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About this property

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Elegant Accommodation: Forestville Yala in Tissamaharama offers a villa with a swimming pool, lush garden, terrace, and restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, washing machine, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include a lounge, games room, and children’s playground. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch and dinner with halal, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options. Cuisines include pizza, seafood, local, and barbecue grill. Prime Location: Located 36 km from Mattala Rajapaksa Airport, the villa is near attractions such as Tissa Wewa (9 km) and Kirinda Temple (5 km). Guests appreciate the swimming pool, scenic views, and attentive staff.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Games room

    • Children's playground

    • Billiards


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
5 large double beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chinthake
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Loved the location, freedom, peace and service by the staff Mr. Fahim and his assistant. They never said no to any of our requests and arranged everything well beforehand. Loved the feeling of being in a kind of safari game lodge.
  • Leanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This villa was beautiful and huge with a great pool. Fahim was great for helping us organise a driver, safari tour and meals. The owner Sabirah was also amazing at setting everything up.
  • Michal
    Slovakia Slovakia
    large open space in the living room, clean pool, great care of the host, good kitchen, very helpful.
  • Harsha
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Amazing open concept villa with amazing staff close to yala national park ... Owner and staff were attentive ans helpful. The kids loved playing in the garden and the large pool was very welcome
  • Thaveen
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Wonderful stay with nature close to yala national park ...staff and host were very friendly and helpful to take care of everything... Helped up orgenise a Safari to the park at a very affordable rate
  • Caren
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Our stay at forestville was amazing, the place is Very well maintained and quiet in tune with nature..the villa is just 20 min to yala national park .. we loved spending time star gazing in the rooftop terrace during the evenings .. highly...
  • Tamas
    Hungary Hungary
    Calm, far from the road, staff was polite and the food they prepared was awesome. Also the pool is nice.
  • Miriam
    Spain Spain
    Everything was really clean And the staff very nice. They helped us with everything And were very kind
  • Martina
    Italy Italy
    L’accoglienza del proprietario, la piscina, la camerata insieme agli amici, la cena, la doccia all’aperto, tutto perfetto!
  • Giovanni
    Italy Italy
    Piscina, staff cordiale, stanze pulite e belle, ottima posizione per i Safari

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sabirah and Nasser

9.7
Host review score
Sabirah and Nasser
Forestville is ideal for nature lovers seeking privacy and relaxation. Located just 14 km (20 minutes) from the entrance to the Yala National Park, the Villa provides accommodation for up to 14 guests. The 2 private rooms facing the swimming pool has AC, cable TV, safe locker & en-suit toilets. The upper floor dormitory can accommodate 10 guests with separate shared toilets / shower facilities. Guest can enjoy the private rooftop terrace, swimming pool , large garden and try our local cuisine.
My husband and I are born travelers and have been to more than 30 countries around the world :) .. from Nepal to Cambodia, Morocco, Iceland to all over Europe.. we love nothing more than travelling and meeting new interesting people !! By profession i'm a HR Consultant , jewelry designer and public speaking coach for kids.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

House rules

Forestville Yala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Forestville Yala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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