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Blue Turtle Hotel

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with full-service spa and rooftop terrace

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
119/2 Tikiriwewa, Mahasenpura, Thissamaharama, 82600

What's nearby

  • Tissa Lake - 9 min walk
  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 3 min drive
  • Yatala Dagoba - 4 min drive
  • Yala National Park - 19 min drive
  • Bundala National Park - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gaga Bees - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Flavors Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Blue Turtle Hotel

Hotel near Yatala Dagoba
Located close to Kirinda Temple, Blue Turtle Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Blue Turtle, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Blue Turtle Hotel include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Balconies, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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 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)

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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

Does Blue Turtle Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

Is Blue Turtle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Turtle Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Does Blue Turtle Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Blue Turtle Hotel located?

Situated in Thissamaharama, this spa hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Yatala Dagoba, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kirinda Temple and Kataragama Archaeological Museum. Bundala National Park and Sacred Bo Tree are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Blue Turtle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler-Jackson

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

8/10 Good

Jenna

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

6/10 Okay

MKM, Annapolis, MD

Liked: 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

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Michel

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

10/10 Excellent

Noémie, France

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

loved the garden and swimming pool, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Damon

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

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane, Brussels

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

雅拉國家公園的好住宿
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place, staff were very helpful and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Vanessa, Lünen

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Auckland, N.Z.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Graziella

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

VICENS

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bhaven

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lauren, New Zealand

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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!