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Reviews of Yala Safari River View Hotel 3 stars

No: 1101/1,Kirindioya Mawatha,Gamunupura. Tissamaharama No: 1101/1,Kirindioya Mawatha,Gamunupura. Tissamaharama, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

#3 of 88 hotels in Tissamaharama

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Review score

Based on 97 hotel reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was very nice and helpful. She arranged a tour with an amazing guide and got us a taxi to our next stop. Absolutely loved our stay!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    10
    wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was very spacious and spotlessly clean, which made my stay extremely comfortable. Great location close to Yala Safari. However, the highlight of the entire experience was the owner. She was incredibly helpful, always ready to assist with anything I needed. I would definitely recommend this place:)

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

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

    Nothing

    The host is really friendly and nice. She met us and explained everything about the room, and gave us some fresh pineapple juice as a welcome drink. The room itself was clean and comfortable with a nice huge balcony. The price meets the quality. :)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    10
    Amazing Host
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Host arranged safari and provided packed meals for Safari. She was very accommodating and provided home cooked meal for toddler. We could not spend much time in property since our stay was short in Yala but the location is beautiful.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a very quiet area, a bit away from the business of the city. Exceptionally welcoming host, she helped us to organize safaris and food delivery and was always available within a few minutes to reply. The big room with a private balcony was perfect to relax after safaris.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    9.0
    Brief but brilliant overnight stop over ,recommended 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It’s a great location right on the river. Very modern and spacious with comfortable beds and air con that works. The owner is charming and arranged a boat trip on Tissa Lake ,this is a must do ,so worth arriving early .The wildlife was amazing including numerous birds ,bats and a crocodile 🐊 Pleasant stroll into town . Good breakfast and dinner readily available from a local restaurant who do delivery.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    10
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly owner. She gave us a free ride to a nice Indian restaurant. The room was clean and spacious as well. She also arranged the full day safari in Yala National Park.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    10
    Good base for Yala Safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Nice clean home stay directly on the river. If you like, you can have a bath in the river. Spacious room with comfortable beds and good AC (that doesn’t blow on you directly when you sleep). Large bathroom with good shower. Miti is a nice friendly host who takes good care of her guests. Food delivery from near by restaurant possible, but there are also many other options in the area.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The place was beautiful, river facing and quiet. It's close to the bus stand and city center. If you plan on doing a safari at Yala National Park, the place you book your safari with will come and pick you up from the homestay. Mithila our host was so warm and welcoming and made sure we were looked after. The rooms are river facing- just cant get any better to be waking up to the sound of water flowing.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had a fantastic experience at this hotel. Mithi, the host, was absolutely charming and incredibly helpful, ensuring excellent communication and a comfortable stay. We were welcomed with drinks, provided with packed breakfasts in reusable Tupperware for our early morning safaris, and received assistance with transfers and food delivery. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend this place to everyone.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

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

    The stuff were really friendly and accommodation looks amazing, its so clean, spacious and modern looking 😊

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    10
    Good place good food
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location may be difficult to find. But Google map is up-to-date

    The owners very friendly and you should try the food. The owner started recently to offer lunch and dinner and she is an excellent cook The place is super clean, it is simple but comfortable

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    10
    It was such a lovely stay. Mithila welcomed us with a drink and the room was so big and clean. Perfect for our stay to g
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Mithila was the most lovely host. So welcoming and helpful! Made us feel right at home

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2025

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

    Very friendly staff. Excellent location is near river. Big beds, excellent balcony. We were going to safarri at 5 am and Mithilla prepared for us breakfast to take away at this time. It was great. Thank u so much

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2025

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very big comfortable room with great views over the river. Lovely hosts who will do everything to make you feel at home. Delicious homemade breakfast and dinner. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

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

    All very good. It was just a bit hard to find as the position on maps is not 100% accurate

    Spacious room, nice and friendly staff, very clean. It all looked very new. The staff also helped us to organize a safari to the Yala park at a good price.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2025

    9.0
    Great stay, highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing host, friendly and welcoming. Cooked some great meals, and did our laundry. Helped arrange a Yala safari. Private balcony was so peaceful to sit on.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2025

    10
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful accommodation with an amazing view on the river. The room and the bathroom are very spacious and clean.The owners are so friendly and they can prepare all the meals you need.. Absolutely recommended

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    9.0
    The rooms were clean and tidy, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I recently stayed at this hotel, and it was an exceptional experience. The rooms were clean and tidy, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. The view from the balcony was stunning, offering a picturesque landscape that was truly calming. The highlight of my stay was the food – every dish was delicious and well-prepared, showcasing a blend of flavors that left me impressed. Overall, a perfect place for a peaceful getaway!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    10
    Beautiful base to enjoy Tissa and surrounds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a really lovely stay with Mithila. In addition to helping us arrange a safari at Yala NP (which we highly recommend!) she also gave us a village tour around Tissa, and helped organise a sunset boat trip on Tissa lake (also great). Throughout our trip she was very communicative and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. The meals at the homestay were very good, and she was even able to assist with some laundry. The accommodation itself is spacious, modern and has a lovely view over the river - and the location, while a few minutes from town, is very peaceful. We would definitely recommend staying here as a base to see Yala and explore the surrounding area.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

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

    It’s a little far from town or any restaurants but if you’re coming for a safari it’s fine as you can be picked up at the hotel.

    Large, clean and comfortable room with a beautiful balcony overlooking the river. This hotel is great value for your money.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    10
    Amazing stay in a lovely place with amazing host
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Mithila and her husband are so friendly and their service is amazing. They prepared a take-away breakfast at 4am before our safari and the next day the breakfast on the lovely balcony with river view was great.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2024

    10
    Recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was amazing! The host and her husband are the sweetest people you will meet and helped us all the time with recommendations of what to see and what to eat. They also organize safari tours, which was an absolute highlight of our Sri Lanka trip. The rooms were comfortable, home-y and extremely clean. The outdoor areas were also great with direct view on a passing river.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    10
    Super clean. Comfortable bed. Spacious including a large balcony. Nice and modern interior. Our host was Mithila was lov
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Super clean. Comfortable bed. Spacious including a large balcony. Nice and modern interior. Our host was Mithila was lovely. She looked after us very well and made us a delicious evening meal. Even knocked a fresh passion out of a tree to make fresh fruit juice for us ! Also arranged our full day safari

    Stayed in December 2024

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