"- Det er en god oplevelse."

"Det var en vidunderlig ophold. Fødevarer var den bedste.servicen er stor.placeringen er meget bekvem for alle.Vi blev der 2 Nights kok ROSHAN COOK US DELICIOS vestlige mad og også srilankan mad til rådighed, hvis du ønsker at bestille.Priser er meget rimelige."

"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!"

"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."

"Incredible location, lovely hotel. Amenities were super - the food was so good! Kalu was there when we went and was so kind to come and talk to our group. Really close to the National Park too so the morning safari was great to do from here. Butterfly gardens and all the fruit and vege gardens on site were well maintained, and there is even a small playground for kids. A perfectly family friendly hotel."

"Very quaint and secluded property very close to the safari park. Individual cabins were very spacious, great AC, private porch for sitting and the outdoor shower and bathroom was very cool! The staff were very friendly and accommodating as well. There is not much to do out in the wilderness but after a no day of safari it was nice to go to Hantara to relax."

"A boutique new hotel with natural-style rooms, very original and simple. Beautiful. The food was excellent. The service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and helpful. We took advantage of the bushwalk, boat safari, and jeep safari. We saw a huge herd of elephants, crocodiles, birds, and many other creatures. Our guide, Anuradha, was fantastic, spoke very good English, and had a wealth of knowledge about nature. We will remember this stay with gratitude."

"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."

"Fredlig beliggenhed og fremragende service.Vi bookede to dobbeltværelser, men blev tankevækkende opgraderet til rummelige familieværelser for at rumme en stor ankomstgruppe , og vi blev aldrig forstyrret. Hvert værelse var stort, spotless og komfortabelt, med to dobbeltsenge og en effektiv AC.Vi fik også en tidlig check-in, selv om den officielle tid er 14:00. Vi bad om vegetarisk ris og kurk til frokost, da vi besøgte Kataragama Maha Devalaya i aften.Maden var sund, hjemmelavet og lækker.Lunch var à la carte; morgenmad og middag var buffet-stil og godt præsenteret. Driverkvarterer er tilgængelige (førstekommende, første tjeneste).Personalet var venligt og høfligt overalt.Særlig tak til fru Anusha i restauranten for hendes hjælpsomme, forfriskende positive holdning.Generelt en meget behagelig ophold; meget anbefalet."