Hôtels à Kataragama avec petit déjeuner

Nous avons passé une nuit à 4 et sommes repartis ravis de notre séjour. Les deux points forts sont incontestablement l'accueil et la gentillesse du personnel, ainsi que la vue magnifique sur le parc national. Nous sommes partis fin avril alors que les annulations étaient nombreuses à cause du climat social (mais aucune répercussion sur les touristes donc surtout n'écoutez pas les médias et partez au Sri Lanka !) et du coup nous étions seuls à l'hôtel. Les enfants ont adoré le filet pour se laisser tomber pdt que nous admirions la splendide vue dont on ne se lasse pas. Ecureuils et petite biche apprivoisée par l'équipe nous ont tenu compagnie lors du déjeuner très copieux et excellent. Dîner sous les étoiles où l'on se sent coupés du monde. Les tentes sont un peu défraîchies comparées aux photos du site (moustiquaires trouées) mais on ne vient pas pour ça. La nuit, la vie grouille autour de nous, c'est très impressionnant! Le safari nous a fait découvrir de beaux paysages et quelques animaux (éléphants, buffes d'eau...) mais il faut être patient, on roule beaucoup et du coup on culpabilise pour la planète. Un grand merci à Archi qui se met en 4 pour trouver la star du parc : le léopard ! Nous en avons vu deux, un peu loin, le jeu en valait-il la chandelle lorsque l'on n'est pas photographe animalier... Un bémol général : le prix très élevé (d'où la note qui aurait pu être 5). On ne regrette rien, ce fut une belle découverte que cet endroit magique. Merci à toute l'équipe!

Our recent stay at Mandara Rosen Yala was a genuinely pleasant experience. The hotel's commitment to cleanliness was evident, and the staff were consistently helpful, making our visit thoroughly enjoyable. Breakfast each morning provided a good start to the day, while the dinner buffet was particularly impressive, offering a fabulous spread that was a highlight of our evenings. The hotel's serene atmosphere allowed us to relax and recharge, which was much appreciated after exploring the local area. We felt welcomed and valued as guests throughout our stay, thanks to the attentive service. If our travels bring us back to Kataragama, Mandara Rosen Yala will certainly be our hotel of choice once more. It's an establishment that promises comfort and excellent dining experiences.

Dear Readers, 1. I and my wife stayed in this hotel/resort for one night on 14 Dec 2024. 2. I had booked this hotel through CEYLO TRAVELS, COLOMBO as one among 11 destination on our 14 nights itinerary. 3. This hotel is being reflected as a 4 Star Resort while it does not qualify to be called even a 3-star by the standards and amenities experienced by us. 4. Good Points. a. The lady receptionist at the hotel,Ms Dammi is very polite, responsive and courteous. b. The hotel does have a nice swimming pool, although I did not have adequate time to utilise it due to our short stay of one night c. The surroundings of the hotel do offer a very good panoramic view due to adjacent Tamarind Lake. 5. Bad Points. (All supported by attached photographs). a. The room is huge in size but has very poor outlook due to poor amenities. b. The furniture is very old and of very poor quality. c. The Taps and other washroom fixtures are old and rusted. d. There are cracks in the washroom floor which are quite prominent and visible. e. The electrical switchboards and fitments are loose. f. There is NO electrical socket for plugging in the electrical kettle where it is placed. g. The WiFi is NOT at all stable. h. The tray for keeping toiletaries is broken at one corner. i. There is NO proper electrical sockets near the bedside for charging the mobiles. 6. Food. a. The standard of food is very low in the quality and variety of menu. b. The timings of breakfast (0730AM to 1000 AM) buffet are not suitable for the tourists going for the morning safari which gets over at 1000 AM. c. The vegetarians have very little choice and have to fill their stomach with Rice and Dal. d. The quality and variety of bakery items is very poor and substandard. 7. Summary. A. This lake resort is a 3-star standard property and is highly overrated in the reviews. I assume the visitors don't have patience and inclination to write a thorough ,comprehensive and realistic review. B. I would also admit that I had made a huge mistake by booking my 14 nights tour to Sri Lanka through Ms CEYLO TRAVELS,COLOMBO. This company is into excessive profiteering and is making a fool of the Foreigner Customers like us after taking 10% advance before reaching Sri Lanka and collecting balance 90% in CASH (USD or INR) immediately on arrival at Colombo. C. I would therefore suggest that the Foreigners especially Indians MUST not use the services of this company which is looting its customers in a systematic and organised manner ,knowing fully well that it will be very difficult and highly un- economical for a foreigner to sue them on the Sri Lankan soil to obtain refund for their poor standards and unprofessional/unethical conduct. ANIL KUMAR JOSHI Indian Citizen