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Blue Turtle Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable spa hotel near Yatala Dagoba

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Blue Turtle Hotel

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, desk
Reception
Reception

Overview of Blue Turtle Hotel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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119/2 Tikiriwewa, Mahasenpura, Thissamaharama, 82600
  • Popular LocationTissa Lake9 min walk
  • Popular LocationTissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara3 min drive
  • Popular LocationYatala Dagoba4 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View | Premium bedding, desk

Standard Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Mahasenpura

Blue Turtle Hotel is located in Thissamaharama. Yatala Dagoba and Kirinda Temple are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bundala National Park and Sacred Bo Tree. Kataragama Archaeological Museum is another place to visit that comes recommended.
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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

  • Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - 11 min walk
  • Red - 4 min drive
  • Calorian Restaurant - 11 min walk
  • Buffet Express Lunch & Dinner - 11 min walk
  • Lake Side Hotel - 19 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 onsite 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 sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Turtle Hotel boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free bottled water.
More 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 transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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 elevators
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–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?

Check-out 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).

Blue Turtle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Tyler-Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

MKM, Annapolis, MD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the garden and swimming pool, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, staff were very helpful and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Auckland, N.Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

General hotel information

Check-In Time
1:30 PM
Check-Out Time
11:30 AM
Star Rating
3.0
Address
119/2 Tikiriwewa, Mahasenpura, Thissamaharama