Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly service
Great safari experience
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
WiFi connection issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.63
Multiple reviews mention clean rooms.
Service
9.1
Guests consistently praise the friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts.
Location
8.64
Convenient location for safari access as mentioned in reviews.
Room Quality
8.59
Guests describe rooms as spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8.62
Basic but adequate amenities, with some positive remarks on AC.
Value for Money
8.78
Good value highlighted, particularly for safari and breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.63
Breakfast is frequently mentioned as excellent.
Overall Experience
8.6
Positive reviews about the overall stay and experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:01

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis Amidst Nature

Pet-Friendly Paradise: Embrace a stay at Shine Park, where your furry friends are welcome to enjoy the lush surroundings with you.

Comfort and Convenience: Unwind in rooms equipped with modern amenities like air conditioning, private bathrooms, and a balcony to soak in the serene views.

Exploration Awaits: Venture out and discover the beauty of Tissamaharama by renting a car or bicycle, creating unforgettable memories during your stay.

Experience a harmonious blend of comfort and nature at Shine Park. Book now to secure your peaceful getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 667 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 8.6
C
Claudia • couple • nl
7
Prima plek om te overnachten voor een safari
Pros:

Op deze plek kun je prima even bijkomen en het ligt op een goede locatie mocht je een safari gepland hebben.

Cons:

Het ligt nog best wel ver weg van het centrum, daar kun je niet even vlug heen lopen.

De gordijnen waren doorschijnend. Daardoor voelde het in de avond een beetje alsof je bekeken wordt.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Parfait et le safari avec le mari est vraiment super aussi. Je recommande

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Lily • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect accommodation while visiting Yala national park. Big clean room, lovely and very accommodating owner.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Adheesha Dharmakeerthi • family_with_children • gb
10
For someone who is looking for a truly authentic Sri Lankan hospitality
Pros:

It was one of the best stays I've had in Sri Lanka! There's no better way of saying it. The hosting family is exceptionally kind and helpful. Food was abolutely authentic Sri Lankan. I'd recommend Shine park for anyone who is looking for truly authentic Sri Lankan hospitality. Location is great too. It is just few minutes of driving to major attractions /20-30 minute walk

Cons:

Just two things, Our room didn't have a mosquito net or a towel rack which I think are need for a tropical country and the door lock in our room was broken. The room my parents stayed had a mosquito net and the lock was fine. Towel rack was not available.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
B
Basia • couple • pl
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Francisco Javier • family_with_children • es
10
Una estancia excepcional. Repetiría sin dudarlo
Pros:

Este es el modelo de alojamiento que me gusta encontrar en mis viajes por el mundo. Si lo que te gusta son los hoteles de lujo, no vengas, pero si lo que quieres es un alojamiento agradable y tener contacto con los propietarios (la familia vive en el piso de abajo), no dudes en venir aquí. Las habitaciones son muy amplias y con aire acondicionado. El desayuno muy bueno. Los propietarios muy agradables. Hiciemos en safari con el propietario y fue un acierto total (conocedor del parque y gracias a su perseverancia tuvimos la suerte de ver hasta 4 leopardos (más todo lo habitual). Para la cena hablamos con los propietarios y la señora nos cocinó una cena excelente a un precio justo.

Cons:

Solo decir que el agua caliente de la ducho no funcionaba todo lo bien que esperaba. La instalación está, así que el problema era que no lo acabé de entender.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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marcel • couple • nl
2
kies wat anders
Pros:

niets we zijn er weg gegaan

Cons:

alles de prijs was echt gericht op de safari om mensen binnen te halen maar niks werkte

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • at
8
Pros:

Sauber, wie auf den Fotos; mit Klimaanlage und gemütlichen Betten

Cons:

Wir haben es zuerst nicht gefunden, da es das private Haus einer Familie ist.
Kaum Wasserdruck

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
P
Paula • extended_group • es
6
Pros:

La comodidad de las camas y el desayuno que nos preparo para el safari.

Cons:

Reservamos dos habitaciones y eran muy diferentes. Una de ellas estaba muy limpia mientras que la otra estaba sucia, el baño tenía pelos por las paredes del huésped anterior y había muchos bichos. Además, le pedimos dejar las maletas una hora más tarde del check out y nos ofreció dejarlas fueras en el porche.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Lahiru • solo_traveller • lk
1
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Janith • solo_traveller • lk
7
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
R
Regina • couple • de
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Vikum • solo_traveller • lk
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
P
Pasan • solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

Nice place and worth the money.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
L
Leoni • couple • it
10
for what you pay is a great deal
Pros:

the double bed room was big and comfy. bathrooms
were big as well. air cons and fans working. the lady that manages the place is lovely and fun, she prepared some breakfast for us in the morning when we return from the safari. there is possibility to organise the safari with her husband. you also have a burger place in front of the house and in 100m
you have many restaurants. for what you pay this place is a great deal.

Cons:

nothing. all was good

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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myriam • couple • it
10
Consigliata!:)
Pros:

La casa è molto bella, accogliente e tranquilla!
La camera è grande e pulita!
La famiglia è accogliente e disponibile e la colazione è buona e abbondante!
Noi ci siamo stati solo di passaggio una notte dopo il safari a Yala, molto consigliato!!

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Jon • couple • es
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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François PIETRI • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Jolie chambre avec un porche
Une halte d'un soir pour profiter du safari le lendemain, le petit déjeuner s' est transformé en lunch box

Petit restaurant à proximité

Possibilité de prendre une douche au retour si besoin

Cons:

Il y a eu ses travaux et les photos du jardin doivent être refaites.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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IKER • solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

Muy buen safari. Hemos visto leopardos y elefantes. Atencion con los huespedes muy bueno.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Martine • couple • nl
4
Bad, unfriendly, don’t go
Pros:

Safari from Homestay man was ok

Cons:

Homestay people unfriendly, only want your money.
Poor breakfast. Even payment for Homestay she wanted more. Women Homestay is the boss and look after the money. When you arrive you think it’s nice, but they want you to book a safari with them for expensive price, that’s their income. We stayed in many homestays in different countries, but this was the worst. When we left, they asked for good review. That’s why their score is high and not reality!
Also WiFi very bad.
Airco not working ok.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee