Hotel · EKHO Hotels (Ceylon Hotels Corporation) · Yala

EKHO Safari

On the bank of Tissa Wewa, the ancient reservoir in the centre of Tissamaharama, on the Kataragama road, 19 km from Yala National Park

About EKHO Safari

Rooms: 4 types
Dining: 2 places
Wellness: Spa
Swimming: Pool

EKHO Hotels' 50-room hotel on the bank of Tissa Wewa, the ancient reservoir in the centre of Tissamaharama, with views over the water from its restaurant, its pool terrace and its lake-view rooms.

The rooms have been redesigned with modern fittings and come in 4 categories: Superior rooms of 27.9 sq m, Deluxe rooms of 32 sq m facing either the lake or the pool, and Suites of 66.4 sq m with more than 1 bedroom or a partitioned layout, for families and small groups. Every room has a king or twin beds, a minibar and fridge, and a safe.

The air-conditioned restaurant serves Sri Lankan and Western dishes, indoors or on a deck over the lake, and breakfast is included. There is an outdoor pool and the Ayu Spa. Yala National Park is 19 km away, the Kataragama temple 19.1 km and Kirinda Beach 11.8 km.

Rooms and suites

Superior
27.9 sq mKing or twin bedsHill view
27.9 sq m, king or twin beds, minibar and fridge, tea and coffee making, safe, free Wi-Fi, en-suite bathroom with toiletries
Deluxe Lake View
32 sq mKing or twin bedsHill view
32 sq m, views over Tissa Wewa, king or twin beds, air conditioning, minibar and fridge, tea and coffee making, safe, free Wi-Fi, en-suite bathroom with toiletries
Deluxe Pool View
32 sq mKing or twin bedsHill view
32 sq m, views over the pool, king or twin beds, minibar and fridge, tea and coffee making, safe, free Wi-Fi, en-suite bathroom with toiletries
Suite
66.4 sq mKing or twin bedsHill view
66.4 sq m, more than 1 bedroom or a partitioned layout, for families or small groups, king or twin beds, minibar and fridge, tea and coffee making, safe, free Wi-Fi

Dining

Main RestaurantOn the ground floor, air-conditioned, with views of Tissa Wewa, serving Sri Lankan and Western dishes.07:30 to 22:00
The deckTables outside the restaurant on a deck looking over the lake.

Wellness

Ayu SpaTreatments with Asian aromatic oils and essences.07:00 to 19:00

Amenities

Pools and spa

Outdoor swimming pool, open 07:00 to 19:00Ayu Spa, open 07:00 to 19:00

More dining

Main Restaurant, air-conditioned, with views of Tissa WewaOutdoor deck over the lakeBreakfast included

Activities

Safaris in Yala National Park, 19 km awayBundala National Park and Kumana National Park, for birdsUdawalawe National Park, for elephantsBoat rides on Tissa WewaFishing and kayaking on the lakeBird watching and nature walks around the hotelVillage tours with a traditional cooking demonstrationThe Tissamaharama stupa, from the 2nd century BCThe Kataragama temple, 19.1 km awayMagul Maha Viharaya, 17.3 km, and Sithulpawwa temple, 30.5 kmKirinda Beach, 11.8 km away

For families

Suites for families or small groupsChildren welcome, with amenities for family stays

Services

Airport transfers and private transport arranged on requestFree on-site parkingFree high-speed Wi-Fi

Rooms

King or twin bedsAir conditioningMinibar and fridgeTea and coffee makingIn-room safeEn-suite bathroom with toiletries

Good to know

Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00; early check-in or late check-out on request, subject to availability
Breakfast is included in every stay
Children are welcome, and the Suites suit families or small groups
Airport transfers and private transport can be arranged in advance, and parking on site is free
In the centre of Tissamaharama: Yala National Park is 19 km away, the Kataragama temple 19.1 km and Kirinda Beach 11.8 km