Wewe Yaya Yodakandiya, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
#10 of 75 hotels in Tissamaharama
Guests' ChoiceBased on 74 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
8.7
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
5.0
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Lauren
United StatesBeautiful view of lake Clean and comfortable Kind, helpful staff Tasty local food
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Rita
SwedenBeware the thousands of lizards, frogs and snakes, don't let the room doors and windows open. But hey, that's part of the experience. We had dinner and we got reaally small portions of meat and fish. That was a shame. But otherwise it was good.
Beautiful, very romantic place if you come with a partner. The rooms are great. Very nice staff that helped with the booking of the safari and prepared us a to go breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Roshan
Sri LankaAll good
Nice and clean property
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Ewa
AustraliaSite is a little remote, but property is self-contained and so this is not a major problem.
Cottage accommodation is very spacious, nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. The garden and lakeside setting are picturesque. Extensive low level path lighting enhances the general atmosphere. Unfortunately, we arrived quite late after a long safari at Yala NP and could not take full advantage of the facilities offered. The manager and kitchen staff prepared dinner for us even though the kitchen was clearly closing up. Both dinner and breakfast were tasty. A minor water problem in the bathroom was immediately attended to and fixed. We regret we could not have stayed longer.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Ieva
AustriaWifi could have been a little faster but was ok given the rural area
Lovely little houses in a well kept garden, access to the nearby lake, food was very delicious and they offered it for room service, nice lunch box for safari, friendly and very helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Nicola
United KingdomIt was all great
Amazing manager who couldn’t do enough for us. Great property and perfect for our safari part of the trip
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Swapnil
IndiaOverall Experience was very good , The rooms were cozy and comfortable, location was nice , Food was delicious, saff was frendly and supportive. They also arranged Safari us with breakfast . .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Friederike
GermanyThe hotel was a beautiful and quiet place to relax and to go to safari, the staff was very nice and helpful at any time!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
John
United KingdomBeautiful setting. Room was spotless and comfortable. Food was fresh cooked and great. Hotel manager was exceptionally helpful and met dietary requirements and all transport requests. Wished we could have stayed longer to explore the lake by evening kayaking. Would happily return. All staff very helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Michiel
BelgiumPerfect base camp for the Yala safaris. The attention received from the crew is extraordinary! Amongst the best food & rooms of Sri Lanka.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Agnė
LithuaniaAt Saffron Lake Yalla place, the standout feature was the exceptional service. The staff's care, attention to detail, and friendliness made our stay truly memorable. The cozy lakeside bungalows offered a peaceful retreat, and the delicious, fresh food added to the overall experience. For those who appreciate outstanding service and a warm atmosphere, this destination is worth considering for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Sayak
IndiaThe staff were extremely hospitable, warm and always welcoming. They arranged a very special candle light dinner for us within a short span of time as it was our anniversary. The view of the lake is amazing from the property. Definitely recommended for travellers planning to stay at Yala.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Liam
United KingdomNothing.
All the reviews about Mr.Danushka are true - he is kind, welcoming and will look after your every need. A really lovely man. The food was delicious and we enjoyed trying to fish on the lake. Our room was clean and comfortable - couldn't fault it. Mr.Danushka organised an all-day safari trip for us which we really enjoyed. Would love to visit again!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Ponnampalam
AustraliaLittle away from the town which is not an issue if you have a vehicle but other facilities more than outweigh this disadvantage
Property is absolutely clean and bathroom is spotless. Breakfast was great. The lake behind the property was so beautiful in the morning with numerous birds either having a bath or catching fish. If you are a birdlover, do not look for another. I made an error by booking for a day instead of the following day via booking.com. I panicked when realised the mistake but Manager Danushka (hope I got his name correct) was kind enough to provide me with a room and remove my actual booking. So, not out of pocket. If not for him, I would have been strandard almost around midnight that day. Overall, it is great property. Didn't expect such a quality in that part of the country
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Zhile
ChinaWiFi is
First the hotel supply Yale national park Safari! Good price and prepare good breakfast Room are large space.bathroom has shampoo body wash !
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Sruthilaya
IndiaWi-Fi was the only thing that needed improvement, but then again, the location is quite remote so maybe that’s how it is.
The best part of this property apart from its beautiful location is the wonderful manager Mr.Danushka. He literally does all the work here and is absolutely efficient and so hospitable. We would totally go back to stay here with family, because we know he’d take care of every single thing.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Marco
ItalyNothing
The room - the service - the kindness of the workers - the food - the place
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Katarzyna
United KingdomThe food selection is a a la carte menu with options to be picked ahead of time.
Beautiful place right by the lake. Rooms were spacious, beds very comfy. The manager and staff were very attentive and nice. They even got a naturalist to talk to us about local wildlife, prepared packed breakfast for our safari and made sure every request was fulfilled immediately. It felt like a perfect place to recharge and get some rest.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Lisa_121
AustraliaWould have liked a kettle and fridge in the room. The path to the lake had not been cared for so after rain it was too wet too walk through the grass.
Friendly attentive staff. Room and outdoor seating very relaxing. Meals were delicious and good choice of menu. Bed very comfortable and nice hot shower. Wifi excellent.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Debra
Sri LankaLovely, peaceful location. The manager was extremely attentive to our needs. Good accommodation.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Sandika
IndiaBreakfast was delicious. Dinner was also very tasty. Place is silence , nature environment and nice view with lake. Staff is very pleasantest and supportive. Room is very clean nice. There is large garden to surround.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Ruben
Ireland7km from city center means you need to take a tuktuk back and forth to go to city center but they are cheap and staff arranges that for you when needed. Quietness pays off. Wifi coverage is low, I recommend getting a prepaid SIM card to move around Tissa in general (4€)
Great place in Lake Yala, far from city center. It feels like you are staying in the middle of the savanna. There are few huts in the complex so it's really quiet, low light pollution so stargazing at night is an option. There is a gate you can use to access Yala lake to see buffalos and walks at sunset, really cool. There were some friendly guardian dogs around and the staff was very nice, always available 24x7.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Maxime
AustriaWe stayed at Saffron Lake Yala for one night and had such a great experience. Everyone was super friendly and helpful! We only wish we had stayed longer, as there are more activities organized by the team there, that we didn’t know about before. The room is clean and the terrace is great, overall 10/10; recommend! Thank you for the warm welcome! :)
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Amy
AustraliaQuite isolated
The style of the bungalows I felt like I was on a safari - loved the meal area overlooking the lake. Truly special location
Stayed in July 2023
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