The staff were lovely! Warm and welcoming, helpful and efficient. Everyone we had contact with were great, in particular Sashini, Puspita, and Sahara. The pool is very nice, and the views over the lake are stunning, especially around sunset. The restaurant is nice and offers both a la carte, as well as a buffet option. We tried both options and we were very happy with the food and service. The rooms are very spacious, with a seating area and large bathroom. We were lucky enough to have a great view over the lake. The rooms are somewhat tired though, with some peeling paint, broken doors etc. Our bed was broken, but it was fixed within 30 mins of us reporting it. The hotel staff immediately said it would be fixed, if not fixed they would either change the beds or we could move rooms; which is excellent service.

Hotel was great and looks really impressive when you arrive at reception.

We did get really sick when we were here after the buffet (cannot prove that is was this 100%). The pool could have been a little cleaner

This place is in an excellent position, overlooking the lake, about 30 to 40mins drive from the entrance of Yala national park. My room was large with a big bathroom and great views. It looks like all rooms overlook the lake. Nice open plan reception and lounge/bar area. The hotel is well-staffed with a very friendly and efficient team. I’m thankful for Sachini, who was able to arrange a morning safari at Yala for at short notice. It was with a local firm and at good price with pickup and drop off at the hotel.

Nothing, except the minor inconvenience of no socket outlets next to the bed.

This place seems to be a serious hotel in the past, and now way after its peak. It's not neglected or dirty - but could use a serious modern lift up. It still offers an efficient reception that can arrange safari tours and taxis for you, it has a decent swimming pool with lake views which was fun, as there's not much to do in town except for safari. We did not have any meal there and frankly did not notice a dining room to know if it's even possible, but they packed a generous breakfast for our 5am safari departure. Value for money is OK. Nice views to the lake from the room. A walking distance to the best restaurant in town - Chef Lady, highly recommended.

It just gives you the feel of 1990s. I usually prefer the small private places that offers better facilities for cheaper price, but it's definitely a reasonable option. Tissa center (with ATMs) is not within a walking distance, take a tuk tuk.

Location and the staff. It was a great location. So peaceful. The wind from the lake takes your breath away. Meditative vibes. View from the room, the lobby and the garden are picturesque. Staff is excellent. Especially sachini (hope I remember right!) Nimal and the barman were fantastic. I would definitely return. It's a little paradise out of the rush and the madness you may experience in Sri Lanka. This is a place not to be missed.

Just the pillows. It's too big for me and a bit uncomfortable. Perhaps I should have asked for a small one. Otherwise, everything else is great and can't complain.

Front desk staff is very friendly. Great restaurant too. I enjoyed the buffet there at night. And the service we got was excellent specially from Nimalsiri. But they are all very polite and friendly. And the view I got from the hotel room was very beautiful. You see thee whole lake from there.I would recommend Ekco Tissa to anyone who wants to stay in Tissa . From there it's very close to go to Yala too. I would like to thank the hotel staff for making our stay memorable.

Theres Nothing i didnt like there.

We had one night here, we arrived early afternoon, checked in and went on a Safari. The hotel is located on the lake, very beautiful room. The room is nice and clean, big bathroom. The swimmingpool is also very nice. When we arrived back from our Safari, the AC was leaking so they changed us to another room and we got a suite which was really nice. Food is good, breakfast is okay, but they do make fresh omelett which was good. The next day we relaxed by the pool before check out and also experienced waterbuffaloes swimming in the lake to the hotel area which was very funny! Would definately come back to this hotel if I visit the nationalpark again, a very good value for money!

its location facing the lake is awesome.

the rooms are small. just fits a couple. bathrooms has shower with no water curtains so the bathroom gets so wet after a bath. its dangerous as the floor becomes slippery. I left a message for hotel management to urgently fix thus problem before a guest breaks a bone on falling.

The location on the lake is fantastic. Lovely pool surrounded by big banyan and peepal trees. Very peaceful. The room is big and very clean with great lake view. We also enjoyed a superb massage in the spa after the safari. We arranged the safari directly with the park, and the driver came to pick us up at 5am and drop us back at 10 for no extra cost. Don't miss visiting the big buddhist stupa nearby.

The food is quite average and can be improved. We decided to eat elsewhere.

The views and swimming pool. Big toilet and the shampoo, gel and corporal cream smell very good. Also the bed and A/C were perfect.

I expected a better room because in the photos it seems like the room is moderm but the reality is that the room is quite old. We had breakfadt included but we did a Safari in Yala so they gave us a breakfast package and it didn't comply with my expectations. It does not included coffe, sandwich was completly dry and untasty.