Nehansa Resort and safari

Hotels
9.7 (340 reviews)
No 553, Gagasiripura, Debarawewa, Tissamaharama , Tissamaharama , lk

Free

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Clean and beautiful rooms
Cons:
Location is a bit far from the center

Categories

Cleanliness
9.95
Overall positive sentiment regarding cleanliness mentioned frequently in reviews.
Service
10
Numerous mentions of excellent and attentive service from the staff.
Location
9.42
Location was appreciated, though some noted it is further from the center.
Room Quality
9.96
Rooms were described as very clean, beautiful, and comfortable, exceeding expectations.
Amenities
9.41
Amenities included free activities like safaris and a welcoming atmosphere.
Value for Money
9.44
Guests felt the accommodation provided a fantastic experience for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Breakfast and dinner were noted as very good and abundant.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experience received unanimous praise as exceptional.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-17 18:49

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Nature Views

Modern Amenities and Services

Culinary Delights and Cultural Experiences

Experience a stay at Nehansa Resort and safari, where luxury meets nature with stunning garden views. Enjoy modern amenities like 24-hour room service, free WiFi, and airport transfers. Indulge in Asian, vegetarian, and halal breakfast options, and savor Chinese, Pizza, and Seafood cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Immerse yourself in the local culture with bike and car hire available for exploring the area, including popular nearby attractions like Bundala Bird Sanctuary and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Book now for a memorable getaway filled with comfort and adventure.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 340 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.95
Service: 10
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 9.96
Amenities: 9.41
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 10
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Hui solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Very friendly staff and helpful. They organized my transportation from Ella to Tissa and booked safari trips for me. I felt safe and being well looked after. They include breakfast and dinner option for me. Money for value.

Cons:

The place is a bit far from shops and cafes.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Nico couple de
10
Pros:

Wir hatten eine perfekten Aufenthalt im Nehansa Resort! - Priyankara war so super nett. Hat uns abgeholt in der Stadt. Ein sehr toller Gesamtservice wie im kleinen 5 - Sterne - Hotel!!! 🙂😊

Die Safari war super organisiert und wir haben wunderbare frei lebende Wildtiere sehen können. 🐘🐆🐊🕊️🦃...

Flughunde und Deers waren ebenso im kostenlosen Zusatzprogramm enthalten.

== Großartig!!! 🥳🙂😊

Allerbesten Dank. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
10
Lovely Place
Pros:

We stayed here for our Safari Trip to Yala National Park which we booked through the hotel. The trip was great and we saw a lot of animals including Leopards! The accommodation was a lovely calming place and the staff were very attentive. I would definitely stay again.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Damian solo_traveller de
10
Amazing and helpful staff
Pros:

Overall very pleasant experience. The staff made a great effort to help out as much as possible (even though they don’t offer a laundry service they took care of that and outsourced it without a problem). Room was comfy, AC worked perfectly fine. The manager organised a nice half-day safari for a very reasonable price. Food there is excellent as well (I had all my lunches and dinners there). Totally recommend that place.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Pros:

The location was great and allowed us to access Yala early in the morning. The owner took us on a local tour for the evening showing us birdlife on the lagoon, crocodiles and then we watched the numerous fruit bats leave their roost for the evening.

They helped sort out Yala safari and the driver met us at the door for a brilliant time at the park spotting animals.

He also took us to our next location for a reasonable price and dropped us to our door. They were amazingly welcoming and the room was a good size and clean. For the price it was perfect.

Cons:

The mattress was a little hard.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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zanzibar couple de
10
Pros:

Überaus freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Wir durften zuschauen wie um 17 Uhr wilde Rehe gefüttert wurden. Anschließend würde uns eine kostenlose Tour an den See mit Sonnenuntergang angeboten. Wir buchten über Nehansa eine Safari in den Yala-Nationalpark. Fahrer war top. Nehansa ist bedingungslos zu empfehlen. 5 Sterne

Cons:

Nichts

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Nathan couple no
10
Pros:

Very good facilities: clean room with AC and a comfortable bed and shower, and good food.
But most of all extremely friendly and helpful personell. We received a tour of the local lake in the evening, coffee and cake at 4AM before our safari, fresh home made pastries from their own bakery and we were dropped off at the bus station ~6 km away - all free of charge. Would recommend this place to anyone!

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Manfred family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Problemlose Organisation einer Nachmittagssafari, bei der wir sogar Leoparden sehen konnten. Reibungslose Abendessenbestellung und gutes Frühstück. Wir waren sehr zufrieden.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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KASUMI couple jp
9
Pros:

サファリツアー(半日)に57$で参加することができした。
チェックインの際にはバス停まで迎えに来てくれ、帰りもバス停まで送ってくださいました。また、私たちはミーギリが食べたく相談したのですが、時間が遅く無いかもしれないと言われました。でもその後わざわざ探してくださり、部屋まで持ってきてくださり食べることができました。
サファリツアーもでき、とても良い宿でした。

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller nl
10
Fantastisch
Pros:

Personeel is zo lief en behulpzaam. En super schoon, ook heel fijn.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Ikhtiar Hasan couple bd
9
A peaceful, clean, and nature-friendly resort with great hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Yala for Sa
Pros:

We had a very nice stay at Nehansa Resort Yala. The owner’s behaviour was very welcoming and friendly, and the cleanliness of the resort was excellent.

One of the best parts was seeing jungle deer in the garden — you can even feed them, which was a unique experience. They also kindly offered us a complimentary visit to Tissa Lake, which made the stay even more memorable. They also provide safari jeeps.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Jo couple gb
8
Highly recommend.
Pros:

Excellent value for money . The host kindly arranged our safari to Yala. They also took us into their backyard to feed the wild deer & to a nearby lake to see the bats & crocodiles. They truly went above & beyond.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
A really great place to stay, with the most considerate, kind, and professional staff
Pros:

We have stayed in 8 hotels and homestays during our tour of Sri Lanka ... and this was the best, it was exceptional!
The room, the location were great.
But the thing that really made it was the care, consideration, and friendly approach of the staff and the owner.
From fresh coconuts on arrival, to feeding deer in the garden, to bird and bat watching, to very early pre-safari drinks all included.
Plus a volunteered free lift the short distance to our chosen restaurant.
I 100% recommend a stay here.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Freya extended_group de
10
Pros:

Wir waren nur eine Nacht in Nehansa Resort, da wir eine Safari im Yala Nationalpark gemacht haben. Der Aufenthalt war von vorne bis hinten toll! Wir wurden von Beginn an herzlich empfangen. Bei der Ankunft gab es frische Kokosnüsse, danach wurden uns hinter dem Haus Bambis gezeigt und am Abend ging es noch auf eine kleine Mini-Safari zum nahegelegenen See (gesehen haben wir dabei Krokodile, Vögel, Büffel und Schildkröten).
Am nächsten Tag ging es um 04:30 los zur Safari im Yala Nationalpark. Wir haben die Safari direkt über die Unterkunft gebucht und würden dies 100% weiterempfehlen. Der Preis ist angemessen und unser Fahrer hat sich sehr bemüht, dass wir so viele Tiere wie möglich sehen können. Wir haben in der ersten Stunde unserer Safari direkt einen Leoparden gespottet und waren die ersten 5 min ganz alleine bevor die anderen Jeeps kamen. Das war eine ganz tolle Erfahrung!

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Christiane extended_group de
10
Pros:

Personal super zuvorkommend. Toller Ausflug zu den Fledermäusen inklusive.Rehe hinterm Grundstück.Super gepflegte Anlage. Einfache, ausreichende Unterkunft. Moskitonetze vorhanden. Safari und Weiterreise wurde für uns organisiert. Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.🫠

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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michel couple fr
10
Pros:

Hebergement au calme, entoure de verdure.
Chambre tres confortable et propre. Le personnel et le manager sont toujours disponibles et prets a aider. Nous avons beaucoup apprecie la visite aux daims et la promenade aux lacs en soiree : merci pour ce geste.

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Nils extended_group de
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit sauberen Zimmern und einem guten Frühstück. Das Nehansa Team ist super nett und zuvorkommend. Man kann auch super Abendessen dort. Ich hatte ein technisches Problem mit der Dusche und bekam sofort ein neues Zimmer weiches sogar größer war. Man kann über die Unterkunft bequem die Safari buchen und wird vorm Homestay abgeholt. Bei der Abfahrt hat mich der Besitzer sogar zum Bus gebracht. Einfach rundum eine tolle Unterkunft die sich wirklich Mühe gibt alles optimal zu gestalten.

Cons:

Es gibt nichts negatives

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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John couple au
8
Pros:

Staff very friendly. They go above and beyond to ensure your stay enjoyable. They organized a good tour of Yala Park and also showed local sites

Cons:

Room was basic but good for price.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Daniela extended_group pl
10
Niezapomniane wrażenia
Pros:

Właściciel bardzo miły i pomocny. Na powitanie otrzymaliśmy napój w postaci świeżego kokosa oraz zostaliśmy zabrani na wycieczkę nad jezioro. Bardzo miły gest ze strony właściciela. Pokoje duże, czyste, przy pokojach na tarasie miejsce do siedzenia. Bardzo dobre wi-fi. Korzystaliśmy również z organizacji Safari w Parku Narodowym Yala- bardzo dobrze zorganizowane, przewodnik rewelacyjny. Zobaczyliśmy lamparta bardzo blisko nas, słonie chodzące obok samochodu, małpy, krokodyle, antylopy, ptaki, mangusty itd. Polecam skorzystać z tej usługi. Przepyszne posiłki, obfite śniadania wszystko w dobrej cenie. Najlepsze miejsce w jakim byliśmy na Sri Lance.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee