"Stay at this Hotel at your own risk, while accommodation was ok with all the ammenites like safe & wifi connection, clean & serviced thoroughly the food was awful and the resturant staff rude and disinterested in anything remotely resembling service, unless you were Indian. The location was certainly ok and we managed some lovely works outside the Hotel grounds. Pool area was fine but the pool itself was encrusted with dirt about 2ft below the waterline. In all with a good clean and some staff training this could once again be a lovely place to stay. We are surprised at the 4 star rating. In our view this Hotel should rate as three stars."

"From the scenery to the service to the food, everything was great. I have to give a thumbs up to the hotel staff and their careful preparation. The hotel's Safari was also very attentive, lasting a full 5 hours."

"Nice hotel with all requisite comforts - and extremely helpful staff. Food was excellent with least amount of oil and salt. Best plce to stay for anyone visiting Kiri Vehera and Devale!"

"Excellent value for money! Massive double beds, clean and very comfy. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Lovely breakfast Lovely swimming pool"

"Whilst I’ve stayed at Mandara Rosen many times, I’ve honestly never taken the time to write a review. But this time, something felt different — and I thought it was time to finally pen my two cents. In the past, my experiences have always been lovely. The staff have been helpful, the rooms clean and well-kept, and the atmosphere calming — a perfect space to unwind after a day in Kataragama. The pool has always been a personal highlight, especially after being out in the hot sun during religious observances. It’s been a place I’ve recommended without hesitation. The food, too, has never disappointed. I remember the buffet spreads — generous, delicious, and satisfying in every sense. Something for everyone, and nothing to complain about. This time, however, was a shorter visit. I was in Kataragama briefly, with two things planned — lunch at the hotel, and arrangements for a day room so those of us traveling (a group of five) could freshen up before heading back to Colombo. I had called ahead and was informed that a day room would be provided for Rs. 15,000, which I agreed to. But once at the hotel, that offer was off the table. Instead, I was told I’d need to take two rooms — totaling Rs. 30,000 — just for a quick change and refresh. That felt unreasonable. In today’s context, where most travelers aren’t staying overnight and hotels are struggling to fill rooms, this seemed like a short-sighted way to recover costs — at the guest’s expense. I did have lunch at the restaurant, and once again the food was fantastic. Though it was à la carte this time (understandable given low occupancy), it was still flavorful and well prepared. The restaurant staff were kind and welcoming, and I appreciated their service. In the end, I went to another hotel that offered a day room at nearly one-fifth the price. A hotel of similar standard was also willing to offer one room at the same rate of Rs. 15,000, as initially promised here. Unfortunately, the only reason I didn’t go there was the distance — otherwise I would have. What saddens me is that instead of gaining business, Mandara Rosen lost it that day. All for the sake of an extra room rate. And that’s the only reason I’m giving this a 4-star rating — not for the hospitality, the setting, or the food, which remain excellent — but because it felt like the focus shifted from understanding the guest to maximizing the margin."

"Du får virkelig følelsen af at være i bussen her, men du har luksus såsom aircondition, brusere og en pool at køle ind.Den mad, de serverer, er tydeligvis lokalt kilde, meget frisk og lavet på lejren. Forvent ikke 5-stjernede resort valg i stedet for hjemmelavet kvalitetsmad, som vi elskede, især Buffalo kurd til morgenmad.De tager dig på safari i deres egne køretøjer og deres guider(alle universitetsuddannede naturister af forskellige typer) kender deres ting. Vi så ikke Leopards, men mange andre gjorde, vores dårlige held.Vi gjorde to safari, andre gjorde mere, der tydeligvis øger dine chancer for at se dem.Det er støv, varmt og slemt, men hvis vi kunne nyde det, og vi er i vores 60'er det ikke så hårdt arbejde"