Indika was excellent, helped organise tours, laundry, the food he cooked was amazing, even put on a quasi cooking class. Extremely helpful. I liked the location being out of town, quieter and near enough to walk into town when needed. Lovely spot.

A very nice and cozy place. The owner, Indika, is incredibly pleasant and an amazing cook. We were absolutely delighted with the meals he prepared for us

“excellent servise”

We were generally lucky with the properties we chose in Sri Lanka and the service they provided, but this place was on another level. The staff were exceptional and took such great care of us throughout our stay. I highly recommend booking the safari through the property as well—it was a fantastic experience and very well organized. They also helped us with laundry, which we truly appreciated after arriving from the rainy north with everything wet and dirty. We would definitely love to come back, even just for the amazing atmosphere.

“Beautiful room and wonderful host”

Very modern and the host was very helpful

The rooms were super new and spacious—you could feel how fresh it was as soon as you walked in. The staff were really friendly and ready to do anything to help. I only stayed one day, but I left so happy.

“Unforgettable stay near Yala”

Indika and his team went above and beyond for us to make sure we had an amazing stay. Thank you so much. On the first night we arrived late and Indika prepared a dinner for us so that we didn’t have to go into town and could have more rest before the early safari start the next day. Here is where we experienced the best food we’ve had in Sri Lanka. Indika is an incredible cook! Well remember those dishes for a long time. We hope Indika starts his own cooking classes! We’ll be back! The safari was a wonderful and memorable experience. Our guide was very knowledgable about the animals and took us to the best spots. We saw leopards, elephants, crocodiles, mongoose, peacocks, so many variety of birds, buffalos, deer, and more. The room was large and comfortable and the shower was great! Modern bathroom with powerful shower and plenty of hot water.

Delicious breakfasts and food in the restaurant. The organized safari day was very enjoyable, and the driver who took us told us a lot about birds and other animals. One day we managed to see a leopard several times!

Exceptional staff, very friendly and helpful, and excellent food.

“An Exceptional Stay – Truly World Class Hospitality”

Our three-day stay at Ariya Tissa was nothing short of outstanding. From the moment we arrived, the experience felt truly world-class, marked by hospitality that came straight from the heart. The room was spacious, beautifully appointed, and thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation. Every meal was lip-smacking and memorable, reflecting great care, quality, and attention to detail. A very special mention to Kanchana and Indika, who were the perfect hosts. They went above and beyond in every possible way, making us feel genuinely at home and ensuring our stay was seamless and warm. Ariya Tissa sets a benchmark for gracious hospitality, and we leave with wonderful memories and gratitude.

“The best place we have stayed in Sri Lanka ! Exceptional”

Indika the manager, his wife and his team were wonderful. The rooms are fabulous with the best shower we have had since arriving in Sri Lanka (the 6th place we have stayed). The attention to detail, the cleanliness and service were excellent! The food was fantastic with every effort to go that little bit extra to make a difference.. Even the salads are made with care and difference. We had problems with our jeep the day we left and Indika did everything possible to dind a solution. We can highly recommend this establishment without hesitation. Thank you Indika and your team for everything! 🙏

Friendly and attentive staff.

“The best!”

The hosts were really nice and helpful, the food was great and on top of that the safari we booked with them was totally worth it! We even saw the leopard!

“The best stay of our trip – spacious and clean room, amazing traditional food, and incredibly kind and welcoming hosts.”

This was without a doubt the best accommodation of our entire trip. The room was very spacious, clean and comfortable – we immediately felt relaxed and at home. Everything was well maintained and thoughtfully prepared for our stay. We made the afternoon safari which was booked from this acommodation for us, and it was very special. He made us such a good lunch before we left, it was the best chicken sandwich in my life. But what truly made this place unforgettable was the hospitality. The host is one of the kindest and most genuine people we have ever met. He even prepared a traditional Sri Lankan meal (Chicken Curry) just for us. We forgot to order it before we left but it was not a problem for him to prepare it for us when we came back. It was extremly delicious. You could feel the love and care in everything he did. The warmth, friendliness and positive energy of this place made it very special. It was more than just a stay – it was a beautiful experience. We sincerely hope many more travelers will discover this place and support such a wonderful host. Highly, highly recommended.

“The perfect stop over for a Yala safari - make sure you eat there too”

Wonderful staff, just two rooms at present, pretty garden with kingfishers and other lovely birds. Stylish decor (though no wardrobe or drawers). Great bathroom. Manager arranged a fabulous private safari and packed us breakfast and lunch. Four leopard spottings! The manager spent three years as a cook at the Sri Lankan embassy in Australia. The dinner he cooked us after our safari was the best we had all holiday. We wished we’d eaten there both nights.

Super nice hosts that did everything for us to have a nice time. The food was amazing - fresh, selfmade and prepared with a lot of love. The property is a bit secluded so you feel relaxed instantly. The room was very spacious with new/modern furniture and the bathroom was incredible, especially the shower worked really well. The Safari with Nishshanka is also worth every cent. His experience really showed when looking for leopards. Other cars were going around like crazy, while he just told us: „we‘ll wait here for 10 minutes have your breakfast“. And wouldn‘t you know it, we were the first to spot the cat maybe 50m away while eating… At first we thought it might have been luck, but a very similar situation played out in the afternoon. So we’re pretty confident, he‘s the man to go to Yala with.

“Great hotel for Yala national park”

Staff were amazing - so friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and clean. Location right near Yala national park.

“Clean and tidy place, pleasant stay”

It was probably the second best room we have been in Sri Lanka. Room is tidy and clean, hot water available for the shower, wide spaces, nicely decorated. The staff is nice, especially the man who welcomed us at night, he speaks english and has a really welcoming attitude.

“Exceptional stay – modern, central, and delicious breakfast!”

The host was incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome from the very first moment. Everything was delicious! A special mention goes to the breakfast—the rice pudding with fresh fruit and honey was outstanding. The accommodation is super modern and was spotlessly clean throughout our stay. Perfectly located in the center, so everything was within easy reach.

“Exceptional quality. Everything you could want at a very reasonable price.”

Beautiful modern, exceptionally clean facilities, welcoming and helpful manager and staff and fantastic food served in a lovely outdoor dining area.

“Clean quiet place with friendly staff”

Indica was very nice and extremely helpful. He cooked a great rice porridge for breakfast . The young girl who helped was learning English with us and was delightful too. We went on a safari with Nasinka which was amazing. He drove well and had very good knowledge of the animals and birds , provided a delicious lunch and managed to spot 3 leopards for us