Thissa Inn Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (79 reviews)
wellawaya road tissamaharama , Tissamaharama , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast variety
Room maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
5.95
Several issues reported with bathroom cleanliness and maintenance across multiple reviews.
Service
8.95
Hotel manager was friendly and provided great service, addressing issues promptly.
Location
7.95
Conveniently located but lacks view; some reviews indicated no noteworthy advantages.
Room Quality
6.95
Rooms were spacious but reported issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
Amenities
8.95
Good facilities including a swimming pool; overall positive sentiment on amenities.
Value for Money
7.95
Mixed feelings about price versus quality, especially concerning breakfast and cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
7.45
Breakfast did not meet expectations; somewhat underwhelming variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.25
Despite some negatives, overall a satisfactory stay with highlights in service and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:50

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Modern Amenities

Rice of Life by Tissa Inn offers a cozy stay just 15 km from the airport. The air-conditioned rooms with flat screen TVs, along with the outdoor swimming pool, ensure a comfortable and relaxing experience.

Scenic Surroundings and Convenient Facilities

Set amidst lush greenery, the hotel provides a peaceful garden, common lounge area, and free parking. Its proximity to Yala National Park, Kirinda Beach, and Kirinda Temple makes it an ideal choice for nature lovers and explorers.

Culinary Delights and Exceptional Service

Indulge in a variety of local and international cuisines at the in-house restaurant, which also offers room service. With free Wi-Fi and attentive staff, Rice of Life by Tissa Inn guarantees a memorable stay.

Book your stay now at Rice of Life by Tissa Inn for an unforgettable experience!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BIA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 79 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.95
Service: 8.95
Location: 7.95
Room Quality: 6.95
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 8.25
K
Kalpesh extended_group gb
10
Value for money
Pros:

Everything about the property.. that stuff are very friendly... they went out their way to look after us..thanks you ..

Cons:

The only thing I can say is this property does not have any lifts.. which can be a problem for any people with mobility, however they do have rooms in first Ground which day sorted out straight away....

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
R
Robert extended_group gb
10
Enjoyed two days in excellent accommodation
Pros:

Excellent customer service

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
W
Weliwegamage extended_group lk
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Julian family_with_children dk
8
Rigtig godt ophold - meget hjælpsom personale
Pros:

Rigtig fint sted til ophold til Safari tur og oplevelser i området. Skøn pool og generelt gode faciliteter. Personalet er yderst hjælpsom og gør alt for at man får en godt ophold.
De er hjælpsomme med at arrangere ture til gode priser. Vær dog obs på hvad aftalen er, vi oplevede flere misforståelser.

Meget familie venligt sted!!!

Cons:

Renligheden på værelserne kunne godt være lidt bedre. Ikke dårligt, men badeværelset trængte til en opdatering og let renovering.

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
C
C. I. M. extended_group gb
10
A splendid experience
Pros:

New hotel with large rooms and beautiful design. The staff is beyond any expectations, they will do everything they can to please you.

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
R
Rodrigo family_with_children lk
9
Excellent
Pros:

The staff including the manager are really friendly. Property despite being small is very nice, quiet and comfortable for the price paid.

The staff even attended to some of our personal needs as some of our guests were ill.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-26 via Nuitee
P
Peruzzi family_with_children de
8
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt etwas außerhalb und man hat Ruhe vom Trubel.

2025-12-26 via Nuitee
N
Nethun family_with_children lk
10
2025-12-25 via Nuitee
Z
Zaha family_with_children lk
4
Would not recommend. Pictures and reviews were deceiving including the 9.5 award.
Pros:

The staff were friendly

Cons:

Stained carpets
Cockroach in bathroom
Poor hygiene in bathroom, stained towels
No quilt on bed, AC remote was not working
Hotel booked a jeep for us for travel - unfortunately it was the only jeep without cover in the entire national park, hence got totally soaked in jeep during the safari

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
P
Prasanna family_with_children lk
9
A very good and comfortable place. Many attractions were close by (national parks )
Pros:

We had breakfast and dinner and the food was delicious. They had a good range of foods for both meals. The stuff was very kind and attentive. We stayed during December and the place was beautifully decorated.

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
L
Lalinda family_with_children au
6
Ok for a quick stay
Pros:

The room was really spacious, and the two large double beds were perfect for our family of four. The hotel manager was super friendly and went above and beyond by arranging a late-night dinner for us. Really appreciated the great service!

Cons:

The room really needed better cleaning and maintenance, especially the bathroom. The shower in our room didn’t drain properly, and when it filled up, some rubbish from the drain floated back up — definitely not a pleasant experience. We reported it, and two staff members came with a plunger to try to fix it, but it didn’t work. Luckily, since the hotel wasn’t full, the manager kindly gave us access to an adjacent room so we could use that bathroom instead. Unfortunately, the water pressure there was very low in that bathroom so taking a shower wasn't a nice experience in the hotel. If the hotel had been fully booked, we would’ve been stuck.

Two other families in our group also had similar bathroom issues. It looked like the bathrooms hadn’t been deep-cleaned for a while — there were visible stains on the bathtub and tiles. The carpet in our room also seemed like it hadn’t been properly vacuumed for some time.

The air conditioning wasn’t great either. It hadn’t been turned on before we arrived, so the room was really hot, and it took hours just to cool it down slightly.

With regular maintenance and proper cleaning, this hotel could be much better — it just needs a bit more care and attention.

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
A
Arno family_with_children nl
8
Well-equipped hotel with friendly staff, breakfast could be improved
Pros:

This modern hotel impressed us with its spacious rooms, good facilities, and friendly staff. We booked a trip to Yala through the hotel, which was well organized and offered at a competitive market price. The swimming pool was a real highlight, providing a refreshing break after a day of exploring.

Cons:

On the downside, the breakfast did not quite meet our expectations given the price point. Although the breakfast area was large, it was almost empty during our stay, which may have affected the variety and freshness of the options. While the low occupancy might explain it, it still felt underwhelming compared to other accommodations we visited.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
A
Amit family_with_children in
8
Pros:

Hotel is clean, new & good

Cons:

Location is just on road no view from property

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
F
Francisco extended_group es
10
Pros:

Maica was the best, everything was perfect

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
G
Giulia family_with_children it
6
Pros:

Struttura molto bella e moderna, difficile trovarne di così belle in Sri Lanka. Stanza nel complesso carina, molto grande e spaziosa.

Cons:

Lo staff ha grosse difficoltà a comunicare in inglese, molte volte non ti capiscono e di conseguenza le richieste che fai non vengono soddisfatte. Abbiamo dovuto insegnare alla ragazza alla reception ad usare il pos, perché non era in grado di utilizzarlo. Per farci capire dai camerieri ci mettevamo un bel po’ e comunque alla fine non capivano, e parliamo di richieste basilari, non complicate ed elaborate.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
F
Federica extended_group it
6
Pros:

L’accoglienza dello staff.
Si sono resi disponibili e cordiali

Cons:

Camere vecchie , bagni vecchi e un po’ sporchi, anche il cuscino era sporco. Abbiamo trovato una blatta nel bagno e in generale la struttura sembrava nuova ma le camere molto datate.

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
J
Jessica family_with_children gb
6
2025-08-13 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple fr
7
Bien pour une nuit, nous avons pris deux nuits pour pour le Safari, une demi-journée suffisait pas beaucoup d’animaux. E
Pros:

La vue depuis la chambre super 👍

Cons:

Bruyant

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
M
Miriam family_with_children es
9
Servicio y personal encantador
Pros:

Sin duda el personal y el manager son lo mejor del hotel. Su atención y servicio son de 10. Las instalaciones son muy bonitas, y de la zona es de lo mejor.

Cons:

Falta actualización en la habitación en la que estuvimos en el baño y la moqueta del suelo. Quizá fue un problema de comunicación, pero no hicieron la habitación ese día.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Pearl family with young children lk
8
Value for money
Pros:

Breakfast is so dilicious .

Cons:

Dinner was so dilicious .but as sri lankens the potion which we ordered with french fryes were not enough .better to order with rice except fryes.western breakfast is supper.

2025-07-11 via Nuitee