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Art Yala

2.0 star property
Hotel near Tissa Lake in Thissamaharama

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Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi
Front of property
Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom | Hair dryer
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Court Road, Tikiriudanapura, Monaragala, Thissamaharama, Southern Province, 82600
  • Place, Tissa Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Family Studio Suite | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Mahasenpura

In Thissamaharama .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tissa Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara with a stay here. Yatala Dagoba is within 2 miles (3 km) and Kirinda Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kataragama Temple - 21 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Yala National Park - 23 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Udawalawe National Park - 58 min drive - 36.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Red - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Art Yala

Hotel near Tissa Lake in Thissamaharama
Art Yala offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Thissamaharama hotel.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Art Yala offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Art Yala Hotel
Art Yala Thissamaharama
Art Yala Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does Art Yala have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Art Yala.

How much does it cost to stay at Art Yala?

As of Jun 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Art Yala on Jul 16, 2026 start from $108, including 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 Art Yala to the beach?

This hotel is 7.8 mi (23-min drive) from Kirinda Beach and 10.4 mi (32-min drive) from Palatupana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Art Yala offer free breakfast?

Art Yala does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Art Yala?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Art Yala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Art Yala?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Art Yala have a pool?

Art Yala does not have a pool.

Does Art Yala have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Art Yala to downtown Thissamaharama?

Art Yala is 0.6 mi away from Mahasenpura.

Art Yala Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mi Xue

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024