Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala in Yala offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with local specialities, warm dishes, and international cuisines. Guests can enjoy halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Leisure Facilities: The lodge features a garden, terrace, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating areas. Additional amenities include a picnic area, outdoor play area, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 33 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Tissa Wewa (7 km) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (24 km). Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips, deserts, and safaris.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Wabees
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“It’s a beautiful location, and the tent they arranged feels just like being in the middle of a forest. The whole experience is truly amazing.”
Ida
Denmark Denmark
“Sweet and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, and great rooms!”
Alan
Malaysia Malaysia
“At first i was worried my kids and my wife would complain about staying there as it is a bit of adventurous , end up they enjoy the experience very much. It's more comfortable than we thought. Staffs are very helpful and we were well taken care by...”
Mercedes
France France
“Incredible glamping experience with amazing sounds of nature early morning ! Very clean and comfortable and the aircon worked great ! Our dinner under the stars was delicious and romantic - thank- you chef ! The staff here were attentive and...”
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly set up, hosts were excellent. Great location for Yala safari. Breakfast superb.”
Manuel
Portugal Portugal
“Some of the best value stays we got in Sri Lanka. Amazing tents with everything you might need, nice bed, AC, hot and cold water… really nice staff help us organise everything and even packed our breakfast away because I didn’t had time to have it...”
Stefan
Poland Poland
“Accommodation in tent, where are all amenities as in 4star hotel. The voices of nature heard through the walls of the tent. Excellent, quick response to a technical problem during a downpour - we were moved to another tent. Great food, both lunch...”
Jahanzaib
Pakistan Pakistan
“The exquisite setting, the setup similar to camping in a jungle”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food was amazing, staff very friendly and room was great. We did the morning safari the stay offered and loved it.”
Enis
Turkey Turkey
“Very elegant facility. Staff are super respectful. They do their best to make you feel you are special guest. Cottage is spotless and very comfortable. Dinner and breakfast have chef’s touch. It was an unforgetable experience for us to spend a...”

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • British • Indian • Italian • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$12 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.