Art Yala

Property class: 2
Hotel within easy reach of Tissa Lake

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Art Yala puts you just a 5-minute drive from Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Yatala Dagoba.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is CA $105
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, a small round table, and a red ottoman.

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Studio Suite

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

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About the area

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Court Road, Tikiriudanapura, Monaragala, Thissamaharama, Southern Province, 82600

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sandagiri Wehera - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Yala National Park - 21 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Kataragama Temple - 21 min drive - 20.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lake Side Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bath Kade - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Art Yala

  • Art Yala puts you just a 5-minute drive from Tissa Lake and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Yatala Dagoba.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 3 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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Reviews

Art Yala Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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2/10 Poor

I stayed here over night after safaris in Yala, The room was very spacious & looked beautiful, however there was no hot water so the shower was cold. I woke covered in bed bug bites. This significantly impacted my holiday. I was also required to spend time locating pharmacies and purchasing treatment products and medication. I attempted to notify the staff in the morning, however there were no staff available despite walking around the building. I reported these issues. Unfortunately, the hotel failed to appropriately address these concerns. DO NOT STAY HERE.
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4/10 Fair

There is a lack of professionalism, so I would very much not recommend booking any safari through them. They were not available at the time of the booking to facilitate communication, so I didn't end up having a safari. Long periods of no power (other places nearby would sometimes have backups, so yes this was their problem). That said the room itself was quite nice and clean, and they had battery powered lamps available so you could actually see it. Their demeanor at the end of my stay where they accused me of not paying before leaving (then shortly after recanted) was not my favorite. Needs more accountable management.
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2/10 Poor

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.
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8/10 Very good

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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

サファリツアーと料理

Art Yalaが契約するサファリツアーのガイドさんがとても良く一生懸命、動物を探してくれました。ゲートは1番に入場し、ヒョウをはじめたくさんの動物を観ることができました。ホテルの夕食もおしゃれでローカル感があって良かったです！
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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).
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10/10 Exceptional