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Rock Wild 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.

Ernesta

From

Lithuania

We loved everything about this hotel! As this is a small hotel (only 3 rooms), we were the only guests (we booked 2 rooms here). Everything looks like new, there’s a nice pool zone, you can reach beach on foot (takes less than 10 minutes). The staff was amazing and we couldn’t imagine a better service. They prepared a lunch box for our 5AM Yala safari tour. We also had lunch and dinner here - the food was amazing and the portions were huge. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who considers having a safari at Yala national park!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

Price from

US$200

1 night, 2 adults

Jetwing 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.

jagath konara

From

Sri Lanka

Everything .... was excellent

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Price from

US$185.27

1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Elephant Reach

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.

Mantautas

From

Lithuania

Very nice and friedly staff. Welcome drink, spacious rooms, big bathroom, huge swimming pool. Good restaurant, nice sevice.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

Price from

US$117.45

1 night, 2 adults

Aqua Hotel 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 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Price from

US$80

1 night, 2 adults

Haritha Resort 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.

Rania

From

Singapore

Clean, confortable and staff were super friendly. Tasty breakfast packed for our safari.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Price from

US$31

1 night, 2 adults

Arana 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.

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

Yakaduru Yala is located on the buffer Zone of Yala National Park. It's just 5 minutes away from the Yala National Park Entrance.

Mufaddal

From

Georgia

Our experience at Yakaduru was nothing short of exceptional! The host, his naturalist and also the rest of the team went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Their warmth and knowledge added an enriching layer to our visit, making it truly outstanding. The entire team exhibited unparalleled cooperation, ensuring that every detail of our experience was tailored to perfection. Their commitment to providing the best service was evident in their efforts to go the extra mile. Let's talk about the food—it was an absolute delight! Kudos to the chef and the kitchen team for their incredible dishes. The rooms were a beautiful fusion of earthy aesthetics, sustainability, and immaculate cleanliness. It's rare to find accommodations that are not only comfortable but also environmentally conscious—a true testament to their dedication to responsible hospitality. In summary, this place isn't just a stay—it's an experience crafted with care, passion, and a genuine desire to provide guests with something truly exceptional. It is a must visit spot in Sri Lanka

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,050 reviews

Price from

US$153

1 night, 2 adults

Udara Guest - Yala Safari

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.

MEE YOONG

From

Malaysia

The host, Udara is awesome. He took us to a beautiful local temple and the scene behind the temple is beautiful and peaceful.... good place for meditation. He organised the safari trip for us. We had a home made packed breakfast on the safari , really good. We also ordered lunch cooked by Udara's mother.....yummy sri lankan food. Only regret, we only had 1 day at Yala.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

Price from

US$80

1 night, 2 adults

Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

Located in Yala, 6.6 km from Tissa Wewa and 24 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.

Jing Qi

From

Singapore

One of the most affordable accom to experience tent stay and glamping. Comes with private bathroom too. Owner and staff are very particular to ensure that we are satisfied with our stay, BBQ dinner under the stars can be added on to our stay which was a good experience.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

Price from

US$69.62

1 night, 2 adults

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Animal View Point Yala

Airport shuttle (free)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Wanamal Lake Front Yala

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

Kithala Resort - Thema Collection

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

From US$262.40 per night

Rock Wild Yala

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

From US$200 per night

Haritha Resort Yala

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

Yala Green Eco Lodge

Hotel in Kirinda

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

From US$36.86 per night

Go Yala Farm Villa

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

From US$150 per night

Saffron Lake Yala

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

From US$155 per night

Mamba Yala

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

From US$138.20 per night

Wild Breeze

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

From US$22.50 per night

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AQU Hotel Yala

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Arana Yala

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6

Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Aqua Hotel Yala

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Haritha Resort Yala

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Rock Wild Yala

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

Hotel Elephant Reach

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

Jetwing Yala

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Wild Culture Yala

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews

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Best hotels with breakfast in Yala and nearby

Yala Leopard Lodge

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 81 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

Kulu Safaris - All Inclusive

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 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.

From US$1,316 per night

Mahoora Yala - by Eco Team

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 453 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$171 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Yala

Leopard Trails Yala

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

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$645 per night

Yala Expeditions

Central location

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

Big Game Yala - by Eco Team

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 329 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$99 per night

Uga Chena Huts - Yala - All Inclusive

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

Located in the deep south of Sri Lanka, Chena Huts is just 5-minute away from Yala National Park.

From US$1,794.97 per night

Leopard Safaris Yala

Central location

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$755.16 per night

Tented Safari Camp by Base Camp Yala

Central location

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$66.60 per night

Cinnamon Wild Yala

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,174 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$402.38 per night

Kele Yala

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

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

From US$204.30 per night

FAQs about hotels in Yala

What guests said about Yala:

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

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.

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Anonymous

Thailand

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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Cinnamon Wild Yala

From US$402.38 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,174 reviews

This is a great hotel and we had a very enjoyable 3 night stay. The location is excellent, less than 5 minutes from the entrance to Yala. The hotel is in a lovely spot - there is direct access to the beach and the pool overlooks a lake with buffalo, crocodiles, birds etc. The rooms are well equipped, a good size and very comfortable. Dinner is a choice of a la carte or buffet - the buffet food was excellent, very high quality and plenty of choice. The staff were great, very friendly and always smiling and helped us with a late check out.

Guest review by

rhyanna

United Kingdom

Jetwing Yala

From US$371.76 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

We arrived on a weekend and the hotel was buzzing hence even thou we requested earlier for connecting rooms and arrived after 2pm our rooms were not ready and we had to wait for 45mins in the lobby for two connecting rooms. Overall we enjoyed our stay after we finally got our rooms. The hotel was very close to Yala National Park so that was convenient to say the least. Breakfast was up to Jetwing standard. Pool was great as was the surprise birthday cake for our 6 year old.

Guest review by

Rowena

Malaysia

Rock Wild Yala

From US$200 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

We had an excellent stay , very unique setting amongst giant rocky outcrop with a view across the bushland . Our hotel manager Paiyanthi catered to our every need , a very attentive host , made us feel like very special guests. The head chef Nuwan cooked excellent food ,traditional dishes or anything we asked for. Very friendly staff , we will highly recommend staying at Rock wild Yala. And the swimming pool was beautiful after safari.

Guest review by

stephen

Australia

AQA Hotel Yala

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

Arana Yala