Rubberwatta Road ,Tissamaharama, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
#38 of 73 hotels in Tissamaharama
Guests' ChoiceBased on 99 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
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Comfort
8.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
6.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 May 2024
Darshinie
Sri LankaLocation is beautiful. Hotel was surrounded by lots lots of trees.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Trisha
United Stateslocation isn’t really close to anything but they do have bikes you can use to get around easier
big clean room, nice pool, restaurant on site with limited menu
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Emily
GuernseyStaff were all very friendly but service was a bit odd. There seemed to be confusion over a few things
Nice pool and big rooms. The manager let us keep one room for the day so we could change after our safari
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Marek
AustriaSwimming pool, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Mathea
NorwayA lot of extra fees and taxes are added even if it says on booking.com that all taxes, etc are included. We payed doubble price in the end due to dinner and taxes/services
Clean, good location, friendly staff made dinner for us
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Edixedi
RomaniaWe had to ask the owner to turn the hot water on and few charging places next to the bed, but overall good location for one night!
Good location for one night of sleep in Tissamaharama after a Safari. Clean rooms and nice garden. They also have a pool but we didn't used it. Its a good location also for bigger groups! Our driver had also a room downstairs, so they offer also accomodation for the drivers!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Vaasini
CanadaThe staff was amazing! They were very welcoming.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Sarah
AustraliaMake sure you have cash to pay as they don't offer paying with card.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food at the restaurant was good and the room was a good size. Good location for safari pick-up. Beautiful gardens, pool is a good size and well looked after
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Aivaras
LithuaniaHotel Nilketha is a great place to spend your vacation with a good quality service and a helpful staff. The swimming pool was brand new and amazing! The environment was really calm and relaxing, good spacious rooms with a beatiful view. The cost of stay was very bearable and reasonable. They can arrange you safari jeeps to visit Yala National Park. Highly recommend the place.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Rainer
EstoniaVery warm welcome. clean and safe place.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Solaman
Sri LankaGreat stay . Rooms were clean and staff were very friendly
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Wout
NetherlandsThe shower didn’t go hot.
The Manager was really helpfull. Set me up with a nice Safari for the next morning. The other people on the safari let me know it was the best company, they did research on this. Rooms are big and comfi.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Scott
AustraliaNil
Beautiful grounds clean room and right location for Yala National Park tour pickup
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Yana
BelgiumGreat place to relax before and after a safari tour. The staff helped me to join a safari tour (I was very happy to join a group tour, as I'm travelling solo). Room was very comfortable (very cool, with AC and a fan).
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Johannes
NetherlandsThe shower was a bit cold.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Pool was really nice and the room looks good.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Nina
DenmarkThey didnt have the rooms that I had booked. I booked a trip to Yala with the hotel (paid 158000 for 8 people - whole day). We Got a Jeep, that did not fit 8 people and without a cooler plus they did not tell us that we Could not drive around in Yala from 12 to 2, so we did not prepare for a long midday break.
The pool and the clean rooms. And the personal was very helpfull with plates and service for the take away we brought home
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Tamilpal
IndiaVery friendly and welcoming hosts. I stayed one night and enjoyed the stay here. Beautiful property with swimming pool and clean rooms.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Sarah
United KingdomI wouldn’t recommend eating in the restaurant, they tried charging us 2,250 rupees (£6) each for a plate of rice. When we queried this they dropped it slightly and then later back tracked and charged us 1000 rupees. They don’t have a menu for you to look at so when you come to pay they massively over charge tourists! We’ve been in Sri Lanka a few weeks and never paid more than 1000 rupees for fried rice.
The rooms were nice and clean. They arranged the Yala Safari which was good and reasonably priced!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 February 2023
Katherina
ItalyThe room was not really clean - there were stains on the bedsheets and the towels. We had to wait over an hour for the food because there was a problem with a missing man in the national park and the police which they had to sort out as they told us later. So, everything was a bit chaotic but as soon as they had time they gave their best.The food we had (chicken fried rice) was very dry and cold, which might be connected to the problem they had, though... So, hopefully it was an exception. The next day they tried to make it up by driving us to the bus station free of charge, which was a kind gesture.
The pool was the best part of the hotel! The room we had was ok - nothing special but fine. Staff very friendly and keen to provide a pleasant stay.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 5 February 2023
Manon
NetherlandsWe had a little discussion regarding the safari tour in Yala. First we booked the hotel and received some more information on the 5 hour morning safari tour and prices via booking chat. We thought it was quite expensive so they gave some discount and offered a shared jeep with another 2 couples, which would be less expensive. We decided to go with that option. Once we arrived they said the other couples decided to take the 7 hour safari and that would be better because of expected rain (in the end there was no rain), of course against a higher price. We agreed. The morning of safari, just before we started they said 1 couple cancelled so we had to pay a higher price as we were only with 4 instead of 6 now. The day before they assured us it were going to be 6 people. After pointing this out they did not charge the extra costs for being with 4 instead of 6. So at the end they solved it well, but we did had the feeling they tried to get extra money from us by offering the 7 hour tour and mentioning a 6 people price while it were only 4. The staff did remain friendly and apologised for the situation which we appreciated.
The rooms were very spacious and nice, also the garden with swimming pool was beautifull. Location is great, close to bus station and there are some restaurants nearby.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 22 January 2023
Emilis
SwitzerlandProblems with shower/water
well organised safari at a great price; pool & garden; friendly staff;
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 19 January 2023
Yuri
NetherlandsNothing in the one night we were here.
Stayed here one night to go to Yala. The people from the hotel were really friendly. They wanted to help us with booking safari to Yala. The owner also dropped us off at the the bus stand the next morning.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2023
Chris
United KingdomThere were some problems with water for the shower, apparently due to other guests leaving the taps running. Couldn't pay by card, but this seems an Island wide issue. Thought I overpaid for a half day safari Rs 28k. Very few guests, so the breakfast was minimal.
Spacious room and ensuite Lovely infinity pool. Lovely gardens.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2022
Tess
United KingdomAside from the obvious destination, there isn’t much else to do apart from soak up the sunshine! Fine for us but some people want evening activity on their doorstep.
Hotel Nilketha is a great option before or after safari in the Yala National Park. The pool and jacuzzi set in the palm trees is beautiful! Our room was very spacious, with firm but comfortable beds, good AC, as well as a good shower with products provided. Wifi was also good. The hotel owner was extremely welcoming and let us try Sri Lankan Arrack, which was fun! As we were there over Sinhalese New Year, we also enjoyed complementary tea and biscuits. We dined at the hotel too and the local cuisine was delicious.
Stayed in April 2022
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