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Olu villa Resort offers accommodations in Tissamaharama, 1.2 miles from Tissa Wewa and 17 miles from Bundala Bird Sanctuary. A public bath and a car rental service are available for guests. The bed and breakfast also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, all units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. All units are air conditioned and include a seating and/or dining area. At the bed and breakfast, all units are soundproof. Continental and full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and pancakes are available daily at the bed and breakfast. At the property, there is an family-friendly restaurant serving American cuisine as well as vegetarian options. Guests at Olu villa Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tissamaharama, like walking tours. Guests can also relax in the garden, next to the outdoor swimming pool, on the sun terrace, or in the shared lounge area. Situlpawwa is 20 miles from the accommodation, while Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is a 18-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Kosher, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
10
High score for Tissamaharama
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paulenne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous views from the hotel over the tank, which is full of wild life.
  • Mukhtar
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Clean, big rooms, AC, friendly staff especially Chief Namalan, outside sitting area, located on Thissa lake side, pool is looking to lake and you can catch sunset. Good location to start Yala Safari trip, staff will provide with packed breakfast....
  • L
    Lahiru
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Location is perfect next to tissa lake Have freedom. We had perfect evening
  • Kristy
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful view of the lake and very relaxing Staff were lovely, especially the chef and went above and beyond for us
  • Bill
    Australia Australia
    The resort is right on the lake so you have nice outlook. Pool is good. They prepare early breakfast for you if you are doing morning safari Close to a strip of restaurants recommend Lady chef about 10 minute walk if that.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location right next to Tissa lake, with lots of birds. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great facilities in the room - big comfy bed, a/c and fan, fridge, cupboard for clothes. Excellent breakfasts and evening meals.
  • Danielle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful place with beautiful views of the lake, staff were very attentive and respectful of your privacy. Rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. Pool was a welcome addition we enjoyed a lovely afternoon in there. The Host (sorry didn't get...
  • Natasha
    Singapore Singapore
    Olu Villas is an affordable, clean, renovated hotel great for a couple of nights in Yala. What makes it really exceptional is the manager Nimal and his staff. He cooked for us each night and as a former chef in the Maldives they were excellent...
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location for a safari to Yala, the hotel also provided breakfast to take away with us on the safari. Good sized family room with air conditioning. Lovely pool area on a beautiful lake. Gorgeous sunsets!!
  • Angel
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    It was so clean and comfortable. Staff were excellent, Nimal looked after us so well. Even though it was a new year holiday, nothing was a problem.

Managed by Olu Villa Resort

Company review score: 9.1Based on 79 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Our Olu Villa Resort is situated in a unique place at Tissamaharama in the southern province of Srilanka. Outdoor pool with lake view offers a naturally inclusive hideaway for relaxing body and mind in a tranquil world of your own. All bedrooms face the lake so that you can enjoy the beautiful view while relaxing. All rooms are elegantly furnished with classical Srilankan stylish furniture. Alongside you can enjoy other amenities including air conditioning, high-speed wifi, LCD TV and refrigerator. The breakfast is served in the dining room facing the lake. Also, there is easy access to the places where you can explore Srilankan cultural heritage and wild sanctuary at Yala national park. Enjoy our warm welcome, authentic Srilankan food and indulge yourself with unrivalled personnel attention and excellent service.

Languages Spoken

English,Tamil

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Oluvilla resort Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Indian • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Olu villa Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Tamil

House rules
Olu villa Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Olu villa Resort

  • Olu villa Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
    • Themed dinners
    • Swimming pool
  • Olu villa Resort is 0.8 miles from the center of Tissamaharama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Olu villa Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Oluvilla resort Restaurant
  • Check-in at Olu villa Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Olu villa Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Olu villa Resort include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Family
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.