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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Saffron Lake Yala in Tissamaharama offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or lake views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, Indian, American, and barbecue grill cuisines. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambiance. Breakfast options include continental, vegetarian, and Asian. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and free WiFi throughout the property. Location and Attractions: Located 23 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near Tissa Wewa (5.6 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (16 mi). Guests can enjoy fishing, safaris, and deserts during their stay.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Maksim
United Arab Emirates
“Very nice place near the lake. Big and clean rooms, tasty breakfast. Special thanks to Umesh, who organized a bike rental and an amazing safari for us. Totally recommend!” - Lauren
United States
“Beautiful view of lake Clean and comfortable Kind, helpful staff Tasty local food” - Rita
Denmark
“The atmosphere, food and location were all top top notch. They also work with the best safari people. Fantastic experience, great day at Yala National Park and beautiful sunset.” - Zhile
China
“First the hotel supply Yale national park Safari! Good price and prepare good breakfast Room are large space.bathroom has shampoo body wash !” - Saman
Sri Lanka
“wonderful place nice climate and we love the nature in hotel and It has beautiful lake view and full of nature. The staff is so friendly and gave us a wonderful service. hotel has a very enthusiastic and boutique atmosphere with the Restaurant...” - De
Sri Lanka
“The place was bordering to the Yodawewa historical tank in Sri Lanka. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The facilities were very clean and comfortable.” - Viren
India
“location was superb and caretaker was very good and took good care of our stay” - Morena
Israel
“authentic with lake view on the lake with Thao crocodial and more, small light lamps at night for the atmosphere. big terrace. super clean. great breakfast great hospitality.” - Kaushalya
United Arab Emirates
“The location and the food was amazing. Staff was very helpful” - Bo
France
“This was a fantastic stay on the edge of the national park The staff are absolutely outstanding and always ready to help, engage and enhance your stay. We really couldn't ask for more. The location near the lake is lovely, nice breeze comes in...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Saffron Café
- CuisineAmerican • British • Indian • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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