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Art Yala

2.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful moments at this lakeside retreat with a garden for strolling and round-the-clock front desk service for seamless exploration

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Art Yala offers a quiet escape near Tissa Lake where guests can relax in the garden between adventures. The property provides in-room WiFi at no extra charge, making it easy to stay connected while enjoying the natural surroundings.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio Suite | Terrace/patio

Family Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Thissamaharama is home to Art Yala. Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Yatala Dagoba are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tissa Lake and Kirinda Beach. Yala National Park and Bundala National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Mahasenpura travel guide
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Court Road, Tikiriudanapura, Monaragala, Thissamaharama, Southern Province, 82600

What's nearby

  • Kataragama Temple
    Kataragama Temple
    20 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Yala National Park
    Yala National Park
    22 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Udawalawe National Park
    Udawalawe National Park
    55 min drive - 35.1 miles
  • Tissa Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Restaurants

  • Red
    4 min drive
  • Refresh Sea Food Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Cafe Culture
    12 min drive
  • Calorian Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Hath Maluwa
    3 min drive

About this property

Art Yala

Hotel near Tissa Lake
Located close to Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Yatala Dagoba, Art Yala provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Art Yala have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Electric kettles and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Important information

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Art Yala Hotel
Art Yala Thissamaharama
Art Yala Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Is Art Yala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Art Yala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Art Yala?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Art Yala located?

Situated in Thissamaharama, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Yatala Dagoba and Kirinda Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Art Yala Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great choice to stay in Tissa. The manager was a lovely man and very caring. The property is close to town and looked brand new. The room and bathroom were extra large and opulent. The breakfast cooked by the manager was magnificent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First of all,the staff were so welcoming and so attentive,the hotel itself is beautiful and very modern/simplistic,which is a style we liked very much. They organised the safari at Yala for us which was brilliant - only wish we had stayed longer - our favourite hotel in Sri Lanka
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay at Art Yala. The hotel and service were fantastic, as was the safari they helped arrange. It’s also a very relaxing place and we felt really looked after during our stay. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Art Yala is an amazing experience

We had an amazing experience staying at art Yala towards the end of our 3 week holiday in Sri Lanka. We were made to feel special from the moment we arrived, with cold towels and a fresh fruit drink. We were up early for a safari, so a delicious breakfast hamper was provided at 4.30am. on return from our safari, again we were greeted with much needed cold towels and a fresh fruit drink. The rooms are immaculate and attention to detail exemplary. Great shower and bathroom. Breakfast on the morning of departure was the best we have had in Sri Lanka, as we ate our fill with local delicacies. Staff were friendly and attentive throughout our stay. Easily the nicest place we have stayed in Sri Lanka and we would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Mubarik

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

Art Yala SCAM

This Hotel is a scam. I booked room via hotel.com and hotel management directly contactec me as well as sent an email of cancellation of booking due to non availiboltu of room. It happened on 08/08/2025 and I am still chasing the refund of the money I paid. I am contacting hotel.com customer service again n again and they say that they are recieving any response from hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Las instalaciones del hotel estaban muy bien, sobre todo, para lo que te encientras en el país. Destaco la limpieza del lugar y la comodidad de la habitación. Como única pega poner que teníamos pagado el desayuno pero los chicos del hotel decían que no. Sin ganas de discutir ya y, como uno de los dias nos fuimos de safari pronto y sólo nos quedaba un día de desayuno decidimos irnos y desayunar por ahí, pero esos errores cansan cuando estás de vacaciones y reservas. Adjunto foto donde se ve que el desayuno estaba contratado. No se si es fallo del hotel o de la página Hoteles.com
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Herr Dr. Sanath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Für uns für eine nach perfekte Location. Sehr sauber. Gutes lokales Essen. Westlich Essen ist auch verfügbar. Superfreundliche Personal. Gesamte Anwesen ist sehr sauber. Man kann hier barfuß laufen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rahel

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

Klein aber fein

Die Unterkunft bietet nur zwei Zimmer und ist deshalb sehr familiär. Die Lage ist wunderschön, man kann den Sonnenuntergang über dem See beobachten. Der Besitzer und die Angestellten sind sehr besortg um die Gäste. Safaris können in der Unterkunft gebucht werden. Das Frühstück ist top (unbedingt das SriLanka Frühstück bestellen).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mi Xue

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024