New Cormorant Lake Resort & Yala Safari Place

Das Zimmer war absolut in Ordnung

Die Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber war überhaupt nicht gut. Er organisierte die schlechteste Safari, die wir je gemacht haben. Die Guides sahen so viele Tiere nicht und wir mussten sie ständig bitten anzuhalten, damit wir die Tiere auch beobachten konnten. Wir brachen die Safari nach 3 Stunden ab und bekamen keinerlei Geld zurück. Das Frühstück war sehr dürftig. Leider können wir wenig positives berichten. Wir waren schon einmal im Yala Nationalpark und hatten eine komplett andere Erfahrung. Schade!

El lugar. La hospitalidad.. Todo. Al llegar nos llevaron a ver el atardecer al lago, donde vimos cocodrilos pelícanos... Se encargaron de contratarnos safari y si volviera a sri lanka volvería al mismo lugar

L’hôte est juste parfait… gentil, généreux.. son objectif principal est qu’on soit heureux. Je vous conseille de réserver votre safari avec lui! Il nous a fait un tour du lac en remerciement, et on a eu un safari gratuit de nuit Merci pour tout

El propietario nos hizo un tour gratis por la laguna y nos organizó el safari del día siguiente. El hotel está cerca del lago y es bonito ver el atardecer.

Reservamos dos habitaciones y en una de ellas no había aire acondicionado, solo un pingüino.

Nous avons passé un séjour fantastique. Notre hôte est tout simplement formidable et très attentionné. Il nous a fait découvrir les environs et, grâce à lui, nous avons passé deux soirées formidables à observer la faune locale. Nous avons notamment pu voir des chats pêcheurs (fishing cats), des crocodiles, des chauves-souris et des hiboux. La chambre était parfaite pour nous, avec tout le confort recherché : climatisation, eau chaude, moustiquaire, lit et oreillers confortables. Nous avons également organisé notre safari avec son aide et avons eu la chance de voir de nombreux animaux, dont deux léopards ! N'hésitez pas à réserver au moins deux nuits à Yala : il y a beaucoup de choses à découvrir pour les amoureux de la nature, et pas seulement le parc national. Encore un grand merci pour tout ! Nous garderons un excellent souvenir de ce séjour.

Excellent accomodation at a very cheap price. The host is so welcoming, very knowledgeable about surrounding wildlife and goes above and beyond. He took us out around the lakes both nights we stayed here to search for wildlife. The restaurant recommendation from him also had great food + atmosphere. 100% recommend booking the yala safari through the host as very convenient and we had an amazing + very knowledgeable driver at a reasonable price. Couldn’t recommend this place enough.

We had a wonderful stay here! The host was incredibly kind and welcoming. When we arrived, he offered us a delicious fresh mango juice and later took us on a lovely evening tour around the lake where we saw crocodiles, bats, owls, and many beautiful birds. He is very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna around the lake and you can really feel his passion for the animals and nature. He also recommended a great local restaurant where we enjoyed very good and affordable food. Additionally, he helped us arrange a safari to Yala National Park at a very good price and organized tuk-tuk transport for us at a very convenient rate. The room was comfortable, clean, and nicely prepared with a mosquito net, which made our stay very pleasant.

Honestly, there is nothing to complain about. We were very grateful for the hospitality and highly recommend staying here!

The best place I stayed in Sri Lanka. The owner is beyond nice and takes you on a lake tour in the evening. It was the highlight of my trip. The room was clean, had a mosquito net and a portable aircon unit. Also the area is so quiet and all the locals want to have a chat if they see you out. It's such a nice area to stay in.. I'd stay here again anytime.

房东人很 好值得信任 知道我们不会说英语还找了一个会一点中文的向导带我们safari

Ubicación frente al lago. El dueño de la casa nos dio todas las facilidades con el safari y nos hizo un tour por las inmediaciones del lago. Nos pareció una persona súper amable. Alojamiento muy recomendable y en un lugar tranquilo

C’est l’un des meilleurs établissements que j’ai eu au Sri Lanka, l’hôte est très accueillant. Il s’est même levé à 4h du matin pour nous préparer le thé avant de Safari. Il était très à l’écoute, sympathique et nous a aidé lorsqu’on en avait besoin. La chambre a tout ce dont vous avez besoin. Clim moustiquaire douche avec une très bonne pression il est très bien situé dans un lieu paisible. Notre seul regret est de ne pas avoir booker le Safari avec lui. Ils ont des prix très avantageux et de très bon retour. Merci encore pour votre hospitalité. Je reviendrai avec plaisir.

Incredible value for money, very clean and great location for the national park. The host was fantastic and couldn’t have done more - the free evening safari, drop off for dinner and morning tea were all lovely bonuses!

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De eigenaar is super aardig en helpt waar nodig. De locatie is fijn en de safari geregeld door de locatie was heel gaaf. De locatie heeft een mooie tuin.

De kamer is vrij simpel, maar prijs/kwaliteit is echt in zeer goede verhouding.

Very nice people. And very nice place. The lake beside is very beautiful, and alot of bird life. They will help you with everything and are very kind and helpfully. The room is very good too.

Wonderful Great host and great experience

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El hotel estaba bien, muy economico la verdad, muy sencillo, las habitaciones algo calurosas, per el personal fue muy amable y nos hicieron un pequeño tour por el lago de delante donde pudimos ver mucha fauna.

Habia una habitación que era muy calurosa, por suerte pedimos el cambio y nos la cambiaron sin ningun problema.

Tolle Lage direkt am See

Statt einer free walking tour wurde ich an einen "Freund" verwiesen der mir mit dem Motorrad die Umgebung gezeigt hat. Ansich schöne interessante Umgebung, aber ich habe mich mit dem Mann alleine sehr unwohl gefühlt und würde das als alleinreisende Frau nicht nochmal so machen

Very nice host, made us tea at 4AM before we went to safari. Nice and clean room.

Der Besitzer war super hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend! Nicht nur das wir eine Extra kostenlose Tour mit Fledermäusen um den See bekommen haben, er hat uns auch schnell zum Geldautomaten gefahren. Wir haben auch die Safari Tour über ihn gebucht - die war super :)

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Very kind host who will arrange everything. The home stay is lovely, clean room, comfortable beds, beautiful lake across the road, nice common area to hang in. Highly recommend

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El dueño es muy amable, para el precio que tiene, te busca tuk tuk para moverte, nos gestiono un safari por yala park, y nos hizo un visita guiada por la zona, que es un lago con aves, cocodrilos y nos llevo a ver los murcielagos de la fruta. Totalmente recomendable.

La única pega el calor dentro de la habitación, aunque había ventilador y aire, la segunda noche abrimos la ventana para que entrara el fresco y mejor (eso si hacerlo con la luz apagada por los insectos, aunque hay mosquitera en la cama)

房东非常好，每天都提供果汁，傍晚还有免费的游览（最重要的是我看到了仓鸮，我最喜欢的鸟之一）。临走那天房东的父亲还骑摩托把我送到车站，真的非常感谢。

很可惜房间没有空调，晚上仍然很闷热，我几乎无法入睡。

Eine der besten und preiswertesten Unterkünfte die wir in Sri Lanka hatten. Der Gastgeber war super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Er kann einem viel über Pflanzen und Tiere erzählen. Die Kommunikation funktionierte einwandfrei über WhatsApp. Direkt am See gelegen. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber. Nur zu empfehlen!

Wir wurden sehr herzlich von Gayan empfangen. Die Unterkunft liegt direkt an einem See an dem Gayan auch eine kostenlose Tour anbietet bei der man viele Tiere zu sehen bekommt. Wir waren 2 Nächte dort um eine Safari zu machen.

Las dos habitaciones eran cómodas y bastante amplias. La zona común y el jardín era agradables, así como la ubicación al lado del lago. El propietario nos hizo un tour gratis por el lago, contándonos cosas de la fauna del lugar.

En una de las habitaciones hacia mucho calor.

I can just say, we loved everything about our stay at this place. Gayan, the host was incredible - we got a welcome drink, an evening safari tour with sunset watching at the beautiful lake right in front of the house, and he even made us morning tea when we had to leave at 4:30 for our Safari Tour in Yala National Park. The service this host provides is exceptional and he is unbelievably friendly and happy to help you and organize everything for you. He drove us also to the bus station after checkout. The rooms are spacious and very nice and the beds are equipped with Mosquito nets. We even got a second fan in our room as it was almost 40 degrees during the time we were there. It has a nice lounge area and a little beautiful garden. There’s nothing that we missed. We just wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you Gayan for this unforgettable stay.

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hôte d’une extrême gentillesse, nous offre un tour du lac face au logement qui était absolument magnifique, nous amène et ramène en tuktuk du restaurant, nous amène à notre arrêt du bus le jour du départ… Bref au petit soin ce qui allège la charge mental en vacances! ça fait du bien

The host was wonderful! She welcomed us with tea and fresh pineapple juice, and even offered us a free tour of the lake, where we got to see a variety of animals. She also organized an amazing safari for us — many thanks to her friend, the driver, who gave us a truly wow experience! Highly recommended!

The place is beautiful with a lot of plants everywhere around. And the service was incredible!! He took us on a free tour around the lake to see crocodiles, bats and owls. He also organized us the safari to yala for a good price. And on the last day a part from a tasty breakfast he explained us all the plants and fruits on his ground and we tried a lot of tasty fruits! Very recommendable!!

Really amazing stay, the hosts is so friendly and gave us two free safari tours in the jungle where we saw crocodiles, many birds, owls, bats, and much more!! You really have to stay with him!! Very clean and beautiful house

Gayan was an incredible host, he took me on a sunset tour of the lake to spot wildlife and then after we searched for owls. The property is a nice home stay and perfect right in front of the lake. He was also so helpful and dropped me into town several times - really recommend this place.

The host was incredible! Collected us from the bUs stop and have us a tour of the lake in the evening for free. He arranged a great yala safari for us the next day. Thank you :)

The location is beautiful, opposite the lake (the photos do not do it justice)! The garden around the house is full of lush greenery, and lovely to spend time in. The host is extremely friendly and helpful - he offered to take us on a tuk-tuk tour around the lake to spot birds and crocodiles, free of charge! He also got up at 4.30am to make us tea before our safari! I would definitely recommend staying here.

We were here in May and it was very hot and humid. Despite having a fan and a cooling unit (non AC), the room was quite hot. But this did not prevent us from getting a good night's sleep!

Staying here felt like visiting a beloved uncle it truly felt like home. The hosts are incredibly kind and thoughtful; the father even woke up at 4 AM to prepare us coffee before our safari and greeted us like family when we returned. The location is peaceful and beautifully set near a lake full of different bird species. The garden is well maintained and tastefully decorated, the bed was very comfortable, and the room had a portable AC and fans everywhere for a cool, restful stay. I’ve never felt more welcomed an unforgettable experience. Hope I can come back soon to the same place and see the amazing parents who hosted us.

Honestly, nothing to complain about. Everything was perfect.

Extraordinary stay with a spacious and clean room directly at the lake. The host was very friendly and helpful. Good value for the price.

The place is located in front of the lake which is a a great location especially for nature enthusiast. Everything was perfect, and excellent service, I loved being there. I was also taken to an evening tour around the lakes which was a great experience! I also recommend you to walk around the lakes during the day as there are plenty of animals to see. Highly recommend this place!

New Cormorant Lake Resort provided an excellent experience from start to finish. The host graciously guided us around the lake at no extra cost, sharing his extensive knowledge about the local animals and plants. He was incredibly friendly and helpful, even welcoming us with a drink upon arrival. The room was clean, nice, simple, and comfortable, providing just what we needed for a relaxing stay. The surroundings of the resort are beautiful and bring you close to nature. I highly recommend New Cormorant Lake Resort for anyone seeking a good accommodation close to Yala National Park.

Excellent stay- the owner went above and beyond. He picked us up and dropped us at the bus stop, took us on a trip around the lake, made us breakfast & dinner, arranged a safari and shared local knowledge. The facilities are homely and comfortable, and whilst the bathroom needs an upgrade at some point it met our needs. Outstanding value for money

Recommend this accommodation if your looking for a chill spot to stay near Yala Park. The host was super friendly and helpful. I organised my safari through this accommodation and it was great :)

Gayan is the best host we had so far in our 2 weeks trip in Sri Lanka. It was really nice to talk with him, he shared a lot of interesting information about the life in Sri Lanka, about nature and animals and also his life. He welcomed us with a fresh papaya juice collected from his garden. He took us for a welcoming trip around the lake with other guests staying in his place and made it easy for everybody to socialize. He knows animals in his area very well. He organized free of charge tuk tuk to atm, restaurant and to buy cheaper cigarettes. It’s very easy to book safari with him for a good price. He offered himself he will pick us up to a bus station where we can get seats in a bus. And all of that included and not expected to pay more than the price from booking. This guy is a very good human being and deserves more than a good tip!

The host was amazing! He got me picked up in the tuktuk when I arrived on the bus, took me on a local lake tour on my first evening and even offered to drop me at a restaurant for dinner & come back for me later! As well as dropping me back to the bus station when I left! Hospitality 10/10!!

If you want to be close to more restaurants it’s a bit further away. The room is basic but fine! I didn’t pay for the AC room and didn’t anticipate how warm it would be compared to the north of Sri Lanka! The bathroom could also be renovated at some point.

We stayed here for one night and had a very positive experience. The staff was very helpful and assisted us in booking a safari, which went smoothly and viela WhatsApp. Since the safari ended after our check-in, we were able to stay a bit longer, and they even offered us a room to freshen up, which was greatly appreciated. Free parking was another plus. The room was comfortable and perfect for a short stay. Overall, I highly recommend this accommodation, and I was a great quality/price.

Very well situated with great host who make sure your stay will be amazing. He can manage your safari tour so you dont have to take care about anything. He will even take your for sunset ride around the lake to explore and see animals. Highly recomend this place!

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Friendly host and very clean, nice location next to a pretty lake

Everything, especially the owner😊Really nice person, who drives us around the lake and showed some animals and birds! He also brought us to the bus station! Thank u very much! +there are a restaurant and we took dinner there.

Only 1 thing- towels, there are not so good quality and some parts left on out bodys

We had a good stay in total

Staff always tried to sell their own tours very often it was a bit much for us

The staff was great. The owner picked me up from the bus stop and he also gave us a free tour around the lake nearby. Furthermore, we were offered a free refreshing drink and tea.

The location is really great. Beautiful lake right outside. The owner is very friendly and helpful.

I will give this a 10/10 out of how much the owner provided for me. The view outside is amazing, just in front of the lake. So peaceful! So the room was okay. But the best thing for me was that the owner provided me a free tour around the place, watching sunset, crocodiles, bats and owls. He also took me to the atm, supermarket, and picked me up from the bus when arriving. Everything for free. And I can also recommend going with the safari that he is providing. That guide was also amazing, experienced, and affordable.

I think cleaning the bathroom better would make a big difference

It was nice and cozy, but could do more on facilities/amenities. Owner was really nice. Silent and peaceful location.

There were too many insects, supposedly because of the overlooking water area in front. But as per the owner will undergo much changes to infrastructure in the coming days, so would look forward to much better conditions and standards, ratings and reviews would change accordingly as the developments happen.

a 10 out of 10. clean, all you need, comfy beds, fan, quiet area, an ecxeptionally friendly host, free tea, coffe, breakfast and lovely food. also the lake in front of the hotel is just stunning! 100% worth a walk/drive around at sunset.

windows towards the common room, so if you dont do safari, put in some earplugs, bc people that book that location do that every morning at 4am:)

Host very nice and helpful, great tuk tuk ride around the lake, beautiful colonial furniture.

The place is beautiful, a really nice cocoon near the lake! The owners are really friendly and they offer you a bird tour in the evening with sunset stop. This experience was really enjoyable and interesting, the sunset on the lake beautiful.

The localisation of the hotel is not in the center of the city, but to us it didn’t matter since they picked us up in the front of the hotel for the safari. Anyway, I’m sure that the owner can arrange a tuk tuk drive if you need it.

This is a truly amazing place to stay! Everything is great. The room was even nicer than the photos. WiFi connection is solid. The room was clean and spacious, the bed was so comfortable and the dining area quiet and with great seating options. The food was also delicious! The host Gayan was so friendly and helpful. On my first night, he took me for a free tour on his scooter around the lake opposite and the sunset was sensational. There were so many birds and also water buffalo and peacocks. He also showed me where the fruit bats live and when they all come out at night it’s an incredible scene. He also spotted a barn owl and even a fish owl as we were returning back. So I was very lucky. Also, he arranged the safari tour the next day and we had a very experienced guide, saw elephants bathing and got really close to a few of them. Also a leopard was walking in front of our jeep for 3-4 minutes! Amazing. This is a really special place and you really can’t go wrong here. Thank you for everything!

Gayan was an incredible host from the moment we arrive till we left. Room was clean and comfortable, bathroom was very clean and nice. The gardens were magical, so many fruits and plants and birds and just outside the gate was the lake covered in flowers with so much wildlife. Stunning

Incredible host who took os out on a really nice evening tour! He arranged the safari for us the next day where we saw a leopard and elephant! He helped us get transportation to Mirissa as well the next day for a really good price! The view was beautiful and food was good. The location was a bit remote but really nice if you’re doing a safari. Can’t recommend enough:)

Excellent, exceptional care, near beautiful lake, where you can watch the birds, owner is very helpful, they also cook there. Short walk to town, small shop on the corner. Internet working well. They book you Safari tour so you do not have to worry about anything. Nice open space common area.

Just the bed in my room was not so comfi.

Exceptional stay! Definitely the best part is the host, who took his time to show me around. He took me to an evening tuktuk ride to see the amazing surrounding and wildlife of his area. The next he also took me and some other guests to find some animals in the wild. The place is perfectly located in front of a stunning lake, very clean, tidy and with amazing food.

Gem of a place. As mentioned in other reviews the rooms are basic BUT comfortable and clean. For the price they are more than perfect. The setting itself was wonderful - right by the lake, surrounded by wildlife. In the evening, the host took us by tuktuk/scooter for a free tour of the lakes where we saw varans, bats, many birds including two beautiful owls !, and even a (harmless) snake. I booked my Yala safari with the host the day before and we could tell that the driver was more experienced than others. We saw all the wildlife one could see in Yala - leopards, crocodiles, varans, many birds, elephants, mongooses and even a sloth bear ! Perfect place, I'm happy I choose it.

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Very nice host and clean. Managed to organize a safari in Yala for a reasonable price with a really good safari guide. Also, we had some small issues with our tuk tuk and he helped us fixing it. Overall we can highly recommend staying at this place.

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Gayan was a fantastic host and he does so much for his guests, e.g. getting you to places close to his location and pick up again, a short evening lake tour, organize different things upon requests of guests, etc. all without additional costs. Highly recommended!

We only stayed for one night but had a wonderful stay. The owner was very friendly and offered to take us on a tour around the lakes. He has great knowledge of the wildlife, especially the birds around here. The hotel is located on a quiet road right next to the lake.

The breakfast was no the greatest we had on our trip in Sri Lanka. However, looking at the price we cannot complain.

The host was lovely! He took us on a free mini safari around the lake to see crocodiles, bats and owls. So kind. The room was good size, nice bed. The food was good.

The food took awhile to come out (probably 40-50min). And no AC in the room.

Staff, Service, Location, Hospitality, Price

The owner is a very kind and generous man. He took us on a lake tour in his tuktuk where we saw bats and barn owls. He helped us organise a safari which was excellent. Kindly gave us tea before the morning safari and a juice on arrival.

No aircon however the owner kindly sorted us an extra fan so it was not a problem

great hospitality (Gayan and Gayan's mother - you did a great job); the best breakfast we had in Sri Lanka; Gayan helped us with arranging a trip to Yala National Park; he has also taken us for a lovely evening tour to see owls; It was our wedding anniversary trip and Gayan has decorated the room perfectly – thank you!

This is the perfect spot to unwind before and after a safari adventure. The location is stunning, with the serene Debarawewa Lake right in front, offering a chance to spot plenty of water birds and even a few crocodiles from a safe distance. The resort staff was incredibly helpful - they arranged a jeep to share for the safari, making it much more affordable. The shared safari option also gave us the chance to connect with other travelers, which was a lovely bonus. The rooms were comfortable, and I loved the cozy communal area in front of them. It’s a great space to relax, exchange safari stories, and chat with fellow adventurers about travel experiences. The atmosphere here is friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. If you're planning a trip to Yala, I highly recommend this place for its comfort, location, and the overall experience it offers. I’d happily stay here again!

It might be a bit noisy early in the morning, around 4:30 AM, as safari jeeps arrive and guests enjoy their breakfast and coffee. However, that's what all the nearby hotels are made for ))

My stay in this guesthouse was an example of true and pure Sri Lankan hospitality. The owner and his family are so nice, they received me with a fresh drink and in the afternoon took a couple of us for a free tour around the lake. Also, he organized safari to Yala National Park for me at a convenient price. Honestly my experience in Tissa couldnt have been better!

It can get quite hot at night and rooms do not have AC. Location is a little bit far away from city, so no restaurants or shops nearby, i guess it's something to take in count when booking.

This is lovely guesthouse ran by Gayam and his wife. Gayam sent me a location to be picked up in his tuk tuk when I arrived which was great. As I was walking to the location he recognized me and pulled over to pick me up sooner! I had lovely welcome drink. Wifi was slow but the best wifi I've had so far in sri lanka. He also organised safari and tuktuk travelnto my next destination. He also took us on a little night time tour to look for cross and owls!

I was trying to sleep early before my safari the next day but could other guests in dining area as the rooms all surround this. I didn't have a top sheet provided for my bed, I know it is so warm that blankets not required but I like coverage while I sleep. I went to ask but I couldn't find anyone at the time. I'm sure if I had tried again at another time, they would have provided!

Incredibly nice place, very clean with nice area to sit outside. Such a friendly host who organised a great safari trip and also took us on a free evening safari to see bats, owls, and fireflies

10/10. The hotel was neat and comfortable. Located in beautful area. Host is really hepful, he took us for a trip around the lake for bird watching. Also he arranged Safari for next day. I really recommend this place:)

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Owner is the best. Arranges everything and keeps you safe from scams and bad people. Safari arranged by him was good and the food was delicious. Amazing stay for one or two nights + Safari

A bit far outside but the city itself isnt that much worth so.

Room was very clean and comfortable!! The host is amazing! He took us on a free tour around the lake in the evening in his tuk tuk! He even arranged our safari in Yala for the following day. Would 100% recommend!

Such a beautiful location and a lovely lounging area which was nice for a group. Our host was so friendly and helpful. So many birds and crocodiles!!

The host was very nice and helpful. We even got two small evening safaris and he knows quite a lot about the local fauna. We also took the safaris the were arranged for us so we didn't need to organize ourselves!

New Cormorant Lake Resort was one of the best places I've ever stayed at because of the incredibly warm hospitality of Gayan and his Mom. They go above and beyond for their guests, cook and serve delicious food, organize safaris with great drivers and the host even takes all guests on a private and free evening tuktuk trip around the nearby lakes to watch local wildlife (hunting flying foxes, crocodiles, rare owles...). 100% recommend!!

The property is overall nice! We booked a room with no ac but that was a mistake. It gets so hot the fan is not enough! So book a room with ac. The house is next to a lake so there’s so much mosquitoes around, even tho they have mosquitoes repellent it’s not enough but they try their best to keep them away. We booked a safari trip trough this host and that was amazing! The driver was amazing and we spotted all the animals even though it was dry season (difficult to spot animals) and even got a close look at the leopard (very lucky!). So if you wanna go on safari this is a very good place for that. The owner also gave us a tour around the lake which was very nice and free of charge, we saw a lot of birds, batts and crocodiles!

We had to wait more than one hour for the breakfast, at the end we had to call them because they apparently forgott about us. Compared to the other places where we payed more or less the same money, the breakfast was very poor and small. We had dinner there too but the food is not the best quality for the price they ask.

Amazing location with ample space to sit in the garden, crocs right in front of the house. Free tuktuk tour around the lake. Good communication with host, who was able to arrange everything we needed and organized a good guide for a reasonable price for a trip to a temple in Yala

The rooms’ window faces the eating area, not directly the garden, so no outside view which makes it quite dark and airflow is bad. Meals took a long time to be served.

The host and his family were so welcoming, they made this stay so special, it was the best place we stayed during our trip to Sri Lanka. He took us on a tuktuk drive around the lake and we were able to see crocodile, owl, fireflies and bats. He also organised a safari for us and made it so easy. The food and drinks were amazing, the family was so generous and welcoming. We loved it so much I wish we stayed longer!!

New Cormorant Lake was an amazing experience, it was more than just a hotel. Gayan was amazing, helping us organise the safari and taking us on a night trip around the lake and a sunset hike up a nearby rock, the views were amazing and Gayan knew lots of history about the area to tell us. The food was delicious and the service was excellent.

For us the positives out weighed the lack of air con but it is to be noted if you really struggle with heat

Spacious and clean rooms, beautifully located next to a picturesque lake and most importantly - what a kind, helpful and sweet owner! Five stars!

Everything was perfect.

Staff were fantastic - couldn’t have done more to help us out during our stay and make it as good as possible for us. We booked our safari through the hotel which was amazing and very easy! The owner even took us for a tour around Debarawewa Lake to see cormorants and bats!

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