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Situated in Tissamaharama, 4.5 km from Tissa Wewa, Yala Safari River View Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 26 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, 39 km from Situlpawwa and 6.4 km from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature a river view. Guest rooms at Yala Safari River View Hotel are equipped with a seating area. The daily breakfast offers American, Asian or vegetarian options. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 3-star hotel. Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village is 13 km from the accommodation, while Kirinda Temple is 18 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 27 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Asian, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Tissamaharama

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lahiru
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    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...
  • Nils
    Australia Australia
    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...
  • Kay
    Netherlands Netherlands
    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.
  • Kira
    Germany Germany
    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...
  • Lyon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Charley
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We really enjoyed our stay here. The host is super friendly and helpful. When we arrived the host offered bikes to explore the area. We cycled around the lake, 100% recommended if you visit this place. The host also booked our trip to Yala...
  • Alexander
    Germany Germany
    Super spacious, clean room with comfy beds. Bathroom clean with good shower pressure. The owner is very friendly and organized our Yala safari. Great value for money. Loved staying there.
  • Aura
    Hungary Hungary
    Everything was great! The room, the facilities, the location and the best was our host Mithila. She helped us with everything, she was super and she made our stay perfect. Definitely recommend this place if you are staying Tissamaharama! And thank...
  • Jonas
    Germany Germany
    Everything! Great food, amazing host, lovely room. We really enjoyed our stay with Mithila and can highly recommend Safari River View Hotel to everyone!
  • Vivien
    Canada Canada
    I can highly recommend this place. Everything was perfect, the room clean and beautiful, the host just amazing and friendly. Please order the food from the host, it was the best curry I have tasted in my entire life. Also the fried rice was...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Riverview restuarnt
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Yala Safari River View Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Yala Safari River View Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 12:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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.
    Accepted payment methods
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    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Yala Safari River View Hotel

    • Guests staying at Yala Safari River View Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Asian
      • American

    • Check-in at Yala Safari River View Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:30.

    • Yala Safari River View Hotel is 2.5 miles from the centre of Tissamaharama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Yala Safari River View Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yala Safari River View Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Riverview restuarnt

    • Yala Safari River View Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
      • Cooking class

    • Room options at Yala Safari River View Hotel include:

      • Triple
      • Family