Cabins in Kirinda

This quiet little cottage was a perfect place to base ourselves for a few days while we explored Yala, Lunugamvehera, Udawalawe, and Ella. Our hosts, Gayan and his family, went above and beyond to ensure we had a happy and comfortable visit, and we were honored to be their first guests through Booking.com. Their kindnesses included such touches as providing us with limes from their own tree and preparing us a special breakfast (including delicious milk rice) on our first day. They also showed us around town and even helped my friend find a shop that had some particular things she was looking for. The property itself is cozy and beautiful. If you sleep in the front room (the one with the king bed and small bed), you can fall asleep to the sounds of the distant sea even with the windows closed. If you prefer a more silent night, you will find that in the back room (the one with the loft bed). The front room opens to the outdoor living space you see in the photos. It is a beautiful place to sit with your morning coffee or to relax in the afternoon. The back room and the kitchen open to the outdoors, and there is a paved walkway connecting the back room, the kitchen, and the outdoor living space. There are friendly dogs who will hang out with you on the property, but they do not enter the porch/living area or the rooms. They are sweet, calm, pleasant company. There's a good restaurant next door, which is convenient for dinner. You could cook in the well-prepared kitchen, but we did not do this during our stay. We also did not walk to town, although you probably could. The hosts are planning to add a couple more rooms to the property over time, but for now, it's just this one perfect little cottage. Much as the name suggests, Garnet Yala Beach truly is a gem. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place near the parks who wants a peaceful beachy spot hosted by a lovely family.

We had a terrific experience in this hotel, just like in India, and I highly recommend it to all Indians and travellers from around the world.

This place is a must if visiting yala! The hosts, the food and the place is just amazing! The rooms are very clean and comfortable , just in the middle of the jungle and can help you get the best Safari available in yala ! Thank you so much for everything!

Wonderful stay with all the comforts necessary. Huge spacious rooms and fabulous food. Owner had even helped us arrange a safari for a reasonable price.

Very nicely designed property with excellent management. Beautiful open space and garden views from every spot especially the dining pavillion where the food is exceptional. Everything was perfect including the AC which was only needed during the daytime heat. Special thanks to Hadley for the sincere personal attention from beginning to end.

White Sand Bungalow is a really nice place to stay. The owner is super friendly and helpful. The garden is big and beautiful, perfect for relaxing. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The food is delicious, especially the local dishes. The safari par is 20 minutes away white the jungle starts about 500 m from the property. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Yala National Park. Best value for money!

Forest experience with amazing food living in middle of jungle. The hosts are amazing and ready to provide with any kind of facilities !

The room are more likely like safari concept which is good .The food are so so nice and tasty. Kudos to the chef who recommended us for the dinner.

Amazing property, amazing staff and amazing facilities. Has to be one of the best hotels I have stayed at by far. There is nothing in this facility that I would change!

Very nice staff and comfy and clean room! Great lunch box for the safari! Enjoyed my stay!