Tara Watergate Hotel - Tissamaharama

Lakefront eco-boutique hotel with access to Yala National Park

Rooms

At Tara Watergate, rooms are spacious with large windows offering direct views of Tissa Lake and the Tissamaharama stupa. Each room has a private bathroom with two sinks, a double-entry shower, and a balcony. The family rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and soundproofing for a quiet stay.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves Chinese, seafood, local, Asian, and international cuisines using homegrown ingredients from the hotel's sustainable agricultural practices. Guests can book a personalized candlelit dinner for special occasions or join a cooking class to learn traditional Sri Lankan methods. Breakfast includes American, vegetarian, and Asian options, and the restaurant can prepare packed lunches for safari trips.

Activities

Tara Watergate offers bicycle rentals, bike tours, walking tours, and tour or class about local culture. The hotel arranges guided safaris to Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka's largest national parks, with experienced guides. Guests can also use board games, the outdoor swimming pool with a view of the lake, and the sun terrace.

Family-Friendly

The hotel has family rooms and offers kids' meals in the restaurant. Children can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, and the hotel provides swimming pool toys and a garden with outdoor furniture. Babysitting is not listed, but the hotel offers board games and a shared lounge for family time.

Location & Services

Tara Watergate is located 2 miles from Tissa Wewa and 17 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, making it a base for wildlife exploration. The hotel offers free private parking, a grocery delivery service, and a concierge to arrange safari transport. Meeting and banquet facilities with lakeside views are available for events and weddings.

• Location: Lakefront, 30 minutes from Yala National Park gate
• Rooms: Spacious family rooms with lake and stupa views
• Dining: Restaurant using homegrown ingredients from sustainable agriculture
• Activities: Cooking classes, bicycle rentals, guided Yala safaris
• Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, swimming pool toys
• Services: Concierge, grocery delivery, banquet facilities with lake views