EKHO Safari Tissa Hotel
The Safari, Kataragama Road, TISSAMAHARAMA, HAMBANTOTA
The Safari, Kataragama Road, TISSAMAHARAMA, HAMBANTOTA
This guesthouse occupies a scenic location on the banks of the ancient Tissa Wewa reservoir, dating back nearly 2, 300 years. Just minutes from Tissamaharama town, it's a great budget-friendly base for exploring the Kataragama jungle shrine and Bundala and Yala National Parks. Renovated in 2010, the guesthouse offers magnificent views of the reservoir, a haven for birdwatchers. The property comprises 45 rooms, includ…
This guesthouse occupies a scenic location on the banks of the ancient Tissa Wewa reservoir, dating back nearly 2, 300 years. Just minutes from Tissamaharama town, it's a great budget-friendly base for exploring the Kataragama jungle shrine and Bundala and Yala National Parks. Renovated in 2010, the guesthouse offers magnificent views of the reservoir, a haven for birdwatchers. The property comprises 45 rooms, including 30 standard rooms, 12 superior rooms, and three family suites. Facilities include a 24-hour reception, currency exchange, cloakroom, Wi-Fi, a restaurant and bar, room and laundry services, and parking. Superior rooms and family suites feature air conditioning and private balconies with lake views. All rooms have private bathrooms, double beds (suites have two), direct-dial telephones, TVs, internet access, safes, minibars, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool with a children's area, a sun terrace, steam room, and motor boating. Entertainment programs are available for adults and children. The dining hall overlooks the garden and pool, serving Sri Lankan and Western cuisine in a buffet style, with a lounge area and bar.
Available at the property for an extra charge (payable at the hotel where applicable):
50 facilities across 8 categories.
- Mobile phone coverage
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Sun terrace
- Car park
- Key Collection
- Newspapers
- 24-hour security
- Terrace
- Bellboy service
- Garden
- Wi-fi
- Lift access
- Luggage room
- Cloakroom
- Airport Shuttle
- Currency exchange facilities
- Clothes dryer
- Hotel safe
- Concierge
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning in public areas
- À la carte dinner
- Buffet dinner
- À la carte lunch
- Buffet lunch
- Breakfast
- Continental breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Poolside snack bar
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Highchairs
- Bar
- Smoking area
- Restaurant
- Spa centre
- Massage
- Steam bath
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
- Entertainment programme for adults
- Entertainment programme for children
- Children’s swimming area (1)
- Total number of rooms (50)
- Year of most recent renovation (2010)
- Number of floors (main building) (3)
- hotel
- Motor board ride
30 room categories — choose live availability and pricing on the right.
+ 18 more room categories — full list appears in the rates panel
The Safari, Kataragama Road, TISSAMAHARAMA, HAMBANTOTA
- Check-in18:00–23:00
- Check-outUntil 11:00
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