Title: The Forest - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Forest Travelers discover a peaceful garden retreat where morning coffee on the terrace pairs perfectly with reliable WiFi for staying connected while unwinding ## Photo gallery for The Forest ![Room amenity - The Forest (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560700/13560657/0d9ea259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Forest (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560700/13560657/e2b69dfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - The Forest (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560700/13560657/cc7ef956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom shower - The Forest (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560700/13560657/20d2b17e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi - The Forest (Thissamaharama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560700/13560657/87f86945.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Forest welcomes visitors with genuine hospitality. Guests enjoy breakfast on the quiet terrace or wander through the garden at their leisure. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThe-Forest.h13560657.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThe-Forest.h13560657.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Thissamaharama is home to The Forest. Kataragama Archaeological Museum and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wirawila Tissa Sanctuary and Birds Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Thissamaharama travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Thissamaharama.dx691013963817435136) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.35374%2C81.31529&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TRGcz8W3Qik119vhIREHQnssz6M=) No. 226, Kawantissapura, Thissamaharama, Southern, 82600 ### What's nearby - ![OLYMPUS E-PM1 Exposure Time: 1/50 sec ISO-800 Focal Length: 40 mm A fruit stall near the Katharagama Maha Devalaya. There are many shops in this area as people buy loads of fruit baskets in order to observe them to the gods in the kovil. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141216/75934a68-3e0f-49f3-96a9-8ffd977a2913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kataragama Temple 17 min drive \- 11.7 km - ![Yala National Park in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 if you like animal this is the right place to see them their nature life 🐘🐐🦎🦌🐖 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/645003002291478528/8b54d939-acff-4272-b304-3dddf7885617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yala National Park 22 min drive \- 14.2 km - Tissa Lake 14 min drive \- 9.5 km - Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara 15 min drive \- 11.0 km - Yatala Dagoba 16 min drive \- 12.4 km ### Restaurants - SMOOTHIEBUN - Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant, Kataragama 7 min drive - Cafe J Restaurant 8 min drive - Red 10 min drive - Refresh Sea Food Restaurant 7 min drive - Mia Mia Cafe 7 min drive ## About this property ### The Forest Property highlights Free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Forest. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at The Forest offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free breakfast available - A restaurant ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals ### Family friendly - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 building - 1 floor - Built in 2015 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Separate dining area ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### 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 at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay free ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: LKR 15000 per vehicle (one way) - Airport shuttle fee per child: LKR 15000 (one-way), (up to 18 years old) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### Property is also known as Forest Hotel Tissamaharama The Forest Hotel The Forest Thissamaharama The Forest Hotel Thissamaharama ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Forest pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Forest? ### What time is check-out at The Forest? ### Does The Forest provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Forest located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Forest Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### PHILIP, Ottawa Mar 27, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### PHILIP ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel J Unawatuna](https://www.expedia.ca/Unawatuna-Hotels-Hotel-J-Unawatuna.h19944256.Hotel-Information) > > [Sinharaja Forest Sanctuary Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/KL-Sinharaja.h17894705.Hotel-Information) > > [Suwaya Villa](https://www.expedia.ca/Tangalle-Hotels-Suwaya-Villa.h12323349.Hotel-Information) > > [The River House by Asia Leisure](https://www.expedia.ca/Balapitiya-Hotels-The-River-House-By-Asia-Leisure.h10984031.Hotel-Information) > > [Shiny Lakeside Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Hikkaduwa-Hotels-Shiny-Lakeside-Resort.h16075554.Hotel-Information) > > [Flower Garden Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Weerawila-Hotels-Flower-Garden-Resort.h21620545.Hotel-Information) > > [Dreamers Lodge - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Mirissa-Hotels-Dreamers-Lodge.h42033440.Hotel-Information) > > [Talalla BnB](https://www.expedia.ca/Matara-Hotels-Talalla-BnB.h31100741.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Weerawila-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Weerawila-Rajawarna-Resort.h23701470.Hotel-Information) > > [Room in Villa - Surf 247 Weligama - Deluxe Double Room With Side Sea View](https://www.expedia.ca/Weligama-Hotels-Surf-247-Weligama-Deluxe-Double-Room-With-Side-Sea-View.h101827338.Hotel-Information) > > [Mawella Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Tangalle-Hotels-Mawella-Beach-Resort.h45673435.Hotel-Information) > > [R Degrees Boutique Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ambalangoda-Hotels-R-Degrees-Ambalangoda.h16627242.Hotel-Information) > > [Eva Lanka Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Morakatiyara-Hotels-Eva-Lanka-Hotel.h10347973.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Resort Galle](https://www.expedia.ca/Galle-Hotels-Amari-Galle.h16267123.Hotel-Information) > > [Jetwing Villa 700](https://www.expedia.ca/Induruwa-Hotels-Villa-700.h23062064.Hotel-Information) > > [Thalpe Walawwa Heritage Villa](https://www.expedia.ca/Unawatuna-Hotels-Thalpe-Walawwa-Heritage-Villa.h12874803.Hotel-Information) > > [Tamarind Tree Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thissamaharama-Hotels-HOTEL-TAMARIND-TREE.h11838912.Hotel-Information) > > [Beyond The Sea By Ceylonese ](https://www.expedia.ca/Madampagama-Hotels-Beyond-The-Sea-By-Ceylonese.h102023903.Hotel-Information) > > [Allan Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Mirissa-Hotels-Allan-Guest-House.h22559547.Hotel-Information) > > [Tissa Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Thissamaharama-Hotels-TISSA-RESORT.h17865720.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Vacanza](https://www.expedia.ca/Mirissa-Hotels-Hotel-Vacanza.h15860908.Hotel-Information) > > [Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Palatupana-Hotels-Chena-Huts-By-Uga-Escapes.h12413930.Hotel-Information) > > [Sinharaja Forest Gate](https://www.expedia.ca/SINHARAJA-FOREST-GATE.h27731206.Hotel-Information) > > [Isana Beach House](https://www.expedia.ca/Morakatiyara-Hotels-Isana-Beach-House.h15616300.Hotel-Information) > > [South Lake Resort Koggala](https://www.expedia.ca/Koggala-Hotels-South-Lake-Resort-Koggala.h13435366.Hotel-Information) > > [Ladja Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Ambalanthota-Hotels-Ladja-Beach-Resort.h42476991.Hotel-Information) > > [Palm Paradise Cabanas & Villas Beach Resort Tangalle](https://www.expedia.ca/Tangalle-Hotels-Palm-Paradise-Cabanas-Villas-Beach-Resort-Tangalle.h7564363.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Silan Mo](https://www.expedia.ca/Mirissa-Hotels-Hotel-Silan-Mo.h12375145.Hotel-Information) > > [Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Unawatuna-Hotels-Thaproban-Pavilion-Resort-Spa.h11931465.Hotel-Information)