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Reviews of Saffron Lake Yala

Wewe Yaya Yodakandiya, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka

#18 of 86 hotels in Tissamaharama

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Review Score

Based on 92 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location and the food was amazing. Staff was very helpful

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    8.0
    Exceptional service and staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We liked everything that we experienced, but if we were going to back to the area, we might consider a place with a pool, as it got pretty hot sometimes and it would have been lovely to have somewhere to cool off.

    This was a fantastic stay on the edge of the national park The staff are absolutely outstanding and always ready to help, engage and enhance your stay. We really couldn't ask for more. The location near the lake is lovely, nice breeze comes in each evening to cool things off. We even saw a crocodile from the edge!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice structure near to the Lake. We also had dinner that was very good. Really friendly staff, they also prepared us takeaway breakfast for us since we were waking up early for safari.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We extend our sincere thanks and deep appreciation to Saffron Resort for the warm hospitality and excellent services provided during our stay. It was a wonderful experience that left us with beautiful and lasting memories. A special thanks goes to Mr. Janka, the resort supervisor, whose active role in ensuring our comfort and attention to every detail made our stay even more enjoyable and smooth. We are grateful for his cooperation, constant smile, and genuine care for our well-being at all times. With all our appreciation, we look forward to returning again in the near future. Warm regards, Khalid

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent lakeside accomodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit of a drive out of town - no local restaurants or shops.

    Excellent amenities in villa- great aircon and comfortable bedding. Staff were really friendly. Great communication and helpful with our late arrival after a safari.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2025

    10
    Highly recommended for a quiet getaway ready for safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There isn’t much around but sometimes this is nice to be away from all the hustle & bustle

    The stunning place is a little paradise Amazing staff, very helpful and friendly The best food I’ve tasted on my trip was prepared here and deliver to my chalet to eat outside on the terrace amongst the beautiful views & nature Great help with booking safari

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was an issue with electricity, but it was fixed pretty fast

    Very nice place near the lake. Big and clean rooms, tasty breakfast. Special thanks to Umesh, who organized a bike rental and an amazing safari for us. Totally recommend!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2025

    10
    Friendly sraff from the Start to End
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Swimming pool

    Location and the Lake

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All the amenities were amazing, the staff was top notch always ready to help us with anything and to provide an excellent experience.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    8.0
    A pleasant place to stay but policies should be made clear about driver accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stay was spoiled by an issue with accommodation for our driver. Apparently, free accommodation for drivers is only provided with direct bookings, and not through Booking.com which charges a 20% fee for the bookings. This should be made clear when enquiries are made.

    Spacious room with balcony to have meals in private. Very hearty breakfast, beautifully presented. The only place that serves bacon and eggs instead of the usual frankfurters.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    10
    Tranquil stay by the lake near to Yala
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit isolated therefore needed to get all your meals from hotel.

    Clean, modern and amazing staff. Helped organise safari for us. Super quiet and peaceful location.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Access to lake was not as expected.

    Excellent food and helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is a little bit far from Yala

    The staff was very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    9.0
    Yala Safari with Extended Family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dogs gather and make a noise at night.

    By the Saffron Lake. Comfortable chalets. Umesh was very friendly, and looked after us well.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location Friendly and helpful Great food Chilled experience 👍🏼

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    10
    Loved it here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved it here. The property is really nice with the cute little houses and roads, the staff and the food are amazing. Recommend.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    Quiet and peaceful location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Meals were tasty.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2024

    10
    You’ll feel right at home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a very beautiful location, wonderful people and great breakfast! We felt right at home and were very happy! They also made sure our laundry got done for a reasonable price and it came back ironed, on time and perfect!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rajinth thank you for preparing our honeymoon room Umesh thank you for your services! We enjoyed our talk. We wish you all the best! We recommand!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room bath could have been cleaner. On the first night, we had many ants in the room, which the staff solved by applying an extra spray after we asked for it.

    It has a great location, on the lake shore and close to the national park entrance. The villas are comfortable, modest, and tranquil, especially in the afternoon. The highlight was the staff, who were very kind and welcoming. The food was great, and the chef helped to create special dishes for the small kids. The lake boat ride during the sunset was very nice.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable place near yala park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn’t the mosquito’s net above the bed

    Possibility to book a safari. Very nice place

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2024

    10
    Perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing location.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    10
    Beautiful stay on saffron lake, Diverse menu and helpful, kind staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful view of lake Clean and comfortable Kind, helpful staff Tasty local food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beware the thousands of lizards, frogs and snakes, don't let the room doors and windows open. But hey, that's part of the experience. We had dinner and we got reaally small portions of meat and fish. That was a shame. But otherwise it was good.

    Beautiful, very romantic place if you come with a partner. The rooms are great. Very nice staff that helped with the booking of the safari and prepared us a to go breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

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