My bed was very hard.

The hotel was a nice location across from a lake that you could watch the water buffalo and birds. The host was awesome catering to all our touring needs. He came on our Safari and took us around the town in his Tuk tuk. He organised our meals and gave us delicious juices. And organised our taxi to the next destination. Great stay. Thankyou

Stayed in August 2025

There was a spare bed in the room that i didn't need which made it very crowded. The TV never worked.

It was a nice location, very nature filled. Wild animals across the road in the Lake. Town near by to get essentials and good food. Place was clean. Hot water was amazing.

Stayed in July 2025

The room is perfect, super clean and comfortable. The family and specially the owner is available to help you with everything: booking the Yala safari, going birdwatching and lake tour, and also the budha temple of the Town. He also arranged our driver to move to another city and helped us a lot. Food is awesome and they adapt dinner or lunch to our schedule or preferences. Highly recomendable! The best for having a chill day before the Yala safari

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing in particular

Very cozy place close to the lake and the pick up for Yala safari People very helpful

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing to report.

The hosts were great, took care of us like a family during our stay. They even prepared food for us at a prior notice and loaded every meal with one or the other complimentary local delicacy The rooms were clean and tidy, surrounding pretty.

Stayed in April 2025

The view was wonderful. You can see from the terrace the Debarawewa lake with its wild life (water buffalos, lots of birds and sometimes crocodiles). The hosts were very nice and attentive to our needs. I also enjoyed the tasty food. The host also arranged the safari and I was picked up directly from the accommodation. I didn't have to worry about anything. The room was clean and had air conditioning.

Stayed in April 2025

Just a fabulous value for money choice near yala. Spotlessly clean and well kept Comfy beds Great food and attention and care from the staff. They organise whatever you need via WhatsApp, safari, dinner, pick ups etc Owner is just delightful. Lovely views Lovely seating area with binoculars to watch the birds on the lake. You can’t go wrong with the price and service here - don’t hesitate to book. A wonderful family guesthouse.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

Quiet and comfortable

Stayed in March 2025

Beautiful views over the lakes from the verandah where meals are served. Very tranquil location only a short walk to town. Comfortable room. The food is good, no need to go anywhere else. The staff are friendly and helpful. The owner organised our safari to Bundala which was excellent with a very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended.

Stayed in March 2025

I enjoyed the day very much. The owner and the staff were friendly. The day was wonderful, nice and memorable . I would like to thank everyone who helped to make a great day in Tissamaharama.

Stayed in March 2025

The hotel is located next to a see where you can see from the veranda all kinds of animals. Since Yala was closed due to heavy rain, our host organized a private tuk tuk safari where we even saw elefants. Overall everybody was super helpful and our stay was very relaxing.

Stayed in March 2025

We had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The rooms were spacious and very comfortable, providing the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring. The breakfast was absolutely delicious.

Stayed in February 2025

Incredibly clean and comfortable room, lovely view from balcony to the lake. The evening meal was also delicious. Perfect spot to visit Yala National Park.

Stayed in February 2025

This was one of the best places we stayed in Sri Lanka!! It's better than other places which were 6 x the price! The locations is so beautiful, we hired bikes a cycled round the lakes and local area which was amazing. Spent the late afternoon on the balcony watching the birds and other wildlife on the lake, it was very peaceful. We were made a delicious dinner and a packed breakfast for our safari at yala. The room was great, small but fine for what we needed, and it was absolutely spotless clean! Air con was good and bed comfy. The hosts were just absolutely fantastic, the most lovely people! 10/10 stay, I wish we could have stayed for longer!

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing. We loved everything!

We enjoyed a wonderful four-nights-stay in Tissa as a point of departure to the nationalparks. From the start, our friendly host and his whole family made as feel welcome and indulged us with lovely welcome drinks, dishes, tips what to visit, where to have dinner. They organised all tours to three parks with pick ups in the mornings and packed lunch. Also our drivers there were perfectly chosen and made our days special while visiting elephants, eagles, sloth bears and leopards. The house is at a beautiful lake, you can relish breakfast with a view. Friendliness, service, cleanliness, Wifi, selection of fresh fruits and homemade local food like hoppers – all five stars!!!

Stayed in December 2024

A little far from town, but perfect location for nature and peace.

The location had an great view of the lake. The safari we arranged through the hotel was absolutely amazing, a good price, and our guide Nissanka was excellent and very knowledgeable. Staff were very attentive and the food was excellent with a choice Sri Lankan dishes.

Stayed in February 2025

Absolutely nothing !

The haspitaluty of the staff. No bether place to stay 😃😃😃

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Stunning view of the lake. ! Host and family were amazing ( Got us bike hire for the day ! Sorted out a private safari trip and took us to bus stop in tuk tuk and waited with us for bus to come ! Food was unbelievable !! Great value for money

Stayed in January 2025

In wet weather like we experienced there wasn’t a great deal to do at or near the property and what you could do eg Safari wasn’t the experience it should have been.

The family who run the property are very friendly and helpful. Whilst the accommodation is fairly basic it is very clean. The view from the communal balcony/seating area is lovely even on a wet day.

Stayed in January 2025

We spent one night here, and everyone was very kind and attentive to us. During dinner, we even got to taste a local specialty, curd. Both dinner and breakfast were abundant. The view was great, and the room was suitable as well. I can recommend this place!

Stayed in January 2025

Clean and spacious rooms, with a balcony overlooking the lake. You can sit in the balcony and enjoy spotting watching birds. Very friendly and helpful staff. Tasty breakfast (they were kind to provide it at 11am as it took us time to return from our safari)

Stayed in January 2025

The family is amazing and the hotel is set opposite a stunning lake! They organized the safari very last minute and the host even dropped me off on a motorbike and got me onto the correct bus! Wish I could’ve stayed longer

Stayed in December 2024

The lake tour The dinner Very clean and comfortable Affordable

Stayed in December 2024

They helped us arrange nice safari

Stayed in November 2024