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The Forest

3.0 star property
Hotel in Thissamaharama with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Deep soaking bathtub
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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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No. 226, Kawantissapura, Thissamaharama, Southern, 82600
  • Tissa Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Kataragama Temple
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Yala National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Thissamaharama

The Forest places you within a 10-minute drive of Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and Yatala Dagoba. This 3-star hotel has 2 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 15 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Tissa Lake - 16 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Yatala Dagoba - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Kataragama Temple - 17 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Yala National Park - 22 min drive - 8.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Ceybank Rest - Ceybank Holiday Homes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gaga Bees - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Forest

Hotel in Thissamaharama with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at The Forest enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle during limited hours for LKR 15000 per vehicle one way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Balconies or patios, dining areas, and sitting areas are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 15000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: LKR 15000 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Forest Hotel Tissamaharama
The Forest Hotel
The Forest Thissamaharama
The Forest Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Forest?

The Forest offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Forest?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Forest on Jun 1, 2025 start from $50.08, excluding 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 is there to do near The Forest?

This hotel is located in Thissamaharama, close to Kataragama Temple, Tissa Lake, and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. You'll also find Yatala Dagoba and Kataragama Archaeological Museum nearby.

Is there parking available at The Forest?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Forest feature a casino?

No, The Forest doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Forest?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Forest a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and a separate bath and shower as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Forest?

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

Does The Forest have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Forest serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Will The Forest allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at The Forest.

Are there connecting rooms at The Forest?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Forest?

Yes, every guestroom at The Forest comes with a balcony.

The Forest Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

PHILIP, Ottawa

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

Wrong location, 10km north of Tissa, beautiful gue

All in all, happy to stay here, just be prepared to do a lot of extra work to check-in. The location is incorrectly indicated on Facebook, TripAdvisor & hotels.com, and is 10km north of Tissa. Easily accessed by public transit if you've got the correct address. Make sure they know you're coming, as they were unaware I had made the reservation. If you can't find their phone #, try them on Facebook, or worst case scenario, go to to their Tile & Bathroom Shop, next to Sampath Bank... Don't expect easy strolls to find food, entertainment and sightseeing, rather enjoy the monkeys, cows and peacocks strolling through the property. It's a pretty, small property that's thinly forested with a small watering hole in the back. Great service staff. One guy is there full time and will prepare your delicious breakfast. The other guy lives there in the evening, and can speak English very well. Directly deal with the owner for arranging breakfast if you're going out on safari, he'll arrange for one on safari. The room is spacious with a separate lounging area, a lockup cabinet, and large bathroom with rainshower, bathtub. Real wood furnishings, high ceilings, lots of windows, and lots of hot water. Your private terrace is empty, but there is a large communal table around the corner. The WiFi is a data stick shared with everyone else on the property, you're better off with your own data SIM.