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.

We really liked the location, as it is close to Katharagama, Yala, and many religious sites. The staff was very kind and helpful, making our stay relaxing and comfortable. Our package included breakfast, and the employees even prepared a special packed breakfast for us when we needed to leave early for a safari. That was very convenient. My wife particularly enjoyed the pool. I would highly recommend this hotel for families and couples.

Bathroom features were all on one level, or in other words, they were wet bathrooms. When you take a shower pretty much the whole bathroom floor gets wet. But we grew to tolerate it, and it was fine. The staff offered us to clean the room every day, so we had them clean the bathroom floor, which was very nice. So I wouldn't call it a negative.

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.

The hotel was well located for the Yala National Park and visiting Kataragama which is a religious site combining Buddhism, Hindu and Muslim worship on one site! The food was lovely and so are the staff. They were very helpful in booking a Safari and getting hold of drivers for me. The room was a bit more basic but comfortable and everything was nice and clean. The swimming pool is a big selling point. It’s a large size And about a meter deep the full length with a small shallow area perfect for children!

Nothing really, it was very good value for the facilities

After reading mixed reviews we arrived at the hotel with low expectations to be honest. However how wrong we were! We stayed two nights and were the only guests, but the service we received was outstanding. The staff were friendly and attentive. We met the owner, the charming Bernard “Hillary” who told us the history of the place. Rooms were spacious and had good a/c and fan, along with a fridge. Balconies off each room overlooking the amazing pool. We spent time lying by the lovely pool watching the many colourful birds swooping overhead. Bliss! We tried both the western and Sri Lankan food and both were delicious.

Some areas needed a bit of attention, for example the bathroom door was stiff but there were people working on these things while we were there. The western style cocktails weren’t great (but the arrack sours were definitely a hit!).

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!

Location great for Yala safari. fantastic clean pool and great lookout from eating area. lovely place to relax and quiet. Room very nicely decorated and fresh. breakfast adequate. good background music. very helpful with safari arrangements. Comfy bed and pillows. owner was very understanding when we had to cut short our stay due to personal reasons. good value. Spacious tasteful bathroom.

the bathroom was a wet shower - we found the shower water travelled over a lot of the floor area, which concerned me in case of slippage. The staff addressed this immediately with me by providing extra towels. thank you

We stayed here two nights to visit Yala on safari. The hotel exceeded our expectations, it is like a little oasis for the price. The room was a good size and had most things you require in the room. There was also a mosquito net but we did not need it. The bed was comfortable and having a kettle and fridge along with complimentary water is a plus. All the rooms have views over the pool area, which was a blessing to use after a long morning on safari. The hotel arranged the safari for us (thirty minutes to Yala gate entrance), and we were one of the lucky ones to see a leopard along with a host of other animals. The staff were very friendly, particularly Jaya who happened to serve us for breakfast and dinners during our stay. The owner is a charming man who has worked abroad for many years and brought all his skills and experience to create this little oasis which he can justifiably be proud of. We could have easily stayed on longer to just chill out by the pool. Very good value overall.

A nice light room, exactly as pictured online - large bed and a mosquito net should you need it, a/c and fan, tv, kettle, tea / coffee etc, refrigerator and pool facing balcony. Large clean bathroom with hot water and good pressure shower. Good wifi both in the room and common areas. Nice restaurant with good food. Bar area with comfy chairs and good ambience with background music. Large size clean pool and loungers and everything was spotlessly clean.

My only ‘complaint’ was I found the price of drinks to be higher than other hotels I’ve stayed in within the same area. Otherwise nothing to comment on and I shall be returning!

Everything in this beautiful hotel was great: clean and spacious rooms, thoughtful and kind staff, tasty breakfast - one can choose between Sri Lankan and western breakfast too. The pool is great, has a separate area for small children and it was cleaned every morning. The absolute best value for money on our 5 week trip through Sri Lanka. Family friendly! Moreover: we booked triple rooms for two adults and a 16 month old baby as not all hotels and home stays had cots. Blue Turtle staff informed us three weeks ahead of our stay that they had cots available and that a double room with a cot would be a better option than a triple room with a cot as the rooms were the same size but a triple room with one single bed, ome double bed and a cot would have very little space left. They let us change our booking free of charge and we ended up having a more spacious solution for less money. And a very comfortable safe for for our baby! Also: the hotel organises jeep safari trips to the Yala and other national parks at very fair prices. We didn't get a chance to go as the Yala park was closed due to heavy rain. The hotel staff informed us in time, unlike a few other safari providers that take their clients to the entrance gate of a closed national park, let them wait there for half an hour even though they know that the park is closed for the rest of the day, and then demand a full price to be paid.

Nothing, everything was perfect!