The only thing I could find is that the room does not have natural light coming in but we had a little patio with a table to enjoy the outside anyway.

First of all, the hospitality we experienced was next level! Everyone was just so helpful, friendly and caring. We organised our safari via the hotel and this was also perfect, extremely competent guide. They also provided bikes and we really enjoyed biking around the lakes. The room was big and modern, had everything we needed (fridge, kettle, big bathroom). I would also definitely recommend having dinner there, the food is better than most restaurants we've eaten at. I would 100% recommend this hotel and happily stay there again, such a wonderful experience.

Stayed in May 2024

Hotel is located in a nice calm environment. Even though the construction wasn't finished by the time i stayed there, the room was really comfortable and totally worth the money. Host was also really friendly. Recommend place to anyone who is travelling around Thissa area.

Stayed in February 2024

Lovely place and owner. Very kind and accommodating, happy to help us with anything. Food was delicious too. The best place we have stayed in Sri Lanka!

Stayed in May 2024

Amazing breakfast, rooms lokked new and clean, we could borrow the bikes for little trip to lake, they helped us organise the safari

Stayed in May 2024

At this price absolute bargain.

Very friendly comfortable place down a quiet lane but central to the town. The owner is so nice giving us advice on our itinerary. He found out about our onward bus and took us to the bus station for our departure. He is an excellent cook and the evening meal was delicious. The room is very spacious as is the bathroom. All in all exceptional value for money. Highly recommended.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Rooms were lovely and modern! Staff were absolutely incredible from start to finish! Safari they organised was also just amazing! Perfect stay!

Stayed in April 2024

No complaints - we loved every minute

This has been our favourite stay in Sri Lanka so far. The room was spotless and the A/C was such a relief! The owner and his family were so hospitable, they were always a step ahead and were so attentive and kind. I can only hope for the surrounding area that they open their restaurant up to non-guests as their food is the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka. Dinner is charged extra (which we’re beautiful homemade curries, rice and roti options), there are also yummy fresh dessert options, and breakfast was included in the price of our stay which was also delicious!!! They also arranged our safari in Yala for us which was a really great day out. Our driver was super knowledgeable and tried really hard for us to try and see the leopards (we didn’t this time but it was still a great day!). Definitely stay here, you will love it!

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was super clean. One of the best hotels we had during our Trip through Sri Lanka. And a absolute MUST DO is having Dinner at this place. It was for sure the best food we had. Hotel owner and stuff are super friendly. We would visit again!

Stayed in April 2024

Never met such nice people before! The owner and his family are taking care of everything knowing what you want even before you could ask for. The rooms are high standard and very clean and the food is awesome. They organize a safari and our transport to the next place in addition . 100% recommendation!

Stayed in April 2024

Mosquitos and flies but that's not within their control. They still helped minimise the issue.

Wonderful stay, the hosts were so kind and made our one-night stay perfect. The bed was very comfortable and the room spacious and clean. We had dinner and breakfast, both very delicious and generous portions. They were always going the extra mile, asking what we wanted to eat or needed in the room.

Stayed in April 2024

We didn’t not like anything. Everything was perfect!

This place was our favourite hotel of our entire 10 month trip around South East Asia. The rooms are absolutely spotless. Huge living area, with a massive bathroom, very large comfy bed with pillows and duvet, and ice cold air con. The service in this place is unmatched. Every staff member was incredible and very professional. Owner organised a full day Safari at Yala for us, with the greatest tour guide we have had our entire trip. Even made us breakfast and lunch to take. The food at this place is a must. We ate here every day, and it was hands down the greatest food we have ate in Sri Lanka. All cooked by the owner, who is a fabulous chef. Property is situated very close to Tissa Lake, with free bicycle rental. Cannot recommend this stay enough. Hopefully we will return one day. Thank you to all the staff making our stay so great. I wish you all the best!

Stayed in March 2024

Walking the plank to enter the property let it down as once in it was great! They are trying for a card machine but currently only take cash

Very clean basic room. Friendly helpful staff and delicious food. Very helpful in organising safaris and getting suitable guides and drivers. The two buses we had were excellent for birds which is what we wanted. They arrived in good time and were very caring of our needs. The hotel was very kind.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing at all. It was excellent.

I liked everything. It was a lovely room that matched the pics on the website. More than that, the proprietor spared no effort to make me comfortable and assist with bookings for transport, safari and the like. Couldn't have been better, in fact.

Stayed in March 2024

Incredibly friendly staff and simply amazing home cooked food!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing!

Everything was great, this is my 2nd time at Ariya Tissa and Indika and his family made us feel absolutely welcome the entire time. The property is clean, modern and chic and has everything you could possibly need for a stay in Tissa if you're going for a yala safari ride the next day or purely came just to explore Tissamaharama. They are also able to provide you with all meals aside from breakfast, all meals being absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for everything Indika and family and we will definitely be back again! ❤️

Stayed in March 2024

A modern property, family operated. We arrived early, and the staff made sure we could hang out there until the room was ready. The staff arranged our safari tours at short notice, and ensured we had breakfast to take with us on the early morning safari. The staff were all awesome!! in particular, Indika. He went far and beyond to ensure all our needs were met. He is also an exceptional cook!!

Stayed in February 2024

This was the best hotel in our stay in Sri Lanka. From the moment we came we felt like at home. Staff was really amazing, welcoming they also gave us welcome drink. Rooms we clean, big, everything was new. Bed was super comfy, AC was working really good. I would definitely recommend eating here and having some of their refreshing drinks both are really amazing and for good price. They were constantly checking if we need something and if we wanted something they brought it quickly. The service here is absolutely amazing and staff is so kind. They also handled our safari tour which was unforgettable experience. They made us great offer so we couldn’t say no. They have really experienced driver. He knew exactly where to go to find every animal possible. He also explained everything in detail, it was very informative. They packed also water and food for us for safari tour which was really nice. Overall this was absolutely terrific stay and we regret not to stay longer because this hotel and staff is just amazing in every aspect. I would recommend everyone to book this hotel. Be aware there are Lot of mosquitoes in that area so prepare yourselves for that.

Stayed in February 2024

Everything great

Staff was great even if they really take their time in preparing your order,but this is something that you have to get used while traveling in Sri lanka..... their style of doing things is a bit slower :)

Stayed in February 2024

If you're coming to Tissa and this hotel is available, book it! Of everywhere we stayed in Sri Lanka, this is by far the most welcoming, clean and comfortable stay we've had. The owner (Indika), and his staff go the extra mile to make you feel well-looked after - we were welcomed with sweet iced tea, had a car booked for us, free bicycle hire and Indika even took us to see our hoppers being cooked as we were interested in the process. The room was modern and immaculate with quiet air con and a comfy bed, and the bathroom was pristine with a hot & powerful shower. Overall incredible value for money and the dinner was outstanding - we ended up having two dinners and breakfast there because it was so good!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

We told the owner that we can't eat hot spices. He made us Caramelised Coconut Pancake. That was an amazing dessert. Everyone should try it. He provided bicycles for our activity.

Stayed in February 2024

The room was very large and exceptionally clean. The bed was comfortable and the shower was hot and had excellent water pressure as well. The hotels safari they organized for us was also excellent and yielded great results. The staff were so accommodating and kind. They also served the best food we had in Sri Lanka. And on top of it the WiFi was super fast. This was hands down the best hotel we stayed at in Sri Lanka.

Stayed in February 2024

The staff and room were so good we have no negatives to report.

Indika is a very charming host and also a great chef. We had dinner twice and enjoyed both times. The room is as shown in online photos with a big comfortable bed. When the restaurant/reception area is completed it will only enhance the experience. Indika organised our Yala Safari, the bus to Colombo and even drove us to the bus stand in his tuk tuk. We wish he and his family all the best for his dream boutique hotel.

Stayed in January 2024

There was not a single item we disliked.

Indika was extremely friendly and helpful. But what we really found exeptional was his cooking. Extraordinary! What else was fabulous, was the bathroom; it was the best we ever had in sri lanka. It was so nice that we could get two bicycles to get to know the environment. Moreover, the room design was very appealing and the service was like in a 5 Star hotel, e.g. with candle light and every detail....

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing :)

The entire family was really nice and welcoming. They serve very delicious food, so make sure you have dinner here. If you’re going to Yala, they also pack breakfast for you early in the morning. On our first night, there was a blackout but we were instantly brought some candles, so this was even better :)

Stayed in November 2023