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Nehansa Resort and safari

Hotel

No 553, Gagasiripura, Debarawewa, Tissamaharama

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

The accommodation was a lovely calming place and the staff were very attentive

The staff made a great effort to help out as much as possible (even though they …

Clean rooms
9 mentions

Clean, comfortable & the staff are amazing

The room and facilities were so clean and comfortable, the food was delicious an…

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Room was comfy, AC worked perfectly fine

They were amazingly welcoming and the room was a good size and clean

Great location
8 mentions

On our first night they showed us the wild deer who come to visit each night, th…

The location was great and allowed us to access Yala early in the morning

Good value
5 mentions

Exceptional value for money

The manager organised a nice half-day safari for a very reasonable price

Breakfast available
3 mentions

Excellent true Sri lankan food served for dinner and breakfast

Breakfast was amazing – omelette, egg hoppers, fresh fruit, coffee and lovely wo…

Overview

Set in Tissamaharama, 2.5 km from Tissa Wewa, Nehansa Resort and safari offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 23 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, 37 km from Situlpawwa and 4.5 km from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. Every room includes a private bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. At Nehansa Resort and safari, the rooms come with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes Asian, vegetarian and halal options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village is 11 km from Nehansa Resort and safari, while Kirinda Temple is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 26 km from the hotel.

Traveller reviews

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Paulina

family_with_children

May 29, 2026

10

I liked everything ❤️

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Huu

solo_traveller

May 22, 2026

10

Affordable excellent accomodation

Exceptional value for money. Clean, comfortable & the staff are amazing. They also helped organise the safari tour. Definitely stay here if your in the area.

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Hannah

couple

May 20, 2026

10

Incredible stay and safari - strongly recommend!

We had the most wonderful stay at Nehansa. The room and facilities were so clean and comfortable, the food was delicious and we felt so well looked after by Hansi and Chamika. On our first night they showed us the wild deer who come to visit each night, then Dilum took us to a lake nearby where we saw lots of wildlife. Then we did the safari with Nehansa the next day where we were so lucky to see countless elephants, two(!!) leopards in the trees and so much more! We strongly recommend booking your Yala stay and safari with Nehansa.

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Catherine

couple

April 12, 2026

10

Lovely Place

We stayed here for our Safari Trip to Yala National Park which we booked through the hotel. The trip was great and we saw a lot of animals including Leopards! The accommodation was a lovely calming place and the staff were very attentive. I would definitely stay again.

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Damian

solo_traveller

April 12, 2026

10

Amazing and helpful staff

Overall very pleasant experience. The staff made a great effort to help out as much as possible (even though they don’t offer a laundry service they took care of that and outsourced it without a problem). Room was comfy, AC worked perfectly fine. The manager organised a nice half-day safari for a very reasonable price. Food there is excellent as well (I had all my lunches and dinners there). Totally recommend that place.

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David

couple

April 9, 2026

9

The location was great and allowed us to access Yala early in the morning. The owner took us on a local tour for the evening showing us birdlife on the lagoon, crocodiles and then we watched the numerous fruit bats leave their roost for the evening. They helped sort out Yala safari and the driver met us at the door for a brilliant time at the park spotting animals. He also took us to our next location for a reasonable price and dropped us to our door. They were amazingly welcoming and the room was a good size and clean. For the price it was perfect.

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Nathan

couple

March 28, 2026

10

Very good facilities: clean room with AC and a comfortable bed and shower, and good food. But most of all extremely friendly and helpful personell. We received a tour of the local lake in the evening, coffee and cake at 4AM before our safari, fresh home made pastries from their own bakery and we were dropped off at the bus station ~6 km away - all free of charge. Would recommend this place to anyone!

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Ikhtiar Hasan

couple

March 24, 2026

9

A peaceful, clean, and nature-friendly resort with great hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Yala for Sa

We had a very nice stay at Nehansa Resort Yala. The owner’s behaviour was very welcoming and friendly, and the cleanliness of the resort was excellent. One of the best parts was seeing jungle deer in the garden — you can even feed them, which was a unique experience. They also kindly offered us a complimentary visit to Tissa Lake, which made the stay even more memorable. They also provide safari jeeps.

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Jo

couple

March 14, 2026

8

Highly recommend.

Excellent value for money . The host kindly arranged our safari to Yala. They also took us into their backyard to feed the wild deer & to a nearby lake to see the bats & crocodiles. They truly went above & beyond.

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Mark

couple

March 13, 2026

10

A really great place to stay, with the most considerate, kind, and professional staff

We have stayed in 8 hotels and homestays during our tour of Sri Lanka ... and this was the best, it was exceptional! The room, the location were great. But the thing that really made it was the care, consideration, and friendly approach of the staff and the owner. From fresh coconuts on arrival, to feeding deer in the garden, to bird and bat watching, to very early pre-safari drinks all included. Plus a volunteered free lift the short distance to our chosen restaurant. I 100% recommend a stay here.

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Aldi

couple

February 24, 2026

10

Clean location, friendly host who offered us a bonus evening walk to observe the local fauna. We also booked a safari in Yala with their help at a fair price.

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Carole

couple

February 11, 2026

10

The trip to the lake was very beautiful and we enjoyed feeding the deer in the garden. The staff were delightful nd very

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Arturas

couple

February 4, 2026

10

Great place and host

Nehansa Resort and Safari was a great place to stay at if your goal is the Yala National Park Safari. The place was very neat and tidy, with room service possible. It was a lifesaver when arriving late in the evening and having no energy to go into town for food. The owner was really kind. He offered great safari prices and even drove us to the bus station free of charge, refusing to take payment. Great place experience overall!

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Gizem

extended_group

January 31, 2026

10

Perfect

It was one of the best resorts I have ever stayed at. The food was very delicious in the restaurant, the staff were very kind and thoughtful, and the rooms were very clean and well-equipped. There was hot water and even a hair dryer, which is rare in many hotels in Sri Lanka. When we arrived, they welcomed us with fresh coconut water, which was a very sweet gesture. The safari they arranged for us went smoothly and was well organized. On our way back, the owner even offered to drop us at the bus station for free, which was very kind. Thank you!

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Brenton

couple

January 30, 2026

10

We had a lovely stay at Nehansa in Jaunuary this year. They were so accommodating to everything we needed. Dilam had our safari already organised for us, making it such an easy experience. (The hands on deer experience was such a nice extra touch too) 10/10 would recommend for your next stay in Tissamaharama.

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nathalie

solo_traveller

January 28, 2026

9

Great place, great poeple

The staff is very nice and very helpful. They will arrange everything for you. The breakfast is delicious and the wifi is highly functional. Also if y travel by bus it is very easy to reach the place. I could use their bike to bicycle around and that was great: the countryside is wonderful, as well as the old stupas in Tissa.

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Adrian

couple

January 26, 2026

9

Very happy to help with safari tour. Excellent true Sri lankan food served for dinner and breakfast. Excellent safari driver used by them.

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Rod

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

10

Best all round accommodation for Yala

Perfect stay! The rooms were spotless and very comfortable, in a peaceful location close to Yala. Breakfast was amazing – omelette, egg hoppers, fresh fruit, coffee and lovely wood oven toast. We also had two delicious dinners during our stay. Nehansa took us on a evening safari to the lake to see bats and crocodiles, which was such a lovely surprise! They also offer their own jeep safaris – we’d already booked ours elsewhere, but after seeing the high standards here, I wish we’d booked through them. The hosts were fantastic – friendly, helpful and respectful of our privacy. All round, the best accommodation we’ve stayed in. Highly recommended!

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ANNA

family_with_children

January 14, 2026

10

The host and all the staff are very friendly and helpful, the house is very nice and surrounded by a beautiful garden. You can feed the deers who come from the forest every morning. The room is very clean, the food is also good. Highly recommend

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Adele

extended_group

January 11, 2026

10

Perfect

All the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. The place was really nice and they went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best experience. This is the best place we’ve stayed at in Sri Lanka, I would recommend it to anyone and I would absolutely go back! On the first day they even drove us to see bats and crocodiles, which was one of the coolest experiences we’ve ever had. Best stay and best staff 💯

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink, Emergency cord in bathroom

Activities

Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Fishing, Massage, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Baby safety gates

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Fruits, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Restaurant, Breakfast in the room

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Bicycle parking, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection near the property

Services

Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Shuttle service, Barber/beauty shop, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Packed lunches, Car hire, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Deluxe Family Room

This air-conditioned family room features a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 3 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Double Room

This air-conditioned double room features a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Triple Room

This air-conditioned triple room features a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Single Room

This air-conditioned single room features a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 06:30 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:08 PM

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