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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Forestville Yala in Tissamaharama offers a villa with a swimming pool, lush garden, terrace, and restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, washing machine, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include a lounge, games room, and children’s playground. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch and dinner with halal, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options. Cuisines include pizza, seafood, local, and barbecue grill. Prime Location: Located 22 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa Airport, the villa is near attractions such as Tissa Wewa (5.6 mi) and Kirinda Temple (3.1 mi). Guests appreciate the swimming pool, scenic views, and attentive staff.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Villas with:

    • Terrace

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Game room

    • Playground

    • Pool table


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marga
    Netherlands Netherlands
    natural surroundings, friendly staff and good service, well organized safari, tasty food.
  • Natalia7777777
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The place was amazing quiet calm peaceful environment .. the rooftop deck was a great place to relax at night and listen to the sounds of nature.. the staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and exceeded our expectations.. can...
  • Mason
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Its a beautiful villa very close to yala national park. It was comfortable and clean and exceeded our expectations.. would definitely recommend the host and staff for a wonderful stay . We booked a safari as well at a bargain rate through the host
  • Chinthake
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Loved the location, freedom, peace and service by the staff Mr. Fahim and his assistant. They never said no to any of our requests and arranged everything well beforehand. Loved the feeling of being in a kind of safari game lodge.
  • Leanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This villa was beautiful and huge with a great pool. Fahim was great for helping us organise a driver, safari tour and meals. The owner Sabirah was also amazing at setting everything up.
  • Harsha
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Amazing open concept villa with amazing staff close to yala national park ... Owner and staff were attentive ans helpful. The kids loved playing in the garden and the large pool was very welcome
  • Thaveen
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Wonderful stay with nature close to yala national park ...staff and host were very friendly and helpful to take care of everything... Helped up orgenise a Safari to the park at a very affordable rate
  • Caren
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Our stay at forestville was amazing, the place is Very well maintained and quiet in tune with nature..the villa is just 20 min to yala national park .. we loved spending time star gazing in the rooftop terrace during the evenings .. highly...
  • Tamas
    Hungary Hungary
    Calm, far from the road, staff was polite and the food they prepared was awesome. Also the pool is nice.
  • Miriam
    Spain Spain
    Everything was really clean And the staff very nice. They helped us with everything And were very kind

Hosted by Sabirah and Nasser

9.7
Host Review Score
Sabirah and Nasser
Forestville is ideal for nature lovers seeking privacy and relaxation. Located just 14 km (20 minutes) from the entrance to the Yala National Park, the Villa provides accommodation for up to 14 guests. The 2 private rooms facing the swimming pool has AC, cable TV, safe locker & en-suit toilets. The upper floor dormitory can accommodate 10 guests with separate shared toilets / shower facilities. Guest can enjoy the private rooftop terrace, swimming pool , large garden and try our local cuisine.
My husband and I are born travelers and have been to more than 30 countries around the world :) .. from Nepal to Cambodia, Morocco, Iceland to all over Europe.. we love nothing more than travelling and meeting new interesting people !! By profession i'm a HR Consultant , jewelry designer and public speaking coach for kids.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

House rules

Forestville Yala takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Forestville Yala of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.