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Kithala Resort

Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

En-route to Kataragama approximately a 6 hour drive away from the city of Colombo is the town of Tissamaharama which is home to the Kithala Resort. With brightly decorated rooms which are comfortably spacious, a range of facilities are offered at the hotel to keep you relaxed all day. A perfect location to start your nature excursions, the hotel is a perfect getaway for nature lovers.

Location:

The Kithala Resort is located in the beautiful and pleasant town of Tissamaharama which is approximately 264 km South of Colombo in the newly developing district of Hambantota. The easiest route to reach Tissamaharama is the Colombo - Galle - Hambantota motorway while the Southern Expressway that ends in Galle has shortened the drive time conveniently. There are taxi services available from the airport.

Accommodation:

The atmosphere the guestrooms at Kithala Resort emanate is indeed ideal for a peaceful holiday. Each guestroom consists of a balcony while views include lush green paddy fields and a stream that runs across the property. Charming yet modern, all guestrooms are well maintained and are equipped with air-conditioning, hot water, a television with satellite channels, fans, a mini bar, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities and a hair dryer. A variety of single, double and triple rooms are available for guests to choose from.

Facilities:

The team at Kithala Resort is always geared to provide its guests the best service when ever required. Guests can enjoy traditional Southern Sri Lankan cuisine at the restaurant while the bar offers a wide selection of wines and cocktails. You can also enjoy some indoor games while other hotel services include an outdoor swimming pool, a TV lounge, an exciting play area for the kids, laundry services, kiddie's pool area, Wi-Fi facilities, a pool table, doctor on call, 24 hour room service, 24 hour front desk and security as well as daily housekeeping.

Excursions:

Tissamaharama is the ideal location for the nature lover and that is exactly what you will come to cherish when you holiday at the Kithala Resort. There are number of tourist attractions in the area while there are a few world renowned Wild Life Sanctuaries such as Yala, Bundala and Udawalawe.  There are hoards of elephants and leopard sightings while Bundala is famed for its exotic bird species. There are many religious sites within the proximity of the hotel and includes Kataragama, the Kirinda Temple and Sithulpawwa.

What guests say

4.3 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.3 / 5 · 1473 traveller reviews on TripAdvisor
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Paradise Found: Kithala Resort framed by lush paddy fields Bed Room Wing New Wing Bed Room View From Pool Side
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Great

Atmosphere facilities cleanliness all good. There was a fair spread of Food items. Sri lankan food corner was our favorite. View from our room was very nice. A good stay that offers true value for money

827pavanir · Jun 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Helpfull staff

A very calm and peaceful place to spend quality time with family. The rooms are exceptionally clean and well maintained, truly worth the price. The staff are extremely helpful and attentive, especially the restaurant team, who wer…

TNP47924 · Jun 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Thief

We were robbed of our money while we were having dinner. They rummaged through a bag that was at the bottom of the suitcase.

Bernhadt · Jun 2026 · via TripAdvisor

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