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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.

W
Waqas
From
Pakistan
I liked each and everything about this property. It is so peaceful and quite. It has been established in a huge piece of land, however, keeping in perspective the nature and the guests who seek calmness and peace it only has 8 rooms on the entire property. The rooms and washrooms have been designed and furnished very beautifully and the entire property is aesthetically marvellous. The pool and the bar next to it is a wonderful place to relax and is very well furnished. Both the pools ie the main pool and the kids pool are very well maintained. The dining area is also extremely beautiful. The food at the hotel was very tasteful at the menu had various options. They arranged a live music and special dinner on pool side on the Christmas Eve and it was good fun. The staff at the hotel is extremely good and they take good care of all of your requirements. The management is also extremely helpful and they interact with you frequently to cater to any of your concerns. I played cricket with staff there and had a good relaxing time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Price from
US$164.50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

G
Gleb
From
Estonia
Great spot, stylish and cozy. The staff is very helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Price from
US$200
1 night, 2 adults

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.

c
carsten
From
Denmark
Very nice hotel. Amazing service, view, food, rooms and pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
US$185.27
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Rehan
From
Australia
The staff were very friendly. Special mention goes to Shehan from the restaurant, Sandaruwan from the pool supplies, ayurvedic doctors and all the wonderful staff at the reception. The food was amazing. Highly recommend this place to all safari lovers and pilgrimage stop overs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
Price from
US$117.45
1 night, 2 adults

Aqua Hotel Yala

Hotel in Yala

Situated in Yala, 8.4 km from Tissa Wewa, Aqua Hotel Yala features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Haritha Resort Yala

Hotel in Yala

Set in Yala, 12 km from Tissa Wewa, Haritha Resort Yala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Sugeesh
From
Germany
Rooms were very good and big sizes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$31
1 night, 2 adults

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.

m
monika skupske
From
Sweden
Since our arrival, we have been treated with immense respect, and all the staff members are wonderfully pleasant and helpful. The surroundings are a peaceful oasis, the food is incredibly delicious, and the bedroom is very clean. We visited a safari, and the hotel assisted us with a driver and a guide—which allowed us to see elephants and even a leopard in the wild! A heartfelt thank you for such a wonderful welcome and unforgettable experiences; we highly recommend this place and will definitely return. ☺️🙏❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Price from
US$150.80
1 night, 2 adults

Arana Yala

Hotel in Yala

Situated in Yala, 1.8 km from Kirinda Beach, Arana Yala features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

K
Kasturi
From
Australia
This was a nicely designed hotel, with spacious rooms. Conveniently located for Yala safari pickups. There was even a peacock to greet us every morning outside our balcony!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$90
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.

I
Ivan Novak
From
Croatia
Yakaduru is highly rated and it was the same result for us also. We believe first people are writing cause it is cheap but no it is the experience, 2 minutes of making the booking they contact you on WhatsApp and every thing is informed and taken into account. They book a reasonable taxi for you, then a Safari and things to do within the camp. You should go on to the Yakaduru lake, we saw a Crocodile there. I put the picture here. It is a very peaceful stay, when you look at other towns in Sri Lanka. There is bugs and some frogs but that doesn’t mean they are on you or disturb you. We inform the staff and they catch and remove some. Because it is a very small camp the guest preferences. They give you 2 fans cause they can’t maintain AC with Solar power. I recommend this place for everyone because we had a great time here. The food is Sri Lankan and not spicy for us, which is good comfort when you look at other places. We will come again soon.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,073 reviews
Price from
US$153
1 night, 2 adults

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.

s
stefffnnooooo
From
Italy
We had an amazing stay at this villa in Yala, thanks to our wonderful host Udara! He went above and beyond to make our trip special. Udara helped us book our safari, provided fresh fruit, and even delivered takeaway breakfast early in the morning. He also allowed us to check out a few hours late, which was incredibly convenient. The villa itself has everything you need for a comfortable stay, including a spacious AC room and laundry facilities - a must-have when traveling. And, we fell in love with the adorable cat! Highly recommend this place, especially if you're planning a safari in Yala. Udara's kindness and hospitality make it truly special.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Yala

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
From US$31.19 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
From US$1,259.52 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
From US$49.95 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
From US$37.88 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
From US$150 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
From US$77.60 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
From US$22.50 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Budget hotels in Yala and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 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.

Hotels located in the centre of Yala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 83 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$115.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 457 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$521 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 96 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...

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, 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$973.19 per night

Kele Yala

Hotel in Yala
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

Kele Yala is a boutique hotel situated in the dry zone in Kataragama.

From US$204.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 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$661.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews

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.

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What guests said about Yala:

10

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

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

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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Unbeatable location, right next to a beautiful secluded beach and only 15 minute drive from Yala national park. The hosts are fantastic and have created a very special place, we felt like guests rather than clients. The home cooked dinner was amazing (likely the best culinary experience we’ve had during hotel stays), and it’s very nice to be able to chat with other guests lodging at the resort. Hosts can also help arrange safaris (but you can book directly, if preferred). I loved it so much that we came back twice :) can only recommend!
Guest review by
Ianina
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Great location if you plan to safari as it’s right in the Yala national park. Secluded so once here you have to use all the hotel amenities but they’re excellent so no complaints here. The food and service was superb throughout our 2 night 3 day stay. Would recommend if visiting Yala national park for sure.
Guest review by
David
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
This is Really pure luxury in the Middle of Nature ! Luxurious, spacious tents which feel more like a real Hotel Room because they are so well equipped! I loved the spacious bathroom and our terrace where we relaxed After an amazing Safari ! I would Book it again when in Yala
Guest review by
Esther
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
Hotel is close to Yala National Park and is ideal for travelers looking for affordable accommodation close to the national park. The facilities are not as great as the big chain hotels, but all the basic amenities are available.
Guest review by
Sajitha
Seychelles
From US$1,285.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,180 reviews
Good breakfast. Perfect location is, like us, you want to take a safari at the Yala national park. Safari was well arranged by the hotel. The monkeys joining us whilst at the swimming pool was a great addition.
Guest review by
Paul
United Kingdom