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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Wanamal Lake Front Yala in Tissamaharama offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or lake views. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and a shower. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, local, Asian, and European cuisines. Guests can enjoy halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free meals in a traditional or romantic ambience. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a balcony, ground-floor unit, and free WiFi. Location and Attractions: Located 37 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near Tissa Wewa (10 km), Situlpawwa (25 km), Bundala Bird Sanctuary (35 km), and other attractions. Guests appreciate the deserts, safaris, lakes, and convenience for nature trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 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
- Andreas
United Kingdom
“We had an excellent stay at Wanamal Lake Front. The location is so beautiful, and our room had an amazing view of the lake and wider surroundings. We even saw monkeys in the distance whilst the sun was setting when we were having dinner. The hosts...” - Dimitrios
Switzerland
“Quiet peaceful, very nice people. Good enough for 1-2 nights” - Theodore
United Kingdom
“Was remote, quiet and very tranquil. Amazing views of the lake Amazing staff Amazing Aircon And comfortable bed Organised all our safari and amazing prices” - Naheed
Bangladesh
“Staff behavior & support, Clean room, Front view from Balcony,, Air circulation.” - Madhuka01
United Kingdom
“This was the first time I stayed at this guest house. Everyone at the guest house was friendly and welcoming. They helped me to organise the trip to see Yala, which was fantastic. Love their traditional Sri Lankan food. I will definitely visit you...” - Pemalatha
United Kingdom
“The hotel is located nearby to various tourist destinations such as yala safari park and kataragama which is very convenient. The hotel is situated in the heart of nature and the mornings and evenings were amazing with much bird activity and this...” - Divya
India
“Superb room, the owner and staff are really friendly, helpful and attentive to detail.” - Abby
United Kingdom
“Loved our stay at wanamal lake front yala and would highly recommend. The facilities were comfortable and the air conditioning was excellent in our room. The staff were great, very friendly and accommodating and organized a safari tour for us. We...” - Dimithri
Russia
“A stunning hotel. The hotel booked the safari for us. They also provide good taxi service. Mr. Ishan, the hotel's owner, is a really pleasant man. Highly Recommended!” - Christian
Austria
“Sehr nette Gastgeber. Sie boten uns ein Frühstück zum Mitnehmen an und halfen uns beim Kontaktieren der gebuchten Safari. Lage direkt beim See ist schön, jedoch nicht zentral gelegen.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineChinese • Indian • Local • Asian • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.