The South - Sri Lanka - page 301

River Face Inn GUESTHOUSE
( GOOGLE MAP ; 077 389 0229; www.yalariverfaceinn.com ; off Hambantota Rd;r Rs 3000-5000;
)
The real highlight at this riverside guesthouse is the huge covered terrace where an array
of tables with chairs, comfy loungers and hammocks await the weary big-game-spotter.
Rooms are comfy and there is good food available at night. It's 3km west of Tissa; some
rooms are fan-only.
Tissa Inn HOTEL
( GOOGLE MAP ; 223 7233; www.tissainn.com ; Wellawaya Rd;r Rs 3500-5500; )
About 1500m from the landmark Debarawewa clock tower, this is a very friendly hotel.
It's worth checking out a few of the 10 high-ceilinged rooms as quality varies, but at its
best it's a spotless place of starched sheets and whirling fans.
Flower Garden Lake Resort HOTEL
( 223 9980; www.flowergardenlakeresort.com ; off Wewa Rd;r US$50-80; )
In a very quiet and remote location about 2km west of Tissa, this small hotel has a grand
setting on Wirawila Wewa. There's nothing other than the song of birds to interrupt the
quiet. Rooms have satellite TVs and there is a small pool. The cafe is good.
Eating
Royal Restaurant SRI LANKAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 071 085 1361;Main St;mains Rs 250-700; 8am-10pm)
Cheap and tasty curries draw local families plus smiling travellers. Although in the centre,
it is off the road, so the open-sided dining rooms are quiet. Don't miss the fried garlic.
New Cabanas Restaurant SRI LANKAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Kataragama Rd;mains Rs 300-1200; 11am-10pm)
A simple, open-sided restaurant with well-priced rice and curry. There are regular fresh
seafood specials that are delicious right off the grill.