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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.

O
Oded
From
Israel
Wow, wow, wow! This hotel is one of the best hotels I've ever been in my life. The room was amazing, the food was excellent, and the stuff were really friendly and nice. Vassa the owner is kind, and doing a great job running this place. I want also to mention Upul, one of the stuff members, he was so friendly and kind, and helped us with everything we needed. He really got in to our hearts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews
Price from
US$235
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.

C
Clara
From
France
We had an awesome stay at Rock Wild Yala. Coming for a safari, the staff was absolutely amazing, we had a great date night organized by the pool with a delicious meal. Everything was took care of regarding the safari. We will never forget our experience here !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
US$200
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.

B
Bas
From
Netherlands
The staff is incredibly hospitable. The room was amazing, and the pool and pool bar were very nice. The staff told us an elephant passed in front of our room by the pool at dusk but we just missed it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 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.

M
Mantautas
From
Lithuania
Very nice and friedly staff. Welcome drink, spacious rooms, big bathroom, huge swimming pool. Good restaurant, nice sevice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
Price from
US$83.43
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.

U
Umesh
From
United Kingdom
Amazing service, very clean room and great attention to detail. For our anniversary, the hotel left a lovely surprise cake for us in our room. We would like to give a special mention to Nirashan who gave us fabulous service during our stay and also took us on an informative evening jungle walk.
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

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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
US$47.52
1 night, 2 adults

Arana Yala

Hotel in Yala

Situated in Yala, 1.8 km from Kirinda Beach, Arana Yala features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

K
Kasturi
From
Australia
This was a nicely designed hotel, with spacious rooms. Conveniently located for Yala safari pickups. There was even a peacock to greet us every morning outside our balcony!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

Yakaduru - Yala

Yala

Yakaduru Yala is located on the buffer Zone of Yala National Park. It's just 5 minutes away from the Yala National Park Entrance.

F
Fiona
From
United Kingdom
We had the most amazing stay - the staff were fantastic, food delicious, safaris were great and the villas were beautiful - will definitely return again and would highly recommend. Tea on the rocks was lovely and the walk around the camp with an experienced conservationist was truly wonderful and well worth doing :) Thank you so much Yakaduruyala :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,017 reviews
Price from
US$153
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.

M
MEE YOONG
From
Malaysia
The host, Udara is awesome. He took us to a beautiful local temple and the scene behind the temple is beautiful and peaceful.... good place for meditation. He organised the safari trip for us. We had a home made packed breakfast on the safari , really good. We also ordered lunch cooked by Udara's mother.....yummy sri lankan food. Only regret, we only had 1 day at Yala.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
US$80
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, 89 reviews
    From US$97.90 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
    From US$31.19 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
    From US$198.40 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
    From US$150 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 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, 195 reviews
    From US$67.90 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
    From US$55.28 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
    From US$22.50 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
    From US$58 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 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Tissamaharama

  • 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 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 98 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$774 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 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 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$133.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 322 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 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 25 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$691.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

    Basecamp - Yala features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Yala, 15 km from Situlpawwa. 22 km from Tissa Wewa and 47 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, the property provides...

    From US$72 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Yala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 447 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

FAQs about hotels in Yala

What guests said about Yala:

  • 10.0

    This place is amazing.

    This place is amazing. We stay with our 3 young kids and the staff were so kind and attentive. All of the small details have been thought of and it’s a wonderful experience in nature. Lovely local Sri Lankan are served for each meal.
    Guest review by
    Brendan
    Australia
  • 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

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  • From US$424.81 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
    We had the most magnificent stay at Hilton Yala. Everything was perfect. You could really see that the hotel was newly built, everything in the room was perfect and designed to perfection and the rooms are very spacious. The personal was also super helpful and very friendly and catered all of our wishes. We even had the chance to see an elephant only a few meters away while we were laying on the pool and he entered the property which was amazing! Would definitely go back immeadiately.
    Guest review by
    Simone
    Switzerland
  • From US$150 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
    We had an excellent stay , very unique setting amongst giant rocky outcrop with a view across the bushland . Our hotel manager Paiyanthi catered to our every need , a very attentive host , made us feel like very special guests. The head chef Nuwan cooked excellent food ,traditional dishes or anything we asked for. Very friendly staff , we will highly recommend staying at Rock wild Yala. And the swimming pool was beautiful after safari.
    Guest review by
    stephen
    Australia
  • From US$363.44 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews
    I had a wonderful experience at Tribe. Every staff member I encountered, from the head of F&B Bandara, Akram Hasha to our ranger dinesh and the cleaning staff were delightful and eager to help! The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. Food was exceptional and fitted in our requests promptly. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Yala.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    Australia
  • From US$93.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
    A very beautiful, very stylish, still cosy hotel. Some of the rooms even suitable for groups up to eight. And the jewel: Appu and his wife and grandson. Caretaker and cooks of delicious Sri Lankan cuisine. Nice pool. Close to the Yala entrance. We very much enjoyed our safari with the smart and experienced driver, also organised by the hotel.
    Guest review by
    Susan
    Germany
  • From US$246.40 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,017 reviews
    The hotel has a very nice location close to Yala Natural Park. The rooms are very clean and the bed is very confy. The whole hotel has a very nice decoration and they also arrange safari tours to the yala. Overall we are very pleased with our stay in the hotel.
    Guest review by
    Maria
    Portugal