Coconut Island Yala

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Coconut Island Yala in Tissamaharama offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and balconies. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, garden views, and a view of a landmark. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, local, and Asian cuisines with vegetarian and vegan options. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in a traditional ambience. Breakfast includes vegetarian and Asian options with juice and fruits. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a coffee shop, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Nearby Attractions: Located 30 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the hotel is a 19-minute walk from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Other attractions include Tissa Wewa (3.4 km) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (28 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Aline
Belgium Belgium
“We stayed at coconut island Yala as base for Yala national park, but we had an amazing time here. The owner was super friendly. The breakfast and dinner was prepared with so much care. The place was comfortable and clean and both the terras and...”
Thomas
Belgium Belgium
“Incredibly friendly and helpfull host. Everything was clean. Anything you need he will arrange for you.”
Kam
Cambodia Cambodia
“Location, accommodation and meals cooked by Lal, super host.”
Tiffany
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Location was 10/10. Loved how it faced the rice paddy field and was in a quiet tranquil location. In addition, the Homestay owner was very very helpful. He helped arrange the car from Ella to Tissamaharama, the full day safari and also the car to...”
Therese
Sweden Sweden
“Nice location with a stunning view! The beds were comfy and a huge bathroom! The owner was very friendly without being too assertive, for breakfast he made hoppers, pani pol and fruits in his super cozy garden! Really recommend this place!”
Χαρά
Greece Greece
“Excellent hospitality, the host is a great person and a great appetite.”
Sara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lal the owner is absolutely lovely and couldn’t do more for us! He cooked us an incredible vegetarian dinner and prepared breakfast for us to take on the safari! The room was very comfortable and the location is beautiful and very close to Yala!”
Susanne
Switzerland Switzerland
“We enjoyed our stay at Coconut Island Yala. The surroundings and the house are super beautiful. Also the host helps you with any booking you want to do during your stay in Yala.”
Krisztina
Hungary Hungary
“It really felt like staying in the jungle, with monkeys and lots of birds around, surrounded by coconut palm trees. Waking up to the sound of birds and the chant of the nearby buddhist temple was a lovely experience. Our host (the owner) was very...”
Hibba
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good size room and bathroom, does everything you need for a short stay to visit yala. Great view of the rice field, very peaceful. Host is such a lovely person, good to chat to and cooked us vegan dinner as we requested - it was extremely tasty,...”

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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$3 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 08:30
  • Food
    Bread • Fruit • Jam
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Local • Asian
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan
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Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 04:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.