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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Black Panther Yala in Tissamaharama offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and free WiFi. Each room includes air-conditioning, a seating area, and a TV. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant serving Chinese, Indian, and Asian cuisines. The on-site restaurant offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with vegetarian options. Breakfast includes continental and Asian selections with pancakes and fruits. Leisure Facilities: The hotel provides free bicycles, a terrace, and a shared kitchen. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, housekeeping, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 26 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near Tissa Wewa (3 km), Bundala Bird Sanctuary (25 km), and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara (5 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Peter
New Zealand
“EXcellent knowledgeable host who gave us reliable information. He lent us bikes for an afternoon ride around the lakes, organised a safari tour for us and advised us on bus timetables. Dinner was included in the price, both nights the food was...” - Carola
Italy
“Great service, at Black Panther Yala they really take care of you. The host arranged the safari for us and he booked it with an expert guide: we were 5th in line to get into the park and our guide was amazing! The room respects high cleaning...” - Amelia
United Kingdom
“Honestly one of my favourite places I've stayed in so far, nalin was beyond helpful and organised/booked an amazing safari for me as well as providing plenty of extra water just in case and binoculars, very knowledgeable (definitely listen to his...” - Stephen
United Kingdom
“Location, price, cleanliness, host and it was next to an amazing lake with some natural beauty 😊” - Sebastian
United Kingdom
“Everything is above expectations. Nalin is a fantastic help with everything. The dinners they serve are one of the best we had during our time in Sri Lanka.” - Maria
New Zealand
“Staying here was an unforgettable experience thanks to the incredible hospitality of Nalin and his family. They went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and cared for. The place was spotless, and the included dinner was absolutely amazing,...” - Jemma
United Kingdom
“Amazing trip, and our host made it extra special - before we even arrived he helped to organise our safari, was flexible with check in and check out times and provided wonderful food and a great room which far exceeded our expectations. The local...” - Anna
Thailand
“Word cannot express how grateful we are to Nalin and Isharni for welcoming us into their home during Sinhalese New Year. Staying at Black Panther Yala was the absolute highlight of our two weeks in Sri Lanka. It was such a special weekend where we...” - Vanessza
Germany
“It was a very nice experience, thank you for everything :)” - Mégane
Canada
“•great guesthouse in Tissa. 15 minutes walk from the bus station. •the host organised the safari for us which was amazing the guide was really good. •Great welcome. •Dinner included •you can use bikes for free to visit the town”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineChinese • Indian • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Black Panther Yala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.