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Udara Guest - Yala Safari

Yala

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Udara Guest - Yala Safari is located in Yala, 1.5 km from Kirinda Beach. This villa provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

A
Anna-Maria
From
Germany
It was the best accomodation we've had so far! Udara was so friendly and showed us around at the local temple and did the yala safari with us. His mom made us an awesome dinner. And the house is very beautiful and clean. We had a really good time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

Yala

Located 6.6 km from Tissa Wewa, Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

M
Magdalena
From
Ireland
Nice and comfortable tents with private outdoor bathroom, providing a very special experience! The fans kept the tent cool at night. Lovely porch area to relax. Breakfast and dinner BBQ were excellent. The hosts were very kind and welcoming.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
Price from
US$38.67
1 night, 2 adults

O2 Villas Yala

Yala

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, O2 Villas Yala is located in Yala. This 5-star villa offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security.

N
Nadia
From
Malaysia
Service was exceptional. The mini safari and the guided walk to the red beach and sand dune were the highlights for us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$437.25
1 night, 2 adults

Wild Culture Yala

Hotel in Yala

Set in Yala, 1.6 km from Kirinda Beach, Wild Culture Yala offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

J
John
From
New Zealand
3 night stay amazing so peaceful felt like we were on a retreat with excellent food and alcohol of course, staff very attentive to all our needs 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
Price from
US$173.90
1 night, 2 adults

Tree Tops Yala

Yala

Providing pool views, Tree Tops Yala in Yala provides accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

T
Tea
From
Denmark
Great place for a big family or group traveling together. Located close to yala national park so very convenient for going on safari. We booked a safari trip through Tree Tops, and had a great Safari with a very experienced guided. The house is clean and spacious. The staff provided us with delicious food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
US$76.50
1 night, 2 adults

Yakaduru - Yala

Yala

Yakaduru Yala is located on the buffer Zone of Yala National Park. It's just 5 minutes away from the Yala National Park Entrance.

A
Abbie
From
Australia
This was my favourite stay of my Sri Lanka trip so far! The location is incredible, the area was clean and accommodation was clean and comfortable. Every single staff member on the property was hard working, helpful and showed us the greatest hospitality, from the moment we arrived. Even the communication leading up to our arrival was fantastic. Nishantha is a wealth of knowledge. He had so much information to give us about every animal we saw, including all of the birds. Not only did he host us and accompany us on our safari. We also saw him cleaning and helping to maintain the property for the guests. This is the same for all of the staff. We saw them thoroughly cleaning the accommodation, while also catering to the guests needs. The food was incredible! So fresh and delicious and I especially loved the Kotu and watching the chef cook it. The kitchen staff were wonderful. There was also a dance and fire ceremony before and after dinner which was fabulous. Thank you also to the staff for making sure there were no bugs in our rooms and beds before we went to sleep. If you are considering going to Yala you will not be disappointed by staying here! I highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 996 reviews
Price from
US$153
1 night, 2 adults

Yala Podi Hoona Bush Camp

Yala

Boasting lake views, Yala Podi Hoona Bush Camp features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 13 km from Tissa Wewa. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

K
Kumar
From
United Kingdom
Podi Hoona bush camp is a charming place, likely focused on eco-friendly accommodations and offering a closer experience with nature in the vicinity of Yala National Park. If you're planning a visit there, it could be a great opportunity to explore the natural beauty and wildlife of the area while enjoying a unique stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$42.75
1 night, 2 adults

White Sand Bungalow Yala

Yala

Located in Yala, 10 km from Tissa Wewa and 27 km from Situlpawwa, White Sand Bungalow Yala provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a shared lounge.

A
Antonio Luengo Bravo
From
Spain
The room was very clean and big, with AC. Near to Yala national park. Very quiet at night, with a nice atmosphere and good options to have dinner by walk. The host, Malinga, was very kind: ready to counsel us and take us to great places. He offers a taxi service, so is a good option to go there from your previous location or go with him to your next destination in your trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

Yala Jungle Haven

Yala

Situated 14 km from Tissa Wewa, Yala Jungle Haven features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

N
Nathan
From
United Kingdom
We loved our time at Yala Safari Lodge, if you are looking for an authentic, natural and personal experience we can’t recommend this place enough. We visited with our 18month old son and stayed 1 night. The hosts were very welcoming and cooked us a lovely dinner of Sri Lankan food, and built us a campfire. The next morning we went on safari with the owner of the accommodation. He has over 25 years experience as a Yala safari guide and his passion, knowledge and want for you to have the best experience stood out to us. Being so close to Yala National park entrance gave us the opportunity to get to the front of the queue for the entrance early in the morning. We spotted 2 leopards - 1 extremely close to the truck. Along with many others animals including elephants, mongoose, deer, Monkeys, various birds. An incredible safari and couldn’t have left happier. You won’t regret staying here, the only thing we would say is if you can’t live without aircon - this isn’t for you. Book a fancy resort if that’s the case. If you are open minded and want an experience which is authentic, then book this place for you. Thank you again to Suneth, Thushara and Wijepala. We cannot thank you enough, and wish you every success in the future. Hope to be back again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$60.30
1 night, 2 adults

Hilton Yala Resort

Yala

Hilton Yala Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and private beach area in Yala. 21 km from Situlpawwa and 22 km from Tissa Wewa, the property provides a terrace and a bar.

T
Takayuki
From
Japan
Everything was excellent, from the facilities to the restaurant. The pool water also seemed to be properly filtered, and none of us—including the children—had any stomach issues. The Ayurvedic spa massage was also excellent. We had a wonderful experience with both the beach walk and the safari tour. We were lucky enough to see elephants, though the leopard didn’t make an appearance. Even so, we truly appreciated how the ranger kept searching deep into the park until the very end. The dishes prepared by the head chef, who kindly came to greet us at our table on the first night, were absolutely delicious! For breakfast, I had GM Sri Lanka every single day. It’s a hotel I would definitely love to visit again. Thank you so much! The clean-up activity in the national park was also a really enjoyable experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
Price from
US$331.50
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 996 reviews

Stay connected in Yala and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

    Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and views of the pool, Yala Leopard Lodge is located in Yala and provides accommodation with free WiFi.

    From US$154.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    Situated in Yala, less than 1 km from Situlpawwa, Kulu Safaris - All Inclusive features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace.

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Yala and nearby

  • Eagle Eye Yala

    Yala
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Eagle Eye Yala is a recently renovated campground situated in Yala, 16 km from Situlpawwa. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    From US$133.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

    Located in the deep south of Sri Lanka, Chena Huts is just 5-minute away from Yala National Park.

    From US$1,255.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Tented Safari Camp by Base Camp Yala, a property with a bar, is set in Yala, 15 km from Situlpawwa, 22 km from Tissa Wewa, as well as 47 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

    From US$46.62 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Situated within 16 km of Situlpawwa and 22 km of Tissa Wewa in Yala, Makini Bush Camp, Yala provides accommodation with seating area.

    From US$546.25 per night
  • Yala Wild House

    Yala
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Yala Wild House offers accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 14 km from Tissa Wewa.

    From US$40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

    Situated in Yala, 500 metres from Palatupana Beach, Yala Ying Yang Hostel & Camping features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

    From US$29.97 per night
  • Randunu Resort Yala

    Yala
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Set within 8.9 km of Tissa Wewa and 22 km of Situlpawwa, Randunu Resort Yala provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Yala.

    From US$44.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

    Set in Yala, 9.2 km from Tissa Wewa, Aqua Hotel & Sea Food Restaurant Yala offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    From US$87.91 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$118.66
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews
    Friendly and helpful staff, nice property and convenient for safaris at a good price. Very clean and comfortable and loved the pool too. Ideal base for safaris and local trips
    Guest review by
    Karthik
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$76.92
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
    very nice location in the middle of green lush. The accommodation was spacious, very clean, had comfortable mattresses and was well equipped. even equipped with things as luxurious shower gel, shampoo and toothpaste. owners of the accommodation were very sweet, friendly and funny - they even made us a nice dinner last minute after a long day of safari. besides that we would definitely recommend their sri lankan breakfast, it was one of the best we had in 5 weeks of our holiday in sri lanka. thanks a lot for the nice stay ❤️
    Guest review by
    Madelon
    Group
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
    The house was ideal to entertain a large group of people. The location was quiet and peaceful. Appu and his family were wonderful hosts. They prepared all of our meals and everything was delicious.
    Guest review by
    Tharindu Dushyantha
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$259.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
    Beautiful property, ideal location if you want to be surrounded by nature. Staff were really nice and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic.
    Guest review by
    Shivanthika
    Young couple