewa Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$17
Avg. per night
32 A, Detagamuwa, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$20
Avg. per night
17 Sellakataragama Road, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$26
Avg. per night
No.110, Detagamuwa., Kataragama, Sri Lanka
0.7 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$29
Avg. per night
222 Goyagala Canal Road, Gaminipura, Kataragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$36
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Kataragama

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We've come across the following hotels in Kataragama with different price and hotel class options. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
222 Goyagala Canal Road, Gaminipura, Kataragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
Sithlpawwa Road,Old Katagamuwa Road, Manikpuragama, Kataragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
70/1, Sithulpawa Road, Kataragama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
3 stars
3 stars
No. 121 Pussadewa Mawatha, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
17 Sellakataragama Road, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
No 10, Kataragama, Sri Lanka
4 stars
4 stars +

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Where to stay in Kataragama

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About Kataragama

Kataragama enchants visitors with its swirling incense, gilded shrines and one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the country. The town has been welcoming religious pilgrims since the 15th century and is sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, Veddahs and Muslims. Combine your trip to Kataragama with a safari in Yala National Park to see elephants, leopards and other Sri Lankan wildlife.

Things to do in Kataragama

One of the most sacred shrines in Sri Lanka, Maha Devale welcomes visitors with a canary yellow façade flanked by two enormous boulders. Step inside to watch locals make colourful offerings and see the lance of Murugan, a powerful Hindu war god.

Muslim pilgrims make a beeline for Ul-Khizr Mosque. The mosque houses the tombs of two holy pilgrims and is beautifully decorated with intricate tiles and wood carvings. Find out more about the town’s ancient past at the Kataragama Museum. Inside you can discover an impressive collection of Buddhist and Hindu relics, as well as replicas of iconic religious statues from across Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka is known for its incredible local cuisine and Kataragama is no exception. After touring the shrines and temples, head to one of the local restaurants for delicious curries, rice and roti. Wash down your meal with a refreshing glass of coconut water.

Kataragama is a stone’s throw from Yala National Park, one of the top safari destinations in Asia. Climb into a Jeep and keep your eyes peeled for elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears and of course, elusive leopards.

Getting around Kataragama

Kataragama is compact and easy to get around on foot, with all religious sites within walking distance of the town centre. Most visitors arrive by private car or minibus and Colombo International Airport is a four-hour drive away.

Facts about staying in Kataragama

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Kataragama to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on March 19, 2024.
  • What are some reasons you might want to rent a car in Kataragama?

    There is no doubt that there are some great hotels in the center of town, such as the Livinya Holiday Resort, that are quite close to a number of popular attractions, but that does not mean it is still not a great idea to have a rental car to explore some popular destinations throughout this area. As an example of this, just a short drive to the northwest of the center of the city is Lunugamvehera National Park, which offers visitors the chance to witness amazingly beautiful scenery and a number of native species that call this area home. Another popular destination in this area is Tissa Lake, which is a great place where you can go for an evening walk, or you can go on an amazing boat trip on the crystal clear and calm waters.

  • What are some things to do that are right in the center of town near some of the hotels in this area?

    When travelers book rooms in hotels such as the Hotel Sisara, they often do so because they want to be close to plenty of activities that are within a short distance of their hotel. As an example, hotels such as this are just a short walk from the Detagamuwa Wewa which is a beautiful body of water where travelers can spend hours exploring. Just to the north of the center of the city is the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya which is an amazing temple complex that offers plenty of things for visitors to see and do while exploring the intricate grounds contained here. When you keep walking to the north, you will come across the Kiri Vehera which is another ancient Buddhist religious space, and one that travelers often feel is a must-stop destination when visiting this city.

  • What type of transportation options are available to make a day trip to a coastal city such as Hambantota?

    While there are no public transportation options available to travel between these two cities, when making your way through the downtown area, many travelers will find plenty of taxi options that can make this trip in about 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions for a relatively low cost for both a trip to the coast as well as a return trip. The staff at a hotel such as the Grand Tamarind Lake will be more than happy to assist travelers looking for transportation to make a trip such as this. For those travelers that chose to rent a car when traveling here, the drive time is also about 45 minutes and this drive will pass by some of the most amazing greenery and scenes visitors can imagine.

  • What are the best hotels in Kataragama?

    Grand Tamarind Lake is a very popular hotel in Kataragama with a score of 7.9 from 377 reviews. Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama (7.5 from 150 reviews) and Hotel Senora (7.8 from 148 reviews) are also highly rated Kataragama hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • How much do hotels in Kataragama cost?

    Hotels in Kataragama cost an average of $43/night according to HotelsCombined data in the last 72 hours. A 4- or 5-star hotel in Kataragama had higher average prices of $138/night and $19/night respectively.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Kataragama?

    $6 per night is the cheapest Kataragama hotel price found in our data from the last 72 hours.

  • How much is a hotel in Kataragama tonight?

    Users have found prices for hotels in Kataragama tonight starting as low as $7, rising to an average cost of $48, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $89 for a 4-star hotel in Kataragama for tonight.

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