Hotel Nilketha Yala Tissamaharama

Name: Hotel Nilketha Yala Tissamaharama
Address: Rubberwatta Road ,Tissamaharama, Tissamaharama, lk

Location: Rubberwatta Road ,Tissamaharama, Tissamaharama, lk

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Luxurious Accommodation with Pool View
Hotel Nilketha Yala Tissamaharama offers a serene escape in Tissamaharama, just 2.4 km from Tissa Wewa. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, garden, and shared lounge during your stay.

Exceptional Services and Amenities
Indulge in the convenience of babysitting services, a restaurant, and a terrace. Benefit from the 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi. Each room features a desk, balcony with pool view, and modern amenities.

Explore and Experience
Discover the area with bike and car hire options available at the hotel. Immerse yourself in nature with Bundala Bird Sanctuary and Situlpawwa nearby. The perfect choice for a memorable getaway.

Book your stay at Hotel Nilketha Yala Tissamaharama for an unforgettable experience!

Policies

Check-in: 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Check-out: 11:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Car hire
Packed lunches
Currency exchange
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Grocery deliveries
Wheelchair accessible
Allergy-free room
Kid meals
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Evening entertainment
Baby safety gates
Lower bathroom sink
Public Bath
Emergency cord in bathroom
Entertainment staff
Outdoor furniture
Fruits
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Face masks for guests available
24-hour security
Delivered food - securely covered
Security alarm
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Supervised childcare/activities
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Private picnics
Exercise/lap pool
Japanese garden
Swimming nearby
Bicycle-friendly property
Charcoal grill
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

Budget Double Room

The double room provides a private entrance, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The double room features a tiled floor. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
Deluxe Double Room

This double room features a balcony and air conditioning.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
- Hearing accessible
Standard Triple Room

Guests will have a special experience as the triple room offers a pool with a view. The triple room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Private check-in and check-out in the executive lounge
- Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
- Hearing accessible
Standard Family Room

The pool with a view is a top feature of this family room. The family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 5 beds.

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
- Hearing accessible
Deluxe King Suite

Guests will have a special experience as the suite provides a pool with a view. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite features soundproof walls, a seating area, a dining area as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
- Hearing accessible
Deluxe Triple Room

The pool with a view is a top feature of this triple room. The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Private check-in and check-out in the executive lounge
- Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
- Hearing accessible
Deluxe Twin Room

Guests will have a special experience as this twin room provides a pool with a view and a fireplace. The twin room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Private check-in and check-out in the executive lounge
- Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
- Hearing accessible
Family Suite

This family room's special feature is the pool with a view. The family room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
- Hearing accessible
Standard Double Room

Guests will have a special experience as this double room offers a pool with a view and a fireplace. The double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
- Hearing accessible

Guest Reviews

Rose (6/5): -
Denver (10/5): This is a great place to stay with good pool facilities and some excellent staff to look after you. Me and my family had - Easy access to town, lush green garden with a good pool and comfortable rooms. The staff took good care of us during our stay. Service was excellent. The toilets are very slippery due to using the same wall tile for the floor. It’s a huge safety concern and accident waiting to happen I felt. Rubber carpets might be a solution to keep in the toilet to reduce risk. Over night stay was not provided with complimentary tea or coffee with a kettle in the rooms. It would be nice to have this provided in the rooms to compliment the stay.
Muditha (9/5): -
Dr. Christian (5/5): Manager was annoying - Good location for visiting Yala NP, but a bit outside the city. Large clean room. We seemed to be the only guests, so we constantly had to search for staff. The restaurant's seating area was completely unusable because of the mosquitoes. However, the food was brought up to the second floor without any problems, where we could also dine. For hours at night, there was a disturbing noise from a compressor or similar device. The main reason for this rather mediocre rating, however, is the hotel manager. We arrived at the hotel having booked and paid for a safari for the next day well in advance. The hotel owner bothered us all evening, constantly pressuring us to book the safari with him. He was insistent on knowing how much we had paid for our safari and was annoyed that I had arranged it for less than he was asking.
Lodovico (10/5): -
Anna Katrine Toft (10/5): - Fantastisk sted med dejlig atmosfære og smilende personale. Der blev virkelig kræset for omgivelserne og svømmepoolen var helt ideel efter en lang dag i nationalpark eller anden udflugt.
Maddison (10/5): Wonderful hotel with even better staff. Perfect hotel for a visit to the safari. - The staff at the hotel were absolutely wonderful. They made sure my partner and I had all we needed. Perfect location for going on a safari. The staff ensured we had a breakfast ready to take with us in the morning. We also had a lovely swim in their gorgeous pool. We would definitely stay again. Nothing - it was perfect.
Louise (6/5): - God swimmingpool Værten var lidt nærgående. Bade faciliteterne på vc virkelig dårlig. Maden mangelfuld. De kunne lave to retter.
Helle (4/5): - Tæt på yala safari park God pool
Upul (10/5): Excellent 👌 -
Akhilash (7/5): - The hotel was clean and well maintained despite it looking a little aged. The pool was big and we enjoyed swimming in it. The surroundings had many trees and plants which were well groomed - and brought a serene environment to the hotel. We had quite a struggle trying to contact the hotel prior to our arrival as we needed to make some changes. However, the staff who attended the call could not understand the situation, and were unable to assist us. We called Booking.com for assistance - but due to certain policies, were also unable to assist us. Ideally, the staff in charge should have a thorough understanding of the Booking.com process, including any necessary workarounds, to ensure smooth operations. This costed us a lot of our time attending and contacting Booking.com - which was unpleasant. Other than that, the stay was okay.
Brigitte (9/5): -
Esteban (10/5): Genial - La piscina mola y está muy bien Me gustó todo
Christiaan (8/5): -
Marc (8/5): - Schöne Zimmer Super Frühstück Restaurant hatte leider nicht immer geöffnet, sodass man zu Mittagessen und Abendessen außerhalb essen gehen musste.
Semm043 (9/5): - Toplocatie als uitvalsbasis voor Yala! Lekker zwembad om even in af te koelen.
Célia (10/5): - Très bon hôtel. La chambre est spacieuse et très propre. Le personnel est d’une gentillesse incroyable et très arrangeant. L’hôtel est très bien placé, proche de toutes commodités. Je recommande 😄
alfred (10/5): Je reviendrai avec ma famille . - Très bien situé et personne accueillante / agréable besoin d'amélioration des équipements de salle de bain
Patrick (9/5): - Zwembad. Kamer personeel. Niets
Virginia (8/5): Agradable - Hotel con piscina y aire acondicionado. No pudimos disfrutar de la piscina, pero estaba muy limpia! Echamos en falta la cama bien vestida.
Patricia (7/5): Bon rapport qualité prix et bonne localisation pour le safari de Yala - Le rapport qualité prix est imbattable. Nous y avons logé 2 nuits dans le cadre du safari de Yala et il y a tout ce qu’il faut dont le petit déjeuner à emporter tôt le matin et la piscine quand on rentre. Tout était très correct et le personnel très gentil.
Vidura (10/5): PERFECT STAY - I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The manager was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made check-in a breeze. The beds were super comfy — I slept like a baby every night. The pool was absolutely awesome, clean and perfect for relaxing. And you really can’t beat the location — it’s right in the heart of everything. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again! Every thingnis perfect
S (10/5): Exceptional -
Ivo (8/5): Very good -
Sandu (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly staff
Senumi (1/5): Bad - Very bad experience – Rude staff and poor service We booked a room at Nilketha Tissamaharama through Booking.com for the night of April 14. To be sure, I even called the hotel on April 13 to confirm, and they said that bookings made through Booking.com are confirmed and there is no problem. However, when we traveled all the way from Colombo and arrived at the hotel, the receptionist rudely told us that we had to pay in advance, even though it was not mentioned anywhere on Booking.com or during the phone call. Then they claimed they couldn’t find our booking on their system. When we explained what was said to us on the phone, the receptionist started shouting at us instead of helping. They even called another boy who checked the phone and found our booking, but the receptionist still said there was no booking under our name. The boy confirmed it was there, but they blamed him for not writing it in the book. Even after we proved that we had a valid booking, the receptionist refused to give us the room. He was extremely disrespectful and even tried to hit one of us. This is completely unacceptable behavior. We were treated very badly and had to find another place to stay at the last minute. I do not recommend this hotel to anyone. They do not respect their customers and clearly have no proper management.
Silva (10/5): Very good for staying - It is good room and excellent swimming pool Room and swimming pool
Keelin (7/5): Good for 1 night stay for Yala - Spacious accommodation, short walk to the Main Street, fine for us for one night for going to Yala Safari. Our room was older than the photos and shower was ok. Good aircon and staff were very helpful. Not much around for tourists in the town, only a base for Yala
Charlotte (7/5): Good - The location was good for the National parks and the garden setting pleasant. We were disappointed that there was a problem with the pool so the water was too murky to swim in. The hotel is ok, but a bit down at heel. We didn’t have any hot water in the shower either.
Scott (10/5): Exceptional - My favourite thing about this hotel was the swimming pool 😁
Thomas (1/5): Double booked us and couldn’t stay - Nothing as they double booked us. We had to find another hotel and we had a 2 year old! No help and not much of an apology either. Nothing as they double booked us. We had to find another hotel and we had a 2 year old! No help and not much of an apology either.
Alexandra (9/5): We had a good stay, we enjoyed the pool and loved the location ! - The pool was perfect, the surroundings are like being in a jungle, and the property was well located, friendly and helpful staff Our room was ok but very dark and the sheets were a little small for the bed
Luke (9/5): Very good stay- highly recommend - Very very close to the town where there are plenty of shops and restaurants. The owner even gave us a lift to a restaurant he recommended one of the nights. We were getting a late taxi and let us stay poolside for the day whilst waiting for this. He offers a private Safari service too which unfortunately we didn’t use but had we known he did this service we would have.
Boglárka (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful hotel, nice pool and friendly staff. They helped to arrange the safari.
Richard (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent hotel to access the incredible Yala National Park.
Charles (9/5): Fantastic hotel and restaurant - would stay again! - Wonderful stay!! Spacious, super clean room (high ceilings and big room)....the grounds are gorgeous, ample common areas, and the staff were very kind. The restaurant was a great value and super convenient!! Definitely a wonderful place to stay!! Only a small knock bc the laundry was quite expensive (even by USA standards) and not cleaned (or dried) to my expectations for the price
Charles (9/5): A clean and comfortable stay with nice rooms and a beautiful pool - Clean, organised and good facilities. Beautiful pool area
Ian (6/5): Nice garden setting and Staff. - The setting, gardens and pool were very beautiful (although the tiles around the pool were dangerously slippery). The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was excellent. There were major issues with the water to our room, in that more often than not we had NO water or just a trickle from the basin tap. We had sporadic hot water when the water did flow. This made our Yala safari trip difficult as we had a long day with a very early start and late finish. The staff did try to fix the issue, but the results were only temporary, and the problem persisted throughout our two-night stay. Also, the restaurant times were inconsistent, not being open when expected and many items offered on the menu were unavailable.
Paul (8/5): Very good -
Crane (8/5): Clean large and comfortable - Nice big hotel with a good restaurant and safari trips, good base for Yala
Doris (7/5): Good - Accommodation was okay, toilet very bad, water pressure weak. Pool is great, clean and good temperature water. The host at the reception is very pleasant, however the elderly man for whom they said is the owner kept coming to us with tasteless jokes and does not know personal space. They organized a safari to Yala National Park for us. It cost us $70 per person. The park is beautiful, but we were not satisfied with the driver.
Darcy (4/5): Disappointing - Pool was good and young staff were helpful and outgoing (played cricket with the kids) The owner was overbearing and overcharged us with our safari tour
Barancová (4/5): I was disappointed with this accommodation. The only positive aspect was the receptionist, who was kind and helpful. The - AC Pool Receptionist Mess – dirty bathroom and dirty bed linen Electricity and water were often not working No hot water Weak Wi-Fi connection Staff around the pool were harassing us Very noisy Poor room amenities – no bathroom supplies, no hairdryer, no fridge in the room.
Ariel (10/5): Exceptional -
Okke (9/5): Superb -
Felix (9/5): Superb -
Gemma (6/5): Pleasant - Great place to stay if you are travelling to national park Yala
Kalidas (7/5): Good if only for a night stay before Yale Safari, not to spend time within the room - The garden is quite beautiful and wifi was working well 1) no kettle/ coffee kit 2) no hair dryer 3) no soap, shampoo or toiletries 4) no indian food at the restaurant 5) 3% additional charges imposed on card payments (even for preloaded/debit cards)
Manavi (7/5): Good -
Fazıl (7/5): I came for yala safari 2 night.hotel near center - Restaurant, staff No hot water, pool, mosquito
Mohamed (4/5): Disappointing -
Keisha (8/5): Very good - Close to Yala for our Safari, staff were very helpful
Rashad (10/5): Exceptional -
Sree (6/5): Pleasant - The location was good. Food was okay.
Haitham (1/5): Bad - NA Toilets are very dirty and smell very bad the smell goes to the room.
Karl (10/5): Exceptional -
Jiřina (10/5): I definitely recommend it. Great staff, hotel and environment - It was our sixth stay on the road and everything was great. Huge helpful staff, smiling, arranged for us to enter Yala Park, did their best for our comfort. Absolutely quiet location. Everything was great
Arpit (7/5): Good - Staff, location, accessibility The hotel doesn't take dollars as payment and charges premium for payment. Effective rates increased. Fraud
Atte (7/5): Good - Awesome pool. The room was clean and no mosquitoes. Breakfast didn't meet our expectations compared to other hotels in Sri Lanka. There was a lot of flies in the breakfast area outside. We had to wait a long time for getting warm water in the shower.
Oussama (10/5): Exceptional -
Jasmine (8/5): Comfortable and clean - Very comfortable rooms, the pool was a nice place to relax on a hot day. Easy to walk to nearby restaurants. (There isn’t tonnes to do in the area, we came for a yala safari)
Allison (10/5): Great accommodation - Good location for the park. Hotel organised a tuk tuk driver to take us to the lake and to see bats. Lovely gardens and pool. Great breakfast and evening meal. Host went out of his way to accommodate our requests. Good, spacious rooms and general facilities.
Dave (3/5): RIP OFF - The pool and staff As the hotel was far from the town we asked if the restaurant was open the manager said yes and we booked for 7.30 was given a menu and picked our food waited over an hour for the food to arrive in between that time we noticed one of the staff nip out on a scooter and then came back an hour later with a take away we joked saying that as our food and guess what it was !! Stone cold…. We ate it out of necessity as we were starving…….then come to check out and they ripped us off first they charged 10% service charge on the food (joke) then they hyped up the room (which was standard and old)…….we paid and moved on as we was being bitten to death by mozzys…..still thinking something wasn’t right when we got to the next hotel we asked our friends who were travelling with what they paid and it was 6000 rupees cheeper…..which I can’t get my head around as we both booked together on Booking.com had the same rooms, ate the same food……spoils the trip…..so far this has been the most expensive hotel on the trip…..we’re currently in a hotel far better on the beach, cleaner, modern, restaurant on site to cook food and the staff can’t do enough for you……chalk n cheese…….one last thing the manager chased out to get us before we went to say put good google review on !! Go figure
Mandy (9/5): Superb - Nice pool, allowed to bring your own drinks Food was tasty but just warm when served, should be hot
Dr. (7/5): Good -
Edwards (10/5): Exceptional - A beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. My room was large and very comfortable with a nice terraced area just outside where I had lunch and morning coffee. The gardens created a wonderful outlook and a short walk around the back of the property takes you to a very scenic expanse of rice fields. The pool was well maintained and the hotel clean. The location was also quiet and peaceful without being far from the centre. The manager/owner and staffing team made sure I had everything I needed, food was tasty and the safari tour they organised for me was exemplary. I even saw two jaguars.
Cathleen (10/5): Excellent value! Beautiful relaxing place to stay. - Fabulous pool and surrounds. The room and ensuite were comfortable. Manager very friendly and helpful. Nothing
Yasmin (8/5): Very good - The staff went out of their way to make sure I had the best stay The pool was closed for cleaning which was a shame, but it has to be cleaned sometime!
Chathuranga (8/5): Worth for the money! - Easy access, comfortable stay and friendly staff.. Tasty Sri Lankan meal.
Shulaksna (7/5): Good -
Maria (7/5): Nice pool, garden and spacious rooms but cleanliness is lacking. - The garden and pool were beautiful. The safari organised for us was great with a nice guide! The manager was welcoming and helpful. The cleanliness of the hotel room was lacking and we had to ask for our sheets to be changed. Also as female travellers the male hotel staff made us feel uncomfortable when we were at the pool.
Yasas (10/5): Exceptional -
Christopher (8/5): Alright for visiting Yala NP - Nice hotel with a nice pool. Perfect location for a safari to the Yala NP, helpful manager. Service at the restaurant was slow and not very friendly; staff made fire next to the pool, thus there was lots of smoke and ash in the air.
Washant (7/5): Fine but staff doesn’t brighten up the place - Hotel Nilketha is a new property with modern rooms that have a distinctly Sri Lankan style. The air conditioning works well, and the pool area is nice, with towels provided. The hotel has plenty of space to walk and sit, which we appreciated. The WiFi is good in common areas but unfortunately doesn't reach the rooms, so we found ourselves sitting outside our room on a rainy evening. One positive note is the front desk manager, who was very helpful in resolving a booking.com error, only charging us for three nights plus the booking.com fee when the platform was unreachable. However, our experience was mixed. We didn't have hot water for three days, which was disappointing. While the staff was attentive in arranging our first safari at a reasonable price (paid in cash), we felt uncomfortable with the persistent follow-up when we decided to arrange our second safari independently. We ended up booking through Agoda, which was both cheaper and a better experience. This left us with a slightly uncomfortable feeling, as the line between hospitality and pushiness felt blurred. It's also worth noting that the hotel doesn't offer breakfast directly. Instead, it's available at Javu’s grestaurant, but you have to pay in cash for every meal. Unfortunately, the service there was a bit 'cold,' and the soft drinks weren't chilled, which added to our mixed feelings about the stay.
Sophie (10/5): Exceptional -
Udaya (7/5): Comfortable stay - Staff was very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean, garden is nice and the pool was good. We had traditional Srilanka food and it was very tasty. It was good value for money. Nothing we didn't like.
Induneshan (10/5): Exceptional - The location and the atmosphere of the hotel was wonderful.
Wiman (10/5): Exceptional -
Andrijana (10/5): Great - Amazing! Pool is wonderful. Price value is good!
Achraf (10/5): Exceptional - it was amazing everthing it was very nice well done guys good work
Benjamin (9/5): Great stay, perfect base for a safari - Good stay overal, the location is good: a bit away from the centre but still close enough to walk there in 10 min. The staff was kind and helpfull. They helped us with arrangeing a safari for us which went great!! The pool is also great, for this price you couldnt ask for more. The showerhead was chalked up.
Animesh (10/5): Exceptional - The property was so relaxing and beautiful with a nice pool and seating area. The manager and staff were so prompt and helpful. They guided us and helped us going over and beyond. The location is perfect and the property is huge. If u are in yala this is the place to stay and enjoy. 10/10 recommend
Charlotte (6/5): Mixed review - The pool was awesome, rooms were really nice, clean and comfy. Female kitchen staff were very sweet. Good place to stay for 1-2 nights.. My friend and I are traveling together, as 2 young female traveler’s we did feel uncomfortable at times. When we were swimming one of the older male staff came over and said we “looked good” which left us feeling very uncomfortable in the pool. The owner of the hotel was very involved, always around hovering and watching over everything we did. On the first night he came and knocked very loudly on our door whilst we were sleeping to ask what we would like for breakfast (even tho we had told him earlier what we wanted). The whole interaction was unnecessary and inappropriate. This made us feel very uneasy. We seemed to be the only tourists there the whole stay so it was an odd experience.. again this place is fine for 1-2 nights if you are in a group but would not recommend for solo females.
Melody (10/5): Exceptional -
Zoë (10/5): You must stay here! - Staff are very welcoming and friendly here! The hotel is situated in a beautiful garden, with a stunning pool area. Rooms very comfortable and clean. They also have a lovely restaurant area for breakfast and dinner. A short 10 minute walk into town. We will be sad to leave!
Darshinie (9/5): Memorable and recommend it - Location is beautiful. Hotel was surrounded by lots lots of trees.
Sara (8/5): Very good -
Udaya (2/5): It was the worst experience. I will never recommend this place to anyone - Attitude of staff and service.
Alba (10/5): Exceptional -
Patrick (8/5): Very good -
Trisha (8/5): Owner of this hotel is amazing and will help in any way he can - big clean room, nice pool, restaurant on site with limited menu location isn’t really close to anything but they do have bikes you can use to get around easier
Desi (10/5): Exceptional - Great location. Beautiful garden. The staff were really kind and helpful and arranged a safari for us. We loved the swimming pool and we had a very nice and relaxing time.
Emily (7/5): Good value for money - Nice pool and big rooms. The manager let us keep one room for the day so we could change after our safari Staff were all very friendly but service was a bit odd. There seemed to be confusion over a few things
Marek (8/5): Very good - Swimming pool, friendly staff
Rachel (5/5): Manager was a challenge - Pool was great and it's not far from Yala park The manager was aggressively persistent over booking with him to visit Yala national park - it got very uncomfortable. The safari rate was much, much higher than when we booked directly with a safari company, and he tried to say it was a mix up over a long versus short trip, but it wasn't! Then the following day at check out he miscalculated the rate and when I queried it he said it was a ‘dollar rate issue’… I was glad I'd read the reviews the night warning of this.
Sophie (7/5): Good -
Gricius (10/5): Perfect - Clean, big rooms. Pool area is nice. Good location
Marleene (8/5): Very good -
Kate (6/5): Pleasant - In lots of ways this is a great place to stay when visiting the national park. It’s not too far for an early morning pick up, there is a pool which is clean and the gardens are beautiful. The room was a good size and the bed was comfy enough. I found 4 cockroaches in our room, and there was visible dust in places, so it didn’t feel very clean. We were told there was a restaurant on site. But there isn’t a menu or any choice of food, and the owner said we could have chicken and rice or chicken noodles, which he then went and got from a takeaway down the road. I don’t mind this, but some transparency would have been nice. I’m very capable of walking down the road and then I would have had a choice of food… seemed a little underhand. We also reluctantly got a takeaway breakfast for the safari, it was basically a bread and butter sandwich And a banana for 1500 rupees, would recommend buying your own breakfast the night before and going out for dinner and they don’t have a restaurant on site!
Mathea (7/5): Overall good, funny host but much taxes, services - Clean, good location, friendly staff made dinner for us A lot of extra fees and taxes are added even if it says on booking.com that all taxes, etc are included. We payed doubble price in the end due to dinner and taxes/services