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Yala Golden Wild

Yala Golden Wild
3.0 star property
0.8 km from Tissa Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (19)
"Lovely hotel, pleasant staff, and very convenient location for safari. "
United Kingdom
Stuart
Yala Golden Wild

Serene Park Hotel By Ark

Serene Park Hotel By Ark
3.0 star property
1 km from Tissa Lake
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5)
"Lovely stay, great staff"
Australia
Shannon
Serene Park Hotel By Ark

Blue Turtle Hotel

Blue Turtle Hotel
3.0 star property
1.3 km from Tissa Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (37)
"We enjoyed our stay, the staff is really nice and helpful. The property is well maintained and clean. "
Canada
Quay
The price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Blue Turtle Hotel

Traveller's Home Hotel

Traveller's Home Hotel
3.0 star property
1.3 km from Tissa Lake
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (9)
"Our finest day was borrowing bikes from the hotel and bicycling to Kirinda. Wonderful secluded beach 12 Km from Tissa. Also the evening flight of fruit bats from the large trees at the lake was fantastic. Be there at dusk."
Saudi Arabia
scott
Traveller's Home Hotel

Lake Wind Resort

Lake Wind Resort
3.0 star property
0.8 km from Tissa Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"We used the hotels as a base for a safari tour and it was an ideal base. The location is great, being a short walk (1500m) out of Tissa. Lake Wind Resort is a beautiful heritage building that has had life injected again by new management. The team could not have been more helpful and attentive. We had a few minor issues, such as a very minor leak (understandable as the build has recently had work done), but the team addressed promptly and properly. Don’t let that put you off because the...
United Kingdom
karen
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Lake Wind Resort

Tamarind Tree Hotel

Tamarind Tree Hotel
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Tissa Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (7)
"Toilet Malfunctions – The toilets in the room were not functioning properly. They were not flushing or refilling, causing significant inconvenience. No Room Change Offered – Despite reporting the issue, the hotel did not offer an alternative room or any assistance to resolve the matter. Language Barrier – None of the staff members were able to communicate in English, making it very difficult to get help or explanations. No Buffet Service – The hotel failed to open the buffet as expected, with no...
Australia
majitha thanujaya
The price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Tamarind Tree Hotel

Nature Resort Tissamaharama

Nature Resort Tissamaharama
3.0 star property
1.6 km from Tissa Lake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (15)
"Had trouble at first with staff saying booking didnt go through so had to contact hotels via X to sort out. The one staff was a great guy, so freindly and helpful, i was in the area to visit national park and he arranged this for me. Only problem with hotel is internet did not work, and no phone reception in that area either. "
United Kingdom
Samuel
Nature Resort Tissamaharama

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika

Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika
5.0 star property
1.8 km from Tissa Lake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (33)
"Chaarya is a wonderful resort. The pool was awesome, the rooms superb, and the evening buffet was one of the best buffets I have ever experienced for less than $15usd. Great spot for visiting Yala."
United States
Edward
The price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika

Kithala Resort

Kithala Resort
4.0 star property
1.5 km from Tissa Lake
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (39)
"Fantastic quiet property. One with nature. Strongly recommend. "
United States
Dakshina
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Kithala Resort

Yala Hotel Elephant Eye

Yala Hotel Elephant Eye
3.5 star property
2.6 km from Tissa Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7)
"We loved staying here. The rooms were large, clean, and very comfortable. The owner organized the safari for us and had prepared a to-go breakfast for us as well. We would come back here and stay for sure! "
Canada
Senoli
The price is NZ$52
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Yala Hotel Elephant Eye

Vallee69 Eco Leisure-Yala

Vallee69 Eco Leisure-Yala
3.0 star property
1.8 km from Tissa Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"very caring owner and staff, nice property and garden, good breakfast"
New Zealand
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$59
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Vallee69 Eco Leisure-Yala

Yala River Face Inn

Yala River Face Inn
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Tissa Lake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (8)
"Nice hotel run by extremely nice family who did their best to make you feel comfortable"
Denmark
Peter
Yala River Face Inn

Tissa Resort

Tissa Resort
3.0 star property
2.5 km from Tissa Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Excellent hospitality."
Australia
Champa
Tissa Resort

Lavender Home Rest

Lavender Home Rest
3.0 star property
2.6 km from Tissa Lake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"My room has lovely high ceilings and a fresh, clean interior. The is a lovely view of the rice paddies. The staff are so lovely and helpful. The safari they organised was exceptional value. Most importantly thier home-cooking is excellent. "
Australia
Grace
The price is NZ$40
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Lavender Home Rest

Hotel Camorich

Hotel Camorich
3.0 star property
2 km from Tissa Lake
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3)
"Great stay and great service. The hotel was overbooked, so our host went out of his way to find us a nicer room nearby. Also did the safari through the hotel - couldn't of asked for more!"
American Samoa
William
Hotel Camorich

Elephant Eye Hotel

Elephant Eye Hotel
3.0 star property
2.6 km from Tissa Lake
The price is NZ$21,822
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Elephant Eye Hotel

Avonil Resort Yala

Avonil Resort Yala
3.0 star property
2.9 km from Tissa Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2)
The price is NZ$107
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Avonil Resort Yala

River Edge Yala

River Edge Yala
3.0 star property
3.1 km from Tissa Lake
6.8 out of 10, (3)
The price is NZ$25
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
River Edge Yala

Riverside Cabana Yala

Riverside Cabana Yala
2.5 star property
2.6 km from Tissa Lake
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1)
"Cabanas located in trees - you are literally sleeping outside. Different experience, but nice. Be aware that animals may enter, and the river is very close by, so maybe not so good for people who needs complete silence to sleep. Staff very helpful and nice!"
Norway
Hilde
Riverside Cabana Yala

Kethaka Aga

Kethaka Aga
3.5 star property
2.6 km from Tissa Lake
6.0 out of 10, (1)
"Hi, the property was nice, but in the middle of the rice fields. They did not serve dinner, so you have to take a tuktuk to town. The room itself was large and beautiful, but the AC did not work and there was no fridge in the room."
United States
Christina
Kethaka Aga
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What's the area like around Tissa Lake?
Tissa Lake is located in Thissamaharama. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 37 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Tissa Lake?
EKHO Safari Tissa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Tissa Lake. Other good options close by include My Village and Art Yala.
How many hotels are there near Tissa Lake?
Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Tissa Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tissa Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Tissa Lake.