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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place in Tissamaharama offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or river views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free bicycles, a garden, terrace, restaurant, and outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local and Asian cuisines in a traditional and modern ambiance. Breakfast includes full English or Irish with juice and fruits. Brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea are also available. Nearby Attractions: Located 4.3 mi from Weerawila Airport, the guest house is close to Tissa Wewa (1.2 mi), Bundala Bird Sanctuary (15 mi), and Tissamaharama Rajah Maha Vihara (2.5 mi). Activities include fishing and walking tours.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Antonio
United States
“Amazing property! Very clean and the owners were extremely helpful and went out of their way to make my stay amazing! Was only there a night but could have stayed several with how comfortable the stay was.” - Vojtěch
Czech Republic
“Very nice stay, bedroom was new and perfectly clean.” - Sarah165
South Korea
“Jami Hotel was the highlight of our trip! Not only was our stay extremely comfortable, but the owner really took care of us. We saw animals from the restaurant, including a monitor lizard, crocodile, king fisher, parrots, etc. The best part was...” - Ikram
Morocco
“We had the most wonderful stay in Tissa! The owner lady was truly the nicest person we met in all of Sri Lanka – so friendly, welcoming, and caring. She went above and beyond to help us organize our safari and even arranged our departure taxi,...” - Lottie
Vietnam
“The homely feel, the warm welcome and service. The delicious home cooked authentic Sri Lankan food.” - Lucas
Netherlands
“They will book your safari for you! It’s a great comfortable and friendly place. I can highly recommend staying here and booking your safari with them.” - Zsuzsa
Australia
“Sunithra and her family are the kindest people you’ll meet. They made sure I am comfortable, cooked breakfast and dinner, and helped me with all the logistics. The room was exceptionally clean, and I loved the patios around the house.” - Ittay
Israel
“Comfy room, great AC, clean and situated right on the river (don't miss the back balcony!) Hosts were incredibly nice. Highly recommended!” - Efrén
Mexico
“The room was very clean, and the host's hospitality was incredible—super friendly and attentive. She arranged a tour for us for 18,000 LKR, offered us tea in the morning before we left, and kindly assisted and guided us to our next destination....” - Michael
United States
“The entire family that run this place are about the nicest people you will ever meet. They did above and beyond to help me out, notably finding and then physically hailing mystery bus #10 direct to Elle which saved me 7 hours travel...”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


