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Blue Turtle Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Yatala Dagoba

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers
Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area | View from room
Safari
Reception
Safari

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View | Premium bedding, desk

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
119/2 Tikiriwewa, Mahasenpura, Thissamaharama, 82600

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Yatala Dagoba - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Yala National Park - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Bundala National Park - 21 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gaga Bees - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Flavors Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Blue Turtle Hotel

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Blue Turtle Hotel. Guests can indulge in massages at the spa, and international cuisine is served at Blue Turtle, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a children's pool are other highlights at this Colonial hotel. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 16 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site parking is limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2015
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Blue Turtle – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Blue Turtle Hotel Tissamaharama
Blue Turtle Hotel
Blue Turtle Tissamaharama
Blue Turtle Hotel Hotel
Blue Turtle Hotel Thissamaharama
Blue Turtle Hotel Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Turtle Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Blue Turtle Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Blue Turtle Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Blue Turtle Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Blue Turtle Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Blue Turtle Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Turtle Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Blue Turtle Hotel and nearby?
Blue Turtle Hotel has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Blue Turtle Hotel?
Yes, Blue Turtle offers international cuisine.
Does Blue Turtle Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Blue Turtle Hotel like?
Blue Turtle Hotel is located a short 9-minute walk from Tissa Lake.

Blue Turtle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excelllent Stay
Really nice play and very affordable. Staff were very friendly and booked us a cultural tour which was brillant. We had breakfast which was very nice and nice restaurants are within walking distance.
Donald, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Duty manager was extremely helpful throughout our stay. It is fairly rural so it’s a bit of a walk to shops / restaurant or a short tuk tuk ride. Ideal location for visiting Yala NP. The restaurant food was nice but quite pricy.
Hannah, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jenna, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location, great food very quiet and both male and female peacocks visited the grounds whilst we were swimming which was awesome. Pool very clean and staff all very friendly and attentive
Tyler-Jackson, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Did not have hot water. Otherwise the stay was OK. Onsite restaurant had good selection and food quality, but wine was expensive.
MKM, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great for a tour stay
Nice place to stay if touring and been to a safari close by! Clean rooms with basic facilities and good air conditioning. There were a few bugs but can be expected in the jungle! Pool looked good unfortunately no time to use! Food very good and superb breakfast served not Buffett
Bryan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

loved the garden and swimming pool, great breakfast
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Blue Turtle
Lovely but isolated spot. Beautiful relaxing outdoor pool, and lots of interesting birds including eagles and peacocks that roamed the grounds. Food was decent, and service was great! The location was down a badly maintained dirt road and town was a 40 minutes walk necessitating a hired tuk-tuk or taxi. Other than it’s off the beaten path site a really nice and chill place!
Damon, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, staff were very helpful and lovely.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Superb Value - Clean, Spacious, Attentive Staff
What an amazing find! If this hotel was on the coast it would be fantastic value at even USD$125/night. Clean, spacious rooms set in a 2-up, 2-down configuration amidst spacious well-tended grounds with an huge, clean swimming pool incorporating a toddlers section. Rooms have individual air conditioners and also, mosquito nets large enough to cover the beds. Staff are extremely attentive, the attitude is focused on service and a willingness to help. Packed breakfast is provided for the 5 a.m. start for the Yala national park safari. It is a pity that most people stay just a single night before the safari experience (we stayed 2 nights, one either side of the safari) because the Blue Turtle is a value-priced, quiet haven. The owner has lived in Europe and has brought a high standard of finish to the design and the materials used in construction - note the quality of ceiling/roof timbers once you arrive! If there is any disadvantage it is that there are seemingly few additional attractions/activities in the general area to sustain an 'active' traveller (we were travelling as 2 parents and a teenage daughter - but if you are looking for a place to 'chill' between active adventures in southern Sri Lanka, then the Blue Turtle hotel is time and money well-spent.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great service.
We were only here for one night, the room was spacious but smelt of damp. AC and fan were great as it helped. Too many mosquitoes maybe because of the season we were in so take precautions. We had dinner at the hotel which was lovely. Staff members were very friendly and helpful. Overall it was fine for the night.
Bhaven, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing pool
A lovely hotel with a massive pool. Perfect place to do a safari from. Staff and manager were extremely helpful. Only downside was weak internet but it is in the middle of the nowhere!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable rooms surrounded in a lush garden
Overall Blue turtle was really good. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and the gardens and pool added to the relaxed ambience. Some of the staff we dealt with were fantastic while others were definitely lacking in customer service skills. The food we had (breakfast and lunch) was ok for the price but nothing fancy.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Quiet, comfortable and convenient location
Modern hotel with a lovely, big swimming pool in a quiet and peaceful location. Convenient to head to Yala NP for early morning safaris. A mini fridge would have been ideal to keep drinks cold.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Small modern hotel
This is a small hotel that is a good base for a few days to see the nearby national parks. The manager arranged both a very good jeep safari driver and a taxi for the next part of our trip.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Needs improvement
Its a new hotel. The restaurant is still under construction. We were the only family to be there. Stayed there for a night to catch the Afternoon Safari at Yala which is around 20 kms away. The big negative is the dismal pest control. You have to keep the lights inside room and balcony switched off at all times to avoid insects, pests and lizards invade your room. Use mosquito net provided at all rooms everytime. Clean the bed sheet before you sleep on it. It had insects inside. The owner is a nice man who tries to make you comfortable but with very few staff, thats impossible. You ahve to wait long for your food and service
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bardzo przyjemne miejsce
Bardzo przyjemny Hotelik położony wśród zieleni. Niestety bardzo dużo komarów. Pokoje czyste i schludne, ciut mało przytulne. Bardzo smaczne jedzenie. Niestety obsługa nie mówi po angielsku, kontakt mocno utrudniony. Za to właściciel Olivier, absolutnie pomocny, miły i dokładał wszelkich starań by umilić nam pobyt. Zorganizował nam też Safari Jeep w najtańszej cenie.
Anna, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

hotel comme base d'un safari
Les managers qui parlent français nous ont organisé un safari dans le parc Yala avec un chauffeur très compétant. Il y a une belle piscine au milieu d'un parc bien entretenu et il est agréable de d'année sur la terrasse de la chambre. Mais attention aux moustiques. Beaucoup de choix au dinner, mais service un peu lent, tout est fait à la demande. Nous avons apprécié nos deux nuits.
Michel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Noémie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Great hotel Great staff Great food
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Visite du parc Yala
L'hôtel est à 30 minutes de l'entrée du parc Yala et son accès est par 1 chemin en terre depuis la route principale. Une fois sur place, c'est très joli. La piscine est énorme et elle s'éclaire de milles lucioles la nuit. Les chambres sont très grandes et il y en a 4 par pavillon donnant toutes sur la piscine. Il y a plusieurs grands arbres dans le jardin. Les chambres sont spacieuses avec de belles terrasses.Le petit dejeuner est très bon. Le personnel est très gentil et très serviable. Les propriétaires sont français. Une très bonne adresse.
Stéphane, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

雅拉國家公園的好住宿
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aanrader!
Fantastische plek om even helemaal tot rust te komen, dichtbij Yala natoinal park. Zal zeker aanraden terug komen! Heerlijk zwembad, erg schoon en oog voor detail! Fantastich management!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Schönes Hotel
Das Hotel ist als Ausgangspunkt für eine Safari sehr gut. Schöner Pool, gutes Essen. Etwas komisch finde ich das man bei Halbpension die Getränke (auch Wasser) zum Essen selbst zaheln muss.
Vanessa, 2-night family trip
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