Mandara Rosen

4.0 star property
Hotel in Kataragama with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and lounge chairs.
Stroll through the elegant corridor, lined with rooms featuring balconies and a picturesque view of the surrounding hill.
Stunning hotel corridor with a central garden feature, flanked by two wings with upper-level balconies.
Welcome to our hotel, featuring a spacious lobby with a polished floor and comfortable seating area.
Bakery display case offering a variety of pastries, cakes, and desserts.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
No. 57 Detagamuwa, Kataragama
  • Kataragama Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sacred Bo Tree
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Yala National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kataragama

Mandara Rosen places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kataragama Temple and Kataragama Archaeological Museum. This 60-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Kataragama Temple - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sacred Bo Tree - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kataragama Archaeological Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Yala National Park - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Tissa Lake - 20 min drive - 10.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Ceybank Rest - Ceybank Holiday Homes - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nishadi Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Plummy dale restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eth Yahana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hopper Shops - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mandara Rosen

Hotel in Kataragama with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Guests of Mandara Rosen enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 110 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center.
Guests can expect 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Along with relaxing touches like rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs, bathrooms offer free toiletries and bidets. Minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Caffe
  • Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Mandara Rosen Hotel Kataragama
Mandara Rosen Hotel
Mandara Rosen Kataragama
Mandara Rosen Hotel
Mandara Rosen Kataragama
Mandara Rosen Hotel Kataragama

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Mandara Rosen?

Mandara Rosen provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Mandara Rosen?

This hotel is located in Kataragama, close to Kataragama Temple, Sacred Bo Tree, and Kataragama Archaeological Museum. Yala National Park is also within a driving distance of 2.9 mi.

Is there parking available at Mandara Rosen?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Is there a spa available at Mandara Rosen?

There is a full-service spa at this available for guests to enjoy at this hotel.

Does Mandara Rosen include a casino?

No, Mandara Rosen doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Mandara Rosen?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Mandara Rosen?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Mandara Rosen?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Mandara Rosen have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Mandara Rosen serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Restaurant & Bar.

Does Mandara Rosen allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mandara Rosen.

Are there connecting rooms at Mandara Rosen?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Mandara Rosen?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Mandara Rosen.

Does Mandara Rosen host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Mandara Rosen.

Mandara Rosen Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 20 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WE checked in on December 9th around 2 PM. We went to Katharagama to visit the Sacred Temple. We drove about 9 hours to get there. We wanted to Shower and change . NO hot water. I informed the front desk. They told me that they had a problem it will clear in about 20 minutes. It never did. I called again after an hour. waited till 5.30 PM. No hot water. Had a cold shower and went to the temple. No hot water that night. we checked out next day morning. I wanted them to discount my room. Manager offered me 3 water bottles. I was so upset I walked out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

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