Priyankara Hotel Location

Priyankara Hotel is found along the long road to the sacred city of Kataragama which is roughly 240km from the Commercial hub of Colombo. The town of Tissamaharama which once served as the capital city of the Sinhalese Kingdom of “Ruhuna” dates back to 3rd century B.C. with a few buildings still visible from that era.

Bright and cheery colors adorn the rooms at Priyankara Hotel with the highlight being the beautiful views of the surrounding paddy fields and the stream running across the property. With a perfect blend of modern comforts and natural settings, the hotel offers Deluxe and Standard rooms with facilities including air-conditioned rooms, hot water, bathrooms, television with satellite channels, fans, and individual balconies. Mini bars are available in Deluxe Rooms.

Priyankara Hotel Facilities

The restaurant at Priyankara Hotel serves guests continental cuisine with the specialty being traditional Southern Sri Lankan cooking. The in house bar has a wide selection of wines and uniquely created cocktails. Hotel guests can also relax by the outdoor swimming pool during fine weather. Other facilities consists of a kiddies pool, pool table, television lounge, Wi-Fi in common areas, a doctor on call, a separate play area for the kids, an artificial lake, room service and laundry services.

Priyankara Hotel Excursions

A fifteen minute drive from the hotel will take you to the Kataragama shrine where locals gather in thousands to worship the Gods. Tissamaharama itself has magnificent stupas and is home to the Situlpawwa Viharaya. Places of interest include Sandagiri Viharaya and Kirinda. For the nature enthusiasts, the Yala National Park, which is a wildlife sanctuary, is a mere 30 minute drive away from the hotel. The Bundala Park is a wetland, home to hundreds of exotic birds and is also a 30 minute drive away from Priyankara Hotel.