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Serenity Tissa

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Thissamaharama with 15 outdoor pools and a fitness center

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Exterior
Restaurant
Property grounds
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Interior entrance
Serenity Tissa, at the ocean's edge, offers a peaceful getaway. Swim in any of the 15 outdoor pools, work out in the gym, or play basketball. Enjoy quiet moments with the property's book collection, and savor meals served all day at the restaurant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Extra beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Free international calling
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Free international calling
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
no 169/1aluthgoda cross road, kachcheriyagama, tissamaharama, Thissamaharama, SP, 82600

What's nearby

  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tissa Lake - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Yatala Dagoba - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yala National Park - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Bundala National Park - 24 min drive - 14.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thaulle Beach Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Serenity Tissa

Guesthouse by the ocean
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Serenity Tissa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 15 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, access to a nearby health club, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Serenity Tissa boast perks such as free international calls and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 550 to 1,500 for adults and USD 250 to 750 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free international calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 550.00 to 1500.00 for adults, and USD 250.00 to 750.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 11 (roundtrip), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Serenity Tissa Guesthouse
Serenity Tissa Thissamaharama
Serenity Tissa Guesthouse Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does Serenity Tissa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 15 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Serenity Tissa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serenity Tissa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Tissa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Serenity Tissa?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Serenity Tissa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Serenity Tissa located?

Located in the heart of Thissamaharama, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Tissa Lake, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, and Yatala Dagoba. Debarawewa Lake is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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