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Blue Turtle Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers
Poolside bar
Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View
Garden
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$89
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June

Explore the area

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119/2 Tikiriwewa, Mahasenpura, Thissamaharama, 82600
  • Place, Tissa Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yala National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Mahasenpura

At Blue Turtle Hotel, you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Yatala Dagoba and 13.8 km (8.6 mi) from Kirinda Temple. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Blue Turtle, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Thissamaharama hotel include Kataragama Archaeological Museum and Sacred Bo Tree.

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kataragama Temple - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Yala National Park - 23 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Udawalawe National Park - 55 min drive - 57.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Red - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Culture - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Calorian Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Blue Turtle Hotel

Blue Turtle Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Blue Turtle Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Blue Turtle Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Turtle

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Colonial architecture
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Blue Turtle Hotel Tissamaharama
Blue Turtle Hotel
Blue Turtle Tissamaharama
Blue Turtle Hotel Hotel
Blue Turtle Hotel Thissamaharama
Blue Turtle Hotel Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Blue Turtle Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Turtle Hotel?

As of 10 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Turtle Hotel on 16 Jun 2026 start from NZ$89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Yep, Blue Turtle Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Turtle Hotel?

The closest beach to Blue Turtle Hotel is Kirinda Beach (9.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Blue Turtle Hotel. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Blue Turtle Hotel have a pool?

Blue Turtle Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

What makes Blue Turtle Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Blue Turtle Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Turtle Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Turtle Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Blue Turtle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, the staff is really nice and helpful. The property is well maintained and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelllent Stay

Really nice play and very affordable. Staff were very friendly and booked us a cultural tour which was brillant. We had breakfast which was very nice and nice restaurants are within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler-Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, great food very quiet and both male and female peacocks visited the grounds whilst we were swimming which was awesome. Pool very clean and staff all very friendly and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Duty manager was extremely helpful throughout our stay. It is fairly rural so it’s a bit of a walk to shops / restaurant or a short tuk tuk ride. Ideal location for visiting Yala NP. The restaurant food was nice but quite pricy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rexie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some safety features like locker are missing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bardzo przyjemne miejsce

Bardzo przyjemny Hotelik położony wśród zieleni. Niestety bardzo dużo komarów. Pokoje czyste i schludne, ciut mało przytulne. Bardzo smaczne jedzenie. Niestety obsługa nie mówi po angielsku, kontakt mocno utrudniony. Za to właściciel Olivier, absolutnie pomocny, miły i dokładał wszelkich starań by umilić nam pobyt. Zorganizował nam też Safari Jeep w najtańszej cenie.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

MKM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Did not have hot water. Otherwise the stay was OK. Onsite restaurant had good selection and food quality, but wine was expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for a tour stay

Nice place to stay if touring and been to a safari close by! Clean rooms with basic facilities and good air conditioning. There were a few bugs but can be expected in the jungle! Pool looked good unfortunately no time to use! Food very good and superb breakfast served not Buffett
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel comme base d'un safari

Les managers qui parlent français nous ont organisé un safari dans le parc Yala avec un chauffeur très compétant. Il y a une belle piscine au milieu d'un parc bien entretenu et il est agréable de d'année sur la terrasse de la chambre. Mais attention aux moustiques. Beaucoup de choix au dinner, mais service un peu lent, tout est fait à la demande. Nous avons apprécié nos deux nuits.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the garden and swimming pool, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great hotel Great staff Great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blue Turtle

Lovely but isolated spot. Beautiful relaxing outdoor pool, and lots of interesting birds including eagles and peacocks that roamed the grounds. Food was decent, and service was great! The location was down a badly maintained dirt road and town was a 40 minutes walk necessitating a hired tuk-tuk or taxi. Other than it’s off the beaten path site a really nice and chill place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visite du parc Yala

L'hôtel est à 30 minutes de l'entrée du parc Yala et son accès est par 1 chemin en terre depuis la route principale. Une fois sur place, c'est très joli. La piscine est énorme et elle s'éclaire de milles lucioles la nuit. Les chambres sont très grandes et il y en a 4 par pavillon donnant toutes sur la piscine. Il y a plusieurs grands arbres dans le jardin. Les chambres sont spacieuses avec de belles terrasses.Le petit dejeuner est très bon. Le personnel est très gentil et très serviable. Les propriétaires sont français. Une très bonne adresse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aanrader!

Fantastische plek om even helemaal tot rust te komen, dichtbij Yala natoinal park. Zal zeker aanraden terug komen! Heerlijk zwembad, erg schoon en oog voor detail! Fantastich management!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, staff were very helpful and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service

Schönes Hotel

Das Hotel ist als Ausgangspunkt für eine Safari sehr gut. Schöner Pool, gutes Essen. Etwas komisch finde ich das man bei Halbpension die Getränke (auch Wasser) zum Essen selbst zaheln muss.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb Value - Clean, Spacious, Attentive Staff

What an amazing find! If this hotel was on the coast it would be fantastic value at even USD$125/night. Clean, spacious rooms set in a 2-up, 2-down configuration amidst spacious well-tended grounds with an huge, clean swimming pool incorporating a toddlers section. Rooms have individual air conditioners and also, mosquito nets large enough to cover the beds. Staff are extremely attentive, the attitude is focused on service and a willingness to help. Packed breakfast is provided for the 5 a.m. start for the Yala national park safari. It is a pity that most people stay just a single night before the safari experience (we stayed 2 nights, one either side of the safari) because the Blue Turtle is a value-priced, quiet haven. The owner has lived in Europe and has brought a high standard of finish to the design and the materials used in construction - note the quality of ceiling/roof timbers once you arrive! If there is any disadvantage it is that there are seemingly few additional attractions/activities in the general area to sustain an 'active' traveller (we were travelling as 2 parents and a teenage daughter - but if you are looking for a place to 'chill' between active adventures in southern Sri Lanka, then the Blue Turtle hotel is time and money well-spent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graziella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottimo Hotel

Albergo splendido, ottimo base di appoggio per fare il safari a yala, ci hanno dato la colazione al sacco perchè al safari si va molto presto e più che una colazione sembrava un pranzo per quanto era ricca, la stanza è pulita grande perfetta.Nessuna nota negativa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

VICENS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buen hotel para hacer Safari

Hotel bonito y recomendable. La unica nota negativa es que no hay muchas actividades por hacer en la zona.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Bhaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service.

We were only here for one night, the room was spacious but smelt of damp. AC and fan were great as it helped. Too many mosquitoes maybe because of the season we were in so take precautions. We had dinner at the hotel which was lovely. Staff members were very friendly and helpful. Overall it was fine for the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing pool

A lovely hotel with a massive pool. Perfect place to do a safari from. Staff and manager were extremely helpful. Only downside was weak internet but it is in the middle of the nowhere!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable rooms surrounded in a lush garden

Overall Blue turtle was really good. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and the gardens and pool added to the relaxed ambience. Some of the staff we dealt with were fantastic while others were definitely lacking in customer service skills. The food we had (breakfast and lunch) was ok for the price but nothing fancy.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent rapport qualité/prux sri lankais

Nous ne sommes restés qu'une courte nuit à cet hôtel pour faire un safari le lendemain à l'aube dans le Parc de Yala et nous serions bien restés davantage! Le rapport qualité/prix est excellent (en comparaison avec d'autres établissements ds lesquels nous avons séjourné au Sri Lanka). La chambre et la salle de bains sont propres, spacieuses, le balcon de chaque chambre donne sur l'agréable piscine et la situation de l'hôtel est parfaite (à une centaine de mètres de la route principale ce qui permet d'être à l'ecart du bruit des véhicules). Même si nous ne l'avons pas allumée, il y a une télé (assez rare dans les chambres d'hôtel sri lankaises pour être souligné!). Le manager (français et certainement aussi sri lankais j'imagine) fut très accueillant, souriant et ouvert à la discussion. Nous avons diné au resto dans lequel les plats proposés avec viande cuite au barbecue furent bons, copieux et faiblement épicés donc parfait pour nous! Les prix furent raisonnables (entre 1000 et 1500 Rs compte tenu du lieu). Le petit déj étant inclus dans notre nuitée, nous avons pu avoir une box pratique à emporter pour faire une pause pendant notre Safari. Je note simplement 2 points perfectibles : le bar est un peu tristounet à mon goût et surout, l'anglais du personnel est à perfectionner car il est souvent difficile de se faire comprendre... Je recommande cet hôtel pour une nuit d'étape avant ou après un safari!
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet, comfortable and convenient location

Modern hotel with a lovely, big swimming pool in a quiet and peaceful location. Convenient to head to Yala NP for early morning safaris. A mini fridge would have been ideal to keep drinks cold.
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Staff & service

Bon hôtel, très beau cadre

Bon hôtel étape pour un safari à Yala. Très bon accueil, cadre de l'hôtel super avec beaux extérieurs et belle piscine. Chambre correcte, avec petit balcon très agréable mais salle de bain vétuste. Par contre, cocktails pas terribles.