That we couldn't stay any longer...

Our best stay in Sri Lanka! Little paradise surrounded by lake with birds singing, wild animals and beautiful flowers. Owner was really kind, helpfull, helped with organising Yala safari, good contact with him. Breakfast was very delicious and beds were comfortable. Bathroom was clean. Amazing view and wonderful location. Place is very calm, chill and relaxing atmosphere. Easy to arrange tuk tuk to reach the town. I totally recommend this place to stay while you are here :)

Stayed in April 2025

Given the location getting a few mosquito bites is unavoidable but the hosts do everything to prevent the impact of the pests with very clean rooms and mosquito nets. There is no air conditioning but two powerful fans were provided so we slept great anyway. There's no hot water in the showers but it wasn't an problem really as the area is fairly humid so the cool water is more refreshing.

The family that owns the accommodation are the most wonderful people. So kind and helpful in every way and always up for a chat. The rooms are lovely and spacious with mosquito nets to keep out unwanted visitors. The area the cabanas are in is absolutely stunning with an array of various wildlife including a very friendly resident crocodile that relaxes nearby. The owners brothers is a safari guide and through the accommodation we arranged a tour at a really good price and saw lots of cool animals. Absolute 10/10 experience that was absolutely made by the lovely hosts and their adorable children.

Stayed in April 2025

We were really happy with our stay.

An amazing location positioned right next to the lake. Dinner was lovely and the hosts were great and couldn't do enough for us, we were very grateful.

Stayed in March 2025

We had the most wonderful stay at Lake Face Cabanas. The three tree houses that the owners Gayan and Dilushika built are brilliant and have everything you need. The views of the gardens and the lake are stunning. The food is all home made, plentiful and delicious! Gayan kindly took us on his motorbike to see the Bats waking up at dusk - which was quite the spectacle. They also helped organise our 1/2 day safari tour of Yala park with Gayan’s brother’s company. It was professionally run, and a brilliant experience with an experienced driver (we had Su) who was knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable throughout. All in all it is a fantastic place to stay a couple of nights.

Stayed in March 2025

No negatives at all

This place was recommended to us by a friend and we’re SO glad we stayed here. It is run by the loveliest family who built the treehouses from scratch with an amazing view over the lake where you can spot birds and crocs. The dinners were delicious and they helped us book our safari in Yala NP through Gayan’s brother, Janaka’s safaris which was fab. This stop made our trip to Sri Lanka extra special, definitely stay here!!!! Miss you guys already.

Stayed in March 2025

rather simple food menu

lovely cabin with great view. stayed only one night - to short :)

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing. We have loved everything.

We have liked everything, as it has been an experience with a full immersion in the nature more than a simple stay. Our house was built on a tree and was simple inside yet perfectly organised and clean. The nature around is stunning, the lake in front of the house is populated with crocodiles and different species of birds, the garden around the house is blooming. And, mostly important for us.. the kindness of the hosts: we have enjoyed talking with Dilushika, his husband and their daughters. Dilushika prepared us a delicious dinner and lunch. We have also joined the Safari with the cousin of Dilushika, and we have really enjoyed it( very professional company). If you are looking for an authentic experience in the nature, with a simple style of life, if you enjoy the chorus of birds in the morning, a reinvigorating shower on a tree, and talking with a beautiful family, this is the place for you and you will not be disappointed. Us, for sure , we will come back in the future.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing!

This property was amazing, located amongst the Sri Lankan wildlife. There are three treehouses that over look the lake where you can sit out on the balcony and spy all types of wildlife, including a crocodile! The treehouses are fantastic, situated in a beautiful garden filled with flowers. The hosts were the loveliest family who were so welcoming and friendly and suggested a tour to the nearby lake where you can watch the bats wake up as the sun sets. The breakfast and dinner were our favourites on our trip so far, home cooked by the hosts. The property is also in a good location to be at if you are wanting to book a safari to Yala national park. The hosts organised our tour, which was a great safari. Really recommend this place!

Stayed in March 2025

To leave this wonderful place and the heartwarming family….

It was our best accommodation and stay in Sri Lanka! You sleep in a kind of tree house in the middle of the nature which makes is to an extraordinary experience. The owners are the most lovely people we have ever met! They welcomed us in the best way we could imagine. Their hospitality 11/10, their dinner and breakfast they cooked was more than tasty. There is nothing you could complain about. Concerning negative comments we suggest to read the description carefully. We just fell in love with the family and were sad to leave them…

Stayed in March 2025

Hard weather makes cabana uncomfortable

Wonderful people, great food, nice view

Stayed in March 2025

Lovely homestay, recently built tree house cabins with lots of nature. Family is kind and helpful and I highly recommend booking your yala safari with them.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

The hosts are warm and welcoming they could not do enough to make our stay fantastic

Stayed in February 2025

Beautiful tree houses right at a small lake at a lovely family. Great food, hospitality and service.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing!

Such a beautiful property to stay at! This was by far our favourite stay in Sri Lanka. The cabanas are gorgeous, made by the host, with a stunning view of the lake. It was so nice to get away from the main town by such a short distance, but feel like you’re amongst nature. The hosts are lovely people who went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable and the food they cooked us was delicious! Definitely stay here if you’re doing a safari in Yala. Couldn’t recommend enough!

Stayed in February 2025

Can't fault it

The tree houses are super cute, the family running it are the loveliest people. Bathroom was the cleanest of all the hotels we've stayed in. Bed comfy and great lake view. Box provided for food. No air con but to be expected in a wooden tree house, fans were provided.

Stayed in February 2025

Authentic experience staying with a local family in a tree house. The hosts were very helpful.

Stayed in February 2025

The host family is so kind and helpful. The meals were delicious. You can see lots of cool birds and wild water buffalo in the lake right from your balcony.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Great, lovely hosts who try to make your stay perfect.

Stayed in January 2025

nothing at all!

Dilushika and Gayan were exceptional hosts, making us feel right at home. The breakfast was delightful, and we also enjoyed dinner there—Dilushika's egg kottu is the best! The garden is stunning! I could have easily stayed longer. The beds were comfortable, complete with mosquito nets for a peaceful night's sleep. I loved sleeping by the soothing sounds of birds. The view is absolutely breathtaking! They also organize safari at the best price with excellent guides. Additionally, they arranged a taxi to Ella for us at a rate even better than Uber.

Stayed in January 2025

Location, cabin in the trees, food, hosting family is super kind 🥰

Stayed in January 2025

The room is unique and full of charm! While the front "window" of the room wasn't fully enclosed, it was perfectly safe (we were 2 female travellers) and there are nets over the beds (we weren't bitten by mosquitoes). The shower doesn't have hot water but that didn't bother us after a full (hot) day safari at Yala NP. We had a great view over the lake, enjoyed both breakfast and the 2 dinners - the meals were great value. The host family were super friendly and very helpful... we'd definitely stay again if we return to Tissa 🙂

Stayed in January 2025

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The best place for stay if You planning safari. Great hospitality, lovely family. Great food. Our kids loved this place. Nobody cares when rain comes.

Stayed in January 2025

Location is out the town so not close to restaurants etc but I loved staying in the peace and quiet waking up to nature

Really unique treehouse-style accommodation next to the lake. The family that own it are wonderful hosts and will organise Yala safari for you. Also really helpful with catching the right bus to Ella when moving on, thank you!

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing! Really nothing! Everything was flawless.

We had an incredible time at the lake face cabana. One of our highlights in Sri Lanka. We stayed at a cabin for 2 nights so we can do an early morning Safari at Yala National Park. The location is like a hidden Oasis. It’s in the middle of nature, overlooking a beautiful lake full of charm and wild (harmless) animals. What’s most amazing are the owners family of this hotel. Hard working parents with two young daughters who from the moment we stepped in made us feel like we are visiting family. Very friendly, with very impressive story of resilience and hard work to get to where they are today. The food was so delicious, cooked with love by the owner. We had dream breakfasts, tea and fruit platters, all sorts of juices and of course delicious rice and curry (the best we had in Sri Lanka) For the Safari we booked through the company which was recommended through this hotel, and we were picked up at 4:30 for a 30-40 minutes drive to the national park. The owner also offered for us a free tour in the nearby area to see the fruit bats which are very impressive to watch. You can also watch all sorts of birds and wild life while sitting in the balcony of the Cabana which was magical. We didn’t want to leave in the last day, and saying goodbye to the family was the hardest as it felt we were saying goodbye to family. Certainly the best part of our Sri Lanka trip. And we will definitely go back again.

Stayed in December 2024