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Tara Watergate, Tissamaharama

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  • Court Road, Suduwella Punchi Akurugoda, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka - View on map
8.4 /10
Very good
Free parking on site
Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
Property type: Hotel
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Nestled in the charming town of Tissamaharama, just 3.2 km away from Tissa Wewa, Tara Watergate is the perfect getaway for those looking to unwind. Imagine starting your day with a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool or simply lounging in the lush garden. Plus, you’ve got free bikes and parking at your disposal to explore the stunning surroundings!

This cozy 3-star hotel boasts free WiFi, a welcoming shared lounge, and room service to cater to your needs. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a desk, and a private balcony offering serene views of the river. With all the essentials like a flat-screen TV, bed linens, and towels provided, you'll feel right at home.

Food lovers will appreciate the on-site restaurant serving up a delectable range of Chinese, seafood, and local delicacies, with vegetarian and gluten-free dishes also available upon request. And if you’re like me and enjoy some outdoor fun, cycling around Tissamaharama is a fantastic way to soak in the local beauty. Need more adventure? The Bundala Bird Sanctuary is only 28 km away, with the charming Situlpawwa located just 34 km from your doorstep.
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Important information

At Tara Watergate, guests must present a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Kindly note that at Tara Watergate, all special requests are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

Room Types

Family Room with Lake View Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Family Room with Lake View
Room standards
  • private infinity pool (with room/suite),
  • sofa,
  • fan,
  • private plunge pool (with room/suite),
  • tumble dryer (for clothes),
  • extra-long beds (over 2 metres),
  • bedside socket,
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • safe deposit box,
  • clothes rack,
  • tile/marble flooring,
  • seating area,
  • travel adapter,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • waste bin,
  • private entrance,
  • work desk,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • pool towels (in room),
  • air conditioning,
  • dressing room,
  • sofa bed,
  • private pool with a view (with room/suite)
Sanitary facilities
  • hairdryer,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • bidet,
  • shampoo,
  • toilet paper,
  • private bathroom,
  • toothbrush,
  • body soap,
  • toilet,
  • additional toilet,
  • shower,
  • conditioner
Property technology & media
  • flat-screen tv,
  • telephone,
  • television (tv),
  • satellite tv channels
Dining & bars
  • bottled water,
  • outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
  • electric kettle
Paid extra services
  • key access,
  • bed linen,
  • lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
  • towels
Location & local attractions
  • river view,
  • pool view,
  • patio,
  • view,
  • garden view,
  • lake view,
  • balcony,
  • terrace,
  • landmark view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
  • ground floor unit,
  • entire unit wheelchair accessible

The pool with a view is a top feature of this family room. The spacious family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit is furnished with 3 beds.

Deluxe Double Room with Bath Description, photos, price, amenities

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Room standards
  • private infinity pool (with room/suite),
  • private entrance,
  • bedside socket,
  • work desk,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • clothes rack,
  • tumble dryer (for clothes),
  • travel adapter,
  • extra-long beds (over 2 metres),
  • pool towels (in room),
  • private pool with a view (with room/suite),
  • private plunge pool (with room/suite),
  • waste bin,
  • dressing room,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • seating area,
  • air conditioning,
  • tile/marble flooring,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • fan,
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • safe deposit box,
  • sofa
Sanitary facilities
  • shampoo,
  • shower,
  • bidet,
  • body soap,
  • bathtub,
  • additional toilet,
  • toothbrush,
  • conditioner,
  • toilet,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • private bathroom,
  • toilet paper,
  • hairdryer,
  • complimentary toiletries
Property technology & media
  • satellite tv channels,
  • flat-screen tv,
  • television (tv),
  • telephone
Dining & bars
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
  • electric kettle,
  • bottled water,
  • fruit basket (charges may apply),
  • chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
  • outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio)
Paid extra services
  • lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
  • key access,
  • bed linen,
  • towels
Location & local attractions
  • pool view,
  • landmark view,
  • garden view,
  • balcony,
  • view,
  • lake view,
  • river view,
  • patio,
  • terrace
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)

This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.

King Room with Lake View (5% off on Food & Beverage, 5% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee) Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the King Room with Lake View (5% off on Food & Beverage, 5% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)
Room standards
  • safe deposit box,
  • work desk,
  • tumble dryer (for clothes),
  • bedside socket,
  • sofa,
  • pool towels (in room),
  • private entrance,
  • seating area,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • baby cot/crib,
  • tile/marble flooring,
  • waste bin,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • air conditioning,
  • private plunge pool (with room/suite),
  • private infinity pool (with room/suite),
  • sofa bed,
  • clothes rack,
  • dressing room,
  • travel adapter,
  • private pool with a view (with room/suite),
  • extra-long beds (over 2 metres),
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • fan,
  • wardrobe/closet
Sanitary facilities
  • conditioner,
  • shower,
  • toilet,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • bidet,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • private bathroom,
  • hairdryer,
  • additional toilet,
  • toilet paper,
  • toothbrush,
  • body soap,
  • shampoo
Property technology & media
  • satellite tv channels,
  • flat-screen tv,
  • telephone,
  • television (tv)
Dining & bars
  • outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
  • bottled water,
  • electric kettle,
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio)
Paid extra services
  • lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
  • bed linen,
  • key access,
  • towels
Location & local attractions
  • garden view,
  • river view,
  • view,
  • terrace,
  • patio,
  • pool view,
  • lake view,
  • landmark view,
  • balcony
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • entire unit wheelchair accessible,
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
  • ground floor unit

Guests will have a special experience as this double room offers a pool with a view. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.

Twin Room with Lake View Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Twin Room with Lake View
Room standards
  • travel adapter,
  • waste bin,
  • clothes rack,
  • safe deposit box,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • sofa bed,
  • bedside socket,
  • private plunge pool (with room/suite),
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • air conditioning,
  • extra-long beds (over 2 metres),
  • work desk,
  • seating area,
  • tumble dryer (for clothes),
  • pool towels (in room),
  • private entrance,
  • tile/marble flooring,
  • dressing room,
  • fan,
  • private infinity pool (with room/suite),
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • sofa,
  • private pool with a view (with room/suite)
Sanitary facilities
  • private bathroom,
  • toothbrush,
  • body soap,
  • additional toilet,
  • shower,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • hairdryer,
  • toilet,
  • conditioner,
  • bidet,
  • toilet paper,
  • shampoo
Property technology & media
  • flat-screen tv,
  • satellite tv channels,
  • television (tv),
  • telephone
Dining & bars
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
  • electric kettle,
  • bottled water,
  • outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio)
Paid extra services
  • towels,
  • lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
  • key access,
  • bed linen
Location & local attractions
  • garden view,
  • view,
  • lake view,
  • balcony,
  • river view,
  • patio,
  • terrace,
  • pool view,
  • landmark view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
  • ground floor unit

Guests will have a special experience as this twin room features a pool with a view. The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit provides 2 beds.

Double Room with Lake View (5% off on Food & Beverage, 5% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee) Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Double Room with Lake View (5% off on Food & Beverage, 5% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)
Room standards
  • travel adapter,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • waste bin,
  • sofa,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • air conditioning,
  • fan,
  • clothes rack,
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • bedside socket,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • pool towels (in room),
  • seating area,
  • private infinity pool (with room/suite),
  • tumble dryer (for clothes),
  • tile/marble flooring,
  • private entrance,
  • private pool with a view (with room/suite),
  • private plunge pool (with room/suite),
  • extra-long beds (over 2 metres),
  • dressing room,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • safe deposit box,
  • work desk
Sanitary facilities
  • private bathroom,
  • conditioner,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • toilet paper,
  • bidet,
  • additional toilet,
  • body soap,
  • toilet,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • hairdryer,
  • toothbrush,
  • shower,
  • shampoo
Property technology & media
  • flat-screen tv,
  • television (tv),
  • telephone,
  • satellite tv channels
Dining & bars
  • bottled water,
  • outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
  • electric kettle,
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio)
Paid extra services
  • lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
  • towels,
  • key access,
  • bed linen
Location & local attractions
  • river view,
  • terrace,
  • balcony,
  • landmark view,
  • garden view,
  • lake view,
  • view,
  • pool view,
  • patio
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
  • walk-in shower (no step)

Guests will have a special experience as the double room offers a pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit provides 1 bed.

Staycation Offer: Double Room with Lake View (10% off on Food & Beverage, 10% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee) Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Staycation Offer: Double Room with Lake View (10% off on Food & Beverage, 10% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)
Room standards
  • waste bin,
  • pool towels (in room),
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • tile/marble flooring,
  • dressing room,
  • bedside socket,
  • extra-long beds (over 2 metres),
  • travel adapter,
  • private infinity pool (with room/suite),
  • sofa,
  • private entrance,
  • clothes rack,
  • private plunge pool (with room/suite),
  • baby cot/crib,
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • air conditioning,
  • private pool with a view (with room/suite),
  • work desk,
  • safe deposit box,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • tumble dryer (for clothes),
  • seating area,
  • fan,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic)
Sanitary facilities
  • body soap,
  • toilet paper,
  • bidet,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • conditioner,
  • toothbrush,
  • hairdryer,
  • toilet,
  • private bathroom,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • shampoo,
  • shower,
  • additional toilet
Property technology & media
  • flat-screen tv,
  • telephone,
  • television (tv),
  • satellite tv channels
Dining & bars
  • outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
  • outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
  • electric kettle,
  • bottled water
Paid extra services
  • key access,
  • towels,
  • bed linen,
  • lockers (in shared rooms/hostels)
Location & local attractions
  • river view,
  • patio,
  • lake view,
  • balcony,
  • pool view,
  • terrace,
  • garden view,
  • landmark view,
  • view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)

This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit provides 1 bed.

Choose your ideal room at Tara Watergate

Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:

  • King Room with Lake View (5% off on Food & Beverage, 5% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)
  • Family Room with Lake View
  • Twin Room with Lake View
  • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
  • Double Room with Lake View (5% off on Food & Beverage, 5% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)
  • Staycation Offer: Double Room with Lake View (10% off on Food & Beverage, 10% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)

Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.

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Facilities and services

General property information General property information

parking available, complimentary parking, on-site parking, private parking area

On-site activities & leisure On-site activities & leisure

cycling routes, guided walking tours, guided bike tours, local culture tours or classes, on-site cooking classes

Hotel services offered Hotel services offered

comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access

Dining & bars Dining & bars

on-site restaurant, in-room dining service, breakfast served in room, barbecue facilities, take-away lunches, special dietary menus (on request), grocery delivery service, children's meals, fresh fruit selection

Pools, spa & wellness Pools, spa & wellness

outdoor swimming pool, year-round outdoor pool, pool inflatables and toys, scenic view pool, main swimming pool, general swimming pool access

Transport & getting around Transport & getting around

on-street parking

Reception & guest support Reception & guest support

guest concierge services, secure lockers

Shared spaces for guests Shared spaces for guests

access to hotel garden, outdoor terrace area, rooftop sun deck, guest lounge / tv room, patio/outdoor seating

Family & entertainment Family & entertainment

selection of board games/puzzles

Cleanliness & housekeeping Cleanliness & housekeeping

regular daily housekeeping

Business & conference facilities Business & conference facilities

conference and banquet facilities

Other property amenities Other property amenities

smoke-free rooms, spacious family rooms, noise-reducing/soundproofed rooms, individually controlled air conditioning

Property safety & security Property safety & security

in-room safety deposit box, round-the-clock security personnel, cctv surveillance in public areas, external property cctv surveillance

Security systems Security systems

staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, removal of shared non-essential items (menus, magazines, etc.), hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible, guest thermometers provided by the property

Social distancing guidelines Social distancing guidelines

secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines

Disinfection & cleaning procedures Disinfection & cleaning procedures

use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, guest rooms sealed post-cleaning for safety

Food & drink safety Food & drink safety

safe physical distancing in dining spaces, in-room food delivery option available, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised, hygienic takeaway breakfast containers, securely packaged food deliveries

Internet access

Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with both standard and free WiFi options.

Guest parking

Complimentary guest parking! Free parking is offered on site with both private and street parking options.

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Check-in, check-out, and payment policies

Check-in

From 14:00 Until 20:00 hours

Check-out

From 10:00 Until 12:00 hours

Children and extra beds

Children from 0 to 3 years old stay free of charge using cot. Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages.

Pets

Pets are not permitted.

Languages spoken
 
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7/10
Large room, very clean. Pool looked nice. Staff friendly, helpful. Location good near lake and Yala Safari. Bed comfortable, aircon worked well. Overall, a solid place to stay.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Check-in starts at 20:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Yes, there is parking for guests, ensuring convenience and safety.
Prices vary by date and other factors. Please provide dates for accurate information.
We offer various accommodation options depending on availability. Please check our website for more details.

  • Family Room with Lake View
  • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
  • King Room with Lake View (5% off on Food & Beverage, 5% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)
  • Twin Room with Lake View
  • Double Room with Lake View (5% off on Food & Beverage, 5% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)
  • Staycation Offer: Double Room with Lake View (10% off on Food & Beverage, 10% off on Yala Jeep Hire & Free Evening Tea / Coffee)
Yes, Tara Watergate has a pool.
Yes, guests at our property can enjoy a selection of fresh fruit.
Yes, we offer soundproof accommodation to ensure a peaceful stay.
Yes, we provide BBQ equipment and a dedicated area for our guests.
Yes, our outdoor pool is heated and available year-round.
Yes, we accept all major forms of cashless payment.
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