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EKHO Safari Tissa

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is $77
$65 nightly
$77 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25

Explore the area

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Kataragama Road, Thissamaharama
  • Place, Tissa Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.

Deluxe Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite

  • Lake view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a balcony with a view.

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Partial Lake View

  • Partial lake view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Thissamaharama

With a stay at EKHO Safari Tissa in Thissamaharama, you'll be on a lake, just a 1-minute walk from Tissa Lake and 12 minutes by foot from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. .This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Yala National Park and 26.8 mi (43.2 km) from Udawalawe National Park.

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kataragama Temple - 19 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Yala National Park - 21 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Udawalawe National Park - 53 min drive - 34.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Red - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬9 min walk

About this property

EKHO Safari Tissa

EKHO Safari Tissa offers 50 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Thissamaharama hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 50 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • 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 available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 4.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

EKHO Safari Tissa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location snd views. Food was below par, spa was expensive and uninviting. Staff AMAZING :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maribeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful people and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dario

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

6/10 Okay

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was ok while we were in the area to do a safari. It's a bit older fashioned then the other hotels we chose to stay in while vacationing in Sri Lanka.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harshad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

REMARKABLE VIEW OF THE LAKE.

EXCELLENT HOTEL WITH REMARKABLE VIEW OF THE LAKE.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the setting! Loved the rooms! Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice pool and lake view

Pretty simple room but meets requirement for a short stay. View was very nice!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Long

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is great. it's clean and great view and is beside Lake Tissa. Great lake view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shuk Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shuk Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view
Verified

8/10 Good

Labekoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect view

Great experience in the Safari Hotel. First, they arranged and early check-in for us and then they gave us a room with an amazing view of the lake. Also very nice pool.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful setting directly on Tissa lake. The lobby opens out straight onto the garden and pool. Our room had opening sliding doors allowing an unhindered views of the lake. Hundreds of birds coming and going and there is an amazing twilight sight as the fruit bats leave the island for the night. Nice local area and an easy walk along the lakeside into town for the night. Food and service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ishani

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice lake views

A reasonably comfortable stay in Tissa on the lake for one night in a Deluxe Room. The views from the pool/lake seating at sunset were great with lots of birds flying around. It's easy to take a walk around the lake from the hotel and there are a number of restaurants within a short walk - New Cabana was perfect for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Nice and enjoyable stay

Clean and nice room. Wonderfull pool and view on the lake. The sunset was incredible. Did not have dinner in the restaurant as I found it too cold. I highly recommand the hôtel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marzio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience! In every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

xiaofang

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

view

Very beautiful view of Tissa lake. Open the window We can see many birds on the little island. Breakfast is good.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checking in to the hotel was a little slow, however this was made up by the room we were upgraded to and the cake provided to celebrate my mum’s birthday.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

UFUK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A short stay to visit Yala National park

Safari hotel is a ood place to stay if you are upto visit Yala National Park. They are trying to renovate some rooms but my room was OK. room service was quick and good. food is average, do not expect something special. according to the features it is a bit over priced compared to the value you get.
Verified

8/10 Good

Malitha

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kugamoorthy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

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
Verified

8/10 Good

kiyoshi Alwis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a small hotel but you get a beautiful view of the Tissa lake. The view is absolutely breathtaking! Would recommend this place to anyone who wants to take a closer look at the Tissa lake and admire the beauty of it all day long! However, the buffet was not the best even though they had a variety ranging from authentic Sri Lankan to western , but for the amount we paid it was a fair deal I’d say! :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

fiham

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