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Blue Turtle Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Yatala Dagoba

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, sun loungers
Safari
Safari
Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area | View from room
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
119/2 Tikiriwewa, Mahasenpura, Thissamaharama, 82600
  • Tissa Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Yatala Dagoba
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View | Premium bedding, desk

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Mahasenpura

In Thissamaharama .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Yatala Dagoba and 9 miles (15 km) of Kirinda Temple. Kataragama Archaeological Museum and Bundala National Park are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Yatala Dagoba - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Yala National Park - 23 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Bundala National Park - 27 min drive - 16.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gaga Bees - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Flavors Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Blue Turtle Hotel

3-star Colonial hotel near Yatala Dagoba
Blue Turtle Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Blue Turtle Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Blue Turtle Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 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 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Blue Turtle Hotel Tissamaharama
Blue Turtle Hotel
Blue Turtle Tissamaharama
Blue Turtle Hotel Hotel
Blue Turtle Hotel Thissamaharama
Blue Turtle Hotel Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Turtle Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Blue Turtle Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Turtle Hotel?

As of May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Turtle Hotel on Jun 1, 2025 start from $45.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Blue Turtle Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 8.4 mi (24-min drive) from Kirinda Beach and 11 mi (33-min drive) from Palatupana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Turtle Hotel offer free breakfast?

Blue Turtle Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Turtle Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Turtle Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Turtle Hotel have a pool?

Blue Turtle Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

Does Blue Turtle Hotel have a restaurant?

Blue Turtle Hotel is home to Blue Turtle, which features international cuisine.

Does Blue Turtle Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Blue Turtle Hotel to downtown Thissamaharama?

Blue Turtle Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Mahasenpura.

Blue Turtle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, the staff is really nice and helpful. The property is well maintained and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Excelllent Stay

Really nice play and very affordable. Staff were very friendly and booked us a cultural tour which was brillant. We had breakfast which was very nice and nice restaurants are within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Duty manager was extremely helpful throughout our stay. It is fairly rural so it’s a bit of a walk to shops / restaurant or a short tuk tuk ride. Ideal location for visiting Yala NP. The restaurant food was nice but quite pricy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jenna

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler-Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, great food very quiet and both male and female peacocks visited the grounds whilst we were swimming which was awesome. Pool very clean and staff all very friendly and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

MKM, Annapolis, MD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Did not have hot water. Otherwise the stay was OK. Onsite restaurant had good selection and food quality, but wine was expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

Great for a tour stay

Nice place to stay if touring and been to a safari close by! Clean rooms with basic facilities and good air conditioning. There were a few bugs but can be expected in the jungle! Pool looked good unfortunately no time to use! Food very good and superb breakfast served not Buffett
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the garden and swimming pool, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Damon

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

Blue Turtle

Lovely but isolated spot. Beautiful relaxing outdoor pool, and lots of interesting birds including eagles and peacocks that roamed the grounds. Food was decent, and service was great! The location was down a badly maintained dirt road and town was a 40 minutes walk necessitating a hired tuk-tuk or taxi. Other than it’s off the beaten path site a really nice and chill place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, staff were very helpful and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Auckland, N.Z.

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

Superb Value - Clean, Spacious, Attentive Staff

What an amazing find! If this hotel was on the coast it would be fantastic value at even USD$125/night. Clean, spacious rooms set in a 2-up, 2-down configuration amidst spacious well-tended grounds with an huge, clean swimming pool incorporating a toddlers section. Rooms have individual air conditioners and also, mosquito nets large enough to cover the beds. Staff are extremely attentive, the attitude is focused on service and a willingness to help. Packed breakfast is provided for the 5 a.m. start for the Yala national park safari. It is a pity that most people stay just a single night before the safari experience (we stayed 2 nights, one either side of the safari) because the Blue Turtle is a value-priced, quiet haven. The owner has lived in Europe and has brought a high standard of finish to the design and the materials used in construction - note the quality of ceiling/roof timbers once you arrive! If there is any disadvantage it is that there are seemingly few additional attractions/activities in the general area to sustain an 'active' traveller (we were travelling as 2 parents and a teenage daughter - but if you are looking for a place to 'chill' between active adventures in southern Sri Lanka, then the Blue Turtle hotel is time and money well-spent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Bhaven

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

Great service.

We were only here for one night, the room was spacious but smelt of damp. AC and fan were great as it helped. Too many mosquitoes maybe because of the season we were in so take precautions. We had dinner at the hotel which was lovely. Staff members were very friendly and helpful. Overall it was fine for the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing pool

A lovely hotel with a massive pool. Perfect place to do a safari from. Staff and manager were extremely helpful. Only downside was weak internet but it is in the middle of the nowhere!

8/10 Good

Lauren, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable rooms surrounded in a lush garden

Overall Blue turtle was really good. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and the gardens and pool added to the relaxed ambience. Some of the staff we dealt with were fantastic while others were definitely lacking in customer service skills. The food we had (breakfast and lunch) was ok for the price but nothing fancy.

8/10 Good

Deb, Australia

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

Quiet, comfortable and convenient location

Modern hotel with a lovely, big swimming pool in a quiet and peaceful location. Convenient to head to Yala NP for early morning safaris. A mini fridge would have been ideal to keep drinks cold.

6/10 Okay

John, Chester, UK

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small modern hotel

This is a small hotel that is a good base for a few days to see the nearby national parks. The manager arranged both a very good jeep safari driver and a taxi for the next part of our trip.

6/10 Okay

Tathagata, Kolkata

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Needs improvement

Its a new hotel. The restaurant is still under construction. We were the only family to be there. Stayed there for a night to catch the Afternoon Safari at Yala which is around 20 kms away. The big negative is the dismal pest control. You have to keep the lights inside room and balcony switched off at all times to avoid insects, pests and lizards invade your room. Use mosquito net provided at all rooms everytime. Clean the bed sheet before you sleep on it. It had insects inside. The owner is a nice man who tries to make you comfortable but with very few staff, thats impossible. You ahve to wait long for your food and service

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Bardzo przyjemne miejsce

Bardzo przyjemny Hotelik położony wśród zieleni. Niestety bardzo dużo komarów. Pokoje czyste i schludne, ciut mało przytulne. Bardzo smaczne jedzenie. Niestety obsługa nie mówi po angielsku, kontakt mocno utrudniony. Za to właściciel Olivier, absolutnie pomocny, miły i dokładał wszelkich starań by umilić nam pobyt. Zorganizował nam też Safari Jeep w najtańszej cenie.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michel

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

hotel comme base d'un safari

Les managers qui parlent français nous ont organisé un safari dans le parc Yala avec un chauffeur très compétant. Il y a une belle piscine au milieu d'un parc bien entretenu et il est agréable de d'année sur la terrasse de la chambre. Mais attention aux moustiques. Beaucoup de choix au dinner, mais service un peu lent, tout est fait à la demande. Nous avons apprécié nos deux nuits.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Noémie, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel

Great hotel Great staff Great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane, Brussels

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

Visite du parc Yala

L'hôtel est à 30 minutes de l'entrée du parc Yala et son accès est par 1 chemin en terre depuis la route principale. Une fois sur place, c'est très joli. La piscine est énorme et elle s'éclaire de milles lucioles la nuit. Les chambres sont très grandes et il y en a 4 par pavillon donnant toutes sur la piscine. Il y a plusieurs grands arbres dans le jardin. Les chambres sont spacieuses avec de belles terrasses.Le petit dejeuner est très bon. Le personnel est très gentil et très serviable. Les propriétaires sont français. Une très bonne adresse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

雅拉國家公園的好住宿

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Aanrader!

Fantastische plek om even helemaal tot rust te komen, dichtbij Yala natoinal park. Zal zeker aanraden terug komen! Heerlijk zwembad, erg schoon en oog voor detail! Fantastich management!