Tara Watergate

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

8.9

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Tara Watergate in Tissamaharama offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Free bicycles are available for exploring the area. The hotel provides a lounge, concierge service, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, seafood, local, Asian, and international cuisines. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Outdoor seating and room service enhance the dining experience. Local Attractions: Located 19 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Tara Watergate is near Tissa Wewa (2 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (17 mi). Other attractions include Tissamaharama Rajah Maha Vihara (1.8 mi) and Kirinda Temple (8.7 mi).

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Property highlights

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kasun
Qatar Qatar
“I had a great stay at Thara Watergate Hotel. The room was spacious, the staff and chef were amazing and very helpful. The food was good, and the place was calm and quiet. I really appreciate the service”
Szabolcs
Romania Romania
“Great views of the lake. Great pool. Really helpful hosts”
Hitesh
United States United States
“Spacious and Clean, but Food Needs Improvement The property is beautiful, and the rooms are incredibly spacious, providing plenty of comfort and relaxation. Everything was spotless – the cleanliness really stood out. Overall, a great experience,...”
David
Singapore Singapore
“nice property with a pool and a nice view on lake Tissa. Very quite surrounding. 40 mins drive from Yala park entrance, we had to wake up a bit early but that was fine for us. The staff packed our breakfasts”
Claudette
Canada Canada
“The facilities are nice, the swimming pool a dream after a morning on safari. What makes Tara special is the Staff. Keshan was wonderful! He noted that I like Cassava chips and went out specially to buy them to pack in my 5am safari breakfast! ...”
Adel
Bahrain Bahrain
“The property is well maintained with amazing views of lake & nature”
Fabienne
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The place and location was stunning. Loved the fact is was surrounded with local houses with buffalo’s roaming in the back. Loved the little peer overlooking the lake! The staff was wonderful, especially Daya who was so helpful and smiley, and...”
Zheng
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The room is quite big. So is the washing room and balcony. Having two washing sinks is convenient. Separate toilet design. Water is hot enough and water pressure is good. There is a nice lake view from the swimming pool.”
Whitney
Canada Canada
“The view is great and location to the safaris is perfect. The room and bathroom were large and the patio was huge. the food was good. Peaceful property. Staff were nice and they worked super hard.”
Ahmad
Egypt Egypt
“Stuff were very good, it’s good value vs price for a one night stay, but rooms could be cleaner”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Tara Watergate Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Seafood • Local • Asian • International
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Tara Watergate takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.