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Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free valet parking

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Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

A stay at Grand Tamarind Lake places you in the heart of Kataragama, within a 5-minute drive of Kataragama Archaeological Museum and Kataragama Temple Complex. This luxury hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Sacred Bo Tree and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Yala National Park.

Stay in one of 27 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Grand Tamarind Lake features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This luxury hotel also offers spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.

Grand Tamarind Lake is a smoke-free property.

  • Couples/private dining
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Firepit
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2015
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Spa services on site
  • Free reception
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Hosted evening meal
  • Total number of rooms - 27
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Gated community
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Playground on site
  • Separate dining area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Grand Tamarind Lake offers 27 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Separate dining area
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LED TV
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 20
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.

Grand Tamarind Lake has 2 restaurants on site.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 400 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (roundtrip), (up to 12 years old)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 12
  • Firewood fee: USD 50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Tamarind Lake
  • Grand Tamarind Lake Hotel
  • Grand Tamarind Lake Kataragama
  • Grand Tamarind Lake Hotel Kataragama

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Contactless check-out is available.

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