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EKHO Safari Tissa

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Deluxe Suite
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Kataragama Road, Thissamaharama
  • Tissa Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Yatala Dagoba
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Thissamaharama

EKHO Safari Tissa places you steps from Tissa Lake and within a 15-minute stroll of Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a children's swimming pool and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. .In proximity to this 4-property class Thissamaharama hotel you'll find Yala National Park.

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 1 min walk
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 12 min walk
  • Yatala Dagoba - 2 min drive
  • Yala National Park - 18 min drive
  • Kirinda Beach - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gaga Bees - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Flavors Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

EKHO Safari Tissa

Lakefront hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
EKHO Safari Tissa offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at EKHO Safari Tissa.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Thissamaharama hotel.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
EKHO Safari Tissa offers 50 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 4.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at EKHO Safari Tissa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 29.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 62.42
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 33.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 9 for adults and from USD 4.50 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 29.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Safari Hotel Tissamaharama
Safari Tissamaharama
Ekho Safari Tissa Hotel Tissamaharama
Ekho Safari Tissa Hotel
Ekho Safari Tissa Tissamaharama
EKHO Safari Tissa Hotel
EKHO Safari Tissa Thissamaharama
EKHO Safari Tissa Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at EKHO Safari Tissa?

EKHO Safari Tissa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to EKHO Safari Tissa?

The closest beach to EKHO Safari Tissa is Kirinda Beach (9.4 km).

Does EKHO Safari Tissa have a pool?

EKHO Safari Tissa has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Does EKHO Safari Tissa serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at EKHO Safari Tissa?

No, EKHO Safari Tissa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at EKHO Safari Tissa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at EKHO Safari Tissa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at EKHO Safari Tissa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

EKHO Safari Tissa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dario, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

fiham

Liked: Staff & service
Its okay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kugamoorthy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is well maintained and staff are friendly. Just overnighted there and didn't get to use the facilities properly. Menu needs improvement. Probably they need to hire a better chef
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Malitha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay
We enjoyed our stay. Staff is excellent. Very friendly. Our room sink filled water, for both days our TV was not working at all. Amenities are not in good condition for the price we paid. It was an old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark, Sonoma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked this hotel but some of the guests were extremely rude and noisy, pushing in front of us at breakfast (which was extremely good), and being generally loud. If we were to stay in that area again we would choose an hotel tat did not cater for foreign tour groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is outstanding with an unbelievable view. Angela at the front desk was really helpful and pleasure to deal with during our entire stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ishani

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this is a very serene and tranquil place. it has stunning natural beauty next to a lake. customer service has been at it's best. Love the place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Room comfort
Comfortable hotel. Nice view, but is a little worn
Was expecting a bit better, based on reviews and photos. The place is a bit worn down, especially the rooms. The view out to the lake is nice and the reception/lobby area is comfortable. Rooms are what let it down. They are looking a bit worn and need a facelift. Sliding window/doors on the room were quite dirty and needed a good clean. Some walls had cracks and stains. Bathrooms are a little smelly. Staff are a little slow and took a while for them to check us in and out. There is probably better options for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Hiam

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Ramanathan iyer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Haris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is amazing - grand and beautiful. The architecture is very good and so is the view. You can spend a lot of time around the property and enjoy it. Staff is not very helpful - had to ask for a pool towel 3 times still did not get it. So, that's something they can improve upon. They do not have a buffet breakfast, so the staff provides a fixed menu. Overall, its nice and beautiful but staff can be more helpful and they can pay little more attention to attending to the guest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tuva

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good service! Ufortunately ended up getting quarantined and had to use the hotel for my quarantine... They took good care of us and called us several times a day to make sure we had food and water or needed anything. Impressive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna Frederikke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and great facilities
We had a great stay at EKHO Safari Tissa. We were upgraded to a suite with lakeview upon arrival. The facilities were in great condition, and the swimming pool (quite) clean. Dinner and breakfast bouffet with lots to choose from. The only negative is that the safe did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location for walking around lake and to restaurants. Large very clean pool. Good wifi and breakfast. Very friendly staff. Room very clean with house keeping daily.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Mary S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel on the lake in Tissamaharama
Hotel is in a great location right on the lake. Rooms are nice and clean. Recommend staying in the lake view room. From bed you have a view of the lake. Langur monkeys playing on property. Theres an island just off the hotel in the lake which is teaming with wildlife. Room service was prompt and delicious. Good pool. Comfortable bed and pillows. Amazing water pressure from rain shower. Great loungers in front of pool to watch the sunset over the lake. Down side Checkin process seemed longer than it should have. No balcony in room Bathroom needs some update Walkways are loud becuse of the A/C units are attached on the side of them
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tropical
It was beautiful, right in the wild beautiful scenery. Lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Sonali

Travelled with family
Could have been better!!
Stayed one night at Ecko safari, Tissa. The overall the stay was pleasant but they can improve on their b'fast menu aswell as room cleanliness. Towards the end on the stay we didn't have water in our WC, luckily for us we had finished using it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

GuestF, Canada

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The first impression of the hotel was remarkable. It's beautiful and clearly laid out. Our room was not ready when we arrived and they half cleaned the room. The sheets were stained and dirty. Washroom smelled like piss. Staff were not friendly and wouldn't respond to questions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Karl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As is the norm in Sri Lanka the staff are super friendly. Alas thats where it stops for me, the food is terrible, rooms are in need of serious updating gaps in door (not good for the mossies) not the cleanest and didnt even make the bed. To top it off when you fancy a nice dip in the pool after a sweaty day on safari, the water is green .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lake front property. There were a couple of small problems, but the staff fixed them. Breakfast is incredible. So delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Nice location and views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019