- Houses
- Kitchen
- View
- Garden
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: The Cool Nest Yala Hotel in Tissamaharama offers a holiday home with a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and a 24-hour front desk. Dining and Amenities: The hotel serves American cuisine with continental, vegetarian, and Asian breakfast options. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, indoor play area, and culture classes. Free on-site parking and a tour desk enhance the stay. Local Attractions: Located 28 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is a 15-minute walk from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Nearby attractions include Tissa Wewa (2.2 km) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (24 km). Guests appreciate the host and convenient location for nature trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Accommodation Type | Number of guests | |
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Bedroom 1 1 single bed and 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 single bed and 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 single bed and 1 double bed Bedroom 3 1 double bed Bedroom 4 1 double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dishad
United Arab Emirates
“Super friendly host, arranged everything we needed, car. and a great safari at yala park. enjoyed it. safely drop us where we wanted.” - Sergei
Russia
“The host was incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive - he arranged a safari for us, gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip making our adventure more memorable. The breakfast was delicious and filling - a perfect way to start the...” - Tonra
Netherlands
“A wonderful place to visit - full of great views, birds and a lovely garden hotel. prepared our all travel arrangements in a single call. thanks” - Hildan
Denmark
“Nice place with very good employers - always around to help, serve coffee or tea. Is not straight on main road but very close to center so not very busy at night.” - Saif
United Arab Emirates
“Wow! We enjoyed a breathtaking morning safari trip at yala! Firstly, we contacted RANDU through WhatsApp after reading such wonderful reviews. Nothing was too much trouble, he organized a transfer from Ella to his place, overnight” - Lorraine
Malta
“Hospitality was great, parking very convenient, location central. Good room with balcony Good breakfast Highly recommend for stays in Yala” - Amandine
France
“L’accueil, la chambre, le petit dej, la prise en charge du safari, proche d’un restaurant super bon !” - Hammadi
United Arab Emirates
“absolutely amazing! This place has the most comfortable beds, the most comfortable pillows, amazing coffee and excellent wifi. It has amazing antiques and Great family.” - Jt
Australia
“Anu and co were lovely and were very helpful in organising a safari tour in Yala with a great guide. Nice rooms and good aircon too!” - Špela
Slovenia
“A lovely accommodation close to the center of this small town. The room was clean, and the air conditioning worked perfectly. The owner speaks English very well, organized a safari for us, and gave great advice on walks in the area. He also...”
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Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAmerican
- Restaurant #2
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform The Cool Nest Yala Hotel 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.