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Reviews of Yala Peace Cottages

No.43, Sadagirigama, Tissamaharama, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

#29 of 86 hotels in Tissamaharama

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Review score

Based on 65 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    “A peaceful hotel amid rice fields and near a lake, with unforgettable wildlife experiences, warm hospitality, and delic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This charming hotel is set away from all the hustle and bustle, surrounded by rice fields and near a lake. Don’t miss the short walk there—it’s more of a pleasant stroll—with countless birds, a breathtaking sunset, and wonderful explanations from a hotel staff member who also guided us on safari the next morning. His deep knowledge of nature and sharp eye allowed us to spot wild animals we would have otherwise never seen. A truly unique moment was watching a monitor lizard drink from the pool. The Rice and Curry is also highly recommended—authentic, plentiful, and delicious

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Nice stay close to Yala National Park!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were friendly, though communication in English was a bit difficult.

    Nice accommodation. They organized a safari in Yala National Park for us, which was great. The small swimming pool was also very nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice and calm place with good houses and nice restaurant. Large cabin with large bathrooms

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    10
    An unbeatable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The photos do not do this place justice! Rooms are fantastic, clean, comfortable and well stocked with all the basics. Pool was super clean. Food was some of the best we had during our entire holiday. Staff especially the host Mandul were so friendly. We even spent the evening drinking with Mandul and learning about his family and Sri Lankan culture. Cottages are a little way from the main strip of restaurants if walking in the dark but we were given a ride on the back of their scooter and got a Tuk Tuk home easily. An unbeatable experience!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    10
    A brilliant place to stay for good food and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were very comfortable and the pool was perfect for dipping into on a hot day. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating and we had a wonderful stay with fantastic meals too.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    10
    Truly special place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peaceful yet closely located to town for shops and restaurants. Great wildlife nearby. Safari driver is one of the best. Rooms huge, pool great size for kids and food in restaurant is best in Sri Lanka and great price.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    Comfy and unique location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff, nice pool area

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    Great location in peaceful setting and great food
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the rural setting. Food was great. Mandu organised our Jeep safaris. Pool was great and appreciated as weather was hot.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a great visit! The hotel is situated in a nice area with a possibility to relax and enjoy the surroundings. One of the staff members took us on a walk to look for crocodiles, birds and unusual plants. Great opportunity to explore the rural area. The food was good as well as the pool.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No card payment (like in most other srilankan hotels). Far away of everything (but this is maybe a good thing)

    This place is a true heaven in sri lanka. Its like jungle style with beutiful pool and wonderful garden. We didnt eat but tripadvisor says they have one of best restaurants. Rooms are big, beds are comfortable and everything is very clean. Also pool is big and clean for swimming. Owner can arrange you safari in yala (but yala safari for my opinion is waste of money, overcrowded and we hardly saw any animal).

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    9.0
    A novel and wonderful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The surroundings and peaceful landscape.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Odour of freshener Poor light

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    10
    Peaceful stay at Yala Peace Cottages
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bumpy ride to get to the place and a bit out of the closest town but it didn't matter as it was a great spot to relax and eat anyway.

    Staff were super helpful and friendly. Took us on a walk around the lake, organised a safari and kept our 2 year old constantly supplied with banana's. The room was also bigger than expected with and additional small room we didn't see in the photos with a fridge and kettle.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    10
    A very good stay , great staff and very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The track to it was bumpy and as it had rained you need to drive with care. BUT don’t let it put you off as place is lovely

    Everything. It was nice to arrive somewhere it was as described. Lovers it.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly the driver of the organized safari had very limited english skills. The place is a bit off the main part, but to be honest, there aren't more restaurant in the 'city' so eating at the hotel is perfectly fine. The mosquito net was too small for the bed, but with AC we had no problem with them anyways.

    We had contact with the owner prior the the arrival and organized a safari with him. The safari was good, we saw many animals and the driver left the animals space if they needed or wanted to cross the road. The place itself is nice, very big houses and a huge bed. With AC nice temperature in the room. The area around the houses is well cared for and there is a nice pool and even the possibility to walk to a lake nearby (we didn't do it, as it was dark). We ate diner there and it was very nice, also the packed food for the safari was delicious.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    9.0
    Great location. Great accommodation with pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very quiet jungle type accommodation. Lovey cottages with lots of space and a veranda. Nice clean swimming to relax after a trek in the Jungle. One of the staff took for an evening tour around the lake. No charge, it was nice to all the wild birds. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Manju, the owner, is an official Tour Guide, so if you need help in visiting places, Manju is your man.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would work on rooms cleanliness.

    This is very peaceful place, few cottages in the middle of nowhere. Peacocks are walking around, you can hear birds singing all the time.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2024

    10
    Peaceful and good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Great location - very quiet, nestled within the paddy fields Nice pool Nice food Friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    10
    We loved our stay at Yala Peace Cottages! The whole property is beautiful, and very conveniently located (able to reach
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely stay at a beautiful property!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit out of way

    Delicious food, super friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    10
    Great stay, highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have had a great stay: we loved the staff, food, pool, cottage and we had an excellent day safari to Yala. We saw many jeeps chasing the roads like crazy, but we were so glad ours was not one of them. We discovered Yala at a relaxed pace, enjoying all we came across. Our guide driver pointed out lots of animals, big and small. We loved all of them. As a bonus on top off a great day, we saw a leopard. Though even without the leopard it would have been excellent too. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    10
    Perfect place to stay in the wild
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We all wished we could stay for longer!

    We had the best time at yala peace gardens, a little gem outside of yala. Manju arranged a jeep safari for us where we managed to see the leopard, he also arranged a local walk down to the lake with a member of staff, I showed us unusual plants and wildlife, really worth it. Food was good, rooms were great, lovely and cool in the June soon. Staff and pool were amazing!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no internet anywhere in the hotel.

    Beautiful place, nice pool. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

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