Double Lake View Tissa & Safari

Hotels
9.7 (138 reviews)
Gamunupura Road 1033/3,Debarawewa,Tissamaharama , Tissamaharama , LK

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional hospitality
Delicious local cuisine
Cons:
Hard bed
Limited water pressure

Categories

Cleanliness
9.65
Clean and comfortable rooms, with well-maintained facilities as mentioned.
Service
10
Hosts were exceptionally friendly, helpful, and went out of their way to cater to guests' needs.
Location
10
Great location near a lake with beautiful views and easy access to nature.
Room Quality
9.15
Rooms were described as clean and comfortable, though some noted crowding due to extra beds.
Amenities
9.15
Good amenities provided; however, the spare bed in the room was unnecessary.
Value for Money
9.65
Overall good value for the quality of service and accommodations.
Food and Beverage
10
Incredible and authentic Sri Lankan food, which was highly praised by guests.
Overall Experience
10
Guests felt a deep appreciation for the overall stay and would recommend the place.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:42

Property Description

Lakefront Oasis

Scenic Views: Enjoy stunning lake views from the comfort of your room at Double Lake View Tissa & Safari.

Convenient Amenities: Benefit from a range of convenient amenities including a restaurant, 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Adventure Awaits: Explore the area with ease by taking advantage of bike hire services for fishing and cycling adventures.

Experience tranquility and adventure at Double Lake View Tissa & Safari. Book now for an unforgettable stay amidst nature's beauty.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 138 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.65
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 9.65
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
B
Bhavish • couple • my
10
Spectacular highly recommend
Pros:

The stay is located right in front of a big lake and is the perfect place to spot variety of animals and birds. We spotted crocs, hornbills, eagles, woodpeckers & peacocks right from our balcony. You can also experience the sunrise over the lake which was simply spectacular. The uncle at the stay is one of the friendliest and genuine person we have met so far. He really takes time to make sure you make the most of your trip. He brought us out on his tuktuk to the village and temples and even explained the history of the lake and the village. Simply cannot recommend enough. The food at the stay was delicious and homemade which we really appreciated. Room was in excellent conditions with hot water and AC available

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
B
Barbara • extended_group • de
10
Einfach perfekt!
Pros:

Die Unterkunft war perfekt, um eine Wanderung um die 2 Seen zu machen, auch zum Yalla Nationalpark ist es nicht weit. Der Gastgeber und seine Familie sind sehr, sehr gastfreundlich und nett. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und mit einer Gruppe, wir kamen zu neunt, hatten wir ein Stockwerk für uns allein, inklusive einer großen Terrasse mit Blick auf die Seen.

Cons:

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2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
M
Maksims • couple • lv
10
Pros:

Очень любезный хозяин. Не ожидали такого гостеприимства. После экскурсии разрешил помыться в нашем же номере

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Enora • extended_group • fr
10
Super pour se reposer après le safari.
Pros:

Merci pour l’accueil chaleureux de notre hôte, aux petits soins avec mes amies et moi. Bien situé, proche des lacs et au calme.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
S
sarah • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Très bien situé pour les safaris. Nous avons très bien dormi et mangé, la famille est Adorable !

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
A
ahmed • solo_traveller • it
10
Excellent stay - Excellent dinner
Pros:

Had an amazing stay at this place. It is a family-run hotel. Very beautiful place and relaxing location. The dinner is a must. Amazing cooking and amazing service. The host is very friendly and helpful.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
J
Jessica • couple • de
8
Wunderschöne Lage am See, ganz herzliche Familie, perfekter Safariausgangspunkt
Pros:

Tolle Lage direkt an zwei Seen, unglaubliche Tierwelt zu beobachten. Das Haus und die Familie sind wahnsinnig herzlich, wir wurden von der Tochter ganz toll empfangen und von der Mutter bekocht, vielen lieben Dank nochmal :)

Cons:

Der Besitzer ist aktuell nicht vor Ort und wird von einem Freund vertreten, der super hilfsbereit ist, aber leider schon fast etwas zu aufdringlich ist, wenn man einfach seine Ruhe möchte.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
A
Anna • couple • pl
7
Great stay for an amazing safari
Pros:

Amazing breakfast, super helpful owners. Great trip to the lake to watch flying foxes, birds and crocodiles. Very good safari arranged by them, driver was really successful in finding us best spots to take a photo of leopard, elephants and other animals.

Cons:

Bathroom with the window not fully closing and quite poor water pressure. Dinner rather basic, we recommend going outside, which they are happy to drive you to.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
A
Akarshan • family_with_children • ae
9
Nice and value for money.
Pros:

It was nice property, value for money. It was clean and well equipped with necessary requirements. Morning breakfast in the large balcony was amazing. The caretaker welcomes us with fresh coconut water, a sweet gesture.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
P
Patrick • couple • au
9
Pros:

Very, very clean and comfortable, but also lots of extra practical touches, like an overhead fan (in conjunction with excellent A/C) lots of electrical sockets in useful places, an extra rack to dry towels. Private balcony for our room, plus a very large balcony at the front of the property, overlooking the lake.

Dinner was excellent, and very good value.

Cons:

A tea and coffee making station in the communal area would have been a great finishing touch.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
I
Ivan • couple • si
10
Pros:

Nice accomodation, the host was very helpfull, arrange the full day safari for good price. He even check the oil on my rented Tuktuk.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
J
jian • couple • cn
10
Pros:

房间干净卫生,晚上也很安静。关键是老板帮忙定的safari很靠谱,带我们找到了豹子、熊、鳄鱼、大象......,结束后免费提供淋雨,最后还把我们送到汽车站送我们上车!

Cons:

无

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
M
Michiel • couple • nl
9
Easily the best stay in Sri Lanka
Pros:

Superb hospitality. The owner goes out of his way to please you. Bring you great food on a veranda with beautiful views on the lake. Anything you want he will arrange for you.

Cons:

Nothing this was the best value we got in Sri Lanka

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
D
DIDIER • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

Vue sur le lac. Bon petit déjeuner . personnel très sympathique. Tout est bien. Possibilité de dîner ( c'était notre cas car il pleuvait)

Cons:

Rien à dire.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
A
Anneloes • couple • nl
10
Fijne accomodatie met een mooi uitzicht en aardige eigenaar!
Pros:

We hebben hier een heel fijn verblijf gehad. De gastheer was ontzettend vriendelijk en zorgde ervoor dat we ons meteen welkom voelden. Onze tuktuk konden we zonder problemen in de voortuin parkeren.

Bij aankomst kwam ik erachter: de eerste foto van de accommodatie toont een soort blauwe stoep, waarvan wij dachten dat het een zwembad was, dit was het dus niet ;) Gelukkig maakte het prachtige uitzicht over het meer alles meer dan goed.

De accommodatie is erg schoon en vanaf het balkon heb je een mooi uitzicht, met veel vogels om te spotten. Voor natuurliefhebbers echt een fijne plek. De weg ernaartoe is wel hobbelig, maar via een klein omweggetje kun je dit grotendeels vermijden.

Op korte rijafstand kun je de flying foxes zien, wat wij op aanraden van de gastheer gelijk zijn gaan doen met zonsondergang. Houd er wel rekening mee dat er eigenlijk niets echt op loopafstand is; je bent dus afhankelijk van een vervoersmiddel.

Al met al een rustige, schone accommodatie met een schitterend uitzicht en een zeer gastvrije eigenaar!

Cons:

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2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
T
Trevor • couple • gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Jaya is incredibly friendly, helpful, informative and has many contacts and well respected in the community. The location is very beautiful with many birds. Don’t miss the fruit bats at dusk. Jaya can arrange most things such as long distance taxis and safari rides. The location is quiet and peaceful

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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W. Guttormsen • couple • no
10
Ville absolutt bodd her igjen.
Pros:

Veldig hyggelig vertskap! Jay (mannen som driver det) er verdens beste vert!

Cons:

Ingenting.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
S
Sophie • extended_group • de
10
Pros:

unserer Gastgeber war sehr freundlich und hat uns sehr gute tipps über die Umgebung gegeben. Von der Terrasse ist der Blick auf den See sehr schön. Wir haben See Adler gesehen, sowie viele andere Vogelarten und, natürlich,die Flughunde. Wir hatten ein leckeres Frühstück. Wie kommen sehr gern wieder.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Excellent location service and rooms.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
D
Duygu • couple • tr
9
Pros:

The hotel is located in a beautiful spot right across the lake. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We booked a half-day safari through the hotel, and there is also a full-day safari option available. We were picked up from the hotel in the morning and dropped back off after the safari. Our driver was excellent, and thanks to him we even managed to see a leopard. The room was clean, and both breakfast and lunch were tasty. It’s easy to find tuk-tuks to get to the central areas. The hotel also offers guided walks along the lakeside, but we preferred to explore the area on our own by walking. Don’t leave without seeing the flying foxes (fruit bats).

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee