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Tisara Villas: Traveller Reviews

Duwa Road, Koggala, Sri Lanka
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Tisara Villas
Ranked #1 of 2 Koggala B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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Singapore
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“An excellent Stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2011
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We stayed at Tisara Villas for 3 nights and wished it could have been longer. If you are looking for a posh resort, this is not the place. If you are looking for a Home Away from Home, this is ABSOLUTELY the right place. The environment was so relaxing and completely sealed off in its own world. We walked to the Koggala beach with the kids and grandma (so that means its really not far away) and it was absolutely clean and beautiful. No debris, rubbish or even washed up dead seaweed!

Tuk tuks can easily be arranged to go anywhere so its really convenient. Food was simple but great! Nothing fancy like the big hotels but always nicely done. Service is great with friendly staff.

Ms Sandra who manages the estate is ever so helpful and friendly.

Conclusion....if we ever set foot into Sri Lanka again, we'll definitely stay there again and for a much longer time!

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Excellent place to unwind and relax - great value for money”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2010
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We stayed in Tisara Villas for six nights and can recommend it highly! It's the perfect place to unwind and relax after long hours of travel on the island. Service and food are excellent and amongst the best we have experienced during our many travels in South Asia.

Rooms are very cleand and fitted with AC and mosquito nets. Each villa has a private garden with access to the communal pool. Our meals were served on our private terrace. Food was excellent, fresh and lovingly prepared. The curries were amongst the best we have eaten in Sri Lanka!

We had some massages which were excellent.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New Zealand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“The perfect place to unwind”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2010

We stayed here for 4 nights at the end of our honeymoon travels. This place is in a lovely location - it is found in the very quiet, sleepy town of Habaraduwa, on the Southern coast of Sri Lanka. The villa complex is just a few minutes walk away from the small local shops where you can buy fresh fruit & veg, bread, milk & other necessities. It is about a 10 minute walk away from the beautiful and quite isolated beach. The villas are about a 10 minute tuk-tuk ride away from the beautiful Koggala lake, which is also worth a visit.

The villa complex is elegant and beautiful. We stayed in Villa 3, which has 2 large double bedrooms, each with a very spacious ensuite which has a pergola (and so is partly open to the outside), a big dining & living area and a kitchen, and a lovely private garden where you can sit and drink tea, read a book and just unwind. There is a swimming pool in the complex, which is clean and well maintained, and was one of the nicest pools we have swum in. There is also a laundry (free) and a massage centre. There is a very cheap (but fast) internet cafe a few minutes walk away from the villas. The villa is serviced every day by the very friendly, polite, hardworking guys, and you can either cook your own meals or have them prepared by the chefs who are brilliant!

This place is perfect if you want to get away from the stress and busy-ness of life as we know it, and would like to just unwind and really feel at peace. It is also an opportunity to experience life in a typical Sri Lankan village, which you do when you step out of the villa complex. The locals are incredibly warm and friendly.

Don't miss this opportunity!

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“great value, lovely villas and close to Galle”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2010

Stayed a few times at Tisara and it is great value compared to everything else close to Galle. We have young kids and the service at Tisara makes such a difference, plus being in its own private walled area means you have peace and quiet and can properly relax. Great swimming pool.
Highly recommended

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Colombo
1 review
“A RELAXED RETREAT”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2010

Approximately 800 meters away from the main road, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life was our new abode for the next few days. Pleasing environment with lush greenery in foliage, well laid out villas with generous space with private garden.
The pool is refreshing and we happened to be there on a Full Moon night which was awesome with dinner outdoors.
Though there is a pantry for your own cooking pleasure it was comforting to know that one could get a cook to deliver a meal at short notice. The staff are helpful and obliging.
Ayurvedic massages, also available just to add to the essence of being completely relaxed. Just a trishaw ride away from the Unawatuna Beach for those seeking a bit of sun and sand

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Duwa Road, Koggala, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* 155 AUD - 300 AUD

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