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Mayka's luxury holiday homes and Safari Thanamalwila

Tanamalwila

A good location for a hassle-free stay in Tanamalwila, Mayka's luxury holiday homes and Safari Thanamalwila is a guest house surrounded by views of the garden.

E
Eva
From
Belgium
Big room and bathroom with space to eat (so we could eat in our room instead of the restaurant upstairs, which was very cute tho...). Best wifi we had during our trip. Great location for Lunugamvehera Safari (we did not book it with them, but it seemed like we could because they also had a safari jeep). The owner speaks dutch and is very nice! We arranged a well priced tuktuk with her, that took us to Dickwella at 7 pm after our safari (about 2.30-3h drive). We enjoyed our stay and definitly recommend when visiting the Lunugamvehera side of Yala national park. Glad there was a restaurant in the hotel, because there did not seem to be much in the area (we didn't mind tho, we were only here for the safari :))
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Mailagama Cinnamon Residence

Kataragama (Near Tanamalwila)

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Mailagama Cinnamon Residence is a recently renovated guest house set in Kataragama, 21 km from Situlpawwa.

S
Senthil
From
India
Vibrant atmosphere in a field,all outstanding facilities.amazing team to take care.Manager Inbaraj hospitality was awesome.Great lunch . Lovely rooms and facilities.they taken care of arranging visit to Yala park Highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Ibis

Tissamaharama (Near Tanamalwila)

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

R
RobertWitlox
From
Netherlands
The hosts were super friendly and open to me. The room was very bright, large and beautiful. Outside the gate you encounter a more then beautiful lake with lots of birds and plants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$38.61
1 night, 2 adults

JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place

Tissamaharama (Near Tanamalwila)

Featuring river views, JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place provides accommodation with patio, around 2.1 km from Tissa Wewa.

a
antoine
From
Sri Lanka
The lady who owns the guest house is one of the most kind and helpful person that we met since arriving in Sri Lanka. The room is very clean and confortable, the guest house very peaceful. Dont hesitate to book, you wont regret it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
US$12.31
1 night, 2 adults

Tissa Rainbow Guest & Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Tanamalwila)

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.

S
Stephanie
From
Switzerland
I‘ve had the most wonderful stay. The tour guide for the safari was organized by my host and was one of the very experienced drivers. I also got recommendations for dinner, was taken for bird watching, was driven to the bus station and all the time my host made sure that I felt comfortable and everything worked out. Big thank you again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Price from
US$11.70
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Front Yala Safari

Kataragama (Near Tanamalwila)

Offering a garden and garden view, Lake Front Yala Safari is located in Kataragama, 18 km from Tissa Wewa and 18 km from Situlpawwa.

C
Catriona
From
Ireland
Host is very kind and welcoming. She gave us tea on arrival and bananas from her own garden which tasted amazing. Immaculatley clean room and bathroom. Room is very big and spacious Also had drying racks which was very handy, also had drying racks which was very handy. Very good air conditioning in room. Organised our safari ar Yala National Park before arrival. Great value for money. Would highy recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Blue Birds Tissa & Yala safari

Tissamaharama (Near Tanamalwila)

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

F
Faiz
From
Pakistan
Probably the best experience we’ve had staying anywhere!! Fresh coconut water when we arrived. Then a free guided tour around of the lake and birds in the area in Priyankara’s (owner) tuk tuk. The room’s were spotless and had plenty of space. The bathroom too, everything felt thoroughly cleaned and well placed. Everything just worked in all ways. He organised the Yala tour for us at a fantastic rate. He had picked and dropped us up from the bus stop for free in his tuk tuk when we arrived/left Tisa. Everything was just perfect and so thoughtful. Wish we could have stayed much longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Face Cabana

Tissamaharama (Near Tanamalwila)

Boasting lake views, Lake Face Cabana offers accommodation with terrace, around 4.5 km from Tissa Wewa. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

M
Melleny
From
New Zealand
We liked the location next to the lake and the huge amount of wildlife we could enjoy watching while sitting on the balcony or in the beautifully kept garden. The host family are extremely welcoming and we felt well looked after with suggestions on things to do and help arranging tuktuks etc. The home cooking was perhaps the best we have had in Sri Lanka and generous in proportion (1 dish will easily serve 2+) and well priced. We enjoyed a local specialty, buffalo curd with treacle see photos), amongst other dishes. The location is a little out of the city but we liked that it was quiet, peaceful and offered the lake view, the room itself is basic but what you need - think of it as glamping and the rustic nature part of the wildlife aesthetic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Peacock Villa Resort

Udawalawe (Near Tanamalwila)

Boasting garden views, Peacock Villa Resort features accommodation with balcony, around 8.2 km from Udawalawe National Park.

S
Sathsara
From
Sri Lanka
I recently stayed at Peacock Villa Resort in Udawalawe, and it was an exceptional experience. The resort's location in Udawalawe is ideal, especially for those planning a safari – my Udawalawe Safari was nothing short of wonderful. The highlight of my stay was undoubtedly the overall experience at Peacock Villa Resort. The staff went above and beyond to make my stay memorable, and the hospitality was truly outstanding. The tranquil ambiance of the resort added to the overall charm, creating a perfect retreat. One aspect that stood out was the incredible food. The dining experience at Peacock Villa Resort was a gastronomic delight. The menu offered a variety of delicious dishes, each prepared with great attention to detail. From local delicacies to international cuisine, the options were both diverse and mouthwatering. In addition to the comfortable accommodation and warm hospitality, the resort's attention to detail and commitment to providing an exceptional experience make it a top choice for anyone visiting Udawalawe. I highly recommend Peacock Villa Resort for an unforgettable stay in this beautiful location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Price from
US$5
1 night, 2 adults

V Cabanas Yala Safari Place

Tissamaharama (Near Tanamalwila)

Featuring garden views, V Cabanas Yala Safari Place features accommodation with patio, around 2.6 km from Tissa Wewa. This guest house provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free...

T
Terje
From
Norway
Nice room, comfy bed, ac and nice bathroom. Staff was super friendly and helpful. They also arranged a nice Yala Safari for us. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults
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