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Samwill Holiday Resort

Kataragama, Sri Lanka

The Samwill Holiday Resort in Kataragama is the ideal place to explore a number of cultural sights, historical cities and even enjoy some wild life safaris. Most of these venues are of easy reach from the resort while guests can choose from comfortable standard and deluxe rooms with single, double or triple occupancy requirements. Rooms also feature a range of modern conveniences. With a restaurant serving delicious local cuisine to 24 hour room service facilities, guests can enjoy a relaxed holiday in the holy city of Kataragama.

Accommodation

The Samwill Holiday Resort in Kataragama boasts of two room categories, Standard and Deluxe rooms while you can choose between single, double and triple occupancy depending on your travel requirements. With space and stylish furnishings, the rooms feature twin beds, satellite television, air-conditioning and an attached bathroom. 24 hour room service facilities are provided if you prefer to dine in the privacy of your own room.

Facilities

A restaurant is available at the Samwill Holiday Resort in Kataragama while guests can savour some of the best local cuisine made by the fresh produce that is found in the area. With the 24 hour room service facility, you can even enjoy your meals anytime you require. Other facilities at the resort include a parking area along with drivers' accommodation facilities, Wi-Fi connectivity for the guests' convenience, laundry services as well as irons and ironing boards for those crumpled up clothes.

Things to do

Kataragama is a vibrant city that brings in many devotees from various religions to worship their deities. Guests can also make a visit to the ancient shrines of Kataragama and Sella Kataragama, the stupas of Tissamaharama and Kiri Vehera, Stone carvings and Buddha statues of Buduruwagala, the tallest free standing Buddha Statue in Sri Lanka as well as enjoy wildlife adventures and night safaris at the Yala National Park and the Bundala National Park. Bird-watching enthusiasts will be in for a treat with many exotic and migratory birds flying to Kumana and Bundala during various seasons.

Location

Located within easy reach of the Southern towns of Tissamaharama and Hambantota, the Samwill Holiday Resort is found in Kataragama, a sacred city visited by thousands of devotees throughout the year. This revered city of Kataragama is located about 19 km away from Tissamaharama and about 290 km away from Colombo. The drive time can be shortened if you take the Southern Expressway while the coastal road drive is always a memorable one yet slightly longer. Trains are available up to Matara.

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What guests say

3.7 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
3.7 / 5 · 56 traveller reviews on TripAdvisor
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rizalall00 · Aug 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Great stay at Samwill Holiday Resort! Clean rooms, friendly staff, peaceful setting. No restaurant, but good value near Kiri Weh

I had a great 1-night stay at Samwill Holiday Resort in Kataragama. - *Clean and comfortable rooms*: The rooms were well-maintained, clean, and comfortable for a short stay. The layout with direct access to the pool/garden are…

madushanp2024 · Jun 2026 · via TripAdvisor

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