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Reviews of Yala Southern Homestay

825 / Senapura,Debarawewa,Tissamaharama, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

#14 of 40 B&Bs and Inns in Tissamaharama

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Review score

Based on 18 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Run by the nicest couple. They made our stay so enjoyable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe something can be done for flies and one large bed and two small beds in that room was little tight.

    Very good place to stay, property is full of trees and plants giving the feeling of resort. The place was cool amidst hot weather of yala. Uncle and aunty were very sweet when they took extra care of my daughter to make sure we were comfortable including providing masks for yala safari Pls check with them for booking yala safari jeep, they can surely arrange at better cost. A lot of fruits provided for breakfast are grown there only. Bunny and dog made friends with my daughter quickly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was small but for the cost, the hosts more than make up for that.

    The hosts were absolutely lovely. They made us feel welcomed, showed us around their garden, and introduced us to their adorable pets. They organized transport for us including hiring a tuk tuk which was great fun to tour independently. The location is idyllic, quiet and cool and a short distance to various sites of interest. We did a very early safari and our host got up early to pack us breakfast and serve hot tea before we got into our transport. The room was small and simple but did what we needed. Great value for the price. Wish we had stayed here longer to experience more of the Sri Lankan way of life in a smaller village.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Great value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners are one of the nicest people I’ve met in Sri Lanka! They helped us organise a safari trip very last minute, because our jeep didn’t arrive. We got delicious breakfast that was prepared with respect to our food restrictions. Spacious room with AC. Great outside looking. Good value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The homestay is located in a beautiful garden. The room was spacious and clean. The hosts are the nicest people. They organized the safari and the private car to Ella for us. Homecooked breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious and among the best food we had in Sri Lanka. Also we could try the fruit from the garden. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot shower pressure would be the only problem

    A very quiet location with clean and fragrant rooms, a beautifully arranged breakfast and some patrons who welcomed us very well. I also wanted to say hello to Bunny, the house's white rabbit who roams freely around the yard.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    A wonderful start to our Sri Lankan adventure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn’t like. The accommodation is basic but excellent value for money and comfortable.

    The people who run the homestay are so lovely and accommodating. They allowed our late arrival from Colombo and greeted us with drinks. The breakfast is traditional and rather too much for us! The owner did her best to please our sons. We also ate here in the evening; a very nice curry banquet. The property is close to shops but very quiet and peaceful. Lovely to wake up to the birds singing. We stayed here as our next stop was Yala which we had already booked. It is possible to organise safaris with the Homestay. We went to Bungala bird sanctuary in a jeep. This was an excellent start to our Sri Lanka holiday. A very helpful driver who spotted so many things. A definite must if you are a bird watcher.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not available

    Very good hospitality and clean place. Very relaxing environment . The owner was very friendly..

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hospitality and authenticity of owners, great take away breakfast

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was just perfect. Home cooked meals were absolutely divine. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you and I will be back 😊

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely couple with cute rabbit Bunny and dog Bingo. Exceptionally helpful and hospitable.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Hosts are really nice. The room was big, beds were comfortabe. We booked safari with them. They had good price and the guide/driver for safari was the best. The animals are his passion and he doesn't want to disturbe the animals only to observe them. We saw 5 leopards in one day safari. We observe 3 leopards for 20 min, playing with each other and drinking water. We really recomend the stay and the safari.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    One of the best stays on our trip! The owner’s wife was so thoughtful and sweet. She accommodated a late night check-in and woke up early next day to prepare and pack breakfast for us for the safari. They even let us do a late checkout. The room and bathroom is quite clean and nice. WiFi also works decently.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2022

    8.0
    Good place to stay when planning safari in Yala!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and helpful host! They booked safari for us (the safari was amazing), prepared breakfast we took with us (I was very pleased to see they use multiple-use lunch boxes, not single-use as most of the people had). when we got back we could still use the room to take shower and pack ourselves, even thought it was already after check out time. They have power generator so even during power cuts we had light in the room and could use fan.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2022

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