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About the Hotel

Thissa Road, Walawa Junction, Ambalantota, Sri Lanka, 82100

Grand Camellia Hotel - A garden hotel with a restaurant, terrace, and cycling activities near Ambalantota

Accommodations at this property include double, triple, and family rooms with air conditioning, seating areas, minibars, and private bathrooms featuring bidets. Some units offer garden views and outdoor dining areas. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Grand Camellia Hotel, which also features an on-site restaurant. The property provides a garden, free private parking, and a terrace. Guests can engage in cycling activities around Ambalantota. The hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service and car rental. Bundala Bird Sanctuary is located 20.5 miles from the property, while Dry Zone Botanic Gardens is 2.5 miles away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 21.5 miles from Grand Camellia Hotel.

Pros

Free private parking and a garden with terrace are available on-site.

The property offers cycling activities in the surrounding area of Ambalantota.

Rooms feature minibars, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with bidets.

A car rental service and paid airport shuttle provide transportation options.

Cons

The nearest airport is 21.5 miles away, requiring significant travel time.

Some nearby attractions, such as Bundala Bird Sanctuary, require a 20.5 miles drive.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Non AC Double Room

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2 persons

305 sq. feet

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Superior Family Room A or C Dialog TV Hot Water Mini Bar

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305 sq. feet

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2 persons

305 sq. feet

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Transportation and Accessibility

Transportation options

City Centre

Ambalantota5000 ft

Airports

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI) 21.5 mi

Mawella Lagoon SPB (DIW) 25.2 mi

Facilities

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

Comfortable Stay

“The Standard Non AC Family Room we stayed in was surprisingly spacious and comfortable. The beds were quite cozy, making our stay a restful one. I reminded me of I got good value for the price we paid, and it worked perfectly for us during our trip.” view full review

Decent Accommodations

“I appreciated the room features in our Standard Non AC Family Room. It had all the essential amenities we needed for a short stay, and everything was well-maintained. It was just the right setup for our family, contributing to an overall pleasant experience.” view full review

Convenient Parking

“One of the highlights for us was the guest parking. There was ample space available, great to conveniently park our vehicle without any hassle. This feature made our arrival and departure stress-free.” view full review

Dining Experience

“While the food prices seemed a bit high, I found the food quality acceptable. We enjoyed some meals during our stay where we were able to try various local dishes, adding a nice touch to our trip.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Paid Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
Security

Sports & Fitness

Fitness club
Cycling
Sports trainer
Aerobics
Fishing

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Outdoor dining area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's menu
Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Jacuzzi
Massage
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

Thissa Road, Walawa Junction, Ambalantota, Sri Lanka, 82100

Map view

Thissa Road, Walawa Junction, Ambalantota, Sri Lanka, 82100

City landmarks

Landmark

Gotha Pabbatha Raja Maha Viharaya

1.6 mi

Landmark

Godavaya wildlife sanctuary viewpoint

1.6 mi

Landmark

Temple

1.9 mi

Landmark

Shangri-La's Golf and Country Club

2.2 mi

Landmark

Dry Zone Botanic Gardens

2.8 mi

Landmark

Rangiri Viharaya

3.2 mi

Landmark

Theraputta Raja Maha Viharaya

5.1 mi

Pagoda

Girihadu Raja Maha Viharaya

5.6 mi

Nearby

Kataragama

Murugan Temple

800 ft

Detagamuwa Wewa

3100 ft

Restaurants

Ruhunu Resort

2100 ft

Thissamaharama road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

enjoyed the hotel and leave a review

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

8.6

Location

9.4

Service

8.0

Dining

5.0

Morris

United States, February 2025

8.0/10

I stayed at this hotel and found it to be a great place with spacious and modern rooms. The amenities were impressive, making it a comfortable stay overall. However, the dining options left a bit to be desired, and I was hoping for more variety. Also, the parking situation was not very convenient, which was a letdown for my overall experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and modern, providing a comfortable atmosphere for my stay.

Service

9.0

The service was attentive, and the staff were welcoming, contributing to a pleasant experience.

Location

9.0

The location was quite convenient, allowing easy access to nearby attractions and activities.

Dining

5.0

While the restaurant had decent food, the dining experience could have been better with more options available.

Facilities

9.0

The amenities were top-notch, especially the pool area, which was enjoyable and well-kept.

Isaac

United States, January 2025

8.2/10

I had a lovely experience at the hotel, which is right by the beach and surrounded by great restaurants. The rooms were incredibly clean and comfortable, making my stay enjoyable. The only downside was the dining options, which could use some improvement, especially at breakfast. The pool area was a highlight, well-kept and relaxing. Overall, I found it to be a reasonable price, although I didn't like that I had to pay extra for Wi-Fi.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were immaculate and provided a cozy atmosphere.

Service

8.0

The team was warm and accommodating, making me feel welcome during my stay.

Location

10.0

Perfectly situated next to the beach and close to multiple dining options.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was lacking, especially due to limited breakfast choices.

Facilities

9.0

The pool area was fantastic, providing a nice escape.

Bill

United States, November 2024

7.0/10

I had a comfortable stay at this hotel, where the rooms were neat and provided a good night's sleep. The location was quite appealing, close to attractions and easy to navigate. The dining options could use some improvement, especially with breakfast variety. Although the service was overall decent, there were minor hiccups that made it less than ideal. I appreciated the reasonable pricing, but they could enhance value by including more amenities.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, perfect for winding down after a day of exploring.

Service

7.0

Service was generally good, though I did experience some delays during peak hours.

Location

9.0

The location was great for accessing nearby attractions and restaurants easily.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast options were somewhat limited, which was disappointing given how much I enjoy a good morning meal.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were decent, but I wish there were more recreational options available.

George

United States, November 2024

7.8/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel with its clean and modern rooms and a nice pool area. The staff was quite accommodating, making sure we were comfortable. However, I did find the breakfast options to be somewhat limited, which was a bit of a letdown. While the hotel offers a decent value for money, I was surprised that the Wi-Fi wasn't complimentary, which is something to keep in mind.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean, spacious, and had a modern design that I really appreciated.

Service

8.0

The staff was very helpful and friendly, making our experience enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located, making it easy to explore the nearby attractions.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast options were limited, and I wished there were more choices available.

Facilities

8.0

The pool area was well-kept and a great place to relax after a day of sightseeing.

John

United States, September 2024

8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were both clean and comfortable, providing a cozy retreat after a long day of exploring. The location was perfect, right in the heart of everything, making it easy to access local attractions. However, the dining options didn't impress me much, and the Wi-Fi was an extra charge, which felt a bit annoying. Still, for the price, I felt it was decent value for what I got.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very clean and comfortable, making for a restful stay.

Service

8.0

The service was prompt and accommodating, which made the experience enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The location was fantastic, close to everything I wanted to see.

Dining

5.0

I found the dining options to be somewhat lacking, especially during breakfast.