EKHO Safari Tissa

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

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 mini-bar. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free parking available at the hotel

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Lucy
Australia Australia
“I did a heap of research regarding where best to stay to access Yala National Park. I was really pleased with my choice of EKHO Tissa. Other hotels are much closer to the park entrance but are much more expensive. Also, I like to be closer to the...”
Orly
Israel Israel
“The view from the room. The staff in the front desk, specifically Angela, the manager.”
Michael
China China
“Lovely view of the lake, wonderful bbq dinner by the lake. Great location for safari at Yala. Nicely decorated room and clean.”
Nimrod
Israel Israel
“This hotel is a real gem! With rooms facing the lake and an island with dozens of birds, this is the right place to organize a safari in the YALA reserve. The hotel staff is friendly, smiling, pleasant, and very efficient. The room was very...”
May
Thailand Thailand
“Lovely view across the lake from the pool. The restaurant and housekeeping staff were very helpful. Good sized room, clean and welcoming. Good sized bathroom with hot shower.”
Julia
United States United States
“Ekho Tissa was a lovely, well-located hotel on a beautiful lake with very attentive staff who were all focused on making sure I had a lovely stay. The view from my room of the lake was beautiful and the lakeside pool was another bonus. Nice place...”
Benedetta
Italy Italy
“Amazing hotel! Great and friendly staff! They accomodated all our requests! Breakfast and buffet dinner are excellent!! Highly recommended!!”
Precious
United States United States
“The ambience of the lobby and the lake view was nice.”
Marianne
Canada Canada
“Great location on the water. My room was newly renovated and faced the island where birds were roosting. Staff were very pleasant and a clear effort was made to cater to westerners, and especially British, in the dining room buffet A strong breeze...”
Russ
United States United States
“Staff including General management were very attentive during our stay. Excellent service and food were very delicious.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Indian • Seafood • Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of EKHO Safari Tissa

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

EKHO Safari Tissa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$26 per person, per night

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There are no cribs available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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