Ranakeliya South, Yoda Kandiya, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
#34 of 75 hotels in Tissamaharama
Guests' ChoiceBased on 173 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.4
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 June 2024
Preeti
AustraliaNothing
Beautiful location Lovely experience of nature and Sri Lankan outback Delicious food that Bala makes
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Elise
BelgiumOne of the best accommodations i've stayed in: it looks exactly like the pictures, beautiful scenery and the huts are very cute. The rooms are spacious and the beds very comfortable (with AC). The chef is the kindest in the world and his currys are amazing (family recipe), you have to eat there when staying there because these are the best (and very cheap as well). He even made us special tea to try. They organised a safari for us with a great tourguide that managed to find the leopards and several elephants. When we woke up (at 4 am 😅) breakfast to go was prepared with some bananas fresh from the tree. I would recommend everybody coming to Sri Lanka to stay here!!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Rene
NetherlandsBathroom was a little outdated
Nice clean pool with beautiful sight. The home made curry was the best we had in Sri Lanka so please order it (homemade spices and great view)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Josipa
NetherlandsThe lighting in the room was not ideal.
Really lovely place! Bala, who runs it, is extremely kind and cooks a wonderful eggplant curry. He was very helpful in facilitating all aspects of our stay and made our time there top-notch. The location is a little off the beaten track, with a lovely pool that provides a great view over the rice fields and is great for a bit of bird watching. It's a shame we only had two nights, but we would highly recommend it. Also, it is a good location if you're planning safari trips as it falls in the pick-up zone for the safari companies.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Maartje
NetherlandsLocal water quality is poor so bottle water was necessary for tea.
Wonderful and very clean pool, lovely thatched clean rooms. Very helpful staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Niamh
United KingdomGreat vibes. Very family feel, very personal and thoughtful service. Lovely and relaxing pool which is needed after a morning safari and delicious home made dinner and breakfast- if you request in advance.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Thomas
GermanyThe Bathroom was a little small, but enough to take a shower and use the toilette
The pool within the palmtrees was a great place to relaxe and watch different birds. The owner was really helpfull with organizing the Safari and cooked a good Curry himself in the evening
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Randika
Sri LankaAmazing Location, Lovely Staff, Value for money, comfortable Beds.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Dries
BelgiumHaving toilet and shower outdoors makes musquito bites likely when showering after 6PM and other wildlife encounters (frogs, geckos..) while going to the toilet during the day.
Really great rice and curry dinner, very good breakfast. Very helpfull host. Nice swimming pool to relax
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Dian
NetherlandsThis was for us a place between Arugam Bay and Mirissa. We were happy that we’ve stopped here. Comfortable beds, airco and a nice view. Last but not least the great food. The rice and curry and the Sri Lanka breakfast were amazing!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Thomas
NetherlandsBaba and the staff have a great place they take good care off. The location, the view, and the recommendations given by the staff are great. D’ont skip on the home made rice and curry’s they are amazing!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Mark
United KingdomSuper location. Peaceful. Great pool. Great staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Fleur
BelgiumRice Rice villas is in the middle of nowhere, but that’s part of the charm. The view on the rice fields is amazingly beautiful and the swimming pool is so relaxing. The rooms were very clean with good airconditioning (which was needed!) The staff is super helpful. 100% recommended!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Jacques
NetherlandsThe meal was very good ! Perfect help to organise a Jeep-safari Great view from the terrace over the rice-fields
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Marjan
NetherlandsThe infinity swimming pool, the huts and Bala who was a great and very kind host. His rice and curry is very delicious.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Anne
NetherlandsThe only thing I think they can improve in, is the shower. It smells a bit and looks not that fancy anymore.
We were originally staying at another accommodation, but decided to book a stay at Rice Rice Villa’s and we are so glad we did this! We loved the fact that there’s a swimming pool. After a (half) day of safari, this is really everything you want!! Rice Rice own’s a very beautiful space of what they really take care of! The huts, the spaciousness, the little pathways, the jungle vibe, the swimming pool, the rice fields, everything: you will love it! Then they also have a really friendly staff, in special Balan. He took really care of us and did everything to make us happy :)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Marie-louise
NetherlandsNothing
The tiny houses, the view and especially our fantastic host Balla. He cooked us his special curry and nothing was too much asked. This stay is worth a 10+!!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Fran
CanadaThe location is very cool and Bala has made a little oasis outside the city. Nice villas, wonderful clean pool, good breakfast and we had a very nice dinner at a reasonable cost.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Kristin
GermanyRoce Rice Villas is a really beautiful place! The workers are so nice and helpful! The breakfast was Made with so much love. They also organized a Safari Tour for us. It was a great Stay. We d defeniatly recommend staying there. All the best to you :)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Adam
Czech RepublicThe dinner was average and plain
The location in the middle rice fields was magical. The hotel grounds were also beautiful. The staff was nice and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Hannah
AustriaIt’s a bit outside of the city, so there are no shops/restaurants in walking distance
Great bed Really nice view from the room/pool
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Juliette
NetherlandsHad a lovely stay here! The pool is wonderful, with a great view over the Rice terraces. The guy really goes out of his way to make your time there memorable!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Esteban
SpainEl wifi no funcionaba on Pollo
La piscina
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Fedor
RussiaWhen we stayed in Rice Rice, rice fields was flooded, and the view become even more beautiful. Special thanks to the Host - Bala. He is amazing.
This hotel is like an oasis surrounded by rice fields.
Stayed in January 2024
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