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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.

P
Price
From
Australia
The perfect luxurious stay to relax in the very beautiful rooms and gardens pre or post safari.we loved it and felt extremely spoilt by all the staff who was looking after us so well and friendly.10/10It is such a beautiful place.we loved it .10 out of 10,highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews
Price from
US$164.50
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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$52.80
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.

j
jagath konara
From
Sri Lanka
Everything .... was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
Price from
US$166.74
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, 389 reviews
Price from
US$110.97
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.

L
Luis
From
Ukraine
Good for safari, very near to Yala Park. People very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 79 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.

Z
Zainab Shafaquat
From
United Arab Emirates
Our stay was nothing short of exceptional, with every detail meticulously taken care of. The administrative staff, especially Sasini, was incredibly helpful and courteous, coordinating with us from the very beginning to ensure a seamless experience. The entire support staff went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. They booked our Yala safari, provided us with excellent snacks, and arranged a fantastic driver for the safari, ensuring we had the best experience exploring the wilderness. For anyone looking to indulge in luxury while being surrounded by nature, Lowin Yala is the ideal choice. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Price from
US$150.80
1 night, 2 adults

The Campers Lodge Yala

Hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 16 km from Situlpawwa, The Campers Lodge Yala provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

F
Florence
From
Canada
The localisation in the middle of the jungle, waking up with the sound of birds and nature around, the exterior shower. I also booked a shared safari through them which was amazing! Half day would have been enough but then we would have missed the 2 leopards we luckily saw from very close in the afternoon! Food was great but a bit pricey compared to the prices practiced everywhere else in Sri Lanka. The host is very sweet, made sure everything was alright at every step of my stay there. Perfect for 2 nights or 3 if you fancy being isolated for a bit since the camp is hard to access by yourself, located off-road so you are not independant if you wanna go anywhere outside of it, but it’s part of the experience in my opinion.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
US$48.96
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.

C
Christelle
From
France
The close connection to nature, the confortable apartments subtly blend into the landscape. Above all the kindness and helpfulness of all the staff. The gentle, generous, knowledgeable wisdom of Nishanta is an inspiration, we would like to sincerely thank him for his time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,096 reviews
Price from
US$153
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.

N
Norman
From
Seychelles
Excellent rooms, excellent staff, excellent food, excellent decor, everything was so well thought of. Absolutely superb place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$323
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, 96 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
From US$26.93 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
From US$185.60 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
From US$49.95 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
From US$100 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
From US$77.60 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
From US$138.20 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
From US$23.40 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
From US$70 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Hotels located in the centre of Yala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 85 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 460 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 94 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$645 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 333 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 27 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,188 reviews

Only a 5 - minute drive from the famous Yala National Park is Cinnamon Wild Yala. It boasts chalets with private balconies and free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

From US$636.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Located in Yala, 16 km from Situlpawwa, The Campers Lodge Yala provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$61.20 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Yala and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 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.

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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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From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
The staff at the Yala Hotel went above and beyond to ensure my comfort. Their warm welcome and genuine smiles made me feel right at home. This was a campsite with power supplied by cells and water trucked in every four days. During the first night, they lit special candle lanterns around our site just to make the place warm and cozy. Just before we left, Indika the manager gave me the opportunity to plant an orange tree on the grounds. He promised to send me photos of the progress. I am looking forward to it.
Guest review by
Moo Yoong
Singapore
From US$489.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
This is the most worthwhile hotel on our Sri Lanka trip! The photos cannot fully capture the comfort and beauty of the hotel! The wooden cottage we lived in was located in the forest and was very comfortable! The hotel and the other side of Jetwing Yala share a buffet and beach bar. The staff is very friendly! No matter what our needs are, the staff comes to serve us immediately. The food at Jungle Hotel is delicious! This is definitely a place worth coming back to!
Guest review by
yingxin
China
From US$1,155.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Everything was perfect! Top notched, stunning modern hotel - super comfortable, clean and spacious rooms! Excellent location close for Yala safari. Excellent amenities and services especially their housekeeping services (who managed to find my lost earring before I left).
Guest review by
Lisa
Australia
From US$117 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
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!
Guest review by
Kasturi
Australia