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Mandara Rosen

Property class: 4
Enjoy the spa at this 4-star Kataragama hotel

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Outdoor pool
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Lobby
International cuisine

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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No. 57 Detagamuwa, Kataragama
  • Place, Kataragama Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kataragama Archaeological Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kataragama

In historical district.You'll find Kataragama Temple and Kataragama Archaeological Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Yala National Park and Sacred Bo Tree are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kataragama Temple - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kataragama Archaeological Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sacred Bo Tree - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Yala National Park - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bundala National Park - 34 min drive - 22.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe J Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪SMOOTHIEBUN - Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant, Kataragama - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wild Edge Restaurant & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gangarama Pilgrim's Canteen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hopper Shops - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mandara Rosen

Enjoy the spa at this 4-star Kataragama hotel
Mandara Rosen offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Mandara Rosen. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kataragama hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Mandara Rosen offers 60 accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mandara Rosen to the airport?

Mandara Rosen is 174.6 mi (205-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 Mandara Rosen?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mandara Rosen on Apr 20, 2026 start from $121, including 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 Mandara Rosen have an airport shuttle?

Mandara Rosen offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 110 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Mandara Rosen to the beach?

This hotel is 16.1 mi (43-min drive) from Kirinda Beach and 19 mi (55-min drive) from Palatupana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mandara Rosen offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mandara Rosen, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Mandara Rosen?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Mandara Rosen?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Mandara Rosen?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Mandara Rosen have a pool?

Mandara Rosen features an outdoor pool.

Does Mandara Rosen have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Mandara Rosen have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is Mandara Rosen to downtown Kataragama?

Mandara Rosen is 0.9 mi away from Kataragama.

Mandara Rosen Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 24 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, nice pool and pool guy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Prashanie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The room itself was dirty—stained bed sheets, no duvet - just a thin sheet, plugs falling off the walls with exposed wiring, clumps of dust and towels that were old and fraying at the edges. There wasn’t even a bottle of water in the room. The worst part? They gave us a room that was already occupied by another guest. Imagine walking into what you think is your room, only to find someone else already there. It was deeply embarrassing and unsettling, and yet there was no apology from the staff. To add to the frustration, when I asked for a spare room key as I was sharing a room with a family member, receptionist told me she’d already given one to the other guest and when I explained that I needed my own as I had a few plans on my own, she rolled her eyes before finally handing over a card—begrudgingly. The corridors were pitch black, with no lighting whatsoever, making it dangerous to walk through. Worse still, the only way to get to the first floor was via an open staircase. When it rained, the floor became slippery, and with no warning signs, it was a complete hazard. The entire experience felt unsafe, unprofessional, and deeply unpleasant. The standards of this hotel had gone downhill significantly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soba

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

NAVAJEEVA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is our usual place to stay when we go to Kataragama with the whole family. It’s very welcoming and a happy place to stay for the night. Very clean and food is great.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Dinuka

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Tam, MEL

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we have stayed at Mandara Rosen a lot of time in the past but never had a bad experience like this time. We booked accommodation a few months back and requested a rollaway bed but it was not organised when we checked in. Sadly I had to ask 3 times to get the extra bed organised. Not to mention, staff has forgotten to put the pillow cases! We were so disappointed with the service and condition of the property. It used to be the best hotel in Katharagama but not anymore. Truly disappointed and not going to recommend this hotel for to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sugeesha

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

Great Stay

It was a great stay and staff was friendly. Good food and hotel was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mandara Rosen stinks. There was a smell of sewerage all over the place. It was nauseating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very good place good soirrounding . Luckily still managing and maintaining this place same as 20 years ago. But needs more additions such as user friendly for comments
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Dayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel in great location in terms of proximity to the Katharagama Shrine. The floors in the room, bathroom and hallways get really slippery when wet - very dangerous. Also there are no convenient / functional charging points which is a real problem. Also I could not get the Wifi to work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Aneesha

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carlie, Melbourne

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

Lovely, Quiet and Staff Very Helpful

We had 3 rooms booked for 2 nights. We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely, Quiet and Staff Very Helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Don J.

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won't stay again unless quality is improved

Low quality breakfast & dinners , sad to see standard of this hotel is declining . Inexperienced management seems to be the issue . Have no clue of guests expectations .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old and dirty hotel. They havent done anything in 20 years. Its almost like a ruin. Nice staff. But the hotel is not worth its price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020