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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.

The breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or Asian options. At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, British and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. +1. This is a fairly new adventure hotel with 3 well appointed TENT ROOMS, 1 large Delux Room, a lovely open style lunch hall, and a BBQ style dinner area in the garden. Small, simple, well maintainted, and very practical hotel. +2. I recommend staying at the TENT ROOMS. it's a great experience of you like adventure. +3. The owner and host, THISARA is very attentive, helpful and an absolute professional. We wish him great success. +4. The husband wife duo staff members NISHANI & ISHAN were absolutely fantastic. They make your stay smooth. JAYALATH, the 3rd staff member, was so helpful and did a great job organising the BBQ dinner. +5. A BBQ dinner along with local food items from the menu is a must. Don't miss that. Make sure to do that. You will love it. A great experience, especially for families with children. +6. They organised our Yala jungle safari with a very good driver who spoke English, and did everything he can to make our jungle safari memorable. A big thank you to him. +7. Overall, this is a really good small adventure hotel that is well run by THISARA. I truly believe in helping, encouraging and promoting small hotels that are absolute gems with good onwers and lovely workers. Our very best wishes are with with you guys.

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9.4
Superb
484 reviews
Price from
US$100.10
per night

Set in Kataragama in the Monaragala District region, with Kataragama Temple nearby, Wadula Safari - Yala offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Situlpawwa is 15 km from the lodge, while Tissa Wewa is 19 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 35 km away. Great check-in experience with king coconut water. The staff was very responsive and proactive with regards to getting to the location as its in a remote area. Rooms were very beautiful - free standing building, high ceilings, nice bathroom.

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9.2
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

With pool views, Tranquil Wild is located in Tanamalwila and has a restaurant, room service, snack bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy darts on site, or cycling in the surroundings. The room was comfy, scenery amazing and the staff were so helpful.

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9
Superb
289 reviews

Providing pool views, Tree Tops Yala in Yala provides accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. Wonderful stay with all the comforts necessary. Huge spacious rooms and fabulous food. Owner had even helped us arrange a safari for a reasonable price.

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9
Superb
149 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

Offering pool views, Koragaha Lodge - Yala in Tissamaharama offers accommodation, free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. This is what lodging is and should be. Wow. The property is absolutely stunning, with beautiful surroundings, walk ways, and perfectly appointed rooms in separate cabins. But most notably is the quality and the warmth of the team, led by Mr Hadley. The level of service and communication is truly superior and we always felt at home. They spared nothing to ensure we were comfortable, active, well fed and in great company. Really, thank you.

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9.2
Superb
380 reviews
Price from
US$227
per night

Situated in Kirinda, close to Nidangala Beach, Garnet Yala Beach features accommodation with garden, bike hire, a private beach area, a terrace and a restaurant. Boasting free private parking, the lodge is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, fishing and cycling. Private beach Great location Private kitchen Could buy fresh fish from the Kirinda Harbour Kirinda Viharaya Yala Safari and Bundala National park

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9.4
Superb
30 reviews
Price from
US$54.26
per night

Situated 14 km from Tissa Wewa, Yala Jungle Haven features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Forest experience with amazing food living in middle of jungle. The hosts are amazing and ready to provide with any kind of facilities !

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9.4
Superb
53 reviews

Offering mountain views, Elephant Arcade in Tissamaharama offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant.

Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge.

The lodge provides a barbecue. Lovely owners! They served great meals and helped us with the booking of a nice safari! Highly recommen staying here.

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9.1
Superb
59 reviews
Price from
US$57.60
per night

Offering lake views, Green Nest Yala in Kirinda offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Amazing place with beautiful gardens. Lovely clean room with aircon. The owners and staff are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. They can arrange safaris and taxis easily at a really good price.

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9.5
Exceptional
99 reviews
Price from
US$51.21
per night

Situated in Tanamalwila, 34 km from Udawalawe National Park and 26 km from Tissa Wewa, Thanamal-villa features accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden with a barbecue.

The lodge offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. We loved the accommodation, with a beautiful terrace at the front overlooking nature and the sunset. The owner was helpful in arranging a safari and for advising restaurants in the neighbourhood for take away (so we could it with the beautiful view). The sanitaire was clean.

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8.9
Fabulous
129 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

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