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Art Yala

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A wooden interior with a balcony, a cushioned seating area, and a view of trees and sky. - Art Yala (Thissamaharama)
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence. - Art Yala (Thissamaharama)
A wooden door leading to a garden with a stone pathway and greenery. - Art Yala (Thissamaharama)
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond. - Art Yala (Thissamaharama)
A sandy beach with large rocks and sparse vegetation. - Art Yala (Thissamaharama)
Located close to Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, Art Yala provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, a small round table, and a red ottoman.

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

  • A flooded landscape with elephants and a dry tree.
    Yala National Park
    21 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • A variety of fruits including bananas, oranges, apples, and pineapples.
    Kataragama Temple
    21 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Tissa Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bundala National Park
    21 min drive - 12.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Cafe Culture
    12 min drive
  • Refresh Sea Food Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Calorian Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Lake Side Hotel
    14 min walk
  • Sun Moon Hotel
    7 min walk

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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

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

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

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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

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

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

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

Debbie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here over night after safaris in Yala, The room was very spacious & looked beautiful, however there was no hot water so the shower was cold. I woke covered in bed bug bites. This significantly impacted my holiday. I was also required to spend time locating pharmacies and purchasing treatment products and medication. I attempted to notify the staff in the morning, however there were no staff available despite walking around the building. I reported these issues. Unfortunately, the hotel failed to appropriately address these concerns. DO NOT STAY HERE.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness
There is a lack of professionalism, so I would very much not recommend booking any safari through them. They were not available at the time of the booking to facilitate communication, so I didn't end up having a safari. Long periods of no power (other places nearby would sometimes have backups, so yes this was their problem). That said the room itself was quite nice and clean, and they had battery powered lamps available so you could actually see it. Their demeanor at the end of my stay where they accused me of not paying before leaving (then shortly after recanted) was not my favorite. Needs more accountable management.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
Verified review

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