The Den at Yala

–Excellent location – show map
+61 photos
Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Den at Yala in Kataragama offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, free toiletries, and a dining area. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy local cuisine at the modern, family-friendly restaurant serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. The restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan options. Leisure Facilities: The resort features a garden, terrace, and balcony. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a paid shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, housekeeping, room service, and free on-site private parking. Location and Attractions: Weerawila Airport is 19 mi away. Nearby attractions include Kataragama Temple (3.1 mi), Bundala Bird Sanctuary (29 mi), and Tissa Wewa (14 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lateefa
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“I had a wonderful stay at The Den at Yala. The place was spotless and very well maintained, which made it super comfortable. The hosts were so welcoming and made me feel at home right away. The food was homemade, fresh, and absolutely delicious –...”
Preston
Kuwait Kuwait
“The whole property was perfect for our family of four. We have 2 young kids (2 and 5 years old), and they loved playing with the dogs, and running around in the large yard area. My son spent all his time catching frogs and lizards while my...”
Xenia
Spain Spain
“We loved everything! But especially how welcoming the hosts were. Thank you so much 😌”
Shilpa
Ireland Ireland
“A well deserved 10/10. The Den at Yala is a beautiful property with lots of character. The rooms were so clean and spacious. The location is superb close to national park entrance especially if early morning start. Surrounded by nature so you...”
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gabriel and Sanjana were the most amazing hosts. They were so welcoming to us and helped us with every aspect of our trip. The food was delicious and plentiful and they were a wealth of local information and knowledge. I would highly recommend...”
Paula
Spain Spain
“We loved our stay! Rooms are huge, as well as the bed, and super comfortable. The staff very friendly and the cook excellent. Gabriel and his family are a delight. he helped us at all times and provided us with the info we needed to go on...”
Leon
Israel Israel
“The Den at Yala is a true gem! This small, intimate hotel with only four rooms offers an incredibly personal and welcoming experience. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted so warmly by Gabriel, his wife, their children, the stuff, and even...”
Karen
Australia Australia
“Definately book here. Everything was perfect. Friendly staff, great food and plenty of it, best accomodation we’ve had in Sri Lanka, beautiful attention to detail and idealic location so close to the Yala NP. Gabriel organised the safari for us...”
Graham
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Location ideal for easy access to national park entrance. Gabriel very helpful and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Home cooked sri lankan food was good.”
Till
Germany Germany
“The ideal location towards the Katagamuwa entrance of the Yala Nationalpark with roughly 20min drive was perfect for the safari we did (organized by the host). Besides that, the hotel itself also is great. The rooms are ultra spacious, clean,...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Main
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

The Den at Yala takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Den at Yala of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.