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Art Yala

2.0 star property

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Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi
Front of property
Children’s play area – outdoor
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

Explore the area

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Court Road, Tikiriudanapura, Monaragala, Thissamaharama, Southern Province, 82600
  • Place, Tissa Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite | Terrace/patio

Family Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Mahasenpura

At Art Yala you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Tissa Lake and within 30 minutes of Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Thissamaharama hotel include Yatala Dagoba and Kataragama Archaeological Museum.

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kataragama Temple - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Yala National Park - 22 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Udawalawe National Park - 55 min drive - 56.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Red - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hath Maluwa - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Art Yala

Art Yala offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Thissamaharama hotel.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Art Yala offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Art Yala Hotel
Art Yala Thissamaharama
Art Yala Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Art Yala?

Art Yala offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Art Yala?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Art Yala on 1 June 2026 start from AU$106, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Art Yala?

Yep, Art Yala has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Art Yala?

The closest beach to Art Yala is Kirinda Beach (10.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Art Yala?

No, Art Yala does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Art Yala?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Art Yala?

No, pets are not allowed.

Art Yala Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mubarik

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Art Yala SCAM

This Hotel is a scam. I booked room via hotel.com and hotel management directly contactec me as well as sent an email of cancellation of booking due to non availiboltu of room. It happened on 08/08/2025 and I am still chasing the refund of the money I paid. I am contacting hotel.com customer service again n again and they say that they are recieving any response from hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First of all,the staff were so welcoming and so attentive,the hotel itself is beautiful and very modern/simplistic,which is a style we liked very much. They organised the safari at Yala for us which was brilliant - only wish we had stayed longer - our favourite hotel in Sri Lanka
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mi Xue

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay at Art Yala. The hotel and service were fantastic, as was the safari they helped arrange. It’s also a very relaxing place and we felt really looked after during our stay. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Art Yala is an amazing experience

We had an amazing experience staying at art Yala towards the end of our 3 week holiday in Sri Lanka. We were made to feel special from the moment we arrived, with cold towels and a fresh fruit drink. We were up early for a safari, so a delicious breakfast hamper was provided at 4.30am. on return from our safari, again we were greeted with much needed cold towels and a fresh fruit drink. The rooms are immaculate and attention to detail exemplary. Great shower and bathroom. Breakfast on the morning of departure was the best we have had in Sri Lanka, as we ate our fill with local delicacies. Staff were friendly and attentive throughout our stay. Easily the nicest place we have stayed in Sri Lanka and we would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Las instalaciones del hotel estaban muy bien, sobre todo, para lo que te encientras en el país. Destaco la limpieza del lugar y la comodidad de la habitación. Como única pega poner que teníamos pagado el desayuno pero los chicos del hotel decían que no. Sin ganas de discutir ya y, como uno de los dias nos fuimos de safari pronto y sólo nos quedaba un día de desayuno decidimos irnos y desayunar por ahí, pero esos errores cansan cuando estás de vacaciones y reservas. Adjunto foto donde se ve que el desayuno estaba contratado. No se si es fallo del hotel o de la página Hoteles.com
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herr Dr. Sanath

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Für uns für eine nach perfekte Location. Sehr sauber. Gutes lokales Essen. Westlich Essen ist auch verfügbar. Superfreundliche Personal. Gesamte Anwesen ist sehr sauber. Man kann hier barfuß laufen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Klein aber fein

Die Unterkunft bietet nur zwei Zimmer und ist deshalb sehr familiär. Die Lage ist wunderschön, man kann den Sonnenuntergang über dem See beobachten. Der Besitzer und die Angestellten sind sehr besortg um die Gäste. Safaris können in der Unterkunft gebucht werden. Das Frühstück ist top (unbedingt das SriLanka Frühstück bestellen).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024