Food was not as good as what we ate elsewhere on our holiday-a bit bland. In general, it felt slightly grasping as a business- lots of upselling. Every time we left our room or returned from somewhere, one of the staff was asking us if we wanted to book in for dinner or breakfast in advance and safaris offered by the hotel were much more expensive than those we ended up booking for the same thing.

Grounds and pool area were great. Room large and comfortable with great balcony. Loved that there were often peacocks and lizards to see on the property and cows being herded past each day. The Arak cocktails were lovely- we indulged a lot! Good location for safaris.

Stayed in August 2025

Recommended

Stayed in August 2025

Great stay if going out to do a safari. Rooms are slightly dated but perfect for the price. Swimming pool is amazing. Highly recommend staying here instead of any expensive hotels in the area. A long way from other restaurants, but they will call a tuk tuk if you ask. Also the hotel resturant is good with reasonably priced food.

Stayed in August 2025

There weren't many restaurants nearby - however we enjoyed the Smoothie Bun at the end of the road, and Oak Ray for dinner.

What a gem of a hotel! This hotel had really friendly staff- checking us in late and night and letting us stay at the hotel after check out, until our driver picked us up. The hotel has an amazing pool, it is really big and very clean and surrounded by lovely gardens - with peacocks! The room was spacious and clean with a lovely balcony, over looking the garden.

Stayed in April 2025

Lovely hotel and staff great breakfast

Stayed in April 2025

Restaurants and other facilities about 15-20 mins walk, helped that we had a car and river, main town of Tissa about 15 mins by tuk tuk

Set in a nice gardens with a large pool, open air bar and restaurant, serving good meals. Room was large with comfortable bed and large clean bathroom. Wifi was a bit hit and miss, as with much of Sri Lanka. we had an early safari departure, staff made up a breakfast bag for our 5:30 departure, much appreciated

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing.

The staff were excellent ,they were very helpful, palways available for any request, and smiling. The garden was amazing, lovely plants and trees, beautifully tended by the gardener. The pool was fabulous, large and perfect temperature.

Stayed in April 2025

The only issue we had was the wifi kept dropping out and it seemed to be off during the night which is reasonable I guess.

Quiet hotel with a sparkling 25m pool and well kept gardens. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and beds comfortable. The breakfast was very good with sri lankan or western options. We had dinner at the restaurant one night which was also good. A 5 min walk to a Cafe, restaurant and small supermarket. We also booked our safari through the hotel and don't think the experience is any different to the ones you book online which are more expensive.

Stayed in March 2025

Basic restaurant options, but you can walk to other restaurants within the area. Take a head torch.

A slice of heaven in a remote area! The pool was fantastic, and the food was good (but basic) We had a ground floor room with balcony over looking to pool.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing, all good.

Our second time at this lovely hotel. Nice room with balcony overlooking the beautiful gardens and pool. Nice breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff, who very kindly provided beautiful flowers on my wife's birthday. What more can you ask for?

Stayed in February 2025

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Beautiful pool. Nice, quiet place. Good choice of breakfast. Daily cleaning of the room (first in Sri Lanka) Walking distance from eateries, etc. Very helpful and friendly staff. The owner takes time to personally check that everything is to your satisfaction. I can really recommend this place.

Stayed in March 2025

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It felt like a little haven, beautiful pool with peacocks a chipmunks running about. Staff were friendly, food was good. We stayed for one night as we were doing a safari which the hotel arranged for us and even made us breakfast to take with us. I would recommend

Stayed in February 2025

The restaurant could do better, but it is on place so you don't need to walk to town. Salads lack sauce, or it's too little. Burger was good. Wife enjoyed margaritas, there are also chicken nuggets for kids.

This is a great hotel if you’re planning to go on a safari in Yala National Park. The rooms are comfortable, there’s hot water, and the staff is incredibly friendly. One of the highlights is the large swimming pool, which adds to the relaxing atmosphere. Plus, the roaming pheasants everywhere make the place feel even more special. The staff is also very helpful when it comes to arranging safari trips—even if you book externally, which I’d recommend since the hotel’s safari prices are quite high. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area! We stayed only one night, took in the morning 7h safari, come back at 12:30 and still have time to take shower (which is must after Yala) and pack up, even it was almost 2h after checkout time.

Stayed in February 2025

I really can't think of anything worth mentioning!

We absolutely loved this place - being a little way out of Tissa and off the main road meant the surroundings were very peaceful - but more than anything, the staff were so friendly and helpful. Rooms are large and cool, the restaurant is open for breakfasts, lunches and dinners and there's a comfortable lounge to enjoy a relaxing drink....plus there's a large pool to cool off and relax after that early morning safari! Thoroughly recommended.

Stayed in February 2025

Further from Yala Safari than we expected but not a problem. Got picked up and dropped off by Safari guides. It’s about 30 mins drive away.

Lovely hotel, the hotel was superb, would definitely recommend.

Stayed in January 2025

Outdated sun beds

Nice and clean Big pool Big room and comfortable Restaurant ok

Stayed in January 2025

The window in the bathroom did not close so we had a lot of bugs in our room. The taps and shower head could do with a bit of descaling!

Lovely large rooms. Super peaceful and quiet setting. Incredibly helpful staff. Great food and very reasonably priced - the swordfish was delicious. The pool was also great!

Stayed in January 2025

There were no bedside reading lamps. Didn’t like the floor in the bathroom which didn’t prevent the water from spreading on the floor when taking a shower. The taps need to be cleaned (of calcium deposits) to allow better manipulation!

The service was good as was the choice of food available. The pool was great.

Stayed in January 2025

The beds were giving a squeeky noice when you get in and out of them and even when you make a move on the bed. No of box pin plug bases were only a few. The round pin bases were everywhere . .

Ease to town, Cleanliness, hot water in wash room, A fridge being in the room. Rooms were painted & very well detailed.

Stayed in January 2025

The Sri Lankan breakfast was delicious! The only problem we encountered with food was a lack of vegetarian options for other meals - but otherwise no complaints. The staff were all friendly and helpful and this was the perfect place to say to go on Safari to Yala (which the hotel also organised for us).

Stayed in January 2025

We loved out stay. The gardens are beautiful, loads of birds, pool was fantastic and so was the food. The service was excellent. They organised our safari. Highly recommend staying here.

Stayed in January 2025

No shade around the pool. Toilet seat was mouldy - would be easy to fix, and bathroom smelled bad (drains?) .

The pool was amazing - absolutely huge. Beautiful gardens, great breakfast and friendly staff.

Stayed in January 2025

Amazing place to stay at if you want to visit Yala national park. The pool was amazing to relax in after a day out. The staff was so kind and very helpful.

Stayed in December 2024

It was a beautiful serene location. Very well appointed hotel. The staff were excellent. Kind & accommodating. Rooms beautiful and spacious.

Stayed in December 2024