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Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Property entrance
Lobby
Spa

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe Chalet

Deluxe Chalet

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika

This smoke-free resort features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
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.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
During your stay at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika, you'll be within walking distance of Tissa Lake. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar, and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Tissa Lake and a few minutes from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 7 to January 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Padma

Travelled 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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort. Very accommodating. Decent restaurant. Swimming pool, Bar. Pooltable, bathtubs. One TIP: Bring mosquito spray for night time, its close to the jungle obviously
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Travelled 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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Vinney

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Devraj

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

Jaakko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok huone. Kaunis puutarha. Ihan hyvä aamupala.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026