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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: Art Yala Boutique Resort in Tissamaharama offers a serene garden and terrace, complemented by a traditional restaurant serving Asian cuisine. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and lake or garden views. Additional amenities include balconies, minibars, and soundproofing, ensuring a relaxing stay. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves an à la carte breakfast with juice, pancakes, and fruits. Asian cuisine is available in a welcoming ambience, catering to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Prime Location: Located 29 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara (2 km) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (27 km). Guests appreciate the lakes, property staff, and safaris.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Abbigail
United Kingdom
“Clean spacious modern room, 30min drive to Yala safari. Staff were friendly, owner was very helpful organising safari & onwards travel last minute.” - Eve
United Kingdom
“Everything, food, drinks, safari and gorgeous room.” - Voet
Belgium
“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...” - Poppy
United Kingdom
“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.” - Anina
Switzerland
“very tastefully furnished hotel, large room, comfortable bed, very tasty breakfast and dinner (curry), beautiful view over the lake, uncomplicated communication, great safari” - Deepak
India
“Personalized service of the owner. Clean property. Very good food. All amidst the nature. Worth staying.” - Rmw
Sri Lanka
“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...” - Katie
United Kingdom
“Lovely and relaxing place. We enjoyed dinner and breakfast looking out over the lake and great location for safari.” - Meishan
Singapore
“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...” - Shivali
United Kingdom
“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!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAsian
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsKosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
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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.