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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Elegant Lake Yala Safari House in Tissamaharama offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving Asian cuisine and a lounge with an outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel features air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, garden or lake views, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Additional facilities include a 24-hour front desk, free private parking, and a child-friendly buffet. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves dinner with vegetarian and vegan options, providing a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Outdoor seating and a picnic area enhance the dining experience. Local Attractions: Located 26 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near Tissa Wewa (2.3 km), Bundala Bird Sanctuary (25 km), and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara (4.3 km). Guests can enjoy fishing and explore nearby attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stefan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We've made quite a lot of travels so far and met many people, but no place has been as special as the place of Randy and his family. Not only is the location beautiful, the culture and history are incredibly interesting too. Randy doesn't just...
  • Gašper
    Slovenia Slovenia
    This is not just a room rental it is actually the hole experience. We defenetly didn't expect this. The owner took care of everything (lunch, dinner recommendation, safari organization) and also a private 3h tour around village and exterior of...
  • Joep
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very nice stay! Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed and showed our room which was spacious and super clean. Our host is passionate about bird-watching and his village, and shared his knowledge with us by giving us a tour of the surroundings....
  • Jonathan
    France France
    This is a really nice and calm place to stay in the middle of beautiful nature and also close to a small town and yala national park. Also, the owners are really nice people. I would definitely recommend to stay here!
  • Xavier
    Spain Spain
    Well equipped, big rooms. Super clean and comfy! Also Randy, the host, is a star! He went above and beyond to make our stay even better. He even took us on a tour through the town showing us unique spots. The food was also great! Fantastic...
  • Nichole
    Australia Australia
    We had the most wonderful stay at Elegant Lake Accommodation! The host truly made our experience unforgettable — they went above and beyond in every way. From taking us on a tour around the local area, surprising us with fresh coconuts, and...
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room with its terrace was lovely, and the wildlife on the garden was interesting to watch. The owner, Randy, was exceptionally kind, helpful and generous. He went out of his way to take us in his tuk tuk to the ATM. He also gave us a guided...
  • Nicolás
    Spain Spain
    We chose to book this place because of the amazing reviews about Randy and his family — and after just one night there, I can confidently say that every single comment was 100% true. From the moment you arrive, Randy makes you feel incredibly...
  • Jarosław
    Poland Poland
    Very nice owners, delicious breakfast and dinner. Lovely stay :)
  • Sam
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The owner Randy and his family are running a beautiful accommodation from which you can do several things. From the moment we arrived we felt at home and Randy went above and beyond to give us an experience we will never forget. He gave us free of...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:30 to 22:30
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:30 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.