The Forest

3.0 star property
Find serenity by exploring a picturesque garden and sipping coffee on a peaceful terrace with speedy WiFi nearby.

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Free breakfast
Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom
Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television

Room options

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
No. 226, Kawantissapura, Thissamaharama, Southern, 82600

What's nearby

  • Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 9 min drive
  • Yatala Dagoba - 9 min drive
  • Kataragama Temple Complex - 10 min drive
  • Tissa Lake - 11 min drive
  • Yala National Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 113.1 miles/182.1 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ceybank Rest - Ceybank Holiday Homes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chef Lady - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gaga Bees - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Refresh Sea Food Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Forest

The Forest is a great choice for a stay in Thissamaharama. Freebies such as breakfast, WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 2 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle during limited hours*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2015
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of LKR 15000 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 18 costs LKR 15000 (one-way)

Policies

This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Forest Hotel Tissamaharama
The Forest Hotel
The Forest Thissamaharama
The Forest Hotel Thissamaharama

Frequently asked questions

Does The Forest offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Forest does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Forest?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at The Forest?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Forest?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is LKR 15000 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Forest?
You can check in starting at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at The Forest and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Forest also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Forest?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does The Forest have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

The Forest Reviews

Reviews

6.0

Good

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Wrong location, 10km north of Tissa, beautiful gue
All in all, happy to stay here, just be prepared to do a lot of extra work to check-in. The location is incorrectly indicated on Facebook, TripAdvisor & hotels.com, and is 10km north of Tissa. Easily accessed by public transit if you've got the correct address. Make sure they know you're coming, as they were unaware I had made the reservation. If you can't find their phone #, try them on Facebook, or worst case scenario, go to to their Tile & Bathroom Shop, next to Sampath Bank... Don't expect easy strolls to find food, entertainment and sightseeing, rather enjoy the monkeys, cows and peacocks strolling through the property. It's a pretty, small property that's thinly forested with a small watering hole in the back. Great service staff. One guy is there full time and will prepare your delicious breakfast. The other guy lives there in the evening, and can speak English very well. Directly deal with the owner for arranging breakfast if you're going out on safari, he'll arrange for one on safari. The room is spacious with a separate lounging area, a lockup cabinet, and large bathroom with rainshower, bathtub. Real wood furnishings, high ceilings, lots of windows, and lots of hot water. Your private terrace is empty, but there is a large communal table around the corner. The WiFi is a data stick shared with everyone else on the property, you're better off with your own data SIM.
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