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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
João
From
Portugal
Our two-night stay at this hotel was undoubtedly one of the best experiences we've ever had, and certainly the best in Sri Lanka. The room was amazing—spacious, beautifully decorated, and tastefully designed. The hotel facilities were excellent, including a stunning pool overlooking the rice fields, a mini-golf course, and an air rifle shooting range. We had all our meals at the hotel, trying various dishes, and every single one was exceptional—far superior to anything else we had during our trip in Sri Lanka. We also booked a safari through the hotel, and we highly recommend it. The process was effortless, and they even prepared a small basket with water and cookies for us to take along. Last but not least, the staff were incredibly attentive, always smiling, and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. Without a doubt, a truly unique and unforgettable experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults
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Rock Wild Yala

Hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 600 metres from Kirinda Beach, Rock Wild Yala provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

D
David
From
Germany
We loved our stay. We were in Yala just one night and took advantage of the pool the first day and booked a safari for the next morning. The hotel is wonderfully clean and well maintained. But what was even better was the staff. We are both vegans and the staff did everything right for the dinner. We got a full set meal rice and curry with 6 different currys - even soy meat curry! And this was just perfect. The sundown from our hotel room was just insane btw. They also gave us a vegan breakfast to take with us on the safari!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults
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Jetwing Yala

Hotel in Yala

Spread across 38 acres of land, Jetwing Yala features an outdoor pool, a business centre and luxurious rooms located on the borders of Yala National Park.

M
Matea
From
Croatia
Beach and the pool area are incredible - best I ever saw. Since the location is jungle, there is not much to do besides safari but pool and beach were so amazing that we didnt even look for any other way to spend our time. Elephant on the beach is WOOOW 😍 Staff is wonderful as everywhere in Sri Lanka - always smiling and being very helpful. Rooms are spacious and designed so good with huge comfortable bed. Food also on point.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
Location 9.3
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US$152.64
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Elephant Reach

Hotel in Yala

Located in the town of Tissamaharama, Elephant Reach is a 265 km drive, south from Colombo. The eco-friendly hotel offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

H
Haling
From
United Kingdom
Hotel staff are kind and helpful! Really enjoyed my stay!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$76.95
1 night, 2 adults
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Aqua Hotel & Sea Food Restaurant Yala

Hotel in Yala

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.

S
SURENDER KUMAR
From
India
Location is away from traffic. Good rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Location 8.6
Price from
US$79.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Lowin Yala

Hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 14 km from Tissa Wewa, Lowin Yala provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

S
Sampath Kusumsiri
From
Australia
Its given real experience of living in jungle, preserved wilderness around the premises given an extra value. Its an ideal place to relax in the jungle.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$150.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Vanaro Resort

Hotel in Yala

Situated in Yala, Vanaro Resort features 3-star accommodation with private terraces.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
US$22.40
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Andrew
From
United Kingdom
Very spacious, and very clean place which you have all to yourself. Udara is an absolute star, and always on hand with anything you may need. He even took us down to the local beach as we wanted to relax on the sun and this was beautiful too and only a short ride away. The food on the evening prepared by Udaras mother and auntie was fantastic and so tasty, and plentiful. Even a washing machine is available should you need to freshen anything up. I happened to cut a toe on a rock, and the lovely Udara went out of his way to get some antiseptic cream for the cut which was so kind and thoughtful. We can highly recommend staying here, Udara sorted out our jeep for the morning safari and came with us which helped to spot all the wildlife in Yala national park and a lovely breakfast was provided to have at our convenience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Phuong-Mai Sarah
From
Austria
Very nice and equipped tents! One of the best showers in Sri Lanka. We felt like close to the nature. The beds were very comfortable. The food was super delicious and the Safari that we booked with them was very nice. We asked them to leave 30minutes earlier and they managed to do so. Our Safari guide Oshan was very nice and put a lot of effort into our experience and showed a lot of different animals.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$38.67
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Sara
From
Belgium
staff was so friendly and helpfull. there was also 2x free drive with golf cart to the sea. very clean room, good food!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$437.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Yala

  • Animal View Point Yala

    Hotel in Tissamaharama
    Airport shuttle (free)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
    From US$97.90 per night

  • Wanamal Lake Front Yala

    Hotel in Tissamaharama
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
    From US$23.13 per night

  • Kithala Resort - Thema Collection

    Hotel in Tissamaharama
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
    From US$131.84 per night

  • Rock Wild Yala

    Hotel in Yala
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
    From US$150 per night

  • Yala Green Eco Lodge

    Hotel in Kirinda
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
    From US$36.86 per night

  • Go Yala Farm Villa

    Hotel in Tissamaharama
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
    From US$100 per night

  • Saffron Lake Yala

    Hotel in Tissamaharama
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
    From US$67.90 per night

  • Mamba Yala

    Hotel in Tissamaharama
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
    From US$138.20 per night

  • Wild Breeze

    Hotel in Tissamaharama
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
    From US$22.50 per night

  • Yala Peace Cottages

    Hotel in Tissamaharama
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
    From US$58 per night

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Best hotels with breakfast in Yala and nearby

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews

    Set just 8.5 km from Situlpawwa, Mahoora Yala - by Eco Team features accommodation in Yala with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$130.50 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Yala

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

    Nestled amidst forest and lake bordering the national park and close to the quieter Katagamuwa gate, Leopard Trails tented camp allows guests to experience the wilderness in comfortable air...

    From US$580.50 per night

  • Yala Expeditions, a property with a garden, is situated in Yala, 45 km from Tissa Wewa, 28 km from Kataragama Temple, as well as 40 km from Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village.

    From US$66.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 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$106.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews

    Big Game Yala - by Eco Team is located on the edge of Yala National Parks, a 20-minute drive from the Katagamuwa park entrance.

    From US$76.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 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 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    Situated within 13 km of Situlpawwa and 22 km of Tissa Wewa, Leopard Safaris Yala features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Yala.

    From US$600.93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

    Basecamp - Yala features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Yala, 15 km from Situlpawwa. 22 km from Tissa Wewa and 47 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, the property provides...

    From US$72 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

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What guests said about Yala:

  • 10.0

    It definitely is an experience worth trying.

    It definitely is an experience worth trying. The tree house has all the comforts you need but yet kept on the simple side. Don't expect much and you will get a lot. Nice food Bbq and big fire lit for you in the evening to give you a chance to relax and talk about your day activities. It was great to be left alone and the silence of the night. There were times you just felt that we were the only ones there and when you needed something the staff would magically appear
    Guest review by
    Imran
    Saudi Arabia
  • 6.0

    too many jeeps roaming around. 50% of the time we were...

    too many jeeps roaming around. 50% of the time we were searching for animals. at some occasions long long jams of jeeps trying to observe leopards and bears the park is beutiful but * jeeps number should be limited * we didnt see a leopard, saw elephants only once, saw a bear briefly only once - for 6 hours in the park we were disappointed
    Guest review by
    ben
    Israel
  • 8.0

    We visited Yala for two days (with two separate game drives...

    We visited Yala for two days (with two separate game drives - one evening and one morning one) and although we enjoyed the animals we observed, we did not have any sightings of leopards despite being the national park with the highest concentration in the world. But that is nature so we were just unlucky on those days. However, the most disappointing aspect of Yala was the sheer number of vehicles allowed into the park at one time. As soon as elephants or leopards are sighted, drivers communicate among themselves and vehicles all rush to the scene creating a massive traffic jams. This makes it feel very mass market and doesn’t seem very respectful of the wildlife
    Guest review by
    Sandra
    Switzerland
  • 4.0

    Terrible time. No wild animals as expected.

    Terrible time. No wild animals as expected. Roads are all around the jungle which is pretty disturbing to the wild life. After all it is supposed to be a protected zone for wild life. Jeeps are crawling every corner of the territory. Amused to see all of that disturbing scenes in a wild life protected zone. It's like business zone. Poor animals.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    Thailand
  • 10.0

    I loved Yala.

    I loved Yala. The number of different animals seen was slightly disappointing but apparently wash outs due to rain prevented us from accessing some internal roads. The sunrise and scenery were stunning. I would rate it as good value despite the lack of animals. The whole experience was wonderful.
    Guest review by
    Elizabeth
    Australia
  • 6.0

    The national park in Yala is beautiful however it is hard to...

    The national park in Yala is beautiful however it is hard to drive around as the roads are poorly maintained. There is a large populatin of birds and i think this safari would suit bird watchers more than those who want to see the elephants. The 6am -6pm safari is too long. Sigiriya is far superior when it comes to large herds of elephants.
    Guest review by
    Antonia
    United Arab Emirates

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  • Mahoora Yala - by Eco Team

    Yala
    From US$130.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
    We had a fantastic time at Mahoora Tented Safari Camp Yala. The atmosphere at camp was great and our tent deserved the title “glamping” in every sense of the word as they were more luxurious than most hotels all while being in the middle of nature. The safari experience with senior naturalist Asela was incredible as well. Asela guided us to the best spots at Yala National Park and explained everything in great detail with his outstanding wealth of knowledge. We would come back anytime!
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    Germany

  • Hilton Yala Resort

    Yala
    From US$483.41 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
    We had the most magnificent stay at Hilton Yala. Everything was perfect. You could really see that the hotel was newly built, everything in the room was perfect and designed to perfection and the rooms are very spacious. The personal was also super helpful and very friendly and catered all of our wishes. We even had the chance to see an elephant only a few meters away while we were laying on the pool and he entered the property which was amazing! Would definitely go back immeadiately.
    Guest review by
    Simone
    Switzerland

  • Wild Culture Yala

    Yala
    From US$259.60 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
    We stayed at this wonderful hotel after our safari in Yala National Park. Everything about it was excellent from the beautiful spacious room to the kind, attentive staff, to the gorgeous food to the pool & sports facilities. Thank you to the wild culture team for making our stay in Yala so memorable. We loved this hotel and would highly recommend it!
    Guest review by
    Julie-Ann
    Ireland

  • Cinnamon Wild Yala

    Yala
    From US$350.46 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,141 reviews
    Big shout out to Saman, Champika, Gamini, Nimesha and the Manager for being so welcoming and helpful. The hotel is situated super close to Yala National Park. Trips to and from our room itself was an adventure since we spotted deer, squirrel, Monkeys and lizards. We were in a beautiful jungle chalet which was well presented and comfortable.
    Guest review by
    Gajan
    Australia

  • Blue Sky Hotel Yala

    Yala
    From US$53.90 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
    This place is perfect if you want to do Yala safaris. We arranged ours through the hotel and was great fun and good value. The room was clean and comfortable with lovely views out across the surrounding countryside. The refreshing welcoming drinks were a great touch. There's an amazing restaurant 5 minutes walk called The Flavour.
    Guest review by
    Jozef
    United Kingdom