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Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika

Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

Chaarya Resort Spa, Tissamaharama with natural parks and wild life sanctuaries within close proximity, is located in Tissamaharama closer to the Sacred city of Kataragama where locals gather in hundreds. This hotel offers a comfortable setting with a range of services and activities for a memorable holiday in Sri Lanka's Southern region. Facilities include a swimming pool, a restaurant and conference hall while the deluxe rooms are adorned with modern amenities.

Location:

Located en-route to the sacred city of Kataragama that attracts many pilgrims annually, Chaarya Resort Spa is found in the quaint town of Tissamaharama. The distance from Colombo is approximately 235 km while travellers can leisurely take up the Southern motorway or enter the region via the central province. The hotel is a mere 3o minutes away from Kataragama and the Yala National Park.

Accommodation:

Chaarya Resort Spa is a charming yet comfortable hotel that is nestled amidst well manicured gardens. The hotel consists of a number of 20 deluxe rooms with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, LCD televisions with satellite access, tea/coffee making facilities, hot and cold water and direct dialling facilities. 24 hour room service is also available for your convenience while all rooms include a veranda that opens up to the vast expanse of the hotel gardens.

Facilities:

The restaurant is spacious while the chefs at Chaarya Resort Spa serve you a range of delectable cuisine including traditional Sri Lankan, Western and Oriental dishes. The highest quality produce is used in the restaurant while the bar is well stocked with a variety of beverages. You can also enjoy a relaxing swim and sip cocktails from the pool bar. Chaarya Resort Spa also boasts of an Ayurveda Therapy Centre where highly trained and experienced therapists offer you various wellness therapies. The centre is located amidst the lush gardens of the hotel. The staff is always very attentive to your requirements while other hotel facilities include a conference room that can accommodate up to 50 guests, internet facilities and a doctor on call.

Excursions:

There are many excursions that you can enjoy while you spend time at Chaarya Resort Spa in Tissamaharama. The sacred city of Kataragama, the Kirivehera as well as the trek to the Vedasitikanda are quite important to the religious minded traveller. If you are the adventurous type, then safaris to the Yala National Park, the Udawalawe National Park and the Bundala National Park  would be ideal. There are altogether 6 National parks and 3 wildlife reserves within the proximity of Yala.

What guests say

4.2 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.2 / 5 · 1322 traveller reviews on TripAdvisor
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The Garden with the view of Deluxe rooms
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Great hotel

Very nice hotel. Pool well located. Large hotel have to walk far to some rooms. Good facilities. Food very nice. Good selection of Sri Lankan and western foods. Great hospitality!!!

sophiabP8178LP · Jul 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Not handicap friendly!

While the room was comfortable , it had annoying level variations which makes difficult at night to approach toilet. Apparently this resort is mostly patronized by whites and hence the food is suitable to their palates. As an Ind…

Shinde51 · Jul 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Beautiful setting

The rooms are surrounded by lily ponds and there is a good pool for relaxing. The staff are attentive and helpful and the restaurant is excellent. The accommodation is a spacious well equipped room and en suite that are beginning…

margaretw818 · Jul 2026 · via TripAdvisor

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