Nehansa Resort and safari
No 553, Gagasiripura, Debarawewa, Tissamaharama
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Why people book this hotel
“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, comfortable & the staff are amazing”
“The room and facilities were so clean and comfortable, the food was delicious an…”
“Room was comfy, AC worked perfectly fine”
“They were amazingly welcoming and the room was a good size and clean”
“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”
“Exceptional value for money”
“The manager organised a nice half-day safari for a very reasonable price”
“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
Paulina
family_with_children
May 29, 2026
I liked everything ❤️
Huu
solo_traveller
May 22, 2026
“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.
Hannah
couple
May 20, 2026
“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.
Catherine
couple
April 12, 2026
“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.
Damian
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
“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.
David
couple
April 9, 2026
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.
Nathan
couple
March 28, 2026
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!
Ikhtiar Hasan
couple
March 24, 2026
“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.
Jo
couple
March 14, 2026
“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.
Mark
couple
March 13, 2026
“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.
Aldi
couple
February 24, 2026
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.
Carole
couple
February 11, 2026
“The trip to the lake was very beautiful and we enjoyed feeding the deer in the garden. The staff were delightful nd very”
Arturas
couple
February 4, 2026
“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!
Gizem
extended_group
January 31, 2026
“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!
Brenton
couple
January 30, 2026
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.
nathalie
solo_traveller
January 28, 2026
“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.
Adrian
couple
January 26, 2026
Very happy to help with safari tour. Excellent true Sri lankan food served for dinner and breakfast. Excellent safari driver used by them.
Rod
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“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!
ANNA
family_with_children
January 14, 2026
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
Adele
extended_group
January 11, 2026
“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.
Superior Double Room
This air-conditioned double room features a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior Triple Room
This air-conditioned triple room features a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.
Superior Single Room
This air-conditioned single room features a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
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