Very very nice

Stayed in August 2025

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This was one of the best hotels that we stayed in during our time in Sri Lanka (10+ accommodations). I would highly recommend. We visited Yala for the national park and this accommodation was ideal for our two nights stay. The staff were very professional and welcoming, and ensured we had a great visit throughout. The communication in the lead up was exceptional, and we organised a fantastic private safari through the hotel (great breakfast and lunch was provided). The room was one of the best that we had during our stay in Sri Lanka; the room was exceptionally clean, large and finished to a very high standard. The room provided a spacious bathroom with shower, bath and his and hers sink, while the room has seating, a coffee area and great AC. The attentiveness of the staff made our visit, we felt the benefits of a professional luxury stay while maintaining the pros of an a smaller property. Secure private parking onsite - ideal for our rented tuktuk. We had dinner both nights at the hotel, and the breakfasts were great. Thanks!

Stayed in August 2025

Clean spacious modern room, 30min drive to Yala safari. Staff were friendly, owner was very helpful organising safari & onwards travel last minute.

Stayed in August 2025

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Everything, food, drinks, safari and gorgeous room.

Stayed in August 2025

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Stayed in June 2025

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The rooms are incredibly beautiful and spacious, the beds are good, the surroundings are peaceful and gorgeous. And the food is the best we had in all Sri Lanka! They also arranged for a safari for us and de had the greatest experience for a cheaper price then on all the websites. You can visit this hotel without hesitation!

Stayed in July 2025

The staff were so attentive and sorted the safari for us, they even decorated the room and got a cake for my birthday! Very small boutique hotel so very personable stay.

Stayed in July 2025

very tastefully furnished hotel, large room, comfortable bed, very tasty breakfast and dinner (curry), beautiful view over the lake, uncomplicated communication, great safari

Stayed in June 2025

All good.

Personalized service of the owner. Clean property. Very good food. All amidst the nature. Worth staying.

Stayed in May 2025

One of the hidden gems of Sri Lanka! This beautiful hotel is set around a serene lake, with stunning views from the room overlooking water lilies, palm trees, and grazing buffalo. The rooms are stylishly decorated, spacious, and impeccably clean. The breakfast is fantastic, with something for everyone. Madu, the manager, is incredibly approachable and goes above and beyond to make everything possible. A truly amazing stay!

Stayed in June 2025

Probably eventually changing the bedsheets into white ones would bring in more of a luxurious vibe. Just a thought but no complaints.

Great value for money. Appreciate the hospitality. I wish nothing but the best for the Art Yala team. There was a good breakfast and a lot of restaurants close by for convenience. Definitely head to the ancient temples close by. It's right next to the lake so it was very relaxing for my family.

Stayed in June 2025

Lovely and relaxing place. We enjoyed dinner and breakfast looking out over the lake and great location for safari.

Stayed in April 2025

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We had a great time at Tissamaharama thanks to Madu who arranged everything (boat safari, wildlife safari). Food was also very delicious and the team at Art Yala did everything to make us feel at home. We loved the design of the beautiful hotel as well. Highly recommend booking the safari through Madu. We had the best safari guide!

Stayed in April 2025

We had a really lovely stay here. Madu was very welcoming and helpful. The room was the best one we stayed in for our entire trip - spacious, comfortable and aesthetic. Food was great, with excellent views of the lake. I would definitely recommend!

Stayed in March 2025

Cleanest place I have ever seen in my life! The host puts a lot of effort to small details and this can indeed be seen. The cuisine is also fantastic and it is worth a try!

Stayed in March 2025

The staff were excellent Especially chef Indica and young lad Sassi. Excellent value for money

Stayed in April 2025

Loved the location on the lake. Well placed for Yala NP Main Entrance and even better for Lunugamvehera NP. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room and bathroom enormous and updated.

Stayed in April 2025

Amazing spot by the lake, food was delicious and the staff were lovely. Space was clean and the room was huge. Loved watching the resident turtles walking around

Stayed in March 2025

Our stay was unforgettable! We spent two nights of our honeymoon at Art Yala, and everything was perfect. The property is stunning, with beautiful lake views, the food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. We enjoyed every moment of our time there. Madu also organized an amazing safari experience for us. Highly recommend this place, and we can't wait to return soon!

Stayed in March 2025

I was looking for a quiet intimate place in Tissa, not far from Yala National Park, and was happy to find Art Yala. The venue is idyllic - right on the lake, with gorgeous sunsets. The facility itself is very private - I had a huge room on the upper floor, very comfortable and immaculate. Meals were prepared Indika, Art Yala's own on-site chef (outstanding!), and the staff did everything to ensure I was comfortable and well taken care of. Madu, the owner. Arranged for a morning safari into Yala, and served as my personal guide. It was a terrific experience! I enthusiastically recommend Art Yala to anyone seeking an intimate hi-quality stay near Yala National Park!

Stayed in March 2025

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Beautiful hotel with spacious, modern and clean rooms. The bathroom was perfect en the bed very comfortable. Lovely outdoor area with amazing view of the lake. Amazing to have dinner or lunch here which was very good. You can also book a safari tour with the hotel, which we recommend!

Stayed in March 2025

What a wonderful place to stay! The design of the hotel is beautiful and creates a great atmosphere. It’s super spacious, perfect for relaxing. The room was amazing, and we slept really well. The safari to Yala was also incredible. But the best part was the food—the breakfast was definitely the most delicious we had in all of Sri Lanka. We would absolutely come back! ❤️

Stayed in March 2025

Beautiful room, lovely staff. Owner Madu was so lovely and went out of his way to make us feel welcome! Arranged safari. Chef at the hotel was incredible and some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka!!

Stayed in March 2025

Wow. What more can I say. We came here as part of our honeymoon and we were completely blown away. This is truly an amazing and special place. The rooms are spacious, incredibly well-maintained and all the finer details are taken care of. The bathroom in our room was incredible. It is so quiet and peaceful with wildlife viewing on a constant basis. There are so many birds in the trees and fireflies in the evenings. The viewing balcony is a brilliant place to watch the birds and other wildlife, chill with a beer and watch the sunset. We arranged our safari through here as well and were so glad we did. The staff are all fantastic and so caring and attentive. We were given packed breakfast in beautiful boxes to have in the jeeps each day we went on Safari and when we asked for the Sri Lankan breakfast on the days we didn't- it was truly spectacular - the best breakfast we have had for our whole trip! The attention to details was second to none. We also had such a good experience, we ate dinner here every night which is something we never normally do. The chef and his creations are truly something else - we had the rice and curry and the kottu which were all the best we've had so far in Sri Lanka but we saw others have the grilled fish and prawns and they also looked and smelled amazing! It is a secluded, quiet and beautiful place and Madu gave us a truly personalised and wonderful experience. I am never normally this complimentary but this place is amazing. We couldn't recommend it more! Anyone visiting Tissa or Yala should stay or at least eat here. It is fantastic.

Stayed in March 2025