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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.

S
Sofia
From
Argentina
Paradise. This stay was one of my favourite in Sri Lanka. Even Before we arrived they had been so thoughtful, they organised the transport for a very fare price and since the warm welcome (with umbrellas cause it was raining) to The safari they organised for us with the picnic that was amazing (even with short notice) they surprised us. Special mention to Upul, who went beyond every day and night to make us feel so special. We visited wild culture in our honeymoon and they give us great memories, so I can’t thank enough. Distance to Yala park it’s pretty good. I read many comments before booked about the food price, let me tell was perfectly reasonable and accurate for the service, i left just one page of the menu. Also, breakfast was like a huge Brunch, once again Upul was very attendant about what we like and always offered a bit more. Rooms are huge, very well maintained and lovely decorated. Bed was comfortable, the pillows I didn’t like that much but that’s really personal i prefer the hard ones. Do not hesitate about this hotel, we have really high standards and they have been beyond expectations it’s even better than pictures.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews
Price from
US$173.90
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.

N
Nicola
From
Italy
Outstanding location hidden in the forrest. An oasis a few minutes away from Yala park. Food is very good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
Price from
US$200
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.

D
Denise
From
Switzerland
Staff was the best, friendly and attending, could not be better. Location perfect for going on Safari
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews
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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.

X
Xavier
From
Netherlands
The pool is beautiful and very big. The staff also takes really good care of it. The breakfast is very diversityle and tastes really good. The staff is wonderful and really kind. They will do anything in their power, to make your stay perfect. The beds are fine and the rooms are clean and big. For the price its more than definitly worth it! This is by far the best service i had in Sri Lanka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
US$83.43
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.

U
Umesh
From
United Kingdom
Amazing service, very clean room and great attention to detail. For our anniversary, the hotel left a lovely surprise cake for us in our room. We would like to give a special mention to Nirashan who gave us fabulous service during our stay and also took us on an informative evening jungle walk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
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
Price from
US$22.40
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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$47.52
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.

J
Jasmina
From
Croatia
Had a great tima At Udara’S place! We had a lovely welcome,and Udara gave us a lot information about his garden. Room was big and clean. Udara’s mum prepared us a dinner-so far the best one we Had in Sri Lanka.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
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.

S
Shalika Halpandeniya
From
Sri Lanka
Luxury and comfortable lodge in a quiet environment. Staff was friendly and food was delicious! Rooms were spacious and very clean. Well maintained new lodge. Bbq night under the stars is a must try. They arrange Safari to yala at a reasonable price. Worth for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
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.

L
LucAb
From
Netherlands
Hands down our favourite hotel of the trip. The villa is gorgeous, plenty of space for the 5 of us. The whoops of joy as our kids explored the place said it all! Private pool, incredible food, attentive staff, wildlife all around. On our first evening, the guides took us to the red sand beach, about a 20 minute walk away. Very beautiful. You walk past a lake with baby crocs, can spot iguanas and other wildlife. Magical. We booked a safari through the hotel, the jeep was comfortable, and very reasonably priced. They packed us a breakfast to take with. The service was outstanding. We didn't want to leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
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$108.78 per night

  • Wanamal Lake Front Yala

    Hotel in Tissamaharama
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
    From US$31.19 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, 258 reviews
    From US$134.40 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

  • Mandara Rosen Yala, Kataragama

    Hotel in Kataragama
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
    From US$116.01 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, 18 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, 195 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, 47 reviews
    From US$22.50 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$144 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Yala

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 98 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$451.50 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 8.0
    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 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 319 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, 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 8.6
    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$691.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 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 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 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

    This place is amazing.

    This place is amazing. We stay with our 3 young kids and the staff were so kind and attentive. All of the small details have been thought of and it’s a wonderful experience in nature. Lovely local Sri Lankan are served for each meal.
    Guest review by
    Brendan
    Australia
  • 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

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  • Wild Culture Yala

    Yala
    From US$324.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews
    Wild Culture Yala was a very warm, welcoming hotel with a great restaurant, pool and friendly staff. The room was big and comfortable, with air con, great shower and was very clean. WiFi connection was good. Restaurant was delicious, the packed lunch for safari was fine and plentiful. Really nice pool, pool bar, archery, croquet, air rifles The hotel also organised us a safari, which was 30 mins drive from the hotel to gate 1. Suresh was a great host and very attentive.
    Guest review by
    Alice
    United Kingdom

  • Cinnamon Wild Yala

    Yala
    From US$337.48 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,151 reviews
    Beautiful hotel which borders the yala national park. We loved our stay here seeing all the wildlife roaming through the grounds of the hotel. We saw wild boar, crocodiles in the lake and water buffalo to name a few. The staff went over and above to organise us a safari at short notice which we were very grateful for and we were lucky enough to see a leopard. Wonderful buffet style breakfast and dinner which we stuffed ourselves on as the food was very tasty!
    Guest review by
    Poppy Sellwood
    United Kingdom

  • Allure Yala Luxury Suites by Allure Leisure

    Yala
    From US$164 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
    We loved our stay at Allure. From the moment we arrived, Ishan and the team really looked after us. The rooms and hotel in general are absolutely gorgeous. Huge comfy beds, lovely big bathrooms and private little pool areas. The location is great for visiting Yala National Park. It is really peaceful right by beautiful lake - we saw an amazing sunset from the rooftop one evening. It's one of the most memorable places we've ever stayed.
    Guest review by
    Joanna
    United Kingdom

  • 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, 169 reviews
    We were only at the hotel for 1 whole day to go on a safari in Yala National Park, still, it was a very nice stay with a warm welcoming and smiling hosts. We got a nice room with air condition and when we were picked up the next morning at 4:30 am for safari, the host came out with breakfast for us which was very ice.
    Guest review by
    Silke
    Denmark

  • Rock Wild Yala

    Yala
    From US$150 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
    Excellent boutique hotel with 3 rooms, excellent service and meals. The manager had great customer focus, providing a late breakfast/brunch when returning from Yala game park. Dinner by the pool.
    Guest review by
    Bruce
    Australia