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Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star resort with outdoor pool

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Property entrance
Spa
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Kataragama Road, Thissamaharama, 00000
  • Place, Tissa Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Yala National Park
  • Place, Udawalawe National Park

Room options

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Deluxe Chalet | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Chalet

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Mahasenpura

Thissamaharama retreat .You'll find Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara within 2 miles (3 km) of this resort. Also, Yatala Dagoba is within 3 miles (5 km) and Debarawewa Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kataragama Temple - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Bundala National Park - 19 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Ridiyagama Safari Park - 52 min drive - 34.5 miles
  • Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery - 63 min drive - 23.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪999 cafe & restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika

Luxurious 5-star resort with outdoor pool
Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Thissamaharama resort is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Thissamaharama resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Jetted bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 2 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

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 only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property only accepts cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 2 days prior to check-in.

Property is also known as

Chandrika Hotel
Chandrika Tissamaharama
Hotel Chandrika
Hotel Chandrika Tissamaharama
Chaarya Resort Chandrika Tissamaharama
Chaarya Resort Chandrika
Chaarya Chandrika Tissamaharama
Chaarya Chandrika
Chaarya & Spa By Chandrika
Chaarya Resort Spa by Chandrika
Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika Resort
Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika Thissamaharama
Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika Resort Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika to the airport?

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika is 173.3 mi (216-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika on Nov 20, 2025 start from $106.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika have an airport shuttle?

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika to the beach?

This resort is 8.6 mi (23-min drive) from Kirinda Beach and 11.2 mi (36-min drive) from Palatupana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika offer free breakfast?

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika have a pool?

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika to downtown Thissamaharama?

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika is 0.2 mi away from Tanjanagaram.

Reviews

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Padma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom is terrible. Leaking shower and mould around the edges. The linens were not clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel for a Yala safari base

The Chaarya Resort and Spa is a gorgeous hotel set in a beautiful palm tree lined property. They have a very refreshing pool, a cool outdoor bar, pool table, games area, gym and spa facilities. The grounds are absolutely immaculate, they have multiple gardeners working the lawns all the time. The hotel consists of multiple 1 or 2 story buildings meaning that its private and quiet. The rooms are very clean and spacious. The whole hotel has very chill vibes with music playing throughout. You definitely feel very relaxed throughout the stay. The only improvement I can recommend is the food at the restaurant. They probably need more variety throughout the days. The food was average, not great. But the hotel is within walking distance to some fantastic local restaurants so it wasn't a problem. The value for money at this hotel is incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gateway to Yala

Chaarya is a wonderful resort. The pool was awesome, the rooms superb, and the evening buffet was one of the best buffets I have ever experienced for less than $15usd. Great spot for visiting Yala.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb staff - courteous and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hassles for my driver.

The room was fine except for the problem of flies in the room. I didn't appreciate the treatment my driver received. In Sri Lanka hotels offer free accommodation to drivers. This hotel at first refused to give my driver that service with the sorry excuse that I was a foreigner! What does that have to do with anything!? It was a lot of trouble to get the hotel to give us and my driver the same service they grant to Sri Lankans.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Vinney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not recommended for SPA enthusiasts.

Good small hotel but the food range was limiting. Thr Spa was real let down.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Devraj

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were very bad condition. Had lots of insects. The bedsheets were dirty. Towels were worn out. The double bed was made by combining the two single beds which had abig rough edge in the centre. Lots of mosquitoes. The manger on duty in the evening was dressed up not for work but as if going for stroll. Very unhelpful manager. Flies all around in the dining area and on food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anojan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel and good location for safari. Helpful staff. Pool bar could do with offering a wider menu selection.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Ruween

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruween

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hot water for 3 days rude staff and below standard food - very low grade hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruween

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely grounds, stylish rooms, great food!

Spacious, comfortable and clean room, nicely decorated. Large bathroom with a waterfall shower and a corner bath. Staff friendly. Plentiful buffet for breakfast and dinner, good selection of western and Sri Lankan dishes. Reasonably priced food and drink. Very nice pool. Less than 30 minute drive to Yala National Park.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel with big rooms

Wonderful massive room! The hotel organised our visit to Yala NP no problem. The only slight issue we found was that there was a wedding celebration being held there so there was very loud music until at least 1:30am! Luckily we were tired enough that we could sleep through it!

4/10 Poor

franziska, NYC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Skip the safari, skip the hotel and save yourself

Upon checking in and circling around, no staff person could tell us where the room was. Nice overall room size with balcony and bathroom but the shower leaks and lack of hot water, slight mildew smell and killed several mosquitos in the room with no mosquito netting for the bed. Found a colony of red ants at our door entrance next day, staff came to kill it with spray but left all the dead ants there. 2nd night found rat droppings in the room and on the bed specifically on the pillow. Disgusting. Safari to the Yala Nat'l Park was a joke which the hotel arranged the driver for us. They force you to rent a jeep because they dig tons of potholes in the road and the amount of jeeps in the park you are literally stuck in TRAFFIC most of the time with nothing to see. The driver couldn't drive the jeep and at the end tried to squeeze an extra 5000 rupees from us. Hotel should use a more reputable jeep service. Actually save yourself some grief and don't do the safari. The dining area was dirty and had flies constantly with limited food selections. Tuna was going bad hence being so fishy but they still served tuna to the customers. Lack of WiFi.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Good stay but need to improve the communications

The communication/awareness to be improved. I was at halfboard basis wchich included breakfast & lunch.There was no buffet but as per a menu ordered., But it was fine. The issue was they didn't specify in the lunch menu, what were included for half board basis and some items they billed seperatley at a high cost. Except that other things were ok.

4/10 Poor

R, Uitenhage

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely not a 4* or 5*

I was forced to stay as there are limited hotels in the area. Was not great

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

地點方便

地點方便, 性價比高, Buffect 抵食唔錯! 最重要近YALA NATIONAL PARK 15-20min 到了
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien

Hôtel très bien sûr tous les aspects (par contre, climatisation très bruyante la nuit) Dîner et petit déjeuner (à emporter) très bien, proche du parc Yala pour safari
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018