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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.

A
Ahmed
From
United Arab Emirates
Everything about it was 10/10! Will definitely come back. Truly an exceptional experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Price from
$150
1 night, 2 adults

Rock Wild Yala

Hotel in Yala

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

M
Matar
From
United Arab Emirates
Very disappointing experience at this hotel: 1. The hotel was completely empty — we were the only guests, which made the atmosphere feel unsettling and uncomfortable. 2. The management was unprofessional and unfriendly. Communication was extremely difficult, as no one from the staff spoke English. 3. We had agreed in advance that the hotel would arrange a safari for us, but the safari experience was extremely poor compared to the price they charged. We waited over an hour at Yala, with confusing calls between the manager and the driver. No one told us to bring cash, which caused further delays. Eventually, we had to cancel the safari they arranged and book another one ourselves on the spot. • We had woken up at 4:00 AM, but due to all the issues, the safari only started at 7:40 AM — turning what should have been an exciting morning into a frustrating and exhausting experience. 4. On top of that, there was no running water in the bathroom when we woke up — we couldn’t even brush our teeth or wash our faces. The water had a foul smell from the beginning, and at one point it turned black. Even the staff who came to check acknowledged how bad it was. 5. I asked for a partial refund given how poor the service was, and the manager responded rudely saying, “I don’t care, go to the police or leave a bad review. I won’t refund you.” 6. I couldn’t even eat breakfast — if there’s no clean water, how can anyone trust the hygiene of the food? This place is unclean, unhelpful, and very poorly managed. I strongly advise others to avoid this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
Price from
$150
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Jonathan
From
United Kingdom
Staff ***** Rooms Great Breakfast and buffet dinner v good Location scenic/ isolated V close to yala park Monkeys, bats and other wildlife in grounds Pool massive!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
Price from
$152.64
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Elephant Reach

Hotel in Yala

Located in the town of Tissamaharama, Elephant Reach is a 165 mi drive, south from Colombo. The eco-friendly hotel offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

S
Samuel
From
United Arab Emirates
Clean and the staff were lovely. Organised Safari which was amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
Price from
$92.70
1 night, 2 adults

Aqua Hotel & Sea Food Restaurant Yala

Hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 5.7 miles from Tissa Wewa, Aqua Hotel & Sea Food Restaurant Yala provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

A
Anonymous
From
Ghana
Our room was large, spotless, and well-furnished. The bed was comfortable, and we appreciated the blackout curtains and quiet surroundings. A great night’s sleep!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
$79.20
1 night, 2 adults

Haritha Resort Yala

Hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 9.1 miles from Tissa Wewa, Haritha Resort Yala has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

D
Daniela
From
Ukraine
The best hotel I visited as a nature lover. the place was fantastic.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
$31
1 night, 2 adults

Lowin Yala

Hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 8.6 miles from Tissa Wewa, Lowin Yala provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

C
Carol
From
United States
Truly immersed in the park, good privacy, staff was super sweet. The pool looked amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Price from
$150.80
1 night, 2 adults

Udara Guest - Yala Safari

Yala

Providing garden views, Udara Guest - Yala Safari in Yala features accommodations, a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge.

D
Demi
From
United Kingdom
Udara was an amazing host who helped us through our whole stay including booking a safari and helping find local restaurants. Lovely property to stay in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
$80
1 night, 2 adults

Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

Yala

Located 4.1 miles from Tissa Wewa, Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience.

C
Cora
From
Ireland
It was such a fabulous stay. The tent was very comfortable and we were not too hot at all. The food was delicious. My favourite was the rice. The chef Jayalath did an amazing job and breakfast too was delicious. Madushan looked after us really well. Always with a smile and happy to help with everything. They arranged the safari for us which was fantastic. Supan our driver was all over it. Safe driver. He spotted things that only a trained eye would. He was friendly and fun. Highly recommend. Jayalath cooked us an amazing packed lunch. Eating outside by the campfire with oil lights was fabulous. We even had a crocodile who liked our left overs. The two dogs onsite were amazing. I really felt they protected the children especially. If they walked somewhere one or both dogs went with them. They slept on our porch at night. We were just charmed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews
Price from
$38.67
1 night, 2 adults

O2 Villas Yala

Yala

A 2-minute walk from Palatupana Beach in Yala, O2 Villas Yala features accommodations with access to a hot tub. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a balcony and a swimming pool.

T
Tom
From
United Kingdom
Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the breakfasts were great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
$250.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Yala

  • Airport shuttle (free)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
    From $97.90 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
    From $23.13 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
    From $131.84 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
    From $150 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
    From $49.95 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews
    From $116.01 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
    From $100 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
    From $67.90 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
    From $92.13 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
    From $22.50 per night

Most booked hotels in Yala and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Yala

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Tissamaharama

Budget hotels in Yala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews

    Mahoora Yala - by Eco Team enjoys a location in Yala, 5.3 miles from Situlpawwa and 17 miles from Tissa Wewa. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio and a swimming pool.

Best hotels with breakfast in Yala and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

    Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and views of the pool, Yala Leopard Lodge is located in Yala and provides accommodations with free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    Located in Yala, less than 0.6 mi from Situlpawwa, Kulu Safaris - All Inclusive features accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace.

Hotels located in the center of Yala

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

    Nestled amid 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 conditioned...

  • Yala Expeditions offers accommodations in Yala, 13 miles from Situlpawwa and 28 miles from Tissa Wewa.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    Eagle Eye Yala is a recently renovated campground in Yala where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 307 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

    Located in the deep south of Sri Lanka, Chena Huts is just 5-minute away from Yala National Park.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    Leopard Safaris Yala is a recently renovated luxury tent in Yala where guests can make the most of its pool with a view, garden, and bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Providing mountain views, Basecamp - Yala in Yala offers accommodations, a garden, and a bar. This campground provides free private parking and free Wifi. Guests can enjoy garden views.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Tented Safari Camp by Base Camp Yala offers accommodations in Yala, 9 miles from Situlpawwa and 13 miles from Tissa Wewa. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a garden and a bar.

FAQs about hotels in Yala

What Guests Said About Yala:

  • 10.0

    It definitely is an experience worth trying.

    It definitely is an experience worth trying. The tree house has all the comforts you need but yet kept on the simple side. Don't expect much and you will get a lot. Nice food Bbq and big fire lit for you in the evening to give you a chance to relax and talk about your day activities. It was great to be left alone and the silence of the night. There were times you just felt that we were the only ones there and when you needed something the staff would magically appear
    Guest review by
    Imran
    Saudi Arabia
  • 6.0

    too many jeeps roaming around. 50% of the time we were...

    too many jeeps roaming around. 50% of the time we were searching for animals. at some occasions long long jams of jeeps trying to observe leopards and bears the park is beutiful but * jeeps number should be limited * we didnt see a leopard, saw elephants only once, saw a bear briefly only once - for 6 hours in the park we were disappointed
    Guest review by
    ben
    Israel
  • 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
    Guest review by
    Sandra
    Switzerland
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    Thailand
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    Elizabeth
    Australia
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Antonia
    United Arab Emirates

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  • From $259.60 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
    Wild Culture Yala was a very warm, welcoming hotel with a great restaurant, pool and friendly staff. The room was big and comfortable, with air con, great shower and was very clean. WiFi connection was good. Restaurant was delicious, the packed lunch for safari was fine and plentiful. Really nice pool, pool bar, archery, croquet, air rifles The hotel also organised us a safari, which was 30 mins drive from the hotel to gate 1. Suresh was a great host and very attentive.
    Guest review by
    Alice
    United Kingdom
  • From $150 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
    Very friendly staff and clean room! We stayed there for one night only as we wanted to visit the Yala National Park before heading to Ella. The hotel is located near to a beach which was quite busy and crowded with locals. There were many small shops/kiosks around the beach shore so do not expect privacy there. The hotel itself was good. The staff helped us with arranging a tour to the Yala National Park and were very helpful all around.
    Guest review by
    Lamees
    United Arab Emirates
  • From $285.56 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews
    The staff were very friendly and kind. The food was excellent, and the location was great. If you spend a few days here, you’ll be able to see a variety of wild animals similar to what you'd encounter on a Yala safari. Although the hotel is located in a wild, natural setting, the management ensures that it is safe for guests to stay and move around freely.
    Guest review by
    Naresh
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
    A very beautiful, very stylish, still cosy hotel. Some of the rooms even suitable for groups up to eight. And the jewel: Appu and his wife and grandson. Caretaker and cooks of delicious Sri Lankan cuisine. Nice pool. Close to the Yala entrance. We very much enjoyed our safari with the smart and experienced driver, also organised by the hotel.
    Guest review by
    Susan
    Germany
  • From $150.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
    Lowin yala hotel is the best hotel to travel yala This hotel location is best view. Very friendly and super managmet. We can book safari and that experience is awesome... i am highly recommend that hotel
    Guest review by
    Tonny
    Sri Lanka