Sandungama Road NO:234/2 A,Sandungama Road, Debarawewa Watta,Debarawewa, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
#10 of 40 B&Bs and Inns in Tissamaharama
Guests' ChoiceBased on 75 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Charlotte
GermanyVery nice host, picked us up from the bus and dinner, we booked an amazing safari over them with a great guide
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Louise
United KingdomThe property was amazing the owner was very welcoming and helped us with everything we needed. We would definitely recommend this home stay to anyone visiting it was clean and the rooms were very nice. Thank you
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Josh
United KingdomWifi didn’t reach the room but not uncommon in Sri Lanka
One of the nicest hosts we’ve come across on our travels! We received a welcome drink on arrival and they provided drinks and snacks before our safari. The room was clean and spacious, exactly what you would expect for the price!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Katja
GermanyI really loved the location in nature, the house was full of plants which made me feel like in a fairytale. The owner and his brother are just the kindest people ever. They were so helpful and nice, they even picked me up and dropped me at the bus stop.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Michelle
New ZealandWonderful hosts were so welcoming. They took care of everything for us. The rooms were very comfortable. We enjoyed a beautiful welcome drink and offers of transportation to the local restaurants at no charge. Our hosts arranged a super safari experience for us; our guide was outstanding. On our return another beautiful juice was prepared for us and we could freshen up before being transported to our next destination .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Siofra
IrelandLovely stay, such a kind and helpful owner. Served us complimentary drinks on arrival and when we arrived back from the safari. He was so helpful with ongoing travel and brought me to the bus station. Room was spacious and clean, would highly recommend staying in this guesthouse.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Yesenia
United StatesNothing negative to say
The air conditioning worked well plus a strong ceiling fan. The room was clean as well and the host provided an adapter in the room. He also welcomed us with two fresh coconut waters and on the morning of our safari at 5am he was kind enough to make us coffee. On our last day he gave us fresh watermelon slices before checking out. We were also picked up and dropped off from the bus station by the host. Very helpful and kind. Would recommend
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Peter
AustraliaNothing
A wonderful host set the tone for our great stay here. On checking in we were given a welcoming Coconut which was so refreshing after our trip from Ella. The room was clean and spacious with excellent air con. We enjoyed all meals there - lunch, dinner and breakfast -during our brief stay. They arranged an excellent Yala National Park tour for us at an extremely competitive price. Our driver Alim was fantastic and made every effort to ensure that we got the best value for our day. Unlike some drivers in the park, he did not rush but made sure we experienced the best day possible. As so many other have commented the host took us to the bus station and made sure we got the correct bus for our forward journey to Matara. This is a terrific place to stay and made all the better by a host who has his customer's interest at heart. Thank you - Peter and Merlinda Miles
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Niklas
GermanyWiFi was not perfect. Water pressure was not good. But all Normal.things in sri lanka in that price range.
Perfectly nice host.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Ciara
United KingdomThe near-by restaurants aren’t the best, no fault of the owners but I think that’s just Tissa, so worth it tho for safari, and location makes up for is with bar tree and lake! Also if you want their food tell them beforehand besucase we couldn’t get any with them. Good for thought :)
This place is incredible! Whilst we were on the bus they tracked us to pick us up at the right place, even after we missed the stop. We also had an incident of a broke phone, of which they were only too happy to drive us into town to an amazing phone shop, where he offered his phone number as a reference. From the moment we arrived we had cold coconuts which were lovely. The room is so comfy and AC is increíble. When we had issues with the water, the guy fixed it within no time. I cannot get over the hospitality we were shown here! He was our personal driver for no charge! He took us around a lake tour to see birds (which he is very talented at) and crocodiles, for no charge also, alongside the amazing bat tree, which is 5 minute away and so wonderful. They orngiased the morning safari, with a fantastic driver, who is so skilled at spotting, he didn’t get dragged into the queuing and pushing that you sometimes hear about at safaris. The place is so lovely and cute, and the lights make it so warm and comfy! He dropped us at the bus station when we left, and made sure we got the right one. Picked us up and dropped us for every dinner and everything we needed! I highlight recommend this stay for anyone looking for an easy Yala safari experience!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Danni
New ZealandThe host was incredible and truly went above and beyond, he organised everything for us for the safari tour and even drove us to the bus stop. We had a free coconut on check in and a juice on checkout. The room was lovely nd big and clean with great air conditioning. An amazing experience, especially for the price!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Thijs
NetherlandsNothing
Guesthouse arranged the safari perfectly for a good price. Really helpful with a free pick-up and drop off at the bus stop. Great communication by WhatsApp. Really comfortable room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Floor
NetherlandsThere was a little bit of a damp smell in the room, but nothing too bad. And we would have liked a fresh breakfast during the safari rather than packaged foods. But these are minor details.
Wow our host was the best! He was so incredibly helpful. Fixed the aircon right away, helped us with repairs on the tuktuk and brought us cool drinks and coffee exactly when we needed it😁. The rooms are big and comfortable, with a large bed. Nice shower, quiet location. Lastly we booked an amazing safari in the National Park @ the guesthouse. Couldn't be more satisfied with this accommodation!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Maria
SpainI liked absolutely everything
The owner was super hospitable, welcomed us with a couple of cold coconuts, always with a smile and trying to help. The room and the bathroom was super clean and it’s very close to the lake by walk and also you have the amazing trees with the Fruit vats 5 min walking distance. The location is far from town but better this way because is more quiet. You can also book the safary with him and he also offers food. Súper recommended!!!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Louise
United KingdomGreat hosts, very kind and friendly, helping with tours, restaurant recommendations and the local bus. Lovely welcome drinks and really well looked after. Clean, good room size and beautiful exterior with lots of plants. The bathroom had two showers, one hot and one cold.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Nicholas
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Magdalena
AustriaFor me, the bed was a bit too hard, but my back was injured. Otherwise it probably would not have bothered me much.
Our host and his family were very welcoming and friendly. After our arrivial and after our safari the next day he brought us fresh and cool drinks and they cooked amazing curries for us for dinner at a reasonable prize. Our host also did a small bird safari with us at the nearby lake and he offered us transportation to two waterfalls and to Ella by car, which was really comfortable. If we were in need of a safari booking, he would have done it for us.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Nick
NetherlandsThe people here are so nice and welcoming. They also helped us get to a pool and picked us up from the bus station. Good airco and even a ceiling fan.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Cerys
United KingdomThe owner was really welcoming and we had a lovely stay for the one night. Great at communicating and offering recommendations
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Kiana
United KingdomNothing
Amazing guest house hospitality. We really enjoyed the fresh coconut on arrival and the fact that they were so helpful - even exchanged money for us as we only had USD. The rooms were large, with good aircon.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
George
United KingdomLoved our stay here! The owner is one of the nicest and cutest people we met on our stay in Sri Lanka, always happy to help us and even have us some complementary food and drink during our stay. The room was nice and spacious and clean and the safari they offer is noticeably cheaper than the alternatives.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Xiaohua
Chinathe host is very nice and took us to the lake safari,he also prepared a tasty breakfast for me with chopsticks. The hotel is near the Tissa river and the landscape is really beautiful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Vladkrimi
RomaniaWe booked one night here, so we can reach Yala Park in the morning. The host is very polite and a pleasant person overall, always with a big smile on his face. I recommend both booking the Safari with this host and ordering dinner here. The Food was delicious!!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Vignesh
IndiaNo restaurants within walking distance.
The host was excellent, he took us into the city whenever we needed. He even arranged a good private safari. The room was comfortable for two people with lots of luggage.
Stayed in December 2023
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