Yaye Guest House

Guest hou, 3-star473/2, Magama Thissamaharama, TissamaharamaShow on map

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Exceptional

One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.

Check-in from 1:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 10.0 out of 10, at 473/2, Magama Thissamaharama.
Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.

Tranquil Garden Oasis Yaye Guest House in Tissamaharama offers a serene escape with lush gardens and picturesque garden views. The property is conveniently located near popular attractions like Bundala Bird Sanctuary and Situlpawwa, making it an ideal choice for nature lovers and explorers.

Comfortable Accommodation The air-conditioned units at Yaye Guest House are designed for comfort, featuring cozy seating areas, dining spaces, and functional desks. Guests can also enjoy the sun terrace, free WiFi, and complimentary private parking during their stay.

Explore on Wheels For adventure enthusiasts, the guest house offers bicycle rental services, allowing guests to easily explore the surrounding area and visit nearby landmarks such as Kirinda Temple and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara.

Book your tranquil retreat at Yaye Guest House for a memorable stay amidst nature's beauty.

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Garden
Luggage storage

Rooms

9.7

Exceptional

Rated 9.7 out of 10 by 30 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness9.2
Service10.0
Location10.0
Rooms9.7
Amenities9.2
Value9.7
Food & drink10.0

Guests mention

Beautiful locationExceptional host

NatalieAustria
February 2026Couple
had an amazing time and the host was such a nice guy, showed us some crocodiled near the house and bought fresh curd fro
Wunderschöner Platz, sehr ruhig
niessenNL
January 2026Family
Lovely, warm host and a family friendly home stay with beautiful garden
We really enjoyed our stay at Yaye Guest House. Shantha is a genuinely kind and thoughtful host who clearly enjoys welcoming people into his home. He prepared very good meals and generously shared his knowledge about the…
JoeUnited Kingdom
December 2025Couple
Sir Lankan hospitality at its finest ❤️
Shantha was the ultimate host! What a kind and generous guy. We used his place as a stop off point on a long cycle from Midigama and Arugam Bay. It was perfect and so was Shantha’s hospitality. From our arrival he…
MartinCzech Republic
December 2025Couple
Klidná Oáza uprostřed rýžových polí, spoustu zvířat na pozorování, výborný hostitel.
Mohl by být více světla a čerstvého vzduchu na pokoji
KatieUnited Kingdom
August 2025Couple
This was our favourite place we stayed in Sri Lanka. Beautiful location amongst rice fields and nature, as well as being close to National Parks and the ocean! The rooms were clean and comfortable with nice seating…
MaximilianGermany
August 2025Couple
Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft mit tollem Gastgeber & Veganem Essen
Ich kann einen Aufenthalt im Yaye Guesthouse sehr empfehlen! Es liegt etwas außerhalb von den Ortschaften inmitten von Natur sowie in der Nähe des Yala Nationalparks. Der Gastgeber hat uns auch eine private Safari…

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.

Where you’ll be

473/2, Magama Thissamaharama, Tissamaharama

Guests rate the location 10.0 out of 10 — exceptional.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 1:00 PM until 09:00 PM

Check-out by 12:00 PM

No children

No pets

Free parking on site

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Please note that the full day safari at Yala is from 6 AM - 5 PM with refreshment and all meals provided and all entrance tickets. Please note that the property provides a free pick up only offered from Tissamaharama bus station.Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Yaye Guest House

What time is check-in and check-out at Yaye Guest House?

Check-in is from 1:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Yaye Guest House allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Yaye Guest House?

Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.

Is breakfast included at Yaye Guest House?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Yaye Guest House have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Can I check in late at Yaye Guest House?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 1:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Yaye Guest House?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Yaye Guest House?

473/2, Magama Thissamaharama, Tissamaharama.

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