--- title: "Blue Turtle Hotel, Yala: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Blue Turtle Hotel in Yala: rated 8.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/blue-turtle-hotel-yala/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-12 --- Hotel · ★★★ # Blue Turtle Hotel Tissamaharama, Yala, Sri Lanka 8.8 · Excellent 214 reviews · #11 #11 of 70 in Yala · 3.3 Location score ## About Blue Turtle Hotel Blue Turtle Hotel is a hotel in Tissamaharama, Yala, Sri Lanka. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 214 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Yala. The nearest airport, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), is 19 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★ - **Check-in from:** 13:30 - **Check-out until:** 11:30 - **Rooms:** 5 - **Floors:** 2 - **Opened:** 2015 - **Last renovated:** 2015 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 15 119/2 Tissa Road (Mahasenpura, Tikiriwewa), Tissamaharama [blueturtlehotel.com](http://www.blueturtlehotel.com/) ## How Blue Turtle Hotel scores Better rated than 86% of hotels in Yala - Guest rating **8.8** - Location **3.3** - Facilities **5.0** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **2.5** Yala average ## Amenities Swimming poolBarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool - Massage ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Airport transfer - Car hire - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Balcony - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.3**/10 - **Walk grade:** **19**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1** - **Sights within 1 km:** **2**
Nearest airportMattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)19 km43 min drive
Distance to the centreYala1.4 km23 min walk
### Sights nearby - susantha safari430 m - Yala Safari Jeep tour900 m ## Blue Turtle Hotel: in detail Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hotel offers taxi and car hire amenities for your ease in navigating around Yala. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hotel come fitted with blackout curtains for a more pleasant stay. Several chosen accommodations at Blue Turtle Hotel have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, bottled water and a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Blue Turtle Hotel as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Blue Turtle Hotel. Unwind effortlessly each day by exploring the massage, conveniently situated within the hotel. Unwind by the pool at hotel and cherish a leisurely moment. Enjoy a refreshing beverage al fresco at hotel's poolside bar savoring your preferred concoction. ### Compare ## Compare Blue Turtle Hotel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Blue Turtle Hotel has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 214 reviews, which is better than 86% of rated hotels in Yala. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Turtle Hotel? Check-in starts at 13:30 and check-out is until 11:30. ### Does Blue Turtle Hotel include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Does Blue Turtle Hotel have a pool? Yes, Blue Turtle Hotel has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Blue Turtle Hotel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Blue Turtle Hotel from the airport? The nearest airport, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), is 19 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Blue Turtle Hotel have? Blue Turtle Hotel has 5 rooms on 2 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. 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