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Hotel Elephant Reach, hotel in Yala

Located in the town of Tissamaharama, Elephant Reach is a 1.5 mile drive, south from Colombo. The eco-friendly hotel offers an outdoor pool, restaurant and rooms with a DVD player.

The rooms and staff were impeccably neat and good. Staff was very helpful and tended to all your needs. We didn't like the menu but they offered us srilankan food consisting of rice, curry, dal, different kinds of vegetables, papad and dessert. The food was lip smacking. We were beyond satisfied with the stay
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
86 reviews
Price from£56.14per night
Aqua Hotel Yala, hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 5.6 miles from Tissa Wewa, Aqua Hotel Yala has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Aqua Hotel Yala is a hidden paradise! The staff's exceptional service and the cleanliness of the rooms exceeded our expectations. After a day of safari in the national park, returning to such comfort was a dream. We'll definitely be back to create more unforgettable memories!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
38 reviews
Price from£47.97per night
The Campers Lodge Yala, hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 10 miles from Tissa Wewa, The Campers Lodge Yala provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Fantastic little campsite in the middle of the Sri Lankan bush, only accessible by 4WD. Head in here and feel the serenity. With just the two tents it's a small, perfectly-formed operation run by the wonderful host Nero, who not only looks after your every need but whips up amazing meals in his little camp kitchen, served on a table under the stars, with a bonfire to complete the magic. In the morning Nero took us on a safari in the nearby Yala National Park, which was magical at sunrise. Highly recommended.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
52 reviews
Price from£43.17per night
Rock Wild Yala, hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, a 7-minute walk from Nidangala Beach, Rock Wild Yala provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Exceptional
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
173 reviews
Price from£111.93per night
Wild Culture Yala, hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, a 18-minute walk from Kirinda Beach, Wild Culture Yala provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

It was clean, rooms are new and clean aswell.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
251 reviews
Price from£133.52per night
Jetwing Yala, hotel in Yala

Spread across 38 acres of land, Jetwing Yala features an outdoor pool, a business center and luxurious rooms located on the borders of Yala National Park.

Beautiful place and staff
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
393 reviews
Price from£115.70per night
Cinnamon Wild Yala, hotel in Yala

Only a 5-minute drive from the famous Yala National Park is Cinnamon Wild Yala. It features chalets with private balconies and free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

This is such a special place to stay! We saw loads of wildlife around the property and out on the Safari. We booked two jungle family rooms for our family of 4 and they were spacious, clean and comfortable. The food was decent, drinks were yummy, and the service was great. They don't play music at the pool or restaurants and so you become attuned to all of the nature sounds around you. It's a wonderful place and great value!
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
993 reviews
Price from£187.09per night
Wild Coast Tented Lodge All Inclusive, hotel in Yala

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

Everything just outstanding, definitely we will come again
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
168 reviews
Price from£573.10per night
Yakaduru - Yala, hotel in 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.

We came to Yakaduru camp and had breakfast with delicious Sri Lankan traditional meals. Before we arrived, we could plan everything, like what food we wanted and what experiences we wanted to have. Their contact lines were very friendly and helped us plan our stay nicely, so we felt safe coming here. We got to experience so many things, like visiting the chena, going on a Yala safari, having tea on the rock, going on bush walks, driving to the beach, and having a hoppers night. The staff was really friendly and always made sure we were comfortable. During our two-day stay, we had a good and comfortable environment. It felt like we were at home. So, thank you to the Yakaduru staff for everything, and a special thank you to the owners for creating such a good vibe for visitors.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
292 reviews
Price from£95.94per night
Mahoora - Yala by Eco Team, hotel in Yala

Mahoora - Yala by Eco Team- Level 1 Safe & Secure provides tented accommodations in a wilderness setting at the border of Yala National Park, the 2nd largest national park in Sri Lanka.

Great location within the park. Nice tents, magical setting for dinner.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
257 reviews
Price from£44.20per night
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What Guests Said About Yala:

  • 8.0
    Scored 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
    Sandra
  • 4.0
    Scored 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.
    A
    Anonymous
    Thailand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    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.
    Elizabeth
    Australia
  • 6.0
    Scored 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.
    Antonia
    United Arab Emirates
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The hike in the nature reserve was amazing, we saw lots of...

    The hike in the nature reserve was amazing, we saw lots of amazing animals and landscapes. Were lucky and we were able to meet the tiger as well. It is important to note that the trip should take drinks and food, the hotel staff where we were did not tell us the length of the trip and did not make sure to let us know that we should take care of ourselves. Of course we were smarter and brought with us the necessary equipment .. But there were those next to us who did not and that was unfortunate
    or
    Israel
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We stayed at Laya Beach resort which was very beautiful and...

    We stayed at Laya Beach resort which was very beautiful and was very close to our safari's which made our stay even better. The beach, however, was too rough to swim which was a little disappointing.
    ERROL
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Yala

  • From £259.65 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 993 reviews
    Everything about this hotel was excellent. The location amid the Yala National Park is ideal for any wildlife enthusiast. The Staff is very attentive and friendly and their service was beyond expectations. The food was superb (Kudos to the chef) and had a very good Variety. The hotel Naturalists has very good knowledge about the wildlife in Yala and would definitely recommend going on a Safari with them. Overall the experience at Cinnamon wild was away beyond our expectations and would definitely go again whenever we can.
    KaviB777
    Sri Lanka
  • From £26.38 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 132 reviews
    We had a high room with a nice view from our balcony, and could see for miles on the roof terrace. The room was spacious, comfortable, modern, well decorated, with a fridge and TV, and a lovely bathroom. Buddika welcomed us with refreshing drinks, organised a fantastic safari, and was a perfect host. Restaurants were within easy walking distance. I highly recommend staying here - we saw more more expensive options around Yala, but I doubt they were as good as the Blue Sky Hotel.
    Alexander
    United Kingdom
  • From £35.98 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 62 reviews
    Amazing location. So peaceful after being in the more busy parts of the south coast! A bit isolated (but thats what makes it so beautiful) so if you dont have your own transport make sure to take what you need so you dont have to go 15km back to the town centre. Ask the owner about watching the sunset on the sand dunes. Hotel also organised our morning safari tour which was seamless & provided all meals at cost which were delicious and reasonably priced
    Eliza
    Australia
  • From £170.30 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 393 reviews
    We loved the room, its design, lication and coziness with beautiful views to the beach, and the staff friendliness, specifically at the pool bar and restaurant and mostly reception area. The pool is definitely a highlight! And ideal starting location for Safari but still wanting to enjoy beach flair. Breakfast buffet and staff friendliness was just outstanding, a true 5 star hospitality experience !!!!
    Stefanie
    Germany
  • From £118.94 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 31 reviews
    5th March 2023 Allure Yala is a beautiful property, bordering the Yoda Lake with spacious rooms & all amenities you could ask for including a plunge pool. We were impressed by the Friendliness & Professionalism of the staff. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would ideally recommend the hotel to anyone. Thank you for the hospitality & for making our visit so memorable! Hiruni & Chathura .
    Hiruni
    Sri Lanka
  • From £148.21 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 251 reviews
    We spent two nights at Wild Culture and it was a great experience. The rooms were very large with a cool safari style and we felt like we were in the wilderness. We had breakfast and dinner twice which was great. The service team, especially Ukul, gave us a perfect stay with many surprises. The safari to Yala organized by the hotel was perfectly planned with snacks and cold drinks. Thanks again :)
    Markus
    Germany
  • From £135.92 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 292 reviews
    It’s literally living in the nature. You could hear the sound of peacocks and other birds in the residence. They also provided good service both in orientation and food serving. We were provided with delicious curry and fried rice. We booked safari through the hotel and the staff came with us as guide, helping us spot a lot of treasure animals. That’s the highlight in our stay.
    Xiaoxue
    China
  • From £111.93 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 173 reviews
    The property is beautiful. Very comfortable, clean, excellent facilities. We loved meeting Ananda and his wonderful team, they all made our stay extra special. The cooking staff cooked up many delicious meals, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The pool was delightful and we spent many hours enjoying and relaxing. Thank you team Rock Wild Yala. We will definitely be back.
    Helen
    Australia
  • From £148.21 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 251 reviews
    The location was unique. The room was very comfortable , clean and the decoration was modern and beautiful .All the staffs were very friendly , they tried we have great times during our staying. They managed our Safari to Yala park , prepared and packed breakfast and lunch in the best way . meal and drinks was very good . we had pleasant time there
    Sahereh
    Iran
  • From £61.50 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 110 reviews
    The tents were super comfortable and clean. The atmosphere was so nice, pitch dark at night with fireflies all around. There are peacocks, all kinds of birds, cows, dogs in the hotel perimeter, kids enjoyed a lot. Dinner (bbq) and breakfast was good and filling. It is approx 25 min away from Yala National park entrance, so it is convenient.
    Selen
    Turkey
  • From £135.92 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 292 reviews
    I booked Yakaduru for a one-night safari experience, but it offered much more. Climbing into a treehouse offered breathtaking views of Yala, chena fields, the village, and the beach. The outdoor BBQ dinner was an addition to my experiences. Overall, Yakaduru provided memorable experiences beyond my expectations.
    Sara
    Qatar
  • From £57.69 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 38 reviews
    The Aqua Hotel offers a delightful retreat with its elegant ambiance and impeccable service. The rooms are spacious, well-appointed, and boast stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The staff are friendly and attentive, ensuring that every need is met promptly.
    Johan
    Denmark
  • From £170.30 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 393 reviews
    This hotel, on the edge of Yala National Park is like a dream hotel. the staff are amazing and setting perfect and the wildlife which roam freely just make this hotel one of the best experiences you can have.
    Rekha
    United Kingdom
  • From £49.97 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 86 reviews
    This was my second visit. Wanted to add an extra room and they were very accommodating. Didn’t get any food this time coz we only stayed for one night before our yala safari.
    Dharshana
    Sri Lanka
  • From £176.69 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 58 reviews
    View of the Hotel is wonderful, Right next to the ocean. Since we couldnt have breakfast, because Safari starts at 5am, they packed a lunch for us.
    Stefan
    Austria
  • From £255.59 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 181 reviews
    We had a great experience staying at Tribe Yala. The rooms were well equipped. It's a proper eco friendly property next to the national park
    Ilayda
    Netherlands
  • From £62.12 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 23 reviews
    Very nice place located in heart of Yala National Park. Friendly staff and good breakfast. Enjoyed the stay. I would recommend for everyone!
    Laura
    Germany
  • From £259.65 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 993 reviews
    - location close to yala and the water hole next to hotel - dinner buffet - nice safari bungalows
    Hannah
    Germany
  • From £44.44 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 257 reviews
    Very nice atmosphere. Is a very good addition/veriety on a otherwise hotel-based trip
    Victor
    Netherlands
  • From £111.93 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 173 reviews
    Dream room .luxury design
    Haimon
    Israel