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Mandara Rosen

4.0 star property

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A bakery display case with various baked goods and a person behind the counter.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with a balcony in the background.
A symmetrical corridor with a central garden feature, flanked by balconies and columns, leading to a central open space.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

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No. 57 Detagamuwa, Kataragama
  • Place, Kataragama Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sacred Bo Tree
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kataragama Archaeological Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kataragama

At Mandara Rosen you'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Yala National Park and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Kataragama Temple. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Kataragama hotel, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Kataragama Archaeological Museum and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Sacred Bo Tree.

What's nearby

  • Kataragama Temple - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sacred Bo Tree - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kataragama Archaeological Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Yala National Park - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Tissa Lake - 16 min drive - 16.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe J Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪SMOOTHIEBUN - Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant, Kataragama - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wild Edge Restaurant & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Edirisinghe Rest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eth Yahana - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mandara Rosen

Mandara Rosen offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Mandara Rosen. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kataragama hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Mandara Rosen offers 60 accommodations with minibars and a safe. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Caffe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 12 for adults and from USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mandara Rosen Hotel Kataragama
Mandara Rosen Hotel
Mandara Rosen Kataragama
Mandara Rosen Hotel
Mandara Rosen Kataragama
Mandara Rosen Hotel Kataragama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mandara Rosen?

Mandara Rosen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mandara Rosen?

As of 26 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mandara Rosen on 29 June 2026 start from AU$182, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Mandara Rosen?

The closest beach to Mandara Rosen is Palatupana Beach (18.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Mandara Rosen?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Mandara Rosen.

Does Mandara Rosen have a pool?

Mandara Rosen has an outdoor pool.

What makes Mandara Rosen a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mandara Rosen.

Is Mandara Rosen family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Mandara Rosen is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Mandara Rosen?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Mandara Rosen serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mandara Rosen?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mandara Rosen?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Mandara Rosen?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Mandara Rosen?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mandara Rosen Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 24 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kandiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, quiet and enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, nice pool and pool guy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NAVAJEEVA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is our usual place to stay when we go to Kataragama with the whole family. It’s very welcoming and a happy place to stay for the night. Very clean and food is great.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Don J.

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won't stay again unless quality is improved

Low quality breakfast & dinners , sad to see standard of this hotel is declining . Inexperienced management seems to be the issue . Have no clue of guests expectations .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Prashanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The room itself was dirty—stained bed sheets, no duvet - just a thin sheet, plugs falling off the walls with exposed wiring, clumps of dust and towels that were old and fraying at the edges. There wasn’t even a bottle of water in the room. The worst part? They gave us a room that was already occupied by another guest. Imagine walking into what you think is your room, only to find someone else already there. It was deeply embarrassing and unsettling, and yet there was no apology from the staff. To add to the frustration, when I asked for a spare room key as I was sharing a room with a family member, receptionist told me she’d already given one to the other guest and when I explained that I needed my own as I had a few plans on my own, she rolled her eyes before finally handing over a card—begrudgingly. The corridors were pitch black, with no lighting whatsoever, making it dangerous to walk through. Worse still, the only way to get to the first floor was via an open staircase. When it rained, the floor became slippery, and with no warning signs, it was a complete hazard. The entire experience felt unsafe, unprofessional, and deeply unpleasant. The standards of this hotel had gone downhill significantly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old and dirty hotel. They havent done anything in 20 years. Its almost like a ruin. Nice staff. But the hotel is not worth its price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tam

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we have stayed at Mandara Rosen a lot of time in the past but never had a bad experience like this time. We booked accommodation a few months back and requested a rollaway bed but it was not organised when we checked in. Sadly I had to ask 3 times to get the extra bed organised. Not to mention, staff has forgotten to put the pillow cases! We were so disappointed with the service and condition of the property. It used to be the best hotel in Katharagama but not anymore. Truly disappointed and not going to recommend this hotel for to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sugeesha

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

Great Stay

It was a great stay and staff was friendly. Good food and hotel was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mandara Rosen stinks. There was a smell of sewerage all over the place. It was nauseating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very good place good soirrounding . Luckily still managing and maintaining this place same as 20 years ago. But needs more additions such as user friendly for comments
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WE checked in on December 9th around 2 PM. We went to Katharagama to visit the Sacred Temple. We drove about 9 hours to get there. We wanted to Shower and change . NO hot water. I informed the front desk. They told me that they had a problem it will clear in about 20 minutes. It never did. I called again after an hour. waited till 5.30 PM. No hot water. Had a cold shower and went to the temple. No hot water that night. we checked out next day morning. I wanted them to discount my room. Manager offered me 3 water bottles. I was so upset I walked out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel in great location in terms of proximity to the Katharagama Shrine. The floors in the room, bathroom and hallways get really slippery when wet - very dangerous. Also there are no convenient / functional charging points which is a real problem. Also I could not get the Wifi to work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlie

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

Lovely, Quiet and Staff Very Helpful

We had 3 rooms booked for 2 nights. We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely, Quiet and Staff Very Helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soba

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dinuka

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aneesha

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018