473/2, Magama Thissamaharama, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
#9 of 40 B&Bs and Inns in Tissamaharama
Guests' ChoiceBased on 26 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Harvey
United StatesYaye is still a developing tourist destination. Host is working hard to improve and open to suggestions. Location outside of Tissamaharama may discourage travelers, but please try if you seek a unique countryside experience full of friendly locals and eye-popping sights.
My wife and I had a very pleasant stay at Yaye. The setting is in the countryside with access to magical walks through rice paddies and farm land with opportunities to connect with friendly locals. Walks can take you all the way to seaside with many bird and water buffalo sightings. The accommodations at Yaye are modest, but adequate. The courtyard setting is beautiful and zen-like. The fish dinner prepared by host was one of the best meals we had while we were in Sri Lanka. Host was gracious and accommodating! Yaye for us was very memorable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Ballentelli
United KingdomIt is in a remote spot which was fantastic for us as it was great to be in nature. However, it's fairly easy to get a tuktuk there
The host was excellent and spent time taking us out into the paddy fields to spot local wildlife including crocodiles, monitor lizards and local birds. He's also an amazing cook!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Matiss
LatviaNice, small and friendly apartment, where you feel waited. Beautiful nature around.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Lance
AustraliaNothing it was very pleasant & peaceful
This is one of the nicest home stay/guest house we have stayed in Sri Lanka. It’s very different, with rice fields around. The gardens are lovely & peaceful. The unit is very well presented and it a bit different. The host, Shantha is very obliging with food. We stayed there while doing a safari at Yala National Park & it was close enough to enjoy the surroundings. We highly recommend Yaye Guest House
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Khushal
IndiaNo lunch options here. No eateries around the property, bu t i think that is expected as its near to the national park.
The guest house is great. Small and cozy. Super green around, it has jungle vibe to it. Highly recommended. We also had dinner here, which was super delicious srilankan food. Aircon in the room was powerful. The host was also super fun to hang out with. Only book this if you are going for a safari in Yala national park.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Peter
NetherlandsEverything was great.
The host was so warm and welcoming. He took us with him for a walk near his house to see crocodiles (we saw 3 crocodiles) he prepared amazing smoothies for us and showed all the little birds, bats and monkeys to us in his garden. And he all did that for free. He prepared diner for us with ingredients from his local farmers or his own garden, which tasted amazing. After one day we had to leave unfortunaltely for which we were both really sad since we really would like to have stayed longer. I cannot express in words how much I would recommend this place to anyone. I for sure would really like to come back here.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Neža
SloveniaA bit out of the way, but not a problem as we had our own Tuk tuk. Don’t let this discourage you. The host is great and can help you organize everything. You could easily book transport on PickMe.
Parking available for the Tuk-Tuk we rented. Nice owner, who cooked for us and organized a safari. He took us to a Buddhist monastery and drove around with us to show us some animals. AC in the room. Soap in bathroom. It was clean. Breakfast was tasty. The owner really tries hard for people to feel comfortable.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Maria
PortugalHere we found a great peaceful place between the rice fields. It's really close to Bundala National Park and we even visited the outside part with Shanta, our amazing host, who showed us a lot of wildlife close to the park and inside his garden. He cooked amazing food (breakfast, dinner and lunch)! The AC was working nice.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Uli
GermanyRooms are clean. air conditioning works good, food was very fresh and delicious. the owner is a very warm person who made our stay to an unforgettable experience. nice garden
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Charlotte
GermanyNothing to complain just a side note: the guest house really is in the middle of nowhere surrounded by fields and nature. If you are into that, you will love it, if you rather have a town close to you with shops and bars and restaurants maybe consider something else.
We LOVED our stay at the Yaye guesthouse. The garden and rooms are exactly like in the pictures. You are in a green oasis surrounded by rice fields. One room comes with AC the other one without. You get breakfast and dinner if you like. There are books, a hammock and lounge chairs for the garden. We even were satisfied with the bread :-) Wifi works perfect and you can book a safari right on the spot. But(!) you won't be sharing your jeep, it will be just you.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Ammar
SwedenI should have booked the Yala safari from somewhere else, so I could have shared the jeep with others since I was travelling solo. If your top priority is comfort, then you should probably choose to stay somewhere else for a slightly higher price.
If you're looking for an authentic experience, this is the place to be! Located in the middle of the paddy field, you'll get a welcomed resort from traffic noise and urban pulse. The host will truly take care of you, and he cooks the most delicious meals! He will probably take you on a walk on the fields, looking for crocodiles, and chatting with local farmers. This gives so much more value than ordinary accommodations.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Fabian
GermanyNothing
Yaye Guesthouse to us was an uxepected gem. Inmidst rice paddies and coconut trees and it is a perfect place to escape the hustle of the crowded tourist destinations. It has very nice garden and plenty of common area to hang out and relax and within one step you are out in nature and a small scale pristine rural neighbourhood. The room was comfy and the mattress great! Shanta is a very kind and caring host and knowledgeable throughout his garden and the area. He knows where to find crocodiles and what time the elefants are crossing the river to get to Bundala NP. Yaye Guesthouse offers a real and unique experience and be sure to start everyday with a proper and delicious Breakfast! :)
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2023
Arianna
Italynothing, we were very happy!
Cozy clean room, the dinner cooked by the owner was delicious.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
Hemanth
IndiaSantha is a passionate soul, he ensure the places is net, well maintained and the best being he is an amazing cook too. would recommend this to anyone planning for for Yala
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 6 December 2022
Yohann
FranceSo nice place to stay, the owner Shantha is such a great person. If you want to see local Sri Lankan life it’s a super address. On top of that Shantha is a great cooker if you want to try local fresh food. Shantha orginized as well our Safari to Yala National Park, amazing experience. Can only recommend
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 25 November 2022
Rochelle
United KingdomA beautiful garden, very comfortable room, secluded and private location, excellent host, but the absolute best thing was the food!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 14 April 2022
Jeanette
United KingdomShantha was extremely friendly and welcoming and made an extra effort with a cultural new year's morning for us, including an incredible breakfast. He was very informative on all of the plants and animals around yala national park and also in his lovely garden. Nice room with air con and in a quiet location surrounded by nature. Hope to return!
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 9 April 2022
S
NetherlandsNothing
Shanta was an amazing host. We stayed for 2 nights at his place. Really quiet and peaceful house and surroundings. He helped us with everything. We did the Bundalla safari and went to Kirinda beach. Also Shanta made a delicious meal for us with different kind of curry's and also buffalo curd. We highly recommend to stay at Yaye Guesthouse. We enjoyed every moment of it.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 9 February 2022
Lukas
SlovakiaWe booked only one night but we stayed 4 nights. The accomodation is in the middle of rice fields - it’s incredible awesome, price is good, everything is clean and it feels like a home in little paradise. The owner Shantha is very friendly, perfect cooker - he cooked great fish with salad and rice for us and also rice and curry. Delicious. He also took us on safari to Yala National park. Amazing place to stay with amazing owner. 10/10
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 6 February 2022
Rustam
RussiaFriendly and kind host, who spent time with me, showed national park, beach. He is also a great cook, dinner was the most delicious. Beautiful garden, cat Sisi, tasty breakfast. Beautiful nature of surrounding areas
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 11 January 2022
Malik
Sri LankaThe place is simply amazing. The garden is a great romantic place for dinner and the breeze was just so soothing. The surrounding is so great and you can easily see peacocks and exotic birds that visit the guest house everyday. The sunset here was dreamy. The fish and rice dinner was just simply yum. Recommend 100%. The rooms are very clean and cozy and the toilets are spotless.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 9 January 2022
Anic
Switzerlandbest place in tissa! shantha was very welcoming and made our stay very special! would recommend!
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Jessica
ItalyVery friendly owner. He cooked for us and showed us around the area He organized safari to Yala for us. Highly recommend this place
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2022
Charles
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2022
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