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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Grand Yala Hotel in Tissamaharama offers spacious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a balcony, sofa, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, or on-site restaurant serving dinner. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, family rooms, and free private parking. Convenient Location: Located 26 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is 2 km from Tissa Wewa and 4 km from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Nearby attractions include Bundala Bird Sanctuary (24 km) and Kirinda Temple (15 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Subhankar
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Amazing location with nice landscape, serene and pristine. Comfortable facilities and courteous staff
  • Abhishek
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Exceeded my expectations several fold. Incredible for what it cost per night as well. Staff very helpful, attentive. Restaurant on site. Pool was lovely, with a pleasant touch of serving my morning coffee poolside. Accommodated my electric vehicle...
  • Estela
    Spain Spain
    This hotel is perfect. Big room, nice swing pool, delicious and big quantity breakfast. We staid only one night but we would like to be more for sure. Personal very kindly. Our kids love it
  • Lakmali
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Super Friendly staff, good clean room with adequate facilities, nice surroundings, tasty food..
  • Prasanth
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Stay was very comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was very nice as well
  • Gokulnaath
    India India
    This property is what you someone would have called a 'Guest House' in the 90s. There are about 6 huge Villas, with individual sit-out areas and a large pool. The rooms could definitely use some renovation, the age shows. But I am not...
  • Zoe
    France France
    Les chambres sont vraiment spacieuses avec la clim et tous les équipements nécessaires ! Le personnel est vraiment très gentil ! Mention spéciale pour la piscine ouverte jusqu’à tard.
  • Niels
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De mooie verzorgde tuin met zwembad en ruime kamer met erg nette badkamer. Ook erg behulpzaam personeel en dichtbij het centrum. Het ontbijt was ook top!
  • Roberta
    Italy Italy
    Piscina, colazione e ristorante ottimi. La stanza e il bagno molto grandi. Servizio noleggio jeep safari tramite l’hotel.
  • Tom
    France France
    Nous avons séjourné dans cet établissement il y a 1 semaine et en avons été très contents!! La guest house est confortable, la piscine est très agréable, et très appréciable après les longues journées de safari! La cuisine est excellente et...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:30 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.