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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.

C
Celina
From
Switzerland
Amazing and stylish hotel. We enjoyed our stay a lot. Very nice staff.. especially Upul. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Price from
US$164.50
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.

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, 273 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.

M
Miranda
From
Cyprus
Amazing place in terms of scenery, design, staff , facilities and food!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
US$185.27
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.

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
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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
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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.

R
Raghu
From
India
Nice rooms, only AC was not working properly, nice location, very nice staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$31
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.

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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$150.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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
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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.

A
Aleksandra
From
Germany
Staying at Yakaduru was one of the best ideas we had during the trip in Sri Lanka. The staff looked after us and took us on an amazing walk around the hotel. They have a wealth of knowledge about animals, they are true enthusiasts! Hotel clean, very well maintained. Food - adapted to European tastes ;-) very delicious ... and lots of it .... Safari expedition (in our case a full day) - was great. We recommend this place to anyone who wants to meet nature face to face and relax!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,071 reviews
Price from
US$153
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.

L
Laura
From
Spain
Lovely villa located just next to Yala National park, which makes it very convenient for the Safari. The hosts were beyond kind, they helped us with everything and answered all our questions. The food was delicious, we couldn’t recommend it more. The villa was extremely clean and in the garden and surroundings you can easily spot a lot of animals (there is a river at a walkable distance with crocodiles!- a mini Yala ☺️
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

Animal View Point Yala

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
From US$108.78 per night

Wanamal Lake Front Yala

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
From US$31.19 per night

Kithala Resort - Thema Collection

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
From US$188.93 per night

Rock Wild Yala

Hotel in Yala
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
From US$200 per night

Haritha Resort Yala

Hotel in 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, 21 reviews
From US$37.88 per night

Go Yala Farm Villa

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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, 196 reviews
From US$77.60 per night

Mamba Yala

Hotel in Tissamaharama
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
From US$138.20 per night

Wild Breeze

Hotel in Tissamaharama
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 8.2
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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
Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews

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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
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews

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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, 82 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$126 per night
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.

From US$1,573 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Yala

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...

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 8.9
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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

A recently renovated campground located in Yala, Rivosen Camp Yala Safari features a garden.

From US$54.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Laya Safari is tucked away amidst beautiful sea views. Only 2 km from the popular Yala National Park, this beach property features an outdoor swimming pool, spa and spacious guestrooms fitted with...

From US$182.72 per night

Lowin Yala

Hotel in Yala
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

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.

From US$150.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Located 15-minute drive away from Yala National Park, Yala Dream Park features a garden and barbecue. Tissa Wewa is 8 km from the property. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

From US$89.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Yala Eco Bush Camp is situated in Yala, 13 km from Tissa Wewa and 23 km from Situlpawwa.

From US$69.93 per night

FAQs about hotels in Yala

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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Nil Sisila Beach Resort Yala

Yala
From US$55 per night
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

Jetwing Yala

Yala
From US$289.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
I stayed a few nights with a friend primarily to do a safari in Yala National park. The hotel is very nice, clean with friendly and helpful staff. The facilities, especially the Gym and SPA (for massages) are very good. The highlight of our trip was the full day Safari which the front desk organised for us. We had the best driver with great knowledge of the best spots to see the wildlife we wanted. He made the experience truly magical. I would definitely recommend asking the front desk to organise it with Madushanka.
Guest review by
Alberto
Italy

Blue Sky Hotel Yala

Yala
From US$57.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
This is a great hotel to book whilst in Yala! Very good value for money. Huge bed and very comfy and a nice warm shower. The safari we booked through them was incredible. We saw two leopards, many elephants and a black bear! (And many more beautiful animals). Our safari driver they arranged was particularly great (ask for Rowan!) They also packed us a lovely little breakfast for the safari. Highly recommend!
Guest review by
Maddie
United Kingdom

Hilton Yala Resort

Yala
From US$768.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 95 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

Cinnamon Wild Yala

Yala
From US$402.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,174 reviews
Wow, perfect location for exploring Yala nationalpark. The safari litteraly starts at the hotel, we saw buffalos on the way into the hotel. Over all expecations, loved it. Great service - all 10/10!
Guest review by
Veronica
Norway

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