Blue Turtle Hotel

Friendly and helpful staff. They helped us arrange a car and store our bags during a safari. Hotel grounds were nice and comfortable.

There was a hallway light (outside of the room) that was on all night and couldn’t be turned off. We could hear the neighbors talking until late.

The pool area was lovely and rooms were really spacious and great! Location was a 5 minute tuktuk journey from Tissamaharama, but a little tucked away in an alley.

We got food poisoning from the restaurants chicken nuggets. We told about our problem the following day, but they did nothing to accomodate us. They did not even apologize. We even had to pay for the nuggets at the end.

The pool is sensational! Beautiful property, food was also great, the town didn’t have many restaurants so it was great to be able to eat at the hotel

Absolutely lovely hotel- great sized rooms, comfy beds, really nice pool and the staff were amazing, they could not do enough to help.

Nothing!

Really enjoyed the pool here and the outdoor seating area was also very nice. The staff were also an absolute pleasure.

We did have a few unwanted incests in our room over the 3 day stay including a few large roaches and one centipede in the bathroom. The small frog in the bathroom wasn’t a problem. Location is somewhat off the main road, but that keeps it a bit more quiet.

Set in a nice gardens with a large pool, open air bar and restaurant, serving good meals. Room was large with comfortable bed and large clean bathroom. Wifi was a bit hit and miss, as with much of Sri Lanka. we had an early safari departure, staff made up a breakfast bag for our 5:30 departure, much appreciated

Restaurants and other facilities about 15-20 mins walk, helped that we had a car and river, main town of Tissa about 15 mins by tuk tuk

The staff were excellent ,they were very helpful, palways available for any request, and smiling. The garden was amazing, lovely plants and trees, beautifully tended by the gardener. The pool was fabulous, large and perfect temperature.

Large rooms, relaxing setting, good food, friendly staff

Quiet hotel with a sparkling 25m pool and well kept gardens. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and beds comfortable. The breakfast was very good with sri lankan or western options. We had dinner at the restaurant one night which was also good. A 5 min walk to a Cafe, restaurant and small supermarket. We also booked our safari through the hotel and don't think the experience is any different to the ones you book online which are more expensive.

The only issue we had was the wifi kept dropping out and it seemed to be off during the night which is reasonable I guess.

A slice of heaven in a remote area! The pool was fantastic, and the food was good (but basic) We had a ground floor room with balcony over looking to pool.

Basic restaurant options, but you can walk to other restaurants within the area. Take a head torch.

Our second time at this lovely hotel. Nice room with balcony overlooking the beautiful gardens and pool. Nice breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff, who very kindly provided beautiful flowers on my wife's birthday. What more can you ask for?

Nothing, all good.

Beautiful pool. Nice, quiet place. Good choice of breakfast. Daily cleaning of the room (first in Sri Lanka) Walking distance from eateries, etc. Very helpful and friendly staff. The owner takes time to personally check that everything is to your satisfaction. I can really recommend this place.

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It felt like a little haven, beautiful pool with peacocks a chipmunks running about. Staff were friendly, food was good. We stayed for one night as we were doing a safari which the hotel arranged for us and even made us breakfast to take with us. I would recommend

This is a great hotel if you’re planning to go on a safari in Yala National Park. The rooms are comfortable, there’s hot water, and the staff is incredibly friendly. One of the highlights is the large swimming pool, which adds to the relaxing atmosphere. Plus, the roaming pheasants everywhere make the place feel even more special.The staff is also very helpful when it comes to arranging safari trips—even if you book externally, which I’d recommend since the hotel’s safari prices are quite high. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area!We stayed only one night, took in the morning 7h safari, come back at 12:30 and still have time to take shower (which is must after Yala) and pack up, even it was almost 2h after checkout time.

The restaurant could do better, but it is on place so you don't need to walk to town. Salads lack sauce, or it's too little. Burger was good. Wife enjoyed margaritas, there are also chicken nuggets for kids.

We absolutely loved this place - being a little way out of Tissa and off the main road meant the surroundings were very peaceful - but more than anything, the staff were so friendly and helpful. Rooms are large and cool, the restaurant is open for breakfasts, lunches and dinners and there's a comfortable lounge to enjoy a relaxing drink....plus there's a large pool to cool off and relax after that early morning safari! Thoroughly recommended.

I really can't think of anything worth mentioning!

Lovely hotel, the hotel was superb, would definitely recommend.

Further from Yala Safari than we expected but not a problem. Got picked up and dropped off by Safari guides. It’s about 30 mins drive away.

Nice and clean Big poolBig room and comfortableRestaurant ok

Outdated sun beds

Lovely large rooms. Super peaceful and quiet setting. Incredibly helpful staff. Great food and very reasonably priced - the swordfish was delicious. The pool was also great!

The window in the bathroom did not close so we had a lot of bugs in our room. The taps and shower head could do with a bit of descaling!

The service was good as was the choice of food available. The pool was great.

There were no bedside reading lamps.Didn’t like the floor in the bathroom which didn’t prevent the water from spreading on the floor when taking a shower. The taps need to be cleaned (of calcium deposits) to allow better manipulation!

Ease to town, Cleanliness, hot water in wash room, A fridge being in the room. Rooms were painted & very well detailed.

The beds were giving a squeeky noice when you get in and out of them and even when you make a move on the bed.No of box pin plug bases were only a few. The round pin bases were everywhere . .