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Kithala Resort

4.0 star property
Hotel in Thissamaharama with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk

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Property amenity
Deluxe Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Interior entrance
Superior Studio Suite | View from room
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Studio Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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Kataragama Road, Thissamaharama, 82600

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Yatala Dagoba - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Kirinda Beach - 14 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Bundala National Park - 27 min drive - 16.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Flavors Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Smokey Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tharanga Restaurant Tissa - ‬3 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/game room.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Kithala Resort include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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 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
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.

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?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Kithala Resort located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tissa Lake, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, and Yatala Dagoba. Kirinda Beach and Kirinda Temple are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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