Providing garden views, JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place in Tissamaharama provides accommodations, free bikes, a garden, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Extra facilities include a 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, a tour desk, and daily room service. At the guest house, all units come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and river views is offered in every unit. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with a seating area. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a full English/Irish breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and high tea. The area is popular for walking tours, and car rental is available at JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of fishing. Tissa Wewa is 1.4 miles from the accommodation, while Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 15 miles away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 16 miles from JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Tissamaharama
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  • Kinzang
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The hosts were very friendly and they even helped us book seats on the bus back to Kandy. The host prepared dinner which was very delicious and at an affordable price. The rooms were clean and overall it was a good experience.
  • Gayan
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The family is super. They helped us in everything. Owner’s wife cooked delicious food for us. The place is nearby a beautiful river. We could see two crocodiles very close. A super place to relax. Rooms also very clean and spacious. We arranged...
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The most helpful and kindest owner. Arranged a safari at Yala National Park through the hotel which was great. The owner provided free coffee and smoothies. Helped us to arrange onward journey. The room itself was lovely. One of the...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

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    prepayment

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    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    FAQs about JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place

    • Room options at JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double

    • Check-in at JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
      • Walking tours
      • Cooking class

    • JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place is 1.5 miles from the center of Tissamaharama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1