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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, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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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

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View | Premium bedding, desk

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Mahasenpura

Located 2 mi (3.2 km) from Yatala Dagoba, Blue Turtle Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Kirinda Temple. This 16-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kataragama Temple - 19 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Yala National Park - 23 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Udawalawe National Park - 55 min drive - 35.5 miles

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 features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace.
Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Balconies, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite 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 transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 1:30 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Blue Turtle Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Turtle Hotel on Jun 16, 2026 start from $52, 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of Blue Turtle Hotel?

This hotel is located in Thissamaharama within a short 9-minute walk of Tissa Lake. You'll also find Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Yatala Dagoba within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Blue Turtle Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include couples treatments and massages.

Does Blue Turtle Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Blue Turtle Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blue Turtle Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:30 AM and 8:30 PM.

Is Blue Turtle Hotel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Blue Turtle Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Blue Turtle Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Blue Turtle Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge at Blue Turtle.

Does Blue Turtle Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Blue Turtle Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Blue Turtle Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Blue Turtle Hotel comes with a balcony and some offer garden views.

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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.