Cinnamon Wild Yala

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.5
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk

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Experience world-class service at Cinnamon Wild Yala

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. Nestled in the south of Sri Lanka, the property is a 4 - hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. It is located in Kirinda, a village well-known for its wildlife. Chalets offer spectacular views of the beach or jungle. They are decorated with local artcrafts and feature air-conditioning, cable TV and a minibar. All chalets come with private bathroom facilities. Enjoying a prime location, Cinnamon Wild Yala's restaurant provides beautiful landscapes and serves Asian and Western dishes. Meals can also be enjoyed in the privacy of guests’ rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Options with:

  • Garden view

  • Free parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Diving

  • Walking tours

  • Happy hour

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Jungle Chalet Twin - 10% off Safari | Complimentary cocktail each if reserved during Stargazing experience
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  • 2 single beds

The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

355 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Mosquito net
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Fold-up bed
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser
Max persons: 2
US$243 per night
Original price
US$1,067
Late Escape Deal
- US$266.75
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$800.25
US$243 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
25% off
25% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$250 per night
Original price
US$1,100
Late Escape Deal
- US$275
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$825
US$250 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
25% off
25% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$258 per night
Original price
US$1,133
Late Escape Deal
- US$283.25
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$849.75
US$258 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
25% off
25% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$288 per night
Original price
US$1,265
Late Escape Deal
- US$316.25
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$948.75
US$288 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
25% off
25% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$385 per night
Original price
US$1,694
Late Escape Deal
- US$423.50
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$1,270.50
US$385 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
25% off
25% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • All-Inclusive
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$242 per night
Original price
US$1,063.70
Late Escape Deal
- US$265.93
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$797.77
US$242 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
25% off
25% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$15
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$246 per night
Original price
US$1,083.50
Late Escape Deal
- US$270.88
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$812.62
US$246 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
25% off
25% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$250 per night
Original price
US$1,100
Late Escape Deal
- US$275
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$825
US$250 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
25% off
25% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$280 per night
Original price
US$1,232
Late Escape Deal
- US$308
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$924
US$280 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
25% off
25% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$318 per night
Original price
US$1,397
Late Escape Deal
- US$349.25
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$1,047.75
US$318 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
25% off
25% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 18 % VAT
  • All-Inclusive
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

Muhammad
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the place, great outdoors with encounters with wildlife. We could see and hear monkeys jumping on the roof and around the compound. The room was amazing, great amenities. Also loved how close it was to Ayala national park. Would definitely...”
Jing
China China
“Amazing resort with natural environment and wild life!”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Right in the middle of all the action! Great sea views from our room & lovely staff. Food was pretty good too.”
Tiffany
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely rooms. Nice bathrooms. Good staff Good food”
George
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cinnamon Wild Yala is a safari-inspired resort with individual lodge-style rooms set within the reserve. The accommodation was very clean and well presented. Because the wildlife freely roams the grounds, staff escort you after dark, which adds to...”
Jarrod
Australia Australia
“Amazing location and friendly staff. We had a fantastic safari amazingly having a leopard walk right up to the vehicle. The in-house naturalist / tour guide was fantastic and made the extra cost of the tour well and truely worth it.”
Dessislava
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“It was an amazing experience - the room, the food, the staff and of course the surroundings”
Jenny
India India
“Everything was great about the property. The food was excellent. The staff were very hospitable”
Sipola
Australia Australia
“Having the lagoon and pool within the same space felt so otherworldly”
Lilantha
Germany Germany
“We had a wonderful stay at Cinnamon Wild Yala. The staff were incredibly friendly and made us feel truly welcome. Our villa was secluded in the wild, offering peace and comfort — the room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. The pool area...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Tuskers
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
Pugmark

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House rules

Cinnamon Wild Yala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
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.

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 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that arrivals after 09:00 p.m are not advisable due to animals roaming around and low visibility.

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making payment at the resort.

If you are making payment using another card holder's credit card, kindly provide the following to the resort prior to your arrival:

1) Authorization letter with card holder's signature

2) Copy of the card holder's card (front and back of card with card holder's signature)

3) Copy of the card holder’s passport or driver’s license

Please note that the resort may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

Please note all cancellations will be charged inclusive of taxes.

Guests are requested to note:

Block 01 of the Yala National Park will be closed for two months starting from 1st of September to the 31st of October 2018, however, Block 5 of the National Park will still be made open for safaris.

During this period, guests can also visit the following National Parks with a similar biodiversity:

1. Lunugamwehera ( Located 63 km away 100 minutes drive from the hotel)

2. Bundala (Located 20 km away 30 minutes drive from the hotel.)

3. Udawalawe (Located 88 km away 120 minutes drive from the hotel)

In addition, the property will continue Night Safaris, Night walks, Nature walks, Visits to the Fishing Village, Visits to Chenas and Kirinda. This can be arranged by the hotel at an additional cost.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cinnamon Wild 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.