Blue Turtle Hotel - Tissamaharama

Wildlife-focused hotel with a 82 ft pool near Yala National Park

Amenities & Pool

Blue Turtle Hotel offers two outdoor swimming pools, including a 82 ft infinity pool with a shallow end and pool/beach towels. A dedicated children's pool is available for younger guests. The hotel grounds feature a garden, BBQ facilities, and an open-air bar that serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Rooms & Accommodations

The hotel operates four two-storey cottages, each with a balcony overlooking the pool and garden. Rooms include air conditioning, a private bathroom with a bidet, and a tea/coffee maker. Mosquito nets and complimentary water are provided in each room.

Dining & Food Service

The on-site restaurant serves Sri Lankan and Western cuisine, and the bar offers wine and champagne. Special diet menus can be arranged upon request. For early safari departures, the hotel provides packed breakfasts.

Location & Wildlife Access

Blue Turtle Hotel Sri Lanka is 1 mile from the Tissamaharama Bus Station and 2 miles from the Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary. The hotel is a 30-minute drive to the entrance of Yala National Park and also close to Bundala National Park. Guests can observe birds, turtles, and monkeys directly from their balconies.

Services & Activities

The hotel organizes safari trips to Yala, Bundala, and Udawalawe National Parks. Spa services include back, foot, and full body massages, along with couples and head massage treatments. A tour desk, luggage storage, and airport shuttle (to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 12 miles away) are available.

• Pools: 82 ft infinity pool & children's pool
• Rooms: Four two-storey cottages with pool-view balconies
• Dining: Sri Lankan & Western cuisine, packed breakfasts for safaris
• Location: 30 min from Yala National Park gates
• Wellness: Massage services (back, foot, full body, couples)
• Services: Safari organization to 3 national parks