Enter a peaceful and pampered realm at Chaarya Resort & Spa, situated at Yala in the south of Sri Lanka, just 30 minutes from both the Yala National Park and Kataragama. Surrounded by greenery, a great place to relax, this 55 roomed hotel’s landscaped garden is often visited by endemic and migratory birds. With staff members always attentive to serve your hotel requirements on your holiday, it is a home away from home. The swimming pool together with its Pool Bar and Jacuzzi overlooks the garden, and is where nature, culture and hospitality blend… offering you a pampered experience together with nature.
Welcome to the charming Chaarya Resort & Spa at Tissamaharama, located 265 km from the capital city of Colombo via the Southern Expressway. Being surrounded by nature’s lush greenery and the melodious calls of the wild makes it a real ‘escape’ from the hectic urban world. Chaarya Resort & Spa is all about luxurious living in an aesthetically pleasing environment, delectable cuisine and plenty of outdoor activities to indulge in. You can take time to rejuvenate at the Ayurveda spa or enjoy the warm waters of the outdoor swimming pool and the massaging jets of the Jacuzzi. Most significantly the hotel is just 30 minutes from the Yala National Park, the most popular and the second largest National Park in the country, famed for having one of the highest leopard densities in the world, making it the ideal location from where to launch your explorations. Chaarya Resort & Spa renowned for its warm hospitality and friendly-caring service promises an unforgettable stay in one of the finest hotels in the country.
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It’s all about perfection! Walk into an artist’s gallery of casual colourful cushions lit up by paper lanterns, inviting beds draped in white, relaxed sit-outs, complimented by champagne and fresh fruits. Everything you would want for a completely satisfying, enjoyable and memorable stay. Yala consists of 20 newly refurbished Deluxe rooms with en-suite bathrooms, assuring its guests of a comfortable stay. A hotel that promises relaxation with a touch of nature, all its rooms have a verandah that opens up into the landscaped garden, which is filled with greenery, fruits and at times, avifauna (endemic/migratory birds). Be it a simple getaway for yourself, travelling with a friend or on holiday with family, the hotel accommodates you with suitable rooms. For your convenience, 24-hour room service is available. Newly constructed 35 Deluxe Chalets are now ready for occupation from 1st July 2013. All rooms are with private balconies overlooking the lush tropical garden. All rooms are with spacious bathrooms with a Tub. Room facilities include Air Conditioning, LCD TVs with satellite feed, WIFI Internet, hot and cold water, tea/coffee making facilities and direct dialing telephones. For your convenience, 24 hour room service is available. Read More
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Cuisine that's goanna make your taste buds go mad. Freshly prepared and wholesome meals, served with a smile. Eastern, Western, Fusion or Sri Lankan, you name it and it will be served just the way you like it. Meal times at Chaarya Resort & Spa are a gastronomical expedition that you will never get tired of. The restaurant does do justice to its large space, serving a delectable range of traditional Sri Lankan, Oriental and Western dishes that would leave you wanting more. The hotel sources fresh vegetables and fruits (including organically grown produce), as well as fish and red meats for its dishes, from close by villages to ensure you of their high quality and freshness. It's well stocked bar served by friendly barmen is a place to relax, and sip your choice of beverage. Why not make friends and set your spirit free at the pool bar or on the lawn? Offering you a choice of location for your thirst-quencher, the hotel caters to providing you with a memorable holiday.Cozy BarThis is the perfect outdoor venue to unwind, after an adventurous safari at Yala. Enjoy the cool breeze and lush green vegetation in the open-to-nature bar that borders a beautiful pond with a spectacular view of the landscaped garden. Pick your favorite drink from a wide range of leading international spirits. Let the soft piped music and the enchanting ambience enthrall and enchant as you leisurely sip from a wide array of cocktails served by skilled barmen who promise to make the moment a memorable one. Read More
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There are plenty of things to do, especially if you are an outdoor enthusiast. Nature buffs get ready to explore three national parks that are packed with endemic plant life, wildlife and avifauna. Don’t miss out on a visit to Yala known to have one of the highest leopard densities in the world. You can also visit Kataragama, the sacred pilgrimage town, the Tissa Weva and Yoda Weva (ancient irrigation tanks (reservoirs) or pay a visit to the Tissamaharama Raja Viharaya, a major Buddhist monastery. Sri Lanka is synonymous with Ayurveda, the traditional medical healing method that has been practiced for centuries in this island of serendipity. And while on holiday, experiencing Ayurveda will help you relax in both mind and body. These ancient wellness therapies can now be experienced at the Chaarya Resort's Ayurveda therapy centre, where experienced therapists are available. Located in the garden amidst lush greenery, the Ayurveda therapy centre offers total holistic healing for your body: it is where rejuvenation and relaxation can be experienced together. Read More
Location
The hotel is situated at Yala in the south of Sri Lanka, just 30 minutes from both the Yala National Park and Kataragama. Surrounded by greenery, it is a great place to relax. The hotel’s landscaped garden is often visited by endemic and migratory birds Read More
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Falconsoul
Super
We stayed here for 1 night pre visit to Yala National Park. Very nice hotel, clean and conditionated rooms, friendly staff, delicious food. We lived in ground floor room with cozy patio terrace...
Doctor T
Comfortable Stay and Excellent service
Very comfortable and cozy stay experience, rooms are neat and clean, also were grateful as they gave us an upgraded room . Staff is warm and welcoming, promt in providing services. Variety of food...
James P
Beyond Superb. We will be back!
Where do I start? The attention to detail, the attentiveness of the General Manager permeates across the whole team, cleanliness, wide spread of excellent food, the chef and culinery's dedication to...