Art Yala Boutique Resort

Hotels
9.6 (119 reviews)
Court road Tikiriudanapura Punchi akurugoda Tissamaharama , Tissamaharama , lk

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well-maintained
Attentive staff
Great location with views
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Excellent food
Cons:
Some areas poorly lit
Firm beds may not suit everyone

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Hotel clean and well-maintained as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
9.95
Staff described as extremely attentive and helpful across reviews.
Location
9.25
Good location with scenic views as noted by guests.
Room Quality
9.75
Rooms spacious, comfortable, and well-designed.
Amenities
9.75
Great amenities for guests, including good breakfast.
Value for Money
9.25
The hotel provides great value for a well-rounded experience.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Food highly praised, with reviews indicating it as some of the best.
Overall Experience
9.85
Guests expressed enjoyment, recommending the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:55

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and sophistication in our air-conditioned rooms with stunning lake views, flat-screen TVs, and impeccable room service.

Exceptional Facilities
Enjoy the convenience of a concierge service, tour desk, and free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable stay.

Scenic Location
Nestled in Tissamaharama, our resort is a stone's throw away from Tissa Wewa and a short drive to Bundala Bird Sanctuary and Situlpawwa.

For a memorable stay in Tissamaharama, book now at Art Yala Boutique Resort.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 119 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.75
Amenities: 9.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 9.85
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SUNNY54 • couple • cn
8
Not bad and place good to have Safari
Pros:

This is a small nice place. Very near to the lake. Lovely room, cool enough.And very prepared breakfast.

Cons:

However as hotel owner is not stay at the hotel. Staff should talk with owner everything, so we have to wait wait and wait to get the reply. It takes time. And also there are many many flies outside. You may see many geckos out side also.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Florentin Jeremias • couple • de
8
Ruhig gelegener Unterkunft, sehr sauber, freundliches Personal, Preise für die Aktivitäten sind nicht transparent
Pros:

Zimmer war wie auf den Bildern, es war sauber, Personal war freundlich und hilfsbereit

Cons:

Preise bezüglich der Aktivitäten war nicht transparent.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Shlomi • family_with_children • il
10
Marvelous decoration
Pros:

One of the best places, if not the best, in our travel to Sri Lanka. It is really a boutique hotel. Very unique in its marvelous decoration. We took the room in the second floor. A very spacious room with an extraordinary wide balcony. The service is excellent. Breakfast was good.
Don't miss this place.

Cons:

None

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • be
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Very clean room, nice food and great Safari.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Gianpaolo • couple • it
9
Assolutamente consigliato
Pros:

Boutique Hotel che ti sorprenderà perché va oltre le tue aspettative.
Ottimo il rapporto qualità prezzo.
Soluzione perfetta per chi vuole fare il Safari nel parco Nazionale di Yala.
Un po’ lunghi i tempi per la prima colazione ma comunque buona.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Neela • couple • ca
9
Pros:

The room was spacious and comfortable.
Very nice staff. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
7
Could be better
Pros:

The room was very spacious and clean. You can tell a lot of love has gone into making it look good. If you are making an overnight stop for a safari it can do just that but there is nothing within walking distance and is very isolated. The staff member spoke very little English and we asked for coffee before our safari at 5 am and he did not wake until 4.55 so no time.

Cons:

Nothing to do

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • au
10
Pros:

Bath, great after safaris !

Chilled vibe

Nicest accommodation at a reasonable price

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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libby • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Staff were great and hotel is lovely

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Rohaan • couple • gb
10
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • couple • it
10
Pros:

Camere belle spaziose e pulite
Bella location particolare e rilassante

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Kellie • extended_group • au
10
Art Yala made everything easy
Pros:

Fabulous place to relax before and after Yala Safari tour. Rooms are spacious, clean and relaxing. Property assisted with booking an excellent safari and providing packed picnic breakfast for the trek. Sunset view from the upper balcony across the lake is beautiful & property provided binoculars to fully appreciate wildlife. Staff prepared us a fabulous meal for dinner. Very attentive to every need, thank you.

Cons:

Nothing - we had a fabulous experience here.

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Jesu • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Lovely B&B style accommodation. We booked a deluxe family suite which was extremely spacious and had two separate bedrooms and a large bathroom. The rooms were also very clean. The water temperature was a bit of a let down but given the heat it was bearable. The service was impeccable. There are only two guys on staff, Ashan and Ajith, who went out of their way to meet your every need. Ashan is an excellent chef and cooked us a delicious Sri Lankan dinner and breakfast. Some of the best meals we’ve had on our 2 week long trip in Sri Lanka. I mentioned I liked Tiger beer and Ajith went on his bike to get me one from a local store. The location is about a 45 min drive from Yala National Park, which can be a bit inconvenient but given that you are likely to spend a whole or half day on safari, it’s not a big issue. The scenery from the hotel is very picturesque and there are some lovely local neighbours. Overall, this was a unique experience and deserving of 5 stars!

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Parmjit • extended_group • gb
8
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Aika • solo_traveller • jp
9
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Muhammad Jafar • family_with_children • sa
10
Amazing hidden gem near Yala- for a trip onward to the Yala Safari and nearby Tissa Lake.
Pros:

Everything was amazing - especially the proactive owner who made sure of everything/ from tours to every aspect of the visit

Cons:

All good

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • gb
10
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
10
We had the Best stay here at Art Yala Boutique Resort. One of the best places we have stayed at in Sri Lanka. I organise
Pros:

Absolutely everything

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Traleen • family_with_children • cn
9
Pros:

It was clean, the rooms were large, and they provided good-quality linen and furniture.

2025-12-23 • via Nuitee