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Udara Guest - Yala Safari

Yala

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Udara Guest - Yala Safari is located in Yala, 1.5 km from Kirinda Beach. This villa provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

A
Andrew
From
United Kingdom
Very spacious, and very clean place which you have all to yourself. Udara is an absolute star, and always on hand with anything you may need. He even took us down to the local beach as we wanted to relax on the sun and this was beautiful too and only a short ride away. The food on the evening prepared by Udaras mother and auntie was fantastic and so tasty, and plentiful. Even a washing machine is available should you need to freshen anything up. I happened to cut a toe on a rock, and the lovely Udara went out of his way to get some antiseptic cream for the cut which was so kind and thoughtful. We can highly recommend staying here, Udara sorted out our jeep for the morning safari and came with us which helped to spot all the wildlife in Yala national park and a lovely breakfast was provided to have at our convenience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

O2 Villas Yala

Yala

Featuring a balcony with sea views, pool with a view and a garden, O2 Villas Yala can be found in Yala, close to Palatupana Beach and 17 km from Tissa Wewa.

P
Phil
From
Australia
These villas are amazing! Plenty of room for our family of five. Small property (only two villas) with very attentive service and fantastic manager and staff. Food was great and the surroundings are truly unique - a short trip to Yala and a short walk to the beach (although not safe to swim at the closest one - which was fine as a it was a lovely walk and view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$828
1 night, 2 adults

Kele Yala

Yala

Kele Yala is a boutique hotel situated in the dry zone in Kataragama.

S
Sophie
From
Germany
Absolutely everything was perfect. Calm spacious rooms far way of the hustle of the streets. Perfect food. Extraordinary friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults

Forestville Yala

Yala

Located within 8.8 km of Tissa Wewa and 25 km of Situlpawwa, Forestville Yala offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Yala.

M
Miriam
From
Spain
Everything was really clean And the staff very nice. They helped us with everything And were very kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
US$207.90
1 night, 2 adults

Makini Bush Camp, Yala

Yala

Situated within 16 km of Situlpawwa and 22 km of Tissa Wewa in Yala, Makini Bush Camp, Yala provides accommodation with seating area.

a
alyse
From
Australia
Beautiful property with amazing staff! Maddy and his team were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and we can’t wait to come back to visit again! Excellent place to stay to explore the Yala national park!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$431.25
1 night, 2 adults

Pelican View Cottages

Kataragama (Near Yala)

Offering a garden and lake view, Pelican View Cottages is situated in Kataragama, 13 km from Situlpawwa and 21 km from Tissa Wewa.

L
Lakshani
From
Sri Lanka
That location was really nice. Accommodation and food was really worth for the price paid. Highly recommended this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Wild Lotus Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Yala)

Situated within 4.9 km of Tissa Wewa and 30 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Wild Lotus Yala features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tissamaharama.

L
Lanah
From
Australia
Couldn’t recommend this property more, 11/10. Justin and his team were fantastic with arranging all we needed, welcoming us, and going above and beyond with requests. Justin arranged a private cooking lesson for me with his chef which I would highly recommend. It is a small collection of private villas so there is complete peace and calm. The villas were luxurious and roomy for a couple and would definitely be a great place to stay for a family vacation. The food was by far the best and most authentic we had in Sri Lanka and outranked all other hotel food. Fresh fruit was amazing. The safari arranged by Wild Lotus was a stunning private experience to be remembered forever, with a comfortable Land Rover for the ride. Would stay here again in a heartbeat, 10x better than any other hotel in the area!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews
Price from
US$180
1 night, 2 adults

Gaga Bees Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Yala)

Located on the edge of a rice field and a 5-minute walk from the shores of Lake Yoda, Gaga Bees Yala features free WiFi in public areas. This Eco friendly resort offers an outdoor infinity pool.

d
dana
From
Israel
It's such a beautiful place with amazing view, peaceful, and really friendly staff 😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,100 reviews
Price from
US$85
1 night, 2 adults

Yala Elephant Cottage

Tissamaharama (Near Yala)

Situated in Tissamaharama, 7 km from Tissa Wewa, Yala Elephant Cottage features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

V
Vails inore
From
Russia
Very nice room and helpful staff.we booked Yala safari here. it was an exellent . They offer the taxi service at reasonable price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
US$37.80
1 night, 2 adults

The Forest Chalet

Tissamaharama (Near Yala)

Set within 10 km of Tissa Wewa and 25 km of Situlpawwa, The Forest Chalet offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tissamaharama.

G
Gianluca Alessi
From
Italy
Staying here felt like luxury for us, everything seems to be brand new and with a clean and modern furniture. Room was huge, and we didn't expect to have a bath with nice hot water. The place is very peaceful surrounded by the forest, and just 15 minutes from kataragama temple complex, which is a must see during sunset time.. I really would have spent a week just here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Udara Guest - Yala Safari

Yala

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Udara Guest - Yala Safari is located in Yala, 1.5 km from Kirinda Beach. This villa provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

A
Andrew
From
United Kingdom
Very spacious, and very clean place which you have all to yourself. Udara is an absolute star, and always on hand with anything you may need. He even took us down to the local beach as we wanted to relax on the sun and this was beautiful too and only a short ride away. The food on the evening prepared by Udaras mother and auntie was fantastic and so tasty, and plentiful. Even a washing machine is available should you need to freshen anything up. I happened to cut a toe on a rock, and the lovely Udara went out of his way to get some antiseptic cream for the cut which was so kind and thoughtful. We can highly recommend staying here, Udara sorted out our jeep for the morning safari and came with us which helped to spot all the wildlife in Yala national park and a lovely breakfast was provided to have at our convenience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

O2 Villas Yala

Yala

Featuring a balcony with sea views, pool with a view and a garden, O2 Villas Yala can be found in Yala, close to Palatupana Beach and 17 km from Tissa Wewa.

P
Phil
From
Australia
These villas are amazing! Plenty of room for our family of five. Small property (only two villas) with very attentive service and fantastic manager and staff. Food was great and the surroundings are truly unique - a short trip to Yala and a short walk to the beach (although not safe to swim at the closest one - which was fine as a it was a lovely walk and view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$828
1 night, 2 adults

Kele Yala

Yala

Kele Yala is a boutique hotel situated in the dry zone in Kataragama.

S
Sophie
From
Germany
Absolutely everything was perfect. Calm spacious rooms far way of the hustle of the streets. Perfect food. Extraordinary friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults

Forestville Yala

Yala

Located within 8.8 km of Tissa Wewa and 25 km of Situlpawwa, Forestville Yala offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Yala.

M
Miriam
From
Spain
Everything was really clean And the staff very nice. They helped us with everything And were very kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
US$207.90
1 night, 2 adults

Makini Bush Camp, Yala

Yala

Situated within 16 km of Situlpawwa and 22 km of Tissa Wewa in Yala, Makini Bush Camp, Yala provides accommodation with seating area.

a
alyse
From
Australia
Beautiful property with amazing staff! Maddy and his team were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and we can’t wait to come back to visit again! Excellent place to stay to explore the Yala national park!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$431.25
1 night, 2 adults

Pelican View Cottages

Kataragama (Near Yala)

Offering a garden and lake view, Pelican View Cottages is situated in Kataragama, 13 km from Situlpawwa and 21 km from Tissa Wewa.

L
Lakshani
From
Sri Lanka
That location was really nice. Accommodation and food was really worth for the price paid. Highly recommended this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Wild Lotus Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Yala)

Situated within 4.9 km of Tissa Wewa and 30 km of Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Wild Lotus Yala features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tissamaharama.

L
Lanah
From
Australia
Couldn’t recommend this property more, 11/10. Justin and his team were fantastic with arranging all we needed, welcoming us, and going above and beyond with requests. Justin arranged a private cooking lesson for me with his chef which I would highly recommend. It is a small collection of private villas so there is complete peace and calm. The villas were luxurious and roomy for a couple and would definitely be a great place to stay for a family vacation. The food was by far the best and most authentic we had in Sri Lanka and outranked all other hotel food. Fresh fruit was amazing. The safari arranged by Wild Lotus was a stunning private experience to be remembered forever, with a comfortable Land Rover for the ride. Would stay here again in a heartbeat, 10x better than any other hotel in the area!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews
Price from
US$180
1 night, 2 adults

Gaga Bees Yala

Tissamaharama (Near Yala)

Located on the edge of a rice field and a 5-minute walk from the shores of Lake Yoda, Gaga Bees Yala features free WiFi in public areas. This Eco friendly resort offers an outdoor infinity pool.

d
dana
From
Israel
It's such a beautiful place with amazing view, peaceful, and really friendly staff 😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,100 reviews
Price from
US$85
1 night, 2 adults

Yala Elephant Cottage

Tissamaharama (Near Yala)

Situated in Tissamaharama, 7 km from Tissa Wewa, Yala Elephant Cottage features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

V
Vails inore
From
Russia
Very nice room and helpful staff.we booked Yala safari here. it was an exellent . They offer the taxi service at reasonable price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
US$37.80
1 night, 2 adults

The Forest Chalet

Tissamaharama (Near Yala)

Set within 10 km of Tissa Wewa and 25 km of Situlpawwa, The Forest Chalet offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tissamaharama.

G
Gianluca Alessi
From
Italy
Staying here felt like luxury for us, everything seems to be brand new and with a clean and modern furniture. Room was huge, and we didn't expect to have a bath with nice hot water. The place is very peaceful surrounded by the forest, and just 15 minutes from kataragama temple complex, which is a must see during sunset time.. I really would have spent a week just here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Stylish and Charming with lots of nice touches. Very tidy and well maintained. Great pool. Lovely cabins and bathrooms. Fabulous food and friendly staff attentive to individual needs.
Guest review by
Jonathan
Family with young children