Rain Tree by Oak Ray

Hotels
Sandugama Road , Tissamaharama , lk

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Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent lakeside location with rooftop viewpoint
Helpful, personalised and attentive staff
Spacious rooms and good sleep quality
Some guests reported exceptional food and special off-menu breakfasts
Welcoming gestures (door gift) and strong guest handling by staff
Cons:
Hotel overall somewhat worn and neglected, especially bathrooms
Bathroom drain smell in one room affecting room odor
Restaurant staff with limited English
Limited menu and food options; breakfast/buffet quality variable

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Generally negative: hotel described as somewhat ungepflegt/abgewohnt with particular issues in the bathroom; one review also notes a bathroom drain that smelled and affected the room.
Service
1
Strongly positive: multiple mentions of lovely, helpful and personalised service (hotel manager, receptionist, waiters, and named staff praised). Note: some restaurant staff had limited English.
Location
1
Positive: excellent lakeside location with a rooftop viewpoint; reviewers explicitly praise the location and good sleep quality.
Room Quality
1
Mixed to slightly negative: rooms are described as spacious and in one case clean, but there are issues with wear and bathroom problems (drain smell, aged fixtures).
Amenities
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Value for Money
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
1
Mixed: some guests called the food absolutely amazing and noted staff prepared off-menu items, while others reported a limited menu, average quality and breakfast/buffet that could be improved.
Overall Experience
1
Generally positive overall: several guests enjoyed their stay, highlighting personalised service, clean rooms (in one review) and small touches like a parting door gift, tempered by the hotel's worn condition and inconsistent food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-26 01:16

Property Description

Nestled on the serene shores of Tissa Lake, Rain Tree by Oak Ray offers an unforgettable retreat in the enchanting landscapes of Southern Sri Lanka.

Breathtaking Views
Experience a stunning 360-degree panoramic vista from our elevated viewpoint, where you can witness the captivating beauty of the lake, ancient temples, and verdant mountains. Unwind while enjoying a refreshing sundowner as you watch thousands of flying foxes soar into the twilight sky.

Wildlife Adventures
Our hotel organizes thrilling safaris to nearby national parks, including Yala, Bundala, and Udawalawe, where you can encounter leopards, elephants, and diverse bird species—each just a short drive away.

Cultural Richness
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Tissamaharama, exploring historical temples and sacred sites that draw pilgrims from around the globe.

Escape to paradise and make your reservation today to indulge in all that Rain Tree by Oak Ray has to offer!

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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Regina • couple • de
7
Pros:

Tolle Lage direkt am See mit Aussichtspunkt auf dem Dach, wo man jeden Abend die Flughunde aus den nahen Bäumen starten sieht (richtig viele).

Cons:

Hotel insgesamt etwas ungepflegt und abgewohnt, v.a. das Bad. Mitarbeiter im Restaurant sprechen (fast) kein englisch

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Judit • couple • lk
4
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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obasanmi • couple • gb
7
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Anand • couple • in
8
Great location and staff but food is ok
Pros:

Location, spacious rooms, good sleep quality. Nemti was amazing with her guest handling.

Cons:

Very limited menu and limited food options. Breakfast spread and buffet can be improved both in terms of quality and things on offer. Food quality is average.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Thiloka • family_with_children • lk
4
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Abby • extended_group • au
7
Pros:

Lovely and helpful staff, spacious rooms.

Cons:

One of the bathroom drains smelt bad and made the room smell a bit.

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Jayasree • extended_group • sg
10
Pros:

Fantastic service. The hotel manager, receptionist, waiters etc all gave us a very personalised service, preparing meals for us even out of the menu for breakfasts (we booked the rooms inclusive of breakfast). Food was absolutely amazing. Rooms were clean. And they even gave us a door gift as we were leaving. Really enjoyed our stay.

2025-12-10 • via Nuitee