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Our top choices for Thissamaharama hotels

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a building and water.

1. EKHO Safari Tissa

EKHO Safari Tissa
4.0 star property
Thissamaharama
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (104 reviews)
"excellent staff and location"
United Kingdom
Anushka
The price is ￥12,810
￥16,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
EKHO Safari Tissa
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and stone seating areas.

2. My Village

My Village
3.0 star property
Thissamaharama
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay for our safari. Gorgeous pool. Good clean rooms. "
United Kingdom
Rebecca
The price is ￥9,890
￥12,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
My Village
A white building with a covered porch, steps leading to the entrance, and potted plants.

3. Shine park

Shine park
3.0 star property
Tissamaharama
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Great stay! Very clean!"
Canada
Craig
The price is ￥1,863
￥2,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Shine park
A modern multi-story building with a central staircase, surrounded by palm trees and a paved walkway leading to a gated entrance.

4. Tranquil Sanctuary Yala

Tranquil Sanctuary Yala
3.5 star property
Tissamaharama
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"very good service. They will take care of you and location is very beautiful. They could improve on clean towels, door mats etc but we can still manage"
United States
Faniveer
The price is ￥4,244
￥5,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Tranquil Sanctuary Yala
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

5. Yala Hotel River Front

Yala Hotel River Front
3.0 star property
Thissamaharama
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Yala Hotel River Front. The room was spacious and our breakfast was really good. The safaris they organized for us were really fun and having a pool to cool off in after was really nice.. I would recommend staying here if visiting Yala."
United States
Edward
The price is ￥9,054
￥10,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Yala Hotel River Front
A swimming pool with a wooden bench, a covered seating area, and a building with large windows and a balcony.

6. Yala Hotel Elephant Eye

Yala Hotel Elephant Eye
3.5 star property
Thissamaharama
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"We loved staying here. The rooms were large, clean, and very comfortable. The owner organized the safari for us and had prepared a to-go breakfast for us as well. We would come back here and stay for sure! "
Canada
Senoli
The price is ￥4,262
￥6,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Yala Hotel Elephant Eye
Outdoor pool

7. Oak Ray Wild Yala

Oak Ray Wild Yala
3.5 star property
Thissamaharama
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (11 reviews)
"Fabulous staff, a haven of peace after a day in the national park. Lovely pool and good food."
United Kingdom
Mike
The price is ￥10,261
￥13,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Oak Ray Wild Yala
A covered outdoor area with wooden flooring, white pillars, and black metal railings. There are several black chairs arranged along the wall.

8. Lavender Home Rest

Lavender Home Rest
3.0 star property
Thissamaharama
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"The ambiance, surroundings. Cleanliness, and service all were excellent "
United States
Moaz
The price is ￥2,565
￥3,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Lavender Home Rest
A luxurious hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a grand entrance.

9. Hotel River Front

Hotel River Front
3.0 star property
Thissamaharama
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (39 reviews)
"An amazing place to stay! Rooms are comfortable and clean with great facilities including a delicious food at their restaurant and a relaxing pool. The staff set up a great full day safari for us with meals included. Everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating. "
United States
Kathleen
The price is ￥5,928
￥7,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hotel River Front
A rustic outdoor area with thatched-roof huts, lanterns, and a pathway.

10. Saffron Lake Yala

Saffron Lake Yala
3.5 star property
Thissamaharama
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Nice property when you visiting yaps national park. Safari driver will pick you up from this location. Nice lake front location with very friendly staff"
Australia
Ali
The price is ￥7,097
￥8,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Saffron Lake Yala
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a covered seating area.

11. Blue Turtle Hotel

Blue Turtle Hotel
3.0 star property
Thissamaharama
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (40 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, the staff is really nice and helpful. The property is well maintained and clean. "
Canada
Quay
The price is ￥6,906
￥8,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Blue Turtle Hotel
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool surrounded by wooden decks and outdoor furniture.

12. Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping

Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping
4.0 star property
Thissamaharama
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Excellent stay!! Very unique experience, highly recommend coming here. Staff was fantastic, and the full day safari is worth it!"
Canada
Anushya
The price is ￥26,042
￥34,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping
A poolside dining setup with a wicker tray containing food and drinks.

13. Serene Park Hotel By Ark

Serene Park Hotel By Ark
3.0 star property
Thissamaharama
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (8 reviews)
"Lovely stay, great staff"
Australia
Shannon
The price is ￥7,178
￥9,827 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Serene Park Hotel By Ark
A pool with wooden loungers and a yellow umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a river.

14. Yala River Face Inn

Yala River Face Inn
3.0 star property
Thissamaharama
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (11 reviews)
"Nice hotel run by extremely nice family who did their best to make you feel comfortable"
Denmark
Peter
The price is ￥2,452
￥3,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Yala River Face Inn
A hotel with a pool reflecting palm trees and a building with balconies.

15. Kithala Resort

Kithala Resort
4.0 star property
Thissamaharama
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (43 reviews)
"Everything was simply wonderful. The warmth of the personnel, the bar service, the pool, the comfort of the bedrooms, the size of the bathroom, the location was also good and very convenient for the safaris."
Germany
Laura
The price is ￥12,933
￥16,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Kithala Resort
A swimming pool with two lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a checkered floor pattern.

16. Peacock Reach - Yala

Peacock Reach - Yala
3.0 star property
Tissamaharama
The price is ￥10,568
￥12,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Peacock Reach - Yala
A two-story building with a brick exterior, a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

17. Vallee69 Eco Leisure-Yala

Vallee69 Eco Leisure-Yala
3.0 star property
Thissamaharama
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"I had a great relaxing stay in Yala. The manager was fantastic, so friendly and helpful. The room was huge, the bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was decent size with separate shower. The breakfast was basic but tasty and lots of it. The pool was great to jump into after a long day travelling or on safari. All the jeeps will come pick up from the hotel and they can even arrange a safari for you for a reasonable rate if you dont want to do it yourself online. Theres not much around the...
Australia
Aerin
The price is ￥6,368
￥8,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Vallee69 Eco Leisure-Yala
A wooden table with a tire in the center, surrounded by a railing, overlooking a lush green field and palm trees.

18. Traveller's Home Hotel

Traveller's Home Hotel
3.0 star property
Thissamaharama
7.8 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"Our finest day was borrowing bikes from the hotel and bicycling to Kirinda. Wonderful secluded beach 12 Km from Tissa. Also the evening flight of fruit bats from the large trees at the lake was fantastic. Be there at dusk."
Saudi Arabia
scott
The price is ￥2,417
￥3,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Traveller's Home Hotel
A covered outdoor seating area with a red floor, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

19. Dedunu Resort & Yala Safari

Dedunu Resort & Yala Safari
3.0 star property
Thissamaharama
The price is ￥2,905
￥3,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Dedunu Resort & Yala Safari
A two-story house with a car parked in the driveway, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a large tree in the foreground.

20. River Shade Inn

River Shade Inn
2.0 star property
Tissamaharama
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Staff was friendly and helpful, we stayed very briefly and the room met our needs. "
United States
Olivia
The price is ￥1,698
￥2,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
River Shade Inn
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Stay near popular Thissamaharama attractions

Tissa Lake

8.0/10 (16 reviews)
This ancient reservoir from the 3rd century BCE frames Tissamaharama's tranquil heart. Take a peaceful sunrise boat ride to spot diverse birdlife while enjoying views of the nearby temple.
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Learn more about Thissamaharama

This lakeside town serves as the perfect gateway to Yala National Park's leopards, elephants, and sloth bears. Hire a local guide for bird watching at Tissa Lake, where painted storks and pelicans gather at sunrise.

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Top Thissamaharama Hotel Reviews

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool surrounded by wooden decks and outdoor furniture.
Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping

Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping

Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping
Thissamaharama

10/10 Excellent

A delightful bit of "glamping" right next to the treasure of Yala Park. The "rooms" are comfortable and even air conditioned. The food was excellent, especially the breakfast served on a raised tower overlooking the park.
United States
Henry
Reviewed May 30, 2024
Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the best vacation rentals that Thissamaharama has to offer?

Home Stay With Local Charm: Visitors like this Thissamaharama vacation home rental. It comes with free WiFi so you can feel at home during your trip. This vacation rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. Another good choice for your trip to Thissamaharama is Yala Quest Safaris/Tours/HomeStay - Tissamaharama. See all vacation rentals in Thissamaharama.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Thissamaharama, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Thissamaharama.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Thissamaharama?

For more details about updating your trip to Thissamaharama or cancelling it, click here.

What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Thissamaharama?

Based on our traveler reviews, Hide Yala is a top choice for a less expensive stay. View all budget hotels in Thissamaharama.

What's the best hotel for a family vacation in Thissamaharama?

Hilton Yala Resort is a resort with a children's pool and 3 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices for your stay with the kids include Yala Wild Hut and Tamarind Tree Hotel. Attractions in the area like Birds Park are also fun for the whole family. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Thissamaharama.

What's the best hotel for a romantic vacation in Thissamaharama?

KODIGAHAWEWA FOREST RESORT is a favorite resort for couples, and features free breakfast and a garden. See all romantic hotels in Thissamaharama.

What's the best all-inclusive hotel in Thissamaharama?

Yala safari and Relax camping is an all-inclusive tentalow featuring private balconies and a terrace, and a favorite with Expedia travelers. See more all-inclusive resorts in Thissamaharama.

What's the best pet-friendly hotel in Thissamaharama?

Tranquil Sanctuary Yala is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge for its human guests. Two other good options for you and your pet's trip include Yala Hotel River Front and Podi Hoona Yala Safari Camp. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Thissamaharama.

What's the best accommodation for a beach vacation in Thissamaharama?

Back of Beyond Dune Camp - Yala is a top beachfront tentalow with free parking and free bottled water, and it's located close to Palatupana Beach. See more stays near the beach in Thissamaharama.

What's the best luxury hotel in Thissamaharama?

Hilton Yala Resort is a luxury resort with 3 restaurants and spa services, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. Jetwing Jungle Lodge, A Luxury Reserve and Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika are other upscale choices for your vacation. Find more luxury hotels in Thissamaharama.

What are some accommodations with pools in Thissamaharama?

Jetwing Jungle Lodge, A Luxury Reserve is a top tentalow with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking. A couple of other options that offer an onsite pool include Yala River Face Inn and Hotel River Front. View all hotels with pools in Thissamaharama.

What is the best spa hotel in Thissamaharama?

Hilton Yala Resort is a top luxury spa hotel featuring 3 restaurants, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. Enjoy a facial, body scrub, or detox wrap at the onsite spa. Other popular spa hotels in Thissamaharama include Blue Turtle Hotel and Thaulle Pure Ayurveda Resort - Yala. See all spa hotels in Thissamaharama.

How is it staying in Thissamaharama?

Visitors are sure to enjoy all that Thissamaharama has to offer. In Thissamaharama, there are 163 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Thissamaharama.

What is there to see in Thissamaharama?

Landmarks like Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, Yatala Dagoba, and Debarawewa Clock Tower might be worth a visit. Natural beauty is on display at Tissa Lake, Yala National Park, and Palatupana Beach. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Debarawewa Lake and Debarawewa Lake. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Thissamaharama guide.

What's the weather like in Thissamaharama?

The hottest months are usually April and June with an average temp of 83°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Thissamaharama are November, December, October, and April, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

What's the best place for a stay in Thissamaharama?

Based on our traveler data, Saffron Lake Yala is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your trip include Hilton Yala Resort and Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Thissamaharama.