Wonderful room with all the amenities, perfectly working A/C, and spotlessly clean. The owners are incredibly warm and welcoming. We arrived late in the evening, and the owner kindly took us in his tuk-tuk to explore the nearby lake, pointing out the local flora and fauna. He even brought us to see the incredible bat flight at sunset—an unforgettable experience. Plus, they arrange a very nice dinner for us on short notice. Can’t recommend this place enough. Super!

Stayed in August 2025

Amazing, amazing, amazing! Randy was the most thoughtful host who cared about making every detail of our trip great. He picked us up and dropped us off at a bus stop nearby (including 2 friends not even staying at the property) for free and looked after us with snacks, welcome drinks, wet towels after arriving. He organised our safari and provided snacks, took us on a tour of the village and lake and was generally awesome. If you’re thinking of doing a Yala safari, stay here! Do atleast two nights to enjoy the area as well as the leopards and elephants!

Stayed in July 2025

The place is incredibly clean and spacious, with stunning views all around. The people are also extremely kind and welcoming – it really made the experience even more special!

Stayed in July 2025

If you're traveling to Sri Lanka and looking for an unforgettable experience, this is the perfect place to stay, 110% recommended!! We decided to start our month-long adventure right here. Randy, the owner, is an extraordinary person. He's committed to doing everything he can to make you happy during your stay. He's always available to accommodate all your requests, help you organize your Safari, and introduce you to the area and local traditions. His home is beautiful and comfortable, rich in detail and taste, immersed in the greenery of a natural park full of animals to observe. Air conditioning, comfortable beds, modern furnishings, and a bathroom with a shower are also included. There's also a garden with a relaxation area where you can enjoy this enchanting place and watch the animals that come to eat fruit. In addition, Randy's family prepared every day for us delicious breakfast and dinner made with local products at very reasonable prices. We were amazed by their kindness and friendliness. Our trip to Sri Lanka exceeded our expectations in every way, and in retrospect we can say that our experience at Elegant Lake Yala Safari House was the most beautiful and emotionally profound. Leaving was difficult, but we will definitely return to Sri Lanka to visit you. Thanks again for everything! A & R

Stayed in April 2025

Loved everything about the property- from the host to the little birds eating away in the front porch. We had booked this place for one night and wish we booked for more as it turned out to be the best accommodation we had in Sri Lanka in our trip. Randy took us around in the evening and we saw his beautiful village and could attend the local festival an hour away - we got really lucky. We woke up the next day for a 4:30 AM safari and Randy was there waiting for us with two bottles of water. Absolutely beautiful hospitality and kindness. We were in awe. Big thanks to Randy and his wife for such a lovely time in Yala and for making our anniversary such a special one.

Stayed in July 2025

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We have an amazing stay, Randy and his family were so welcoming and made us feel at home. The accommodation is beautiful and so is the surroundings. I would definitely recommend you book a stay here to visit the national parks and see the local village.

Stayed in June 2025

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Randimal, the owner,couldn't have been more accommodating. He made us welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were a good size with large windows and views of the garden. If you want to go to Yala Randimal can arrange it for you- our driver was called Nishanka and he made the safari amazing and was determined to show us as many animals as possible.

Stayed in April 2025

A homely hotel. Our family enjoyed the stay. Best and beautiful rooms, fantastic breakfast, beautiful location. A peaceful place to spend a holiday. We felt like our home. We got a welcome drink on arrival which was a great welcome. Next time if I visit srilanka for sure my interinery will have elegant lake house.

Stayed in May 2025

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We had a fantastic stay near Yala, and Randy, our host, made it truly special. He genuinely cares about his guests and went out of his way to make our visit smooth and memorable. He helped us organize our Yala safari, provided a takeaway breakfast for our early morning start, and offered to arrange other activities in the area. The rooms are new, spacious, very clean, and come with a large bathroom and a stunning lake view. The place is peaceful and quiet at night, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Randy also showed us around the area, including the beautiful lake, local wildlife, and nearby temples. As a kind gesture, he even let us use his motorbike and gave us a tour in his tuk-tuk. Highly recommended if you're planning a safari in Yala—definitely the best value for money!

Stayed in April 2025

That I only booked one night, I should have stayed for 2!

I had the perfect stay here, couldn’t recommend this enough! Randy is an amazing host and truly went above and beyond for me. Picking me up from the bus stop, an arrival snack, an amazing tour of Tissa & the wildlife in the area, and also arranged my safari. The property is stunning, exactly as pictured. You can watch squirrels and birds right from your room and even see water buffalo walking along the lake.

Stayed in April 2025

Randy was a brilliant host, and took good care of us during our stay here! He had excellent recommendations for food and activities, and gave us an informative tour of our area in the evening. The property was clean and had a beautiful garden that had a lot of birds visiting. Highly recommend this stay if you need to go to Yala.

Stayed in April 2025

This place is EXCEPTIONAL. Without a doubt the best hospitality we have received whilst in Sri Lanka. The host (Randy) could not have possibly done more for us. He gave us snacks every day (for free!!), booked our safari for us, gave us a tour of his home village (again for free…) and showed us his beautiful garden. He is the sweetest man! I know most people stay here for one night for the safari, but you are missing out on not staying here for 2 or more nights.

Stayed in April 2025

The owner gave us free cake, free lunch and a free tour around the lake to show us he’s culture and village. After travelling around many countries in Asia, this was the most kind and generous host we have ever encountered. We are very gratefull for this experience and hospitality!

Stayed in April 2025

I am highly recommend this place. Rooms are clean and quite new. Location is perfect. It is just next to lake, so you feel you are in the miracle. And hotel owner Randy and his family hospitality is 100 points. They are too kind, helpful and cheerful. You don’t need to look any other hotel. Just come here and stay!

Stayed in April 2025

Randy, the host, is truly exceptional. He went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable, offering local insights (& tour by himself free of charge!), organizing excursions, and ensuring every detail was taken care of. His genuine passion for making guests feel comfortable set this place apart from anywhere else we’ve stayed in Sri Lanka. And then there’s the food—wow! Randy’s wife is an incredible cook, serving up some of the most delicious and authentic Sri Lankan meals. Beyond the hospitality, the setting of the property is stunning. Peaceful, scenic, and immersed in nature, it’s the perfect place to unwind after visiting nearby Yala National Park. I couldn't recommend enough. Thank you Randy and family for a wonderful stay!

Stayed in March 2025

Elegant Lake House is located by a lake set in its own beautiful garden with wonderful rooms, finished to a high standard. Randy and his family are lovely hosts who go above and beyond to make sure your stay is exceptional. This is a perfect location for a trip to Yala National Park and a great place to see lots of nature from the garden and the surrounding area.

Stayed in March 2025

Truly a gem, no wonder reviews were so high. The staff is probably the most welcoming we have ever met. Prepared us snacks, offered us some dessert in the evening after we went out for dinner, and showed us around Tissa, and also gave us lots of time for check-out after the morning safari. The safari itself was organised by them, and it was great, very prepared guide who never missed an animal and shared the most interesting insights. Room is spacious and faces a magical garden, bathroom is very big, new and clean.

Stayed in March 2025

Our stay at Randi's accommodation was absolutely perfect, and if I could give more than full marks, I would! We spent 4 wonderful days here and enjoyed every moment. Randi went above and beyond to make us feel at home, providing an experience we've never had before. The room was impeccably clean, modern, and beautifully designed, with all amenities meeting the highest standards. The garden offered a fantastic opportunity to observe various animals. (including hornbills!!!), adding to the charm of the place. Randi organized two incredible safaris for us, connecting us with the best guide possible. He also took the time to show us around the area, introducing us to local attractions like crocodiles and fruit bats. We highly recommend staying here for multiple days to fully appreciate the exceptional hospitality and unique experiences Randi offers. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed in March 2025

I have thought long and hard about this question and I honestly cannot think of a thing that needed improvement. Randy the owner is happy to go beyond what is normally expected from a host. He takes excellent care of his guests.

The breakfast had plenty of variety of excellent cooked food, plus plates of fresh fruit and fruit juices. We could have as much tea and coffee as we wanted. It was all beautifully presented.

Stayed in March 2025

What an amazing stay and it is difficult to find the rights words to fully explain how much we enjoyed our three night stay with Randy and his wonderful family. Firstly the location is really special in a peaceful lakeside location surrounded by nature with abundant birdlife in the garden and the lake. The rooms are finished to a really high standard which you would expect to pay a much higher price for. However what made this stop really special was the kindness shown by Randy and his family during our stay. Nothing was too much trouble and we really appreciated the free tour Randy gave of his village which included walking through rice fields. explaining the bird life we could see in the lake not to mention the fruit bats that you really have to go and see as they take to the sky at sunset. We booked the full day Yala Safari Tour with Randy and our guide Nissanka was extremely knowledgeable and tailored the tour based on our requests. Although an early start, we would highly recommend the full day tour to see the park at its best and avoid the need to rush around like the shorter tours. Randy also provided us with an exceptional selection of food to sustain us throughout the day. We would have loved to stay longer and felt we arrived as guests and left as friends. If you are staying in Tissa and the Elegant Lake House is available just book and you will not be disappointed!

Stayed in February 2025

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Wow! Where to start? Our stay in Elegant Lake House was definitely the highlight of our 4 week holiday in Sri Lanka (which already set the standard very high). The location was perfect, near (and with a great view on) one of the main lakes, but just outside the town. The national park was also really close, so we didn’t have to travel far for the safari (where we saw leopard, bear, elephants, etc. - just in the morning session!). The rooms were very spacious and clean - even better than they look on the website. But what really made our stay special was our host Randy, who really went the extra mile by taking us sightseeing around the area. He really knows his flora & fauna and he even took us to climb one of the hidden Buddha temples with an amazing view. In short: a well deserved 10 out of 10. And highly recommended

Stayed in February 2025

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Gorgeous peaceful location by the bird lake. Beautiful room with terrace overlooking the garden and birdtable with parakeets etc. Extremely attentive and kind host. He took us out for a birdwatching walk the first day and his wife produced delicious meals. Top marks all round.

Stayed in February 2025

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Amazing place to learn about Sri Lanka, Randy took us on a walk around the local area, arranged our safari which was perfect and provided us with great food during our stay!

Stayed in January 2025

Randi, the young host and owner is just amazing. He takes care of this place with the help of his family with great passion which can be seen in the quality and cleanliness of the rooms and other facilities. He will guide you all around his place, around the nearby lake, around the small town, show you some nice animals and plants, explain the history, ... Next morning he decided to take us on a tour of the nearby National park and showed us wild animals, museum, ... Totally for free. Staying at his place is more of a experience than just an overnight sleep. If you are nearby, I totally recommend visiting.

Stayed in February 2025