New Cormorant Lake Resort & Yala Safari Place

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: New Cormorant Lake Resort & Yala Safari Place in Tissamaharama offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, lake views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, local, and Asian cuisines with vegetarian and vegan options. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in a traditional ambience. Leisure Activities: The resort features a garden, outdoor seating area, and fishing opportunities. Additional activities include walking and bike tours, cycling, and a tour desk. Convenient Location: Located 26 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Tissa Wewa (2.6 km) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (24 km). Guests appreciate the lakes, host, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ramzi
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“This place surrounded by nature. Facilities are incredible and shops are around the corner and host arranging bird watch and owl watch tour complimentary which is really incredible.”
Daryl
Malaysia Malaysia
“I loved everything about this place. I would like to start by commending Gayan, the host! He is probably the best and nicest host I've had in Sri Lanka. He sent me to the town FOC to get some of the best Sri Lankan food I've eaten, given me a free...”
Shai
Australia Australia
“Very kind host who will arrange everything. The home stay is lovely, clean room, comfortable beds, beautiful lake across the road, nice common area to hang in. Highly recommend”
Len
Germany Germany
“I can just say, we loved everything about our stay at this place. Gayan, the host was incredible - we got a welcome drink, an evening safari tour with sunset watching at the beautiful lake right in front of the house, and he even made us morning...”
Joana
Romania Romania
“The host was wonderful! She welcomed us with tea and fresh pineapple juice, and even offered us a free tour of the lake, where we got to see a variety of animals. She also organized an amazing safari for us — many thanks to her friend, the driver,...”
Jennifer
Spain Spain
“The place is beautiful with a lot of plants everywhere around. And the service was incredible!! He took us on a free tour around the lake to see crocodiles, bats and owls. He also organized us the safari to yala for a good price. And on the last...”
Dana
Germany Germany
“Really amazing stay, the hosts is so friendly and gave us two free safari tours in the jungle where we saw crocodiles, many birds, owls, bats, and much more!! You really have to stay with him!! Very clean and beautiful house”
Jack
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gayan was an incredible host, he took me on a sunset tour of the lake to spot wildlife and then after we searched for owls. The property is a nice home stay and perfect right in front of the lake. He was also so helpful and dropped me into town...”
Iona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is beautiful, opposite the lake (the photos do not do it justice)! The garden around the house is full of lush greenery, and lovely to spend time in. The host is extremely friendly and helpful - he offered to take us on a tuk-tuk tour...”
Imane
France France
“Staying here felt like visiting a beloved uncle it truly felt like home. The hosts are incredibly kind and thoughtful; the father even woke up at 4 AM to prepare us coffee before our safari and greeted us like family when we returned. The location...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Local • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.