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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: Olu villa Resort in Tissamaharama offers a sun terrace, lush garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity throughout their stay. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and a public bath. Additional facilities include family rooms, full-day security, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Indian, American, Asian, and European cuisines, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, and halal diets. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, and local specialities. Prime Location: Located 29 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the resort is near Tissa Wewa (2 km) and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara (18-minute walk). Guests appreciate the scenic lakes and picturesque views.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
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France
“Nice room with an amazing view of the lake. Big terrace, perfect to enjoy breakfast and sunsets in front of the lake. The bathroom was very big and there was as much hot water as we wanted (very rare in Sri Lanka). From the hotel it's a very...” - B
Netherlands
“We used this location for one night because of a visit to yala. The view was beautiful. The host was very friendly and arranged a driver for the Yala safari, a breakfast package and balloons on the room for our sons birthday. The room was nice and...” - Andrea
United Kingdom
“View was amazing, room very clean and large, good air con.” - João
Portugal
“The rooms are huge, with and incredible lake view, and the place is very clean. The shower pressure is good and there is hot water. The WiFi is the best we have encountered so far. The pool is right above the lake. You can sit at the pool while...” - Channa
Sri Lanka
“The ambience. A peaceful and serene location . Ideal to rest and recharge.” - Duncan
New Zealand
“This is a very good 3 star property, clean, great outlook over the lake. It was very convenient for us and our Safari driver. Great value for money for a night or two. If you are going for dinner I'd recommend Chef Lady - 700m walk. Very very...” - Ell
Australia
“Very quiet hotel, we were slightly off season I believe. Check in was good, grabbed lunch and it was tasty - flies are annoying but what can you do near a lakeside. Rooms were spacious & comfortable, bathroom was clean and also big. Recommend to...” - Camilla
Australia
“Beautiful view over the lake and a pool to enjoy. Great shower with hot water and good pressure. It was perfect for our 2 night stay for Safari. We did not eat at the hotel due to having full day safari and wanting to try a local restaurant ...” - Stuart
Australia
“The rooms and pool. Shower was amazing with great water pressure and hot water” - Amber
United Kingdom
“The staff were so helpful and friendly, they put food on for us as we arrived late- the best curry I have had! They also washed our clothes from a day at yala safari. Breakfast was lovely and tailored to what we wanted. Would stay here again.”
Quality rating
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Property information
Languages spoken
English,TamilProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- Oluvilla resort Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican • Indian • Asian • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.