Resort Laya Safari Resorts & Spa
Palatupana Yala, 82000 Yala, Sri Lanka – Great location - show map
The staff, in particular a waiter named Indika, made up for any downfalls. Indika was the friendliest and most helpful employee of any place I stayed during my month long visit to the country. He is a shining star. I can not commend Indika enough. The pool attendant was also very friendly and extremely helpful. The front desk also helped us organize a safari, which looked to be cheaper than any online booking options. But once again, my partner and I keep thinking of Indika as being the highlight of our stay.

The staff upgrade out stay and went the extra mile to help us celebrate a special occasion. The property is constructed very well and has an unbelievable setting on the beach front. As many have said, the fittings and minor maintenance upkeep could be better but that said, if Management did do a better job of the upkeep, this hotel would go from a 4 star to a 5 star hotel and they would/could be charging +2x the price. So for what you are paying you get an amazing hotel. The swimming is too notch and the water temperature is lovely and warm. Not sure what the “murky” reference by other guests was, the water was very clean when we were there. We were pleasantly surprised one afternoon to find an elephant and a number of water buffalos joined us for a sunning bathing session .. very surreal!

A good place for a one night stay after a safari trip the food was good in the hotel restaurant and the staff were extremely friendly . The room had a very nice view but the bathroom needed some renovation

Good conceptual design and spectacular location make this a amazing property. Staying in the beach facing rooms you could be in a tropical modern dream. However weathering elements have taken their toll and the buildings are falling apart. Still the amazing staff manage to keep things going and the hotel is kept clean as best as they can. The food here is good and prices are at par with any other hotel in Sri Lanka and not really terribly expensive considering the location. We stayed here for one night and for one night everything was acceptable, it may not have been if we had stayed for more.

Fantastic sea facing location. Great vibe. Located right next to Yala National park.

Location excellent- right on the water and close to safari. Pool was beautiful and you can walk along the beach. Nice staff too.

Such a nice setting, attentive staff, and about as close as you can get for the safari in Yala. Worth it to stay somewhere nice and close (i think as close as you can get), get there early and enjoy the setting before you have to get up for your safari the next day. Make sure you ask them to pack you a breakfast the night before if you've got an early morning!

Rooms were clean , and the surrounding is so beautiful in the morning hours. Hotel pool is a real treat, it's right in front of the Yala beach , this beach is non like other , it's an untouched beach cuz it's border is a national Forest. Food was also really good. Hotel is well maintained and the vegetables of the buffet were so fresh , seems they grow their own vegetables there. Also a part of the hotel is run by Sri Lanka Forces , so security is not an issue at all 😎

Magic, wildlife is the highlight and the staff are so friendly and helpful

Beautiful hotel with a great pool. We were upgraded upon arrival and the staff organized our safari and transfers ! Restaurant was great and breakfast was our favorite hotel breakfast in Sri Lanka

Laya Safari Resorts & Spa
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About Laya Safari Resorts & Spa
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Free WiFi and parking.Outdoor swimming pool and spacious rooms with private balcony.Sea view.
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River Manik Ganga15.5 miles
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Mountain Wedihity Kanda17.4 miles
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Ocean/Sea Indian ocean0 miles
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Resort Facilities at Laya Safari Resorts & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Bar crawls
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Pool table
- Playground
- Game room
- Tennis court
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool bar
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Waterslide
- Spa Additional charge
- Fitness center
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Extra bed by request
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$10 per child, per night |
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
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$10 per child, per night |
Extra bed by request
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$10 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Laya Safari Resorts & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Please inform Laya Safari Resorts & Spa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Laya Safari Resorts & Spa
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Laya Safari Resorts & Spa (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Laya Safari Resorts & Spa.
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Laya Safari Resorts & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Playground
- Pool table
- Game room
- Tennis court
- Beachfront
- Foot bath
- Spa facilities
- Bar crawls
- Tennis equipment
- Locker rooms
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Themed dinners
- Private beach area
- Fitness
- Badminton equipment
- Walking tours
- Beach
- Happy hour
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Personal trainer
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Yes, Laya Safari Resorts & Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at Laya Safari Resorts & Spa include:
- Double
- Villa
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Laya Safari Resorts & Spa has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Laya Safari Resorts & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Laya Safari Resorts & Spa is 11.8 miles from the center of Yala.
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Guests staying at Laya Safari Resorts & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Halal
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
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Check-in at Laya Safari Resorts & Spa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.