Vacation rentals in Yoda Kandiya

I would highly recommend staying here! Surani made us feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived. She greeted us with cool wet towels for a cool down and mango juice which was perfect after a long drive from the coast (a thoughtful gesture). We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the cabanas and the comfort of the pillows and bed - super comfortable. Surani and her Mother prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner for us which was incredibly tasty. It was so nice to have home cooked meals prepared for us - they used fresh ingredients from their garden and were very accommodating to our dietaries. I would 100000% opt for them to cook for you, the food and service made our experience. Surani and her mother were kind enough to help us with organising our safari and transportation into town and back to Colombo when a driver didn’t show up. One tip would be to have a vehicle or driver with you if you want to explore beyond the Airbnb.

We had an amazing stay here, the host is extremely responsive and friendly. Check in was smooth and welcoming especially during a horrendous thunderstorm. We were welcomed with towels to clean our faces and a lemon juice which was lovely. We booked our yala safari through the host which was INCREDIBLE! Cannot recommend booking through these enough, we were beyond lucky to see 2 leopards which was all down to our fantastic driver. Cabanas were spacious and clean, the bed was huge and so comfy. If we ever return to Sri Lanka we would definitely stay here again!

This place is absolutely perfect. The location is ideal for starting a safari to Yala or Bundala National Parks or taking a day trip Ella. The resort is located along Lake Tissa, away from the road and provides a peaceful and quiet retreat. The garden is beautiful and we spent our afternoons watching birds and other wildlife from the deck. The place is well decorated and the food is EXCELLENT and would be worth the trip alone. While Tissamahara isn’t a bustling city, the resort is close to a few restaurants and it’s just a short walk around the lake to a busier area (and a tree full of fruit bats!). Madu, the owner, helped us coordinate wonderful day trips and the entire staff were super attentive and friendly. If you’re headed to the area for safari trips, this is a great place to stay.

This place is incredible. Pictures don’t do it justice. The accommodation is absolutely beautiful, the grounds are spectacular and the staff were phenomenal. Helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. We had the absolute best time here. There are dogs, goats, chickens, a trampoline, play area and lovely pool to keep the children entertained. We did the “dine under the stars” option and it was amazing, really recommended and unforgettable experience. Location perfect for Yala safari. Highly recommended, 5 stars and a great price.

We had a great stay. The name, Luxurious Tent, was so accurate. It was a super luxurious space for camping. Incredibly clean, comfortable, and practical. Who could have expected a hot shower after swimming or coming back from safari? My kids could not eat spicy food but the host arranged a special menu for us. We were lucky to see two leopards in one morning safari. It was a perfect experience toys us with young children. Thank you.

If you’re thinking of booking somewhere else, don’t. Wild Lotus was our favorite stay in Sri Lank. The team and story behind the property makes it super special. The property is unbelievable. You never have to leave! Roshan and his team exhibit five star service you’d get at any high end resort. We spent most of our day after our early morning excursions laying in the hammocks bird watching eating the delicious food prepared on site. Wild Lotus will always have a special place in our hearts.

We had a wonderful time glamping here. The tents were definitely luxury for camping standards, really clean and super comfortable beds. The tents do get very hot in the day but there are cool areas to relax in the shade on site, we also found that we were cool overnight so slept really well. All the staff are very friendly and work really hard - they clearly care about their community and the environment too. We went on an afternoon safari from Yala which was organised by the hosts and had a brilliant time - a lovely touch was to be greeted by tea and freshly baked snacks on our return. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing break immersed in nature.

Each room provided two bottle of water, he also arrange tea or coffee for us. Janaka is really helpful person, I tried to ask him to give some suggestions to us in our last day in Colombo, he answer quickly and provide good suggestions!! Really helpful house owner!!!