Mahasenpura, Tissamaharama, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
#53 of 86 hotels in Tissamaharama
Guests' ChoiceBased on 28 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.3
Location
7.8
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Sally
United KingdomSome facilities out of use I.e gym and pool table. Buffet was often cold/luke warm.
It had very peaceful atmosphere on arrival, they helped us check in early. Lovely pool. Clean rooms. Staff very helpful and kind.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Aita
ItalyThis is a small property near Yala. A note of caution: while it’s advertised as a 5-star hotel, it really isn’t—but I was aware of that from the price and the pictures, so I didn’t come in with unrealistic expectations. To my surprise, the stay turned out better than expected. The check-in process was smooth and welcoming, with a refreshing drink and a cool towel. The room was standard but spacious, clean, and came with a balcony overlooking the pool. We had the half board option, and the dinner buffet was good. There weren’t too many choices, but the quality was nice and everything was enjoyable. A big plus was that the hotel provided us with a breakfast box at 4 a.m. for our safari, which was very thoughtful and much appreciated. Overall, considering the competitive price, I think this property delivers great value and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable stay at a fair price near Yala.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Family
FranceGreat hotel, nice room with enough space for 3 people, really enjoyable swimming-pool. The restaurant was nice. Staff very friendly but sometimes communication was difficult as some of them did not speak a really fluent English. But they tried their best for each of our demand.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 May 2025
Petrus
ThailandNot so much to near hotel
Clean. Nice room . Quit.swimmingpool
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 14 May 2025
Bruce
AustraliaNothing
The facilities were 1st Class. The big Pool was well looked after and excellent temperature for swimming. Food Excellent
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 20 November 2024
Agata
Switzerlandno hairdryer, a la carte breakfast was missing items from the list, no gym
big pool, good size rooms with comfortable beds, good and quiet AC
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Krisztina
HungaryThe staff is amazing, very nice, very helpful, always smiling, everyone is so polite. The room was spacious, the bed was comfortable, the pool is fantastic. They took care of our transfer from the previous hotel and also organized a full day safari to Yala, so we couldn't ask anything they wouldn't help with. We had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Achim
GermanyNoisy other guests from Russia Way too expensive for the level of service
Accommodation fine for short stay (Safari)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Niall
Hong KongMy teens thought the WiFi could be better 😂
Great location for Yala and Bundala Safari. Really friendly staff. Rooms are basic but super clean. The pool is great.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Ken
United KingdomHotel messed up transfer for us sending an inadequate vehicle. Had to send a meal back which was badly overcooked. Internet was intermittent and when it did work was painfully slow. No hot water for two out of three days. Staff are pleasant but many did not understand simple things in English. Eg we ordered a coke and nearly got kottu, a meal, instead. This is our third Sri Lanka visit and we know things can be slow but in a hotel that purports to be a cut above collectively we felt a bit disappointed. To their credit the hotel did reduce our drinks and food bill to apologise but we would much rather that everything was done properly.
Nice pool, well appointed rooms. Pleasant staff. Decent picnic breakfast for safaris.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Gemma
United KingdomHad booked a suite and when arrived had to argue to get the room we had booked tried to give smaller room. Food was overcooked (chicken) and undercooked cold in the middle (fish) staff argued and said it was fine and put their fingers in it to check temperature! There is a monastery next to hotel that plays chanting music through a tannoy for 1 hour at 4:45 am ( ok if you are getting up for early safari) Breakfast was the worst we encountered in Sri Lanka in a two week trip when we asked to do laundry and handed them a bag they proceeded to try and empty all our dirty laundry onto the floor of the public reception to count the items and fill Out the sheet this is both embarrassing and unhygienic we quickly said no and gathered up our laundry - other hotels do by the kilo. First afternoon (sat) the hotel was run by a generator which is very noisy and the fumes from the exhaust pumped out directly behind top floor entrances so it fills the rooms with diesel fumes
Excellent pool clean and great temperature Clean rooms Grounds staff keep the property looking tidy
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 March 2023
Lucy
IrelandCouple of minor points. The battery was missing in the safe so couldn’t use. Bathroom light bulb was out but could manage with over mirror light. WiFi not great in room, worked well on patio.
The pool was lovely and clean, staff were very attentive. Our room was available an hour before check in time and we received a breakfast pack for our 5am safari collection which was great.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 7 March 2023
Julia
GermanyNice hotel, clean rooms, great location and very friendly hotel.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Richard
United KingdomFriendly and helpful staff. Good sized room. Large swimming pool. Good breakfast. Recomendation: Dine at the Chef Lady restaurant about 10 mins walk from the hotel for excellent meals.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Melle
Hong KongGround floor room standards were variable, we requested a move due to insects in one of our rooms due to a gap in the door. Hotel staff were friendly, responsive and helped resolve the issue.
Pool area was great, especially when travelling with kids. Location was excellent as close to a few restaurants and Yala which meant we didn’t have to wake too early for the early morning safari.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Rebecca
AustraliaThe pool was very hot
The staff were amazing, very attentive and checked in everyday to make sure we had everything that we needed!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Marina
AustraliaThe dinner start time was too late (7.30pm) for kids.
The pool area was great for our kids, good air conditioning and housekeeping. Great communication to organise the Safari and other general advice. Staff were great with small kids too.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Franz
United Arab EmiratesNothing
Very clean and fragrant room
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Vasilis
GreeceIn our room, even though it was comfortable, one of the shower toilets was damaged, as well as the bed shits. generally too many insects.. flies, mosquitoes, and the corridor leading to the room was full of ants! also, the deal with which we booked the room was 84euros, and heading there our day of arrival we noticed on booking that for the same room the price was 34euros..
the staff was kind ( a bit inexperienced and unable to contact in English though) and we also enjoyed a very tasty dinner
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Maria
DenmarkThey are not busy.. everything takes time
so nice staff, i was all alone at the hotel for one day. and they spoild me. the Room was so lovely
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2022
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Lovely room over looking the pool. Very nice food Staff are very polite & helpful Very clean
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 17 April 2025
Anuradha
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 24 November 2024
Anthony
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Chris
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
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