Yala Elephant Cottage
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About this property
Elegant Accommodations: Yala Elephant Cottage in Tissamaharama offers a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel features air-conditioning, carpeted floors, and a traditional restaurant serving Chinese cuisine. Additional facilities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and children's playground. Dining Experience: Breakfast includes an à la carte full English or Irish with juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Lunch and dinner are available with kosher and vegetarian options. Local Attractions: Located 9.3 mi from Weerawila Airport, the property is near Tissa Wewa (4.3 mi) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (20 mi). Guests enjoy fishing and walking tours.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- 2 restaurants
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Prakash
United Arab Emirates“Yala Elephant Cottage is a hidden gem near the heart of Yala National Park. The staffs were amazing, friendly and very helpful from the moment we arrived to our departure. The chef was incredible, creating so many delicious dishes for all the...” - Mostafa
Saudi Arabia“Beautiful set up on the lake, clean, good AC and facilities, good food, the mosquito nets are on wide bed posts making them more comfortable Nice friendly staff without being pushy or intrusive” 
Vishesh
India“Location right on Yoda lake! The swimming pool was spotless clean all the time! Rooms are private in true sense! No photo scam, they provide what they show. Amazing relaxing stay! I did book it for my girlfriend's birthday, they helped me...”- Felix
Spain“A very good place to stay near Yala. The rooms were clean. The staff is very friendly. Dinner is very delicious. A very valuable safari was organized for us.” - Japaki
Germany“A nice clean room to stay in, in between the Safaris. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the beautiful view of the lake because we got home quite late from Bundala and we left before the parks opened as we had Yala booked the next day. They arranged a...” 
Marta Spain“We had such a wonderful stay here! The staff welcomed us with so much kindness and made us feel at home from the very first moment. Everything was well taken care of, and we felt truly comfortable and relaxed. Thank you for your warm hospitality –...”- Agnieszka
Belgium“What was supposedto be just a short pre-safari stay turned out to be a very nice experience. Staff makes you feel literally like at home and cottage's restaurant is a big plus. We had a lovely dinner by the lake just under coconut palms. Rooms are...” - Jessie
Netherlands“The place is perfect for when youre visiting Yala national park. Lots of nature, view on the lake and a nice menu. The people were all working very hard and were very good and kind.” - Tabitha Germany“The place is beautiful, peaceful and clean. Perfect for a short stop to do a safari. You can order delicious food there but there are not much options around (especially without a scooter). The staff is very friendly and is always ready to help....”
- Lee
United Kingdom“Fantastic stay at Yala Elephant Cottage. Great rooms/cottages which were clean, spacious, and comfortable. Very nice pool to unwind in, which was clean too. Breakfast was amazing and plentiful, as was the curry we had in the evening. The...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineChinese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsKosher • Vegetarian
- Restaurant #2
- CuisineChinese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
