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White House Inn

Hotel in Lukasgoda

Located in Lukasgoda, 3.3 km from Tissa Wewa, White House Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests....

H
Huyghebaert
From
Belgium
We had an amazing 6 nights stay at Paddy Field view. The couple who own the place are so nice, helpful, caring.. being a bit outside of the city was perfect, getting all the green view and the peacefulness that comes with. At the same time it was also close to everything, about 3/4 minutes to the main road.they arrange safari as well.We highly recommend. Thanks again 🙏🏼😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel River Front

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Located in Tissamaharama, 2.6 km from Tissa Wewa, Hotel River Front provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

S
Sandra
From
Abkhazia
The staff at Hotel River Front is 100% the reason you should stay here! They arranged our transport from Mirissa, and to Ella. Booked our safari and sent us with a packed breakfast. We ate dinner at the restaurant at the hotel and it was so good and affordable too! Their safari driver was great, we saw 2 bears and 2 leopards along with elephants and everything else we'd hoped to see. This is a perfect place to stay to safari in Yala.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,192 reviews
Price from
US$58
1 night, 2 adults
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Art Yala Boutique Resort

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Situated in Tissamaharama, 2.2 km from Tissa Wewa, Art Yala Boutique Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

A
Alin
From
Romania
sparkly clean, friendly staff, good food, nice location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults
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My Resort Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Set in Tissamaharama, 4.3 km from Tissa Wewa, My Resort Yala offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

G
Gemma
From
Australia
We had such a beautiful stay at My Resort Yala. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and cared for - the staff really want to make sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. This is evident in the facilities - air con, good fans, filtered water in the room, mosquito nets (even though there weren’t many mosquitos), a fridge, a hair dryer, adapters to suit every country’s appliances. My favourite - bicycles. This allowed us to ride around town - a thoroughly enjoyable way to see the place. We did an afternoon safari and managed to see a sloth bear! Along with so many other animals - many elephants, crocodiles, deer, bird species, mongoose, jackals, goannas (probably forgetting a lot here). The leopard eluded us. My husband and I have been on safari in Africa so we thought maybe we’d be underwhelmed - but it was awesome. The pool was great for my kids. The temperature was just right. Breakfast was tasty and very generous, and the place has such a peaceful outlook over the rice fields. All of this for such good value. Thank you to all the staff for making this such a lovely stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Price from
US$30.50
1 night, 2 adults
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New Cormorant Lake Resort & Yala Safari Place

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Located in Tissamaharama, 2.6 km from Tissa Wewa, New Cormorant Lake Resort & Yala Safari Place provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

S
Skaba
From
Czech Republic
Excellent, exceptional care, near beautiful lake, where you can watch the birds, owner is very helpful, they also cook there. Short walk to town, small shop on the corner. Internet working well. They book you Safari tour so you do not have to worry about anything. Nice open space common area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
Price from
US$13.77
1 night, 2 adults
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Black Panther Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Located in Tissamaharama, 2.9 km from Tissa Wewa, Black Panther Yala provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

A
Anna
From
Thailand
Word cannot express how grateful we are to Nalin and Isharni for welcoming us into their home during Sinhalese New Year. Staying at Black Panther Yala was the absolute highlight of our two weeks in Sri Lanka. It was such a special weekend where we learnt/ate traditional food (e.g. oil cake), participated in the rituals and traditions and met the neighbours and relatives. The room was comfortable and the food delicious. Dinner included is such a rare treat. The location is lovely, set next to the wetlands. You can borrow bike and ride around the area. We did a safari through a driver that our host recommended and it was amazing. I would highly recommend Black Panther to anyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Saffron Lake Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Set in Tissamaharama, 9 km from Tissa Wewa, Saffron Lake Yala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

L
Lea
From
Switzerland
It was a very beautiful location, wonderful people and great breakfast! We felt right at home and were very happy! They also made sure our laundry got done for a reasonable price and it came back ironed, on time and perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
Price from
US$54.13
1 night, 2 adults
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Wild Culture Yala

Yala (Near Lukasgoda)

Set in Yala, 1.6 km from Kirinda Beach, Wild Culture Yala offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

R
Renaudeau
From
France
Just the best hotel in Yala for sure. The pool is incredible in front of the rice fields. You can also have a romantic dinner near the fire each night. Good food, good service, good room ! It's an experience by itself and show the best of Sri Lanka and sri lankans. Thanks for all, you're amazing guys.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 516 reviews
Price from
US$164.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Double Lake View Tissa & Safari

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Located in Tissamaharama, 3 km from Tissa Wewa, Double Lake View Tissa & Safari provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

T
Thijs
From
Netherlands
We had an overall amazing experience here. The family who owns this place offers service beyond exceptional to make sure everything is okay. The food is exceptionally good. We had one of the best Sri Lankan curries I have had in my entire stay here. The room is large, spacious and the bed is comfortable. Everything is very clean and the A/C works really well. The mother of the family even sewed up one of my blouses for free. He helped us with our bus ride to Ella and stayed with us for an hour to make sure we got on the right bus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults
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Village Mango Resort Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Set in Tissamaharama, 4.9 km from Tissa Wewa, Village Mango Resort Yala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Mike
From
United Kingdom
This hotel's staff gave us a warm hospitality. We appreciate it!! This hotel view was incredible. We got a clean, comfortable room. This hotel is situated in middle of a village but near to the main road. This place was so peaceful. They arranged us a yala safari and it was also awesome. Perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
1 night, 2 adults
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White House Inn

Hotel in Lukasgoda

Located in Lukasgoda, 3.3 km from Tissa Wewa, White House Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests....

H
Huyghebaert
From
Belgium
We had an amazing 6 nights stay at Paddy Field view. The couple who own the place are so nice, helpful, caring.. being a bit outside of the city was perfect, getting all the green view and the peacefulness that comes with. At the same time it was also close to everything, about 3/4 minutes to the main road.they arrange safari as well.We highly recommend. Thanks again 🙏🏼😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel River Front

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Located in Tissamaharama, 2.6 km from Tissa Wewa, Hotel River Front provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

S
Sandra
From
Abkhazia
The staff at Hotel River Front is 100% the reason you should stay here! They arranged our transport from Mirissa, and to Ella. Booked our safari and sent us with a packed breakfast. We ate dinner at the restaurant at the hotel and it was so good and affordable too! Their safari driver was great, we saw 2 bears and 2 leopards along with elephants and everything else we'd hoped to see. This is a perfect place to stay to safari in Yala.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,192 reviews
Price from
US$58
1 night, 2 adults
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Art Yala Boutique Resort

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Situated in Tissamaharama, 2.2 km from Tissa Wewa, Art Yala Boutique Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

A
Alin
From
Romania
sparkly clean, friendly staff, good food, nice location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults
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My Resort Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Set in Tissamaharama, 4.3 km from Tissa Wewa, My Resort Yala offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

G
Gemma
From
Australia
We had such a beautiful stay at My Resort Yala. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and cared for - the staff really want to make sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. This is evident in the facilities - air con, good fans, filtered water in the room, mosquito nets (even though there weren’t many mosquitos), a fridge, a hair dryer, adapters to suit every country’s appliances. My favourite - bicycles. This allowed us to ride around town - a thoroughly enjoyable way to see the place. We did an afternoon safari and managed to see a sloth bear! Along with so many other animals - many elephants, crocodiles, deer, bird species, mongoose, jackals, goannas (probably forgetting a lot here). The leopard eluded us. My husband and I have been on safari in Africa so we thought maybe we’d be underwhelmed - but it was awesome. The pool was great for my kids. The temperature was just right. Breakfast was tasty and very generous, and the place has such a peaceful outlook over the rice fields. All of this for such good value. Thank you to all the staff for making this such a lovely stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Price from
US$30.50
1 night, 2 adults
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New Cormorant Lake Resort & Yala Safari Place

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Located in Tissamaharama, 2.6 km from Tissa Wewa, New Cormorant Lake Resort & Yala Safari Place provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

S
Skaba
From
Czech Republic
Excellent, exceptional care, near beautiful lake, where you can watch the birds, owner is very helpful, they also cook there. Short walk to town, small shop on the corner. Internet working well. They book you Safari tour so you do not have to worry about anything. Nice open space common area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
Price from
US$13.77
1 night, 2 adults
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Black Panther Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Located in Tissamaharama, 2.9 km from Tissa Wewa, Black Panther Yala provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

A
Anna
From
Thailand
Word cannot express how grateful we are to Nalin and Isharni for welcoming us into their home during Sinhalese New Year. Staying at Black Panther Yala was the absolute highlight of our two weeks in Sri Lanka. It was such a special weekend where we learnt/ate traditional food (e.g. oil cake), participated in the rituals and traditions and met the neighbours and relatives. The room was comfortable and the food delicious. Dinner included is such a rare treat. The location is lovely, set next to the wetlands. You can borrow bike and ride around the area. We did a safari through a driver that our host recommended and it was amazing. I would highly recommend Black Panther to anyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Saffron Lake Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Set in Tissamaharama, 9 km from Tissa Wewa, Saffron Lake Yala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

L
Lea
From
Switzerland
It was a very beautiful location, wonderful people and great breakfast! We felt right at home and were very happy! They also made sure our laundry got done for a reasonable price and it came back ironed, on time and perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
Price from
US$54.13
1 night, 2 adults
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Wild Culture Yala

Yala (Near Lukasgoda)

Set in Yala, 1.6 km from Kirinda Beach, Wild Culture Yala offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

R
Renaudeau
From
France
Just the best hotel in Yala for sure. The pool is incredible in front of the rice fields. You can also have a romantic dinner near the fire each night. Good food, good service, good room ! It's an experience by itself and show the best of Sri Lanka and sri lankans. Thanks for all, you're amazing guys.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 516 reviews
Price from
US$164.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Double Lake View Tissa & Safari

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Located in Tissamaharama, 3 km from Tissa Wewa, Double Lake View Tissa & Safari provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

T
Thijs
From
Netherlands
We had an overall amazing experience here. The family who owns this place offers service beyond exceptional to make sure everything is okay. The food is exceptionally good. We had one of the best Sri Lankan curries I have had in my entire stay here. The room is large, spacious and the bed is comfortable. Everything is very clean and the A/C works really well. The mother of the family even sewed up one of my blouses for free. He helped us with our bus ride to Ella and stayed with us for an hour to make sure we got on the right bus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults
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Village Mango Resort Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Lukasgoda)

Set in Tissamaharama, 4.9 km from Tissa Wewa, Village Mango Resort Yala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Mike
From
United Kingdom
This hotel's staff gave us a warm hospitality. We appreciate it!! This hotel view was incredible. We got a clean, comfortable room. This hotel is situated in middle of a village but near to the main road. This place was so peaceful. They arranged us a yala safari and it was also awesome. Perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Lukasgoda

My Resort Yala

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
From US$37.96 per night

Sasanda Villa and Yala Safari Place

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
From US$18.87 per night

Village Mango Resort Yala

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
From US$60 per night

Lake Lower Hotel & Yala Safari

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
From US$13.32 per night

Coconut Island Yala

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews
From US$27 per night

New Cormorant Lake Resort & Yala Safari Place

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
From US$16.98 per night

Double Lake View Tissa & Safari

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
From US$40 per night

Saffron Lake Yala

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
From US$160 per night

White House Inn

Hotel in Lukasgoda
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
From US$36.30 per night

Yala Safari Homestay

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
From US$10.87 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Boasting garden views, Villa emerald yala offers accommodation with terrace, around 3.8 km from Tissa Wewa. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

From US$62.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Boasting a terrace with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Villa Emerald & YALA safari can be found in Tissamaharama, close to Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara and 3.2 km from Tissa Wewa.

From US$62.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews

Set in Tissamaharama, 2.4 km from Tissa Wewa, Hotel Nilketha Yala Tissamaharama offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews

Set just 2.2 km from Tissa Wewa, The Cool Nest Yala Hotel provides accommodation in Tissamaharama with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as full-day security.

From US$29.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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Situated in Tissamaharama, 1.8 km from Tissa Wewa, Ariya Tissa features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Set amidst the tranquil surroundings of Tissamaharama just 1 km from the vast Tissa Wewa Lake, Nature Resort - Yala Safari Village features clean and comfortable guestrooms with air conditioning.

From US$22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Located in heart of Tissamaharama, Serenity Tissa features air-conditioned accommodation and an outdoor swimming pool. With free WiFi, hotel has a garden and a restaurant.

From US$85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,115 reviews

Set in Tissamaharama, 1.6 km from Tissa Wewa, La Safari Inn Tissamaharama offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$30 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Set in Tissamaharama, within 2.9 km of Tissa Wewa and 25 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Lavender Home Yala Safari offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for...

From US$38.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Offering a garden and garden view, Leonine Villa Yala is set in Tissamaharama, 2.3 km from Tissa Wewa and 25 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

From US$9.85 per night

Situated in Tissamaharama, 1.8 km from Tissa Wewa, Yala Homestay by Set has a private beach area, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

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Set near Tissa Wewa and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, K Holiday is in Tissamaharama and offers free private parking and a restaurant.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
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Set within 1.2 km of Tissa Wewa and 24 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Green Hotell Yala Safari offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tissamaharama.

From US$8.88 per night
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Located within 1.2 km of Tissa Wewa and 24 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Hotell Green Yala Safari provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tissamaharama.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Situated in Tissamaharama in the Hambantota District region, with Tissa Wewa and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara nearby, Wild Safari features accommodation with free private parking.

From US$9.99 per night

Set in Tissamaharama, 7&7 Hotel and Restaurant has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$20.79 per night

What guests said about Lukasgoda:

10

The White House Inn is a fantastic place to stay in...

The White House Inn is a fantastic place to stay in Thissamaharama. It’s situated in a calm and natural setting, making it perfect for relaxation. The inn is also very close to the Yala National Park, which is great for those looking to go on safari. The hotel is clean and comfortable, providing a welcoming atmosphere. The spacious lobby area is a nice spot to unwind. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, offering excellent service throughout our stay. One of the highlights was the food. We enjoyed both breakfast and dinner, and the Sri Lankan dishes were absolutely delicious. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at the White House Inn and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Guest review by
Kasun Chamara Perera
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