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EKHO Safari Tissa

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Property entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Nestled by the lake, EKHO Safari Tissa offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and dry cleaning services. Enjoy your meals at the on-site restaurant or relax by the outdoor pool and children's pool, while staying connected with in-room WiFi; take advantage of bike rentals, concierge services, and tour assistance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Lake View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Kataragama Road, Thissamaharama

What's nearby

  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tissa Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Yatala Dagoba - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Yala National Park - 21 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Bundala National Park - 26 min drive - 15.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thaulle Beach Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

EKHO Safari Tissa

Upscale hotel by the lake
At EKHO Safari Tissa, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 50 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 4.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 29.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 62.42
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 33.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 4.50 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 29.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Safari Hotel Tissamaharama
Safari Tissamaharama
Ekho Safari Tissa Hotel Tissamaharama
Ekho Safari Tissa Hotel
Ekho Safari Tissa Tissamaharama
EKHO Safari Tissa Hotel
EKHO Safari Tissa Thissamaharama
EKHO Safari Tissa Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does EKHO Safari Tissa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is EKHO Safari Tissa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at EKHO Safari Tissa?

EKHO Safari Tissa doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at EKHO Safari Tissa?

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

What time is check-out at EKHO Safari Tissa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is EKHO Safari Tissa located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Yatala Dagoba and Debarawewa Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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