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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
Corinne
From
Luxembourg
We loved everything about our stay here. The staff is very caring and the location itself is just amazing<3
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults

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.

E
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, 265 reviews
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Charlene Brown- Sackley
From
Malaysia
Location and service excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 461 reviews
Price from
US$152.64
1 night, 2 adults

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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
Price from
US$67.23
1 night, 2 adults

Aqua Hotel & Sea Food Restaurant Yala

Hotel in Yala

Set in Yala, 9.2 km from Tissa Wewa, Aqua Hotel & Sea Food Restaurant Yala offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

S
SURENDER KUMAR
From
India
Location is away from traffic. Good rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
US$79.20
1 night, 2 adults

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, 68 reviews
Price from
US$150.80
1 night, 2 adults

Vanaro Resort

Hotel in Yala

Situated in Yala, Vanaro Resort features 3-star accommodation with private terraces.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$22.40
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Anna-Maria
From
Germany
It was the best accomodation we've had so far! Udara was so friendly and showed us around at the local temple and did the yala safari with us. His mom made us an awesome dinner. And the house is very beautiful and clean. We had a really good time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

Yala

Located 6.6 km from Tissa Wewa, Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

A
Ashleigh
From
Australia
The cabin was clean & well equipped. The food provided at the lodge was exceptional and the staff were very friendly. We chose to stay here the night before our safari in Yala and it ended up being the perfect choice! The staff also helped us to organise the safari which was easy & seamless.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews
Price from
US$38.67
1 night, 2 adults

O2 Villas Yala

Yala

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, O2 Villas Yala is located in Yala. This 5-star villa offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security.

S
Subashini
From
Singapore
O2 villas was a fantastic property, well maintained and beautifully built with nature and concrete blending together to give a magical atmosphere. Staff were extremely courteous and made you feel at home from the start. Food was sumptuous and fresh, very tasty and in large portions that we were so full and they provided freshly made juice and fruits that we have throughout the day. Rooms were spotless and having just a couple of villas in the property made the service very personal. Staff would play wiht my kids, take us on buggy rides where we saw so many animals, visited the dunes with us and stayed till sunset. Basically any wish gets fulfilled. Madhwa and staff were great hosts and I am very glad to have stayed 3 nights. There was enough to keep us entertained. I only regret not staying at other o2 properties in our Sri Lanka trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$437.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Yala

  • Airport shuttle (free)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
    From US$97.90 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
    From US$23.13 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews
    From US$119.04 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
    From US$150 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews
    From US$116.01 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
    From US$36.86 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
    From US$100 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
    From US$67.90 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
    From US$138.20 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
    From US$22.50 per night

Most booked hotels in Yala and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 461 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Tissamaharama

Hotels located in the centre of Yala

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 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$154.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 442 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$130.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    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$451.50 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 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Eagle Eye Yala is a recently renovated campground situated in Yala, 16 km from Situlpawwa. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    From US$106.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 313 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$76.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 24 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$600.93 per night

FAQs about hotels in Yala

What guests said about Yala:

  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 6.0

    The national park in Yala is beautiful however it is hard to...

    The national park in Yala is beautiful however it is hard to drive around as the roads are poorly maintained. There is a large populatin of birds and i think this safari would suit bird watchers more than those who want to see the elephants. The 6am -6pm safari is too long. Sigiriya is far superior when it comes to large herds of elephants.
    Guest review by
    Antonia
    United Arab Emirates

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  • From US$458.91 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
    The hotel was very well designed and the amenities were excellent. Specific call out to the main restaurant where we had great service from the staff & chef (Jerome) and delicious meals catered to our taste. Being in the forest, it was a lovely experience to walk around the compound and wake up to the sight of animals within the vicinity (e.g. monkeys or squirrels in the morning). Would highly recommend this resort for visitors looking to do a safari at Yala National Park.
    Guest review by
    Sandra
    Hong Kong
  • From US$259.60 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
    Beautiful hotel room - the biggest and cleanest we stayed in during our trip. Lovely pool area to relax by before safari and lovely place to sit and have dinner - enjoyed the bonfire surprise that the staff did for us all after dinner too. Delicious food! Great location for Yala national park :)
    Guest review by
    Kathryn
    United Kingdom
  • From US$350.46 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,142 reviews
    An amazing hotel in the middle of Yala national park. The room was beautiful and very clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Booked two safaris and a walking tour through the hotel which were excellent. As well as one evening an elephant venturing into the hotel grounds!
    Guest review by
    Jessica
    United Kingdom
  • From US$150 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
    The hotel is within walking distance to a wonderful beach and also a convenient spot if you plan to go to Yala National Park. The staff are extremely helpful and the rooms are spacious and comfortable
    Guest review by
    Alice
    Australia
  • From US$242.35 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 461 reviews
    Beautiful hotel! Pool was amazing. Dinner / breakfast buffet was incredible - so much choice. Our room was stunning - the best shower ever. A great location for exploring Yala safari.
    Guest review by
    Helen
    United Kingdom