Art Yala Boutique Resort

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Art Yala Boutique Resort in Tissamaharama offers a serene garden, terrace, and traditional restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and lake or garden views. Additional amenities include balconies, mini-bars, and soundproofing. Free on-site parking and a tour desk enhance the stay. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves Asian cuisine with kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes juice, pancakes, and fruits. Outdoor seating and picnic areas provide relaxing spaces. Local Attractions: Located 18 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the resort is near Tissamaharama Rajah Maha Vihara (1.1 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (17 mi). Other points of interest include Tissa Wewa and Kirinda Temple.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Asian

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sebastiaan
Belgium Belgium
“One of the hidden gems of Sri Lanka! This beautiful hotel is set around a serene lake, with stunning views from the room overlooking water lilies, palm trees, and grazing buffalo. The rooms are stylishly decorated, spacious, and impeccably clean....”
Daniela
Canada Canada
“Our stay was unforgettable! We spent two nights of our honeymoon at Art Yala, and everything was perfect. The property is stunning, with beautiful lake views, the food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly....”
Kevin
United States United States
“I was looking for a quiet intimate place in Tissa, not far from Yala National Park, and was happy to find Art Yala. The venue is idyllic - right on the lake, with gorgeous sunsets. The facility itself is very private - I had a huge room on the...”
Holger
Germany Germany
“Beautiful and clean property overlooking one of the areas lakes. Staff was highly motivated, great food and Madu organized a safari which was amazing.”
Rehna
India India
“The place has an amazing vibe, so peaceful and close to nature. Madu is an excellent host paying attention to each and every detail. Our kids loved the place.”
Roi
Israel Israel
“This was our best experience in Sri Lanka. The hotel is amazing, the staff did everything to see thar we were happy, even offered free ride at night because it was raining. The lake view was fantastic, lots of wild animals all around, halk, water...”
Wardrop
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Stunning luxurious hotel with spacious comfortable rooms with huge beds and all the amenities you need. Great setting next to the lake and close to the yala national park where we saw leopards and elephants and many more . The best welcome and...”
Lily
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This beautiful hotel was such a highlight of our Sri Lanka trip. Located on the lakeside, this property had an amazing sunset view. The room was beautiful - clean, spacious and well furnished. However, the best part about this hotel was the...”
Roseanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were warmly welcomed into the resort by lovely staff who instantly made us feel at ease. The rooms are beautiful and spacious. The staff helped arrange our safari and made us a packed breakfast to take along. They cooked us a delicious dinner...”
Aileen
Austria Austria
“We had such a wonderful time at Art Yala! The house is modern, spotless, and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive. The family made us feel right at home, and the dinner they prepared was one of the best we had during our trip. The rooms...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.