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Located within less than 1 km of Tissa Wewa and 25 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary in Tissamaharama, Tissa Rainbow Guest & Yala provides accommodation with seating area. It is set 35 km from Situlpawwa and offers a 24-hour front desk. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Best place. Host is so kind thar he will take great care of each and everything. Room was so nice and clean with chilled AC and fan. Host picked me up from bus stop which is extremely helpful because it was raining and there were no tuk tuk there. I had to go to Ella later, host provided best guidance how to get direct bus. Host took me on his car to bus stop. Bus stop was quite far. Host ensures I boarded bus safely and then he left. Best host I had ever.

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9.5
Exceptional
157 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Boasting river views, Riverview Cabana Tissamaharama features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 4.5 km from Tissa Wewa. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Super friendly host, very spacious room with fridge and AC and fan. Big bathroom with good shower.

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9.8
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Located just 2.5 km from Tissa Wewa, Blue Birds Tissa & Yala safari provides accommodation in Tissamaharama with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The property features garden views and is 24 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 37 km from Situlpawwa. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Such a wondeful place to stay. The host is so helpful and friendly. He helped us arrange a safari with a very good guide and took us around to local attractions like birdwatching and batwatching and made getting to and from Tissa easy. Good food and clean room.

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9.7
Exceptional
251 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Boasting lake views, Lake Face Cabana offers accommodation with balcony, around 4.5 km from Tissa Wewa. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features full-day security, room service and currency exchange for guests.

Great immersion in nature, with amazing view near the lake. Good working Wifi too. Beautiful family with two really cute daughters! Very honest owners, who offered to help me negotiate with another seller. Gayan, the husband, brought me around to see bats on two nights (for free!) upon my request - a unique experience in Tissa to see dozens of bats waking up and flying in early evening. They also dropped me off at the bus station for my next journey.

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9.7
Exceptional
195 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Featuring garden views, V Cabanas features accommodation with terrace, around 2.6 km from Tissa Wewa. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The site is a 10 and the room is also excellent. Often in hotels they are annoying and insistent so that you hire excursions, transportation, etc. with them, but this has not been the case. I saw the rice harvesting process.

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9.7
Exceptional
133 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Offering a restaurant and free bikes, MOON LIGHT Guest House is located just 1.1 km from the Tissamaharama Bus Station and 3.2 km from the beautiful Tissa Lake. Free WiFi access is available in this self-catering accommodation.

The moment we stepped into the property, we asked Sanjeewa if we could stay for extra day. He is the most hospitable, kind, and caring host. The property is pristinely clean with large rooms with very comfortable beds and good hot shower. Sanjeewa went above and beyond to delight us in indeed very special Sri Lankan meals. He also booked a driver/guide for Yala NP, Bodica (Bodi) Ravindra who was excellent driver, guide (yes, we saw a leopard) and his vehicle was very well maintained, clean with good tires. Very memorable experience!

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9.3
Superb
333 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Offering a restaurant, Isuru homestay Tissa is located just a 30 minutes to the Yala National Park and 1.3 km from the Tissamaharama Bus Station. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of this homestay.

It was a wonderful experience. The room is beautiful. The owner is a very nice person. He also booked me a Yala Safari morning tour.

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9.4
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Set 4.5 km from Tissa Wewa, YALA FAMILY HOMESTAY offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the garden and inner courtyard.

We had a great stay!!!! our hosts did everything to make us feel at home 😊 the house is clean and close to the city, there is a beautiful view of the rice fields and the house is well equipped!!!!! Thanks to Waduge for the welcome 🤗

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Rusara Villa, a property with a garden, is set in Tissamaharama, 18 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, 43 km from Situlpawwa, as well as 11 km from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. It is situated 8.9 km from Tissa Wewa and offers a 24-hour front desk. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

Nice and clean Room newly opened property .. Everything was perfect

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9.4
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Set in Tissamaharama and only 2.5 km from Tissa Wewa, Sri Shahrukh Lake Resort offers accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden views and is 28 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 34 km from Situlpawwa. The homestay features family rooms.

A very beautiful place. Rooms are clean. The owner is very nice. He was very kind to us. Prices are reasonable. It is located facing Tissa Lake.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

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  • Tissa Rainbow Guest & Yala
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 157 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Tissa Wewa and 25 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary in Tissamaharama, Tissa Rainbow Guest & Yala provides accommodation with seating area.

    the owner and his brother are nice people. they were so welcoming.

  • Blue Birds Tissa & Yala safari
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 251 reviews

    Located just 2.5 km from Tissa Wewa, Blue Birds Tissa & Yala safari provides accommodation in Tissamaharama with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    Reception was excellent. Food was ample and very good. Breakfast was superb

  • V Cabanas
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 133 reviews

    Featuring garden views, V Cabanas features accommodation with terrace, around 2.6 km from Tissa Wewa. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

    Very good small hotel, very clean, has beautiful view.

  • Moon Light Guest House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 333 reviews

    Offering a restaurant and free bikes, MOON LIGHT Guest House is located just 1.1 km from the Tissamaharama Bus Station and 3.2 km from the beautiful Tissa Lake.

    The host was very very friendly and a fantastic cook.

  • The Green View Yala
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 105 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Isuru homestay Tissa is located just a 30 minutes to the Yala National Park and 1.3 km from the Tissamaharama Bus Station.

    Great hosts and wonderful place! Perfect organised safari trip, we have seen a lot of animals😍

  • YALA FAMILY HOMESTAY
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Set 4.5 km from Tissa Wewa, YALA FAMILY HOMESTAY offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

    Room is very clean snd comfortable. Property also Very nicely and location is 100% great. Their's food also delicious

  • Sri Shahrukh Lake Resort
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Set in Tissamaharama and only 2.5 km from Tissa Wewa, Sri Shahrukh Lake Resort offers accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Amazing and cheap price rooms and safari.we love this hotel. Reasonable safari price. Everything was perfect

  • Lake Near
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 40 reviews

    Situated in Tissamaharama, 6.6 km from Tissa Wewa and 24 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Lake Near offers a garden and air conditioning.

    La atencion del dueño, de 10. Limpieza de la habitación y comodidad

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  • River Side Cabana
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 208 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, River Side Cabana is located in Debarawewa and provides a 24-hour front desk for the convenience of the guests.

    Breakfast is more than enough and nutritious. Location is ideal.

  • Kethaka Aga
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 83 reviews

    Kethaka Aga is set in Tissamaharama, 29 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, 34 km from Situlpawwa, as well as 1.9 km from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara.

    Beautiful and stylish main area Large rooms Very quiet

  • Lake Side Tourist Inn
    Budget options available
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    With garden views, Lake Side Tourist Inn is located in Tissamaharama and has a restaurant, full-day security, bar, garden, outdoor fireplace and picnic area.

    nice location- good facilities.

  • Flower Garden Lake Resort
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 30 reviews

    On the banks of Weerawila Lake, Flower Garden Lake Resort in Tissamaharama offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

    L'emplacement très calme. Le personnel au petit soin. La chambre très correcte propre dans un cadre près du lac.

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  • Yala Grand Homestay
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Situated 3.1 km from Tissa Wewa, 28 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 35 km from Situlpawwa, Yala Grand Homestay offers accommodation located in Tissamaharama.

  • Rohana Holiday Resort yala
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Boasting a patio with garden views, a garden and a terrace, Rohana Holiday Resort yala can be found in Tissamaharama, close to Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and 3.3 km from Tissa Wewa.

    The rooms are new and good .....staff are very kind ...thwy arranged safari for cheap price.

  • JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 83 reviews

    Featuring quiet street views, JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place provides accommodation with patio, around 2.2 km from Tissa Wewa.

    That's an amazing homestay nd the best hosts ever.

  • Riverview Cabana Tissamaharama
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews

    Boasting river views, Riverview Cabana Tissamaharama features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 4.5 km from Tissa Wewa.

    Clean spacious room. Highly value for money you pay. Nice surrounding.

  • Lake Face Cabana
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 195 reviews

    Boasting lake views, Lake Face Cabana offers accommodation with balcony, around 4.5 km from Tissa Wewa. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    astonishing view and very generous hosts :) i recommend them

  • Lake Paradise Cabana
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 56 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Lake Paradise Cabana offers accommodation with free bikes and a patio, around 4.3 km from Tissa Wewa.

    The family owner is so kind and attentive and the location is gorgeous.

  • Yaye Guest House
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 47 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Yaye Guest House is situated in Tissamaharama, 17 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary and 33 km from Situlpawwa.

    Patron çok sıcakkanlı. Safari için yardımcı oluyor.

  • Yala Southern Homestay
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 34 reviews

    Southern Homestay offers accommodation in Tissamaharama. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day.

    The hospitality and authenticity of owners, great take away breakfast

  • Great Lake Villa
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 32 reviews

    Located within 5.6 km of Tissa Wewa and 23 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Great Lake Villa offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tissamaharama.

    Nicest host I’ve met while travelling , amazing location.. huge rooms!

  • Lapwing Lake Villa
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Set in Tissamaharama, within 7.2 km of Tissa Wewa and 19 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Lapwing Lake Villa offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Rusara Villa
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Rusara Villa, a property with a garden, is set in Tissamaharama, 18 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, 43 km from Situlpawwa, as well as 11 km from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara.

    Nice and clean room. Very helpful staff.everything was perfect .

  • Milano Yala Villege
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Milano Yala Villege, a property with a garden, is located in Tissamaharama, 25 km from Situlpawwa, 31 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, as well as 3.9 km from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara.

  • Jim Dandy House
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Set within 7.2 km of Tissa Wewa and 19 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Jim Dandy House features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tissamaharama.

  • Viveka Inn Guest and Yala Safari
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 114 reviews

    Set just 600 metres from Tissa Wewa, Viveka Inn Guest and Yala Safari features accommodation in Tissamaharama with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    Beautiful and restful garden on edge of rice paddy.

  • La Guest Rohana
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 19 reviews

    La Guest Rohana, a property with a garden and a terrace, is situated in Tissamaharama, 2.5 km from Tissa Wewa, 28 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, as well as 34 km from Situlpawwa.

    De vriendelijke eigenaars die het je naar de zin willen maken. Het grote gebouw heeft veel potentie.

  • Hostel 98
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews

    Situated in Tissamaharama, 700 metres from Tissa Wewa, Hostel 98 features accommodation with pool with a view, free private parking, an indoor pool and free bikes.

    Amazing and cheap price rooms and safari.we love this hotel. Reasonable safari price. Everything was perfect.

  • The Yala City Guest House
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 31 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, The Yala City Guest House is located just 200 metres from the Tissamaharama Bus Station and Tissamaharama Town while it is 600 m from Tissamaharama Temple.

    Muy amables. Trato excelente. Hotel recomendable

  • K Holiday
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 38 reviews

    Set near Tissa Wewa and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, K Holiday is in Tissamaharama and offers free private parking and a restaurant.

    Ejerne var fantastisk søde og hjælpsomme. De arrangerede Safari for os.

  • Yala Bay Holiday Resort
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews

    Offering a garden and sea view, Yala Bay Holiday Resort is located in Tissamaharama, 12 km from Tissa Wewa and 15 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

  • Mango terrace

    Set within 2.8 km of Tissa Wewa and 28 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Mango terrace offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tissamaharama.

  • Pubudu Home stay and Safari Jeep Tours

    Pubudu Home stay and Safari Jeep Tours is located in Tissamaharama, 2.6 km from Kirinda Beach, 11 km from Tissa Wewa, and 27 km from Situlpawwa.

  • Hima Dahara Resort

    Set in Tissamaharama, within 12 km of Tissa Wewa and 23 km of Situlpawwa, Hima Dahara Resort offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

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Homestays that guests love in Tissamaharama

  • Avg. price/night: £23.29
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 133 reviews
    Everything was clean and the Cabanas are beautiful! Lovely hosts and very tasty dinner and breakfast! We can highly recommend it!
    Moritz
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £16.82
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 19 reviews
    Excellent homestay, great people..
    Kalicharan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £27.47
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 133 reviews
    This felt more like a homestay than a hotel. The host welcomed us with fresh coconuts, tooks us on a lake tour at sunset, prepared us food for our safari and simply went above and beyond. The rooms were very comfortable and clean and they also had great showers.
    Taryn
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £7.84
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 114 reviews
    Incredibly helpful and friendly host! Beautiful scenery. Convenience of having the safari organised with the home stay.
    Aoife
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £19.62
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 365 reviews
    What is it with homestays in Sri Lanka, or should I say the hosts. After our fabulous stay at one in Sigiriya then Ella, This again was fabulous. Wonderful setting, Brilliant hosts who couldn't do enough for us. Sorted our laundry, Cooked us a wonderful home made curry and then sorted us a driver to take us to Mirissa. This truly was a fantastic place to stay and can't recommend enough.
    Chris
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £16.48
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 83 reviews
    Such a nice home stay run by the most lovely family! They were so welcoming and attentive, helped us book the safari which was amazing. Our tour guide was the best, super helping and knowledgeable! The food that the family cooked for us was great. Big portions and reasonably priced! Our room was very clean and comfortable would definitely stay here again!
    Mia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £23.98
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 187 reviews
    Milshani is just the most lovely host ever! The homestay is in a beautiful setting/area and it’s spotlessly clean, we enjoyed our stay a lot. The breakfast was also amazing and we ate dinner there too which was really good
    Simone
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £12.17
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews
    10/10!! I can’t recommend it more 😊 Nalin will do everything to make your stay better He is always trying to add more value to your stay offering new activities, recommendations and experiences He arranged a dinner in the jungle where I could cook rotti with the locals and even spot some crocodiles and elephants!! Super clean and spaciousious rooms Wifi works perfectly Delicious fresh and home-made food I will never forget Black Panther Yala, thank you so much 😊
    Maria Eugenia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £13.99
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 111 reviews
    Amazing host family and a great facility! It’s laying on the riverside - quiet garden and beautiful view. The owner is really friendly and helpful, and he goes above and beyond to make every guest feel comfortable. The rooms are simple, but very clean and comfy. They have a nice terrace as well which have been taken really good care of. I would definitely recommend this place either for a solo traveller, couple or a family. Thank you for warm welcome and super hospitality!
    Johanna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £9.50
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 444 reviews
    Great hosts great food. Local Host organised safari much cheaper than anywhere else. Still about 45 minutes to national park. But very knowledgeable with lots of experience. Comfortable safari truck. The property is beautiful set in thick green surrounds. Room is large bed is comfy. Ac not very good with no fan meant it stayed a little stuffy inside
    Jonathon
    Group