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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.

S
Sarada prasanna
From
Thailand
good hospitality. good safari quality. saw leopard , bear, deer, peacock, and jackal. Staff was friendly and offered good food. clean compound. cozy vibe. nature walk was a added bonus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,076 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.

S
Sarah
From
Qatar
Wonderful location with much greenery around the property and a small store nearby for snacks drinks and other little bits. We had a great stay with Udara and his family being so hospitable and even decorating the place for our son's birthday and helping us find a cake. The hosts prepared us an amazing dinner, actually it was one of our highlight meals for our trip! Breakfast was nicely packed for us for our safari. We loved this place and would absolutely stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

Yala

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.

J
Jing Qi
From
Singapore
One of the most affordable accom to experience tent stay and glamping. Comes with private bathroom too. Owner and staff are very particular to ensure that we are satisfied with our stay, BBQ dinner under the stars can be added on to our stay which was a good experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 489 reviews
Price from
US$69.62
1 night, 2 adults

O2 Villas Yala

Yala

Featuring a balcony with sea views, pool with a view and a garden, O2 Villas Yala can be found in Yala, close to Palatupana Beach and 17 km from Tissa Wewa.

S
Sara
From
Belgium
staff was so friendly and helpfull. there was also 2x free drive with golf cart to the sea. very clean room, good food!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$460
1 night, 2 adults

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, 509 reviews
Price from
US$164.50
1 night, 2 adults

Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping

Yala

Situated within 12 km of Tissa Wewa and 18 km of Situlpawwa in Yala, Tribe Yala - Luxury Camping offers accommodation with seating area.

A
Alejandra
From
Uruguay
I absolutely loved my stay at Yala Tribe. The place is magical — you’re surrounded by pure nature, yet everything is so thoughtfully designed and comfortable. The service was truly outstanding, with every detail taken care of. A special mention to Bandara, who was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely hospitable. His care made the experience even more special. If you want to feel immersed in the jungle without giving up comfort and excellent service, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Price from
US$245
1 night, 2 adults

Nil Sisila Beach Resort Yala

Yala

Located in Yala, Nil Sisila Beach Resort Yala offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Palatupana Beach and provides various facilities, such as a private beach area, a garden and a terrace.

C
Chloe
From
Sri Lanka
Excellent and quiet location, delicious food and friendly service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Kele Yala

Yala

Kele Yala is a boutique hotel situated in the dry zone in Kataragama.

C
Ciara
From
Ireland
The staff were amazing and met all of our needs. They were very friendly and knowledgable about the area. The food was outstanding and gave us a choice each day on what we would like. It was very refreshing to not have wifi and be able to unwind and take in the amazing scenior and be able to listen to the nature. The room was so spacious and decorated beautifully. Jerome organised our private safari which was great as we had nothing to do only turn up at the time organised. We couldnt have asked for any more. 5 star
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults

Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive

Yala

Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive is adjacent to the famous Yala National Park, renowned for its dense leopard population.

M
Morten
From
Denmark
Amazing place. Location, rooms and food were perfect. Staff so friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
Price from
US$838.40
1 night, 2 adults

Tree Tops Yala

Yala

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.

T
Tea
From
Denmark
Great place for a big family or group traveling together. Located close to yala national park so very convenient for going on safari. We booked a safari trip through Tree Tops, and had a great Safari with a very experienced guided. The house is clean and spacious. The staff provided us with delicious food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
US$76.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Kulu Safaris - All Inclusive

Yala
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 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.

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Yala Leopard Lodge

Yala
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 84 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$115.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 458 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$410 per night

Leopard Trails Yala

Yala
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 96 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...

Yala Expeditions

Yala
Central location

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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 331 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$379 per night

Leopard Safaris Yala

Yala
Central location
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$973.19 per night

Kele Yala

Yala
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

Kele Yala is a boutique hotel situated in the dry zone in Kataragama.

From US$204.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Situated within 16 km of Situlpawwa and 22 km of Tissa Wewa in Yala, Makini Bush Camp, Yala provides accommodation with seating area.

From US$661.25 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,076 reviews
Extremely friendly staff, good facilities, wonderful activities. Good advise for activities. Goos location, small scale, nice design and good food.
Guest review by
Levinus
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
Amazing stay with most gracious staff and really good food. Very peaceful and the location is just perfect. Had a short walk to the beach and the Yala park is just a few KM’s away. Overall an amazing experience and will definitely choose here again. Thank you Elephant reach.
Guest review by
Anuradha Romesh
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
Brilliant location for Yala National Park
Guest review by
simon
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
A little gem of a hotel in a unique and beautiful location. The owner and his wife were amazing and lovely people. The food was top quality.
Guest review by
Glenn
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$1,285.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,183 reviews
Great location with lake and elephant drinking from the lake and other smaller wildlife. Amazing dinner buffet, best in Sri Lanka. A real gem for escapism and wildlife.
Guest review by
Laurence
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
You could not ask for a better location, better accommodation, or nicer staff. Wow.
Guest review by
Andrew
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
This was an absolutely amazing stay. Beautiful location, excellent food and the hosts were so lovely. A big highlight of my trip!
Guest review by
Mahala
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
This was my 3rd stay at the Elephant Reach, over a span of around 10 years, and it has always been consistently great. The staff are so friendly, and the hotel is very comfortable. Location is optimal 👍🏽
Guest review by
Neela
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
amazing location that felt like being in the national park. Beautiful tents, spa pool, treetop terraces, fireside dinners and really helpful staff and guides. Ideal safari experience.
Guest review by
Damon
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Safari experience was amazing, having breakfast and lunch inside the yala national park was the best. Our Eagle tend was a really nice and private place to stay. Really good for couple. The staff was great and helpful. Best camping in Yala!
Guest review by
Etien
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
The pool and location were very good!! The staff was also really friendly.
Guest review by
Fran
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$247.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
The location is amazing, as were the staff. A big thank you to Asela, who took us on a fantastic safari, and all rounder Karu!
Guest review by
Amelia
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
The breakfast was not included, which is very rare in Sri Lanka. The food was very nice and served in desired locations like terrace or pool. The pool was very big and warm. There was some construction work going on in the property.
Guest review by
laura
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
This is an ideal glamping location inside the jungle. Very sustainable property with so much potential. Unfortunately, they have not received good support from the government. The views are amazing. It’s an authentic wildlife experience. Therefore, we should respect the wildlife. Their efforts in providing maximum comfort with lovely treehouses and tents should be really appropriated. Staff are very friendly. Safaris are amazing. Dining experiences are over the moon. We had really wonderful time.
Guest review by
Anton
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$1,285.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,183 reviews
Location Staff attitude was friendly and cooperative
Guest review by
Saxena
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$1,285.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,183 reviews
Lovely common areas and location within the park
Guest review by
Deeksha
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$204.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
atmosphere, room, location, breakfast & dinner was amazing. Very friendly personal & great opportunity to do a safari.
Guest review by
Marco
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$204.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Amazing environment and location
Guest review by
Greg
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$1,285.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,183 reviews
Loved the location and the animals around the property. Saw crocodiles, monkeys, wild boars, monitor lizards and a giant rabbit. Very close to the Yala National Park entrance. The buffet meals were excellent!
Guest review by
Jane
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
The most special 2 days spent at Kulu safaris -if you are ever doing a safari in Yala National Park these are the only guys to go with! Fabulous location next to the park ,amazing game drives with the most gorgeous staff that are so highly trained in wildlife ,best food I've had in Sri Lanka set up at different beautiful settings around the camp site and, fabulous cabins We were treated like one of the family
Guest review by
Kym
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$1,285.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,183 reviews
Location is wonderful. Food was very good. Safari was wonderful
Guest review by
Joe
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$597.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
The property was an excellent getaway into the wilds. We wanted to do two national parks and the wild culture was an amazing place to stay and the provided the booking for both yala and udawalawe national parks. Was so nice of them to prep ice box and some snacks for the national parks. The service there is high standards. Also expect good signal there. Upul we called him (Mr. Tuna) was the best service guy at the stay, funny and gave us good advices and so friendly. The breakfast was supper even the dinner try the beef kuttu.
Guest review by
Zainab
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$597.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Stunning location, amazing service from all the staff
Guest review by
Thirimadura
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,076 reviews
This is an incredible place to stay, especially if you want to support nature and the local environment. Our late afternoon walks with our host and guide Nishanthe were a highlight of our trip - we learned so much. He is fearless and a wealth of information. But the whole staff goes out of their way to make sure you feel safe and comfortable. We loved the nightly ritual of smoking our room (it smelled so good) for bugs before putting the mosquito netting down. Dinners were excellent too. We loved our stay. Perfect for kids too.
Guest review by
Richard
Family with young children