Reviews of Serenity Tissa 4 stars
169/1, Aluthgoda Cross Road, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean room and extremely friendly people
All good
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI would like to thank Santha for his help. He organized a safari for us at a very good price and with a very good guide. I think that a good guide is very important for a good safari experience. He prepared for us a good take away breakfast for the safari. Rooms at the hotel were very clean and comfortable. The swimming pool looks very nice, but unfortunately I didn't have time to swim because we arrived there very late. We had a very nice stay in Tissa,
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast delicious and tasty
Big room and clean
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewComfortable, clean, nice staff
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewOur family came from the US to Sri Lanka and chose Serenity Tissa as the hotel we would stay at. Overall, it exceeded our expectations! The manager, Santa, was very hospitable and went out of his way to help us enjoy our stay. We felt very satisfied with the overall environment of the hotel and didn't hesitate to reach out to him or any other staff members if we needed anything. He prepared breakfast and dinner for us on both days while we were there. The hotel itself was clean and comfortable, and we couldn't be happier! Overall, a 10 out of 10!
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis was truly the best stay we’ve had on our Sri Lanka trip so far. Perfectly clean and comfortable. The staff was welcoming and attentive, and we felt like they went out of their way to ensure that we had a great stay. The pool was wonderful and we spent ours swimming and soaking up the sun after an early morning safari. Splendid breakfast, and lunch and dinner options were aplenty (and tasty) too.
There’s not much we didn’t like about our stay in this place, but we struggled a little bit with finding the right balance on the A/C, and the only window in the room was covered with film.
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt's really high value for the money! Breakfast is a lot and I really enjoyed it! The staff is perfect! The manager very nice and passionate he deserve to be recognised. Thanks
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe management team were friendly and very helpful. the rooms were clean and well appointed if possibly slightly more rustic than the rest of our trip. And the much needed air conditioning worked well. Also the pool was - if not quite as scenic as the photos suggest - a lovely peaceful setting (full disclosure: I had the pool to myself all evening and thoroughly enjoyed it).
I had gotten the impression from the listing - perhaps falsely - that there was a full restaurant on site. That proved not to be the case. In the end we found a lovely local restaurant 10 (very poorly illuminated!) minutes walk up the road which turned out to be a bit of a highlight for the trip with the Sri Lankan community being the majority customer. So shout out for RED restaurant!
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff at this Hotel were fabulous....so helpful and friendly.
Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI cannot recommend this place highly enough - the hotel is good, but the people (particularly Shantha and Vishali) are some of the nicest people I have met in my life. I had a bicycle accident which meant I needed to go to hospital: Shantha came with me in the ambulance, smoothed the process, paid the bill initially until I was back in the real world, and got the prescription medicine, and then couldn’t do more to help with an easier access room, helping me put on some of the braces. And then Vishali was like a little angel, helping make my recovery easier, helping with food, just generally being amazing! As before, the place is great, but the people genuinely top class, and you should stay here!
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location in the town. Clean rooms with lovely staff and a great pool
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewClean room and bathroom. We were really well located.
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI was ill during my stay. The staff were amazing. The owner organized a doctors visit for me, and picked up prescription medication. He also organized food that would suit my delicate stomach while I recovered. I cannot thank them. Close to restaurants, ATM, and supermarket. Nice pool.
Dear Aaron, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review—we’re truly touched by your kind words. Our team’s greatest priority is the well-being of our guests, and we’re so glad we could support you during your recovery. It was our pleasure to arrange the doctor’s visit, medication, and meals to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We’re delighted you enjoyed our convenient location and the pool, and we hope to welcome you back under happier circumstances for a truly relaxing experience! Until then, we wish you continued good health. Warm regards, Hotel Management
Dear Aaron, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review—we’re truly touched by your kind words. Our team’s greatest priority is the well-being of our guests, and we’re so glad we could support you during your recovery. It was our pleasure … Show more
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location for those doing a safari. The pool is lovely after a long morning. The staff are so kind and helpful. A small thing, but after a few weeks travelling Sri Lanka, having lots of plugs was really helpful! Breakfast was also excellent.
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Dear Katie, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our prime location, refreshing pool, and helpful staff—it’s always our goal to make your stay seamless and comfortable. Little details like ample plugs and a hearty breakfast make all the difference, so we’re glad they enhanced your travels. We hope to welcome you back after your next safari adventure! Warm regards, Hotel Management
Dear Katie, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our prime location, refreshing pool, and helpful staff—it’s always our goal to make your stay seamless and comfortable. Little details like ample plugs and a hea… Show more
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAll was perfect for us!
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewPerfect stay for two nights. The room was clean and comfortable. Swimming pool and hard was great for relaxing after a safari. The staff were very kind and accommodating.
Reviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewOne of the closest location near to the national park. The family running the hotel is very hospitable. The tour they offer is reasonably priced and the driver very capable.
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery good location, the staff is friendly and can arrange a safari, after returning from safari and checking out, they kindly allowed us to relax by the pool
Reviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewOwner and staff are very helpfull and friendly, The room was clean and contained all that was advertised. They made me a go-to breakfast for the safari. They have bicycles for rent so you go around the lakes (except lake Tissa). They have a parking and a enormous good breakfast.
My garden view was more on drive lane, but who’s going to sit inside to watch outside.
Reviewed: 17 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIt was one of the best stays in SL. It’s close to shops and an easy drive to Yala NP . The staff are wonderful. The pool looks amazing but unfortunately we didn’t have time to use it. We had dinner there and it was delicious. Great showers too.
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Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewDrink on arrival, very pleasant staff , very nice pool and very nice breakfast
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