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Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 24-hour fitness centre and sauna

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Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Spa
Deluxe Chalet
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Kataragama Road, Thissamaharama, 00000
  • Tissa Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Yatala Dagoba
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Chalet

Deluxe Chalet

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Mahasenpura

A luxury stay in Thissamaharama awaits you at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika. You'll be within a 20-minute walk of Tissa Lake and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Highlights at this resort include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the resort's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and spa services. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 5-property class Thissamaharama resort you'll find Yala National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Yatala Dagoba - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kataragama Temple - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Yala National Park - 26 min drive - 17.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gaga Bees - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Flavors Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika

Luxury resort with 24-hour fitness centre and sauna
Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, Access to 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 centre, 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 a safe. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Thissamaharama resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, French

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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

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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 older; 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.
  • Cots (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 over; 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

Is parking available at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika?

Yep, Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika has a free self car park.

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

As of 17 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika on 20 Mar 2025 start from NZ$201.51, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika?

The closest beach to Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika is Kirinda Beach (10.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika have a pool?

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as Jetted bath in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Asian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Anlage und Zimmer. Die Zwei Herren von der Bar machen einen Super Job. Leider ist das Buffet nicht gerade 4Stern gemäss und man kann nicht draussen essen. Den Spa Bereich sollte man meiden. Sehr entäuschend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020