"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!"

"Η σιωπηλή εμπειρία της άγριας ζωής, αν και υπάρχουν σκουλήκια και ερπετό μέσα στο δωμάτιο, είναι πολύ καλή εμπειρία, και όταν κοιμάσαι, ακούς τους ήχους του δάσους. Υπηρεσία: Ο οικοδεσπότης του ξενοδοχείου είναι πολύ ενθουσιασμένος να σας βοηθήσει να λύσετε τα προβλήματα και να ικανοποιήσετε τις ανάγκες σας:"

"Είχα μια υπέροχη διαμονή σε αυτό το ξενοδοχείο. Τα δωμάτια ήταν καθαρά, άνετα και καλά συντηρημένα, καθιστώντας την διαμονή μου πολύ χαλαρή. Το προσωπικό ήταν καλοδεχούμενο, ευγενικό και πάντα πρόθυμο να βοηθήσει με οποιεσδήποτε ερωτήσεις ή αιτήσεις. Η τοποθεσία του ξενοδοχείου ήταν εύκολη, με εύκολη πρόσβαση στις κοντινές προσελκυστήρες και βασικές υπηρεσίες. " εγκατάσταση ήταν εξαιρετική και όλα ήταν οργανωμένα και καλά συντηρημένα. Συνολικά, είχα μια μεγάλη εμπειρία και θα ήθελα να συστήσω αυτό το ξενοδοχείο σε όλους που αναζητούν μια άνετη και ευχάριστη διαμονή. Περιμένω να μείνω εδώ ξανά στο μέλλον."

"Εξαιρετική υπηρεσία προσαρμοσμένη στους πελάτες, καθαρό, προσιτό και άρωμα τροφίμων."

"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."

"An amazing experience. Convenient location: particularly for Block 5, which is quieter. It’s also very rural: one morning we surprised a pair of Golden Jackals about 100 meters from our breakfast! At night, the stars are a revelation (if it’s not too cloudy). Beautiful camp: Every detail executed perfectly. It’s all natural with several ponds, active bird life and occasional visits by monkeys. Dreamy room: large, airy, very comfortable bed. The bed-side charging points and the great lighting were a plus. Legendary candlelit dinners. Delicious food, with a wide variety on offer and changing every day. The chef went out of his way to accommodate our daily request for scrumptious Yala curd. Expert guiding: Don, Dulip, and Presanthe were excellent spotters (how did they see the sloth bears in that heavy brush?): we saw elephant, leopards, buffalo, mongooses, crocodiles, loads of birds, and interesting insects. . A professional, well-run operation: without rigid attention to timings. The team was open to suggestions, ideas, requests. Everyone in camp was warm, friendly, helpful. We will miss you all and remember our time at Leopard Safaris with affection and longing to be there."