Court road punchiakurugada Tissamaharama, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
#18 of 40 B&Bs and Inns in Tissamaharama
Guests' ChoiceBased on 72 B&B reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
7.9
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Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Roberto
ItalyIt is a small structure with few rooms. it is managed very well by the staff who proved available to any request. we stayed with half board (breakfast and dinner), everything excellent. the lake view is priceless!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 July 2024
Ezgi
TurkeyNothing
We stayed one night there before going to Safari in Yala. The person was super nice and friendly! We loved our welcome drink. AC and hot water were working well. We did not arrive early and could not enjoy the lake & outside but it was looking very nice! So it is a good place to stay if you are planning to go for a safari.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Karataş
Sri LankaWonderful location, goes the extra mile The cottage is situated in front of the lake. We saw a wild crocodile in the distance as well as some rabbits. The room was large, with a good function AC. The shower had extremely good hot water. The food is reasonably priced and nothing is ever “out of stock”, because the chef/owner will go to supermarket to get ingredients. Truly appreciated this. The only con in our experience was that there were a lot of insects outside the area. We were suggested not to eat inside the rooms to also further prevent ants from going inside. Despite measures, we saw a couple mosquitoes in our room.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Mert
TurkeyServis was good breakfast good hosts were perfect
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Adrian
SpainThe views to the lake were fantastic, also from the room and balcony. It is just the best view we had in Sri Lanka. The attention from Nisal and the chef (I’m sorry but I don’t know the name) were excellent, very polite and helping so much. The food was also really good, and the room was really clean. This accommodation is 10/10!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Tien
FranceNisal and his colleague gave us really nice service. Dinner (rice and curry) and breakfast (bread, eggs, fruits, coffee …) were both good. Very friendly and kind I recommend. Good staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Ching
Hong KongThe lake view
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Mia
ChinaThe road leading to the cottage posed challenges for vehicles, particularly at night, as it extended all the way to the very end of the route and was very bumpy. I asked the staff and was told that they had attempted to collaborate with neighbouring hotels to improve the road, but unfortunately, they received negative feedback. Hopefully next time there will be improvements made to the road conditions :)
We were welcomed with refreshing cold beverages upon arrival. They also offer meals for an extra fee, and we decided to try their fried noodles, which turned out to be both delicious and reasonably priced. The service was prompt and efficient, and the friendly staff were also able to provide helpful travel information. The view from the garden was wonderful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Nerida
New ZealandIt’s down a long road which is rough. best suited to tuktuk not car but the view once you get there is worth it.
Beautiful view. Lots of birds in the trees. Nisal was super helpful. I made a mistake and booked the wrong room type and my friend was very unwell when we arrived. Nisal looked after us and gave me his number incase we needed help in the night. The breakfast was lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Jonathan
GermanyThis is really the place to be if you’re looking for a nice base to visit the national park from! As soon as we arrived we felt at home - Nisal and the chef welcomed us with a fresh coconut. Nisal also helped us with everything, drove us around with the Tuk Tuk and just did a great job overall at hospitality, serving us breakfast, lunch and dinner even at the last minute. The room was amazing, so spacious and with big windows and a view on the lake with a variety of birds and even water buffalo to watch. The most tranquil place we stayed at in Sri Lanka for sure! Thanks for everything, Nisal!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Caren
United KingdomThe shower was very poor. I did report it and they were going to look at it. That was are only dislike.
It was an amazing location with a veranda overlooking the lake. Perfect for wildlife watching They provided a good breakfast to take away on safari. Nothing was too much trouble
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Dina
BelarusReally calm location in nature, extremely friendly staff, ready to help in every situation.Delicious breakfast and dinner at a reasonable price . Our room had an amazing view on the lake. Couldn't be better.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Chadwick
United KingdomLovely staff who were super friendly and helpful. Great views of the lake, and boat safari tour a highlight. Food at the cottage was also great. They organised Yala safari tour which was fabulous
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Radha
United StatesNothing to complain about.
This place is absolutely beautiful. It is on a huge lake (tissa I believe) and view of a Buddhist temple on the other side. The view from the room was awesome. It is a bird watcher's paradise. Because of the water, there were so many waders and water birds. Pied kingfisher, white breasted king fishers, black winged stilts, lapwings, bittern, terns etc. The compound was quiet , peaceful and full of trees. The staff prepared a nice noodle dinner for us. And prepared a packed breakfast very early in the morning for us for the Yala Safari (before 5 a.m). We had only one night there. Wish I had more time. It is a very quiet and peaceful place to stay, relax and enjoy nature.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Magdalena
United KingdomNothing
Lake View Cottage is situated in a quiet location, room was spacious and clean+ the surroundings were amazing. Nice and polite stuff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Vendula
Czech RepublicWonderful views of the nearby lake from the room balcony. Very accommodating and helpful staff, they prepared our takeaway breakfast for a safari trip with an early start. Simple room but great value for money. Great place to stay before a safari tour.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Demmy
NetherlandsNothing
Beautiful room and Clean.There was everything, including a great Lake view . The food was excellent.They arranged the Safari Tour Super.. They offer the Taxi Service reasonable prices..
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Sebastian
GermanyNothing
Lovely Clean Room with Lake View. Very Comfortable .Good Wifi. Restaurant Food Was Good. They Offer yala safari was exellent we saw lot of animals including Leopard . Good Experience Driver and comfortable Jeep with reasonable Price .After the Safari They Arranged the taxi for us our next destination .. everything was perfect ..
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Nandani
Sri LankaRooms are clean and very helpful staff.Serene atmosphere around beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Joey
NetherlandsWe had a great stay!
This place has one of the most stunning views we've seen while staying in Sri Lanka! It was so peaceful just sitting on our balcony watching the animals walk and fly by. The two guys taking care of the place were very professional, friendly and accomadating. The included breakfast was amazing too! Definitely worth staying here!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Nonnie
AustraliaThe property is at the end of a poorly maintained dirt road.
Great view, wonderful hospitality and comfortable room
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Stephane
SpainBrilliant view on the lake - very quiet - good breakfast and great staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Madeira
PortugalAs all other places where we staying, the were many insects and so on in the room but is normal here. The only bad thing was the really really low pressure in the shower. Was like just dropping
Was well localised since is in front of the lake so with such a nice view. The employees are amazing
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Amy
SpainThe water in the shower did not reach a high temperature, though this wasn't much of an issue as it was warm weather when we visited.
The view from our room was amazing. It faced out onto the lake and we could sit and birdwatch for hours. The room was a basic standard, as expected at such good value for money. It was clean and comfortable. The host organised various safari/birdwatching trips for us and sent us with a packed breakfast as it was such an early start. For those looking for an amazing deal, this is your place!!
Stayed in November 2023
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