Name: JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place
Address: Near Anil Cushion Work, Debarwewa, Tissa, 82600 Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka, Near Anil Cushion Work, Debarwewa, Tissa, Hambantota District, 82600, Sri Lanka
Rating: 9.6

JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place

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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 ambience. Breakfast includes full English or Irish with juice and fruits. Brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea are also available. Nearby Attractions: Located 7 km from Weerawila Airport, the guest house is close to Tissa Wewa (2 km), Bundala Bird Sanctuary (24 km), and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara (4 km). Activities include fishing and walking tours.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Options with:

City view
River view
Garden view
Landmark view
Terrace

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests	Today's price	Your choices	To save you time, we’ve selected this property’s typical room type for two people. You can always change room type or quantity below. Select amount
Double Room with Balcony We have 2 left 1 large double bed 300 feet² Balcony Garden view Landmark view City view River view Patio Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Soundproofing Terrace Free toiletries Bidet Toilet Bath or shower Towels Linen Cleaning products Tile/marble floor Desk Seating Area Private entrance TV Mosquito net Ironing facilities Heating Fan Extra long beds (> 2 metres) Towels/sheets (extra fee) Wake up service/Alarm clock Outdoor furniture Outdoor dining area Wake-up service Dining area Clothes rack Toilet paper	Max persons: 2	US$15 per night Original price US$62.10 Last-minute Deal - US$17.39 You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount. Total before taxes US$44.71 US$15 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges. 28% off 28% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.	Breakfast US$10 (optional) Free cancellation before 18:00 on 28 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property discount may be available	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$14 per night Original price US$59.40 Last-minute Deal - US$16.63 You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount. Total before taxes US$42.77 US$14 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges. 28% off 28% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.	Breakfast US$10 (optional) Free cancellation before 18:00 on 28 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property discount may be available	Select rooms
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View We have 2 left 1 double bed 300 feet² Balcony Garden view Landmark view City view River view Air conditioning Patio Private bathroom Flat-screen TV Soundproofing Terrace	Max persons: 2	US$23 per night Original price US$97.20 Last-minute Deal - US$27.22 You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount. Total before taxes US$69.98 US$23 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges. 28% off 28% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.	Breakfast US$10 (optional) Free cancellation before 18:00 on 28 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property discount may be available	Select rooms
	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$23 per night Original price US$94.50 Last-minute Deal - US$26.46 You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount. Total before taxes US$68.04 US$23 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges. 28% off 28% off You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.	Breakfast US$10 (optional) Free cancellation before 18:00 on 28 November 2025 No prepayment needed – pay at the property discount may be available	Select rooms

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura

Italy

“The room (with AC) and its bathroom was very clean and comfortable. We had a balcony on the river too. The family offers the possibility to have luch/dinner at their place for convenient prices. Sunethra, the woman who keeps the house is very...”

Becky

United Kingdom

“Staff were very helpful We booked a safari through here and it was amazing Room was very clean”

Vietnam

“Fantastic stay! The hotel was super clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. The wifi is good too. I received more than with the price. The host was incredibly warm and helpful, always willing to assist with anything we needed, and even more. ...”

Nathalie

Netherlands

“-Cleanest place I found in Sri Lanka with a nice balcony -The host was super nice and offered a welcome drink and also a coffee on the day I left. She organized the safari for a better price than many other tour operators and it was amazing. The...”

Xenia

Germany

“Our stay at JAMI was amazing. The owners were the loveliest people, they were so kind always there to help. They also booked our safari for us so we conveniently got picked up at the property. It was an amazing experience, we saw so much wildlife...”

Mathilda

Italy

“We only stayed here for one night but we wish we could have stayed longer! The room was pretty and clean with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was the best one we have found until now, very spacious and with new facilities. It’s located of bit...”

Abdel-karim

Belgium

“Very comfortable, clean family run place, I loved it. They also took care and made me good food after a local restaurant had food poisoned me.”

Faustmann

Germany

“Very nice hosts. We enjoyed our stay totally. Thank you so much!”

Angela

Switzerland

“We came here one night for the Safari in Yala Nationalpark and we had a lovely stay. We even got to see the crocodile in the back river and before the Safari at 4am we got a nice cup of tea. The Safari was also good. Fair price and enough time...”

Sophie

United Kingdom

“The room was absolutely beautiful! So clean and comfortable. Bathroom was immaculate! The hosts were so kind and welcoming and made the most delicious food and welcome drink. We booked our Safari through the hosts who arranged everything for an...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
Local • Asian
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Facilities of JAMI River Side Hotel & Yala Safari Place

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

House rules

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Check-in

From 01:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 04:30 to 11:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.