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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Tara Watergate in Tissamaharama offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi.
Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Free bicycles are available for exploring the area. The hotel provides a lounge, concierge service, and free on-site private parking.
Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, seafood, local, Asian, and international cuisines. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Outdoor seating and room service enhance the dining experience.
Local Attractions: Located 30 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Tara Watergate is near Tissa Wewa (3.2 km) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (28 km). Other attractions include Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara (2.9 km) and Kirinda Temple (14 km).
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Tissamaharama
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Guests who stayed here loved
Poorna
Sri Lanka
“Very clean. They welcomed us warmly. Pool is very clean. Location is amazing. Staff is very friendly. Food is very delicious. Highly recommended.!.
One of the best hotel in Thissamaharamaya...”
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Lukasz
Poland
“Beautiful location with nice garden. We had a very spacious room with a huge bathroom - the shower was kind of outside. Good spot to go to Yala park. Everything super clean!”
S
Stefan
Netherlands
“The pool was amazing. And they offer a take away breakfast when leaving early for a safari”
C
Chris
New Zealand
“The swimming pool is large enough to really swim and get some exercise. The rooms are almost too big. The staff were helpful and attentive.”
Sarah
New Zealand
“Beautiful resort-like place. Room was enormous. Beds comfortable. Aircon & fan good. Pool beautiful.”
Lizzie
United Kingdom
“Beautifully located on the lake, with stunning lake views from the room and large swimming pool. The room was large and comfortable. The staff were so friendly and helpful, arranged our Safari for Yala which was brilliant. The food in the...”
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Esme
United Kingdom
“Excellent rooms, views and pool! Really great place”
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Pascaline
France
“Huge room with view on the lake , even better than on the pictures , beautiful garden with swimming pool and deckchairs , staff very accommodating , best coconut roti we have eaten during our 3 weeks trip”
Bara
Hungary
“The rooms are huge and the area is beautiful. Very peaceful and beautiful.”
D
Daniel
United Kingdom
“Great hotel for our visit to Tissamaharama and Yala National Park. The staff were very friendly and attentive to our needs. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The swimming pool was lovely with views over the lake. The hotel organised...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Tara Watergate Restaurant
Cuisine
Chinese • Seafood • Local • Asian • International
Ambiance
Family friendly • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Tara Watergate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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Sri Lanka“Very clean. They welcomed us warmly. Pool is very clean. Location is amazing. Staff is very friendly. Food is very delicious. Highly recommended.!. One of the best hotel in Thissamaharamaya...”
Poland“Beautiful location with nice garden. We had a very spacious room with a huge bathroom - the shower was kind of outside. Good spot to go to Yala park. Everything super clean!”
Netherlands“The pool was amazing. And they offer a take away breakfast when leaving early for a safari”
New Zealand“The swimming pool is large enough to really swim and get some exercise. The rooms are almost too big. The staff were helpful and attentive.”
United Kingdom“Beautifully located on the lake, with stunning lake views from the room and large swimming pool. The room was large and comfortable. The staff were so friendly and helpful, arranged our Safari for Yala which was brilliant. The food in the...”
France“Huge room with view on the lake , even better than on the pictures , beautiful garden with swimming pool and deckchairs , staff very accommodating , best coconut roti we have eaten during our 3 weeks trip”
Bara
Hungary“The rooms are huge and the area is beautiful. Very peaceful and beautiful.”
