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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at EKHO Safari Tissa
Enjoying views of Tissa Lake from all its modern rooms, The Safari is located in Tissamaharama. A 20-minute drive from Yala National Park, it has an outdoor pool with lake view and free Wi-Fi. Decorated in warm shades of brown, the air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and rainshower facilities. Each also comes with a personal safe and minibar. The Safari is a 6-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. Free parking is provided on-site. Guests can get daily newspapers or exchange foreign currency at the 24-hour front desk. The hotel also provides laundry and dry cleaning services. International dishes, available in both buffet and à la carte styles, are served at the hotel's lake-facing restaurant.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Uswatte
Australia
“We loved the location close to Yala and Kataragama. We loved the pool area for afternoon relaxing. The restaurant produced some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka. Most of all the staff were amazing. Special mention of Angela who organised...” - Valeria
Italy
“Amazing location in front of the lake. The staff was really welcoming and available to help with any need we had. Especially the receptionist Sachini helped us in booking the Safari and a driver. We had a little issue with a lunch box they...” - Polina
Ukraine
“I had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it! The location is fantastic, right on the lake bank, surrounded by beautiful nature and offering stunning views, especially at sunset. The pool area is also lovely, with amazing...” - Flavio
Australia
“We enjoyed the beautiful lake view and the swimming pool. Breakfast was amazing, offering a variety of options, and the staff were always happy to help with anything.” - Michelle
Australia
“The location on the lake was beautiful and you could watch the sunsets from the sun lounges or pool. The pool was great! It’s close to Yala national park for the safari. The staff were friendly.” - Gabriele
Italy
“Everything was perfect! The hospitality, the kindness of the staff, the beautiful and clean rooms, the garden, the location, the lake view, and last but not least, the excellent restaurant. Great value for money” - Mendis
Sri Lanka
“I like the location. It has breathtaking views. We experienced lake atmosphere.” - Kate
United Kingdom
“Pool area was lovely and staff couldn’t be more accommodating” - Lakshman
Sri Lanka
“It was a wonderful stay.Very good location.Easy to go Yala safari from the hotel. Foods are Amazing staff was very helpful. Specially I shoud mention about ms.Angelin she was ( Front office) very helpful to every thing.” - Ayesha
Sri Lanka
“View was breathtaking. Food was tasty but not much of variety. Staff is friendly. However overall stay is satisfactory.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineIndian • Seafood • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 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
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please note any other taxes or levies imposed by the government of Sri Lanka that are applicable at the time of arrival will also be added to the above rates. The property will also be entitled to deduct any withholding taxes, if any, under statute or regulation introduced by the government of Sri Lanka.