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Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, desk and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. All units are equipped with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer garden views. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels.

Great guest house with a nice room and spacious bathroom. The location is great and the owners are incredible. Not only did they offer to pick me up from the bus station but also made sure to help me organize a safari and to pick nice restaurants to eat at. If you want to visit Yala National Park do yourself a favor and stay there!!!!

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9.5
Exceptional
155 reviews
Price from
HUF 5,245
per night

Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tissamaharama, like cycling and walking tours. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

impeccably clean, spacious and modern. Very accomodating host would highly recommend the place to anyone. It is out of town but we had our own wheels (tuktuk) so not an issue at all. A great base to do all your safaris from

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9.8
Exceptional
103 reviews
Price from
HUF 11,985
per night

Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, desk and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels.

The host was incredibly friendly and helped us out with any matter we had and also organized an amazing safari for us. After we arrived he took us for a little bird tour, which was really nice. He treated us with a fresh coconut, fruits and little snacks. The hospitality was outstanding. The room and generally the whole property was clean and comfy. We felt really welcomed and enjoyed our stay! We can definitely recommend this awesome place! Thank you very much for everything, we will come back! :-)

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9.7
Exceptional
247 reviews
Price from
HUF 9,080
per night

Featuring a garden, Green Lake offers rooms in Tissamaharama, 2.2 km from Tissa Wewa. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

All units at the inn come with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, rooms at Green Lake also have free WiFi, while selected rooms include a terrace.

Very nice, very calm property. It is close to Debarawewa lake which I found more beautiful than Tissa Lake with the birds and water buffalos. The owner is very friendly and extremely helpful and he offered to take me to and from Bus station which is really nice. The homestay is approx 2 km from Tissa Lake, you can take a tuk tuk or the owner can help you with transport, for me I prefer to walk. They can also help you with booking Yala Safari It is a great value for money

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9.7
Exceptional
102 reviews

There is a seating and a dining area in all units. All units at the guest house come with a safety deposit box and a private bathroom.

Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 26 km from the guest house, while Situlpawwa is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 28 km from Lake Face Cabana.

Our time in this place was a genuinely beautiful experience. Equipped with binoculars, we enjoyed observing birds by the lake during the day. In the evening, the owner generously offered us a ride to a larger lake, where we had the opportunity to look at the bird nests and trees full of bats in the middle of the lake. The family was exceptionally helpful, providing us with delicious meals and engaging in friendly conversations. Additionally, they organised a memorable safari for us. We felt truly welcomed and embraced by their hospitality.

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9.7
Exceptional
193 reviews
Price from
HUF 8,105
per night

Featuring garden views, V Cabanas features accommodation with terrace, around 2.6 km from Tissa Wewa. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

It was briliant accomodation. Not far from the city. Very quiet a nice place. The rooms were clean and comfortamble. The personnel was very nice and also helpful. They arranged a trip to Yala Safari for good price. We drove early but we got breakfast takeaway. When we asked for dinner they prepared it. Also they recommended to us watching bats near the lake and drove us not only there but also to the next city.

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9.7
Exceptional
132 reviews
Price from
HUF 10,155
per night

Set in Tissamaharama, 1.6 km from Tissa Wewa, La Safari Inn Tissamaharama offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a children's playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

La safari inn is such a nice place! I came here for two nights but because of the heavy rain and closing of the National park, I decided to stay only one night and I could cancel the second night for free! The breakfast was good and not expensive, the guy working there is super supportive. He found me a taxi to Mirirssa, at a very nice price. At night it is very quiet . Shame I didn't get to do safari, but hopefully next time!

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9.2
Superb
676 reviews
Price from
HUF 6,125
per night

Offering a restaurant and free bikes, MOON LIGHT Guest House is located just 1.1 km from the Tissamaharama Bus Station and 3.2 km from the beautiful Tissa Lake. Free WiFi access is available in this self-catering accommodation.

Clean and comfortable room.The owner was very welcoming and arranged two great safaris.Whole day in yala is advisable and bundara park was great too. We had here the best food of all our trip!! Fish with pineapple and breakfast were delicious, and there were beers prepared for the guests

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9.3
Superb
327 reviews
Price from
HUF 11,345
per night

Rusara Villa, a property with a garden, is set in Tissamaharama, 18 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, 43 km from Situlpawwa, as well as 11 km from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. It is situated 8.9 km from Tissa Wewa and offers a 24-hour front desk. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

An à la carte breakfast is available each morning at the guest house.

Nice and clean Room newly opened property .. Everything was perfect

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9.4
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
HUF 3,600
per night

Guests at the guest house can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and high tea.

Amazing hosts, helped me with arranging a safari and waited with me for a bus to my next destination.Very warm people! Acommodation is super clean and with a nice balcony!

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9.8
Exceptional
81 reviews
Price from
HUF 7,565
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: HUF 4,755
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 432 reviews
    Great hosts great food. Local Host organised safari much cheaper than anywhere else. Still about 45 minutes to national park. But very knowledgeable with lots of experience. Comfortable safari truck. The property is beautiful set in thick green surrounds. Room is large bed is comfy. Ac not very good with no fan meant it stayed a little stuffy inside
    Jonathon
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 7,925
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews
    Large garden with plenty of animals - especially birds. Great host - we booked last minute after we cancelled another place - and the owner prepared everything late night - we were grateful for it.
    Daniel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 3,245
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 38 reviews
    The hostess was charming, the place is excellent value for money, 100% recommend.
    Tom
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 6,745
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 155 reviews
    Wow our host was the best! He was so incredibly helpful. Fixed the aircon right away, helped us with repairs on the tuktuk and brought us cool drinks and coffee exactly when we needed it😁. The rooms are big and comfortable, with a large bed. Nice shower, quiet location. Lastly we booked an amazing safari in the National Park @ the guesthouse. Couldn't be more satisfied with this accommodation!
    Floor
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 3,240
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 114 reviews
    Amazing. Rice fields on the edge of the property are magical and the gardens which were all hand built are charming. The staff were so accommodating and felt like friends, food was great (we had dinner twice) and they arranged the safari which turned out to be amazing - saw 2 leopards and the sloth bear amongst other animals. Not only for the cheap price but for the great experience, please stay here!!!
    Davies
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 7,080
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 reviews
    Friendly host and great location. Close to the tissa lake
    A
    Anonymous
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 23,770
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 61 reviews
    A really charming and otherworldly place to stay. Saman, the host, has put so much love into the garden and treehouses, creating a tranquil and magical energy. He’s also a kind and welcoming host. The treehouse isn’t luxury, but it doesn’t need to be because the atmosphere of the place is so special. Highly recommend!
    Oliver
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 13,685
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 181 reviews
    We liked everything. It's a quiet and calm place. The building is surrounded by lots of trees. The host was very kind and friendly. We got to eat home made food. This is one of the best place I have ever stayed. The price is reasonable and the rooms are spot clean. The host made sure we are well taken care of.
    Narmatha
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 20,150
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 145 reviews
    Nice, quiet location, away from hustle and bustle of the city center. Owner Manju knows a lot about Sri Lanka, from his extensive experience as a tour guide. He can give great advice and helped us out at the moment our tuktuk broke down. Very good food. We booked a safari through the hotel, and it was a great experience. Good driver that knows how to find all the animals and really takes pride in finding them. We saw the leopard, elephants, elks, jackals, sloth bear and many more.
    Arina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: HUF 7,205
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 9 reviews
    Nice place, very cheap price. Very quiet in the night
    Sebastian
    Young couple