The Den at Yala

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

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9.9

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Family Room with Balcony
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 extra-large double bed , 1 sofa bed
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Half board included
We have 2 left
US$153 per night
Original price
US$510
Last-minute Deal
- US$51
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$459
US$153 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Den at Yala in Kataragama offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, free toiletries, and a dining area. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy local cuisine at the modern, family-friendly restaurant serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes local specialities, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. The restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan options. Leisure Facilities: The resort features a garden, terrace, and balcony. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a paid shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, housekeeping, room service, and free on-site private parking. Location and Attractions: Weerawila Airport is 30 km away. Nearby attractions include Kataragama Temple (5 km), Bundala Bird Sanctuary (47 km), and Tissa Wewa (22 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Breakfast to go

    • Options with:

    • Terrace

    • Garden view

    • Mountain view

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Family Room with Balcony
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 extra-large double bed , 1 sofa bed
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Half board included
We have 2 left
US$153 per night
Original price
US$510
Last-minute Deal
- US$51
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$459
US$153 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Family Room with Balcony
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 2 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
320 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Mountain view
Air conditioning
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Children's high chair
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Sofa bed
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$153 per night
Original price
US$510
Last-minute Deal
- US$51
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$459
US$153 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$198 per night
Original price
US$660
Last-minute Deal
- US$66
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$594
US$198 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • All-Inclusive
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$122 per night
Original price
US$408
Last-minute Deal
- US$40.80
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$367.20
US$122 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$168 per night
Original price
US$561
Last-minute Deal
- US$56.10
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$504.90
US$168 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • All-Inclusive
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Family Room with Terrace
We have 1 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
320 feet²
Garden view
Mountain view
Air conditioning
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$153 per night
Original price
US$510
Last-minute Deal
- US$51
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$459
US$153 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$198 per night
Original price
US$660
Last-minute Deal
- US$66
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$594
US$198 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • All-Inclusive
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$122 per night
Original price
US$408
Last-minute Deal
- US$40.80
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$367.20
US$122 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$168 per night
Original price
US$561
Last-minute Deal
- US$56.10
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$504.90
US$168 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 11 % VAT
  • All-Inclusive
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shilpa
    Ireland Ireland
    “A well deserved 10/10. The Den at Yala is a beautiful property with lots of character. The rooms were so clean and spacious. The location is superb close to national park entrance especially if early morning start. Surrounded by nature so you...”
  • Zoe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Gabriel and Sanjana were the most amazing hosts. They were so welcoming to us and helped us with every aspect of our trip. The food was delicious and plentiful and they were a wealth of local information and knowledge. I would highly recommend...”
  • Paula
    Spain Spain
    “We loved our stay! Rooms are huge, as well as the bed, and super comfortable. The staff very friendly and the cook excellent. Gabriel and his family are a delight. he helped us at all times and provided us with the info we needed to go on...”
  • Leon
    Israel Israel
    “The Den at Yala is a true gem! This small, intimate hotel with only four rooms offers an incredibly personal and welcoming experience. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted so warmly by Gabriel, his wife, their children, the stuff, and even...”
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    “Definately book here. Everything was perfect. Friendly staff, great food and plenty of it, best accomodation we’ve had in Sri Lanka, beautiful attention to detail and idealic location so close to the Yala NP. Gabriel organised the safari for us...”
  • Till
    Germany Germany
    “The ideal location towards the Katagamuwa entrance of the Yala Nationalpark with roughly 20min drive was perfect for the safari we did (organized by the host). Besides that, the hotel itself also is great. The rooms are ultra spacious, clean,...”
  • Ingrid
    Austria Austria
    “The room is fantastic. The food is fantastic. Gabriel is a wonderful host. We were lucky to meet him and the whole family and he made us feel at home right away. If you want to see Yala National Park, The Den at Yala is the place to stay: very...”
  • Lateefa
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “I had a wonderful stay at The Den at Yala. The place was spotless and very well maintained, which made it super comfortable. The hosts were so welcoming and made me feel at home right away. The food was homemade, fresh, and absolutely delicious –...”
  • Salama
    Spain Spain
    “Super lugar con unos anfitriones super. El hotel es una maravilla en mitad de la naturaleza muy cerca de las entradas al parque nacional. Todo estaba estupendo, la comida super!! Muchas gracias y lo recomiendo muchísimo!”
  • Magdalena
    France France
    “Tout Emplacement Confort des chambres Gentillesse des hôtes et de l équipe”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Main
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

The Den at Yala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 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
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 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+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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 allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 The Den at 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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