Villas in Yala

Very spacious and well furnished villa located just next to Yala National Park! We loved it - especially the delicious food and awesome host Pasindu. Though the weather was unlucky (rainy) we had a blast thanks to Pasindu organising an alternative Safari incl birdwatching and local temple tour. He was super helpful in all matters concerning our travels (e.g., transportation to our next destination, laundry, etc.). He is also a talented flute player! Kind enough to introduce us to Sri Lankan music. Thanks a lot and hope to meet soon again!

Staff - Management and team were exceptional from arrival to departure. So welcoming and informative. Perfect hosts. Room - the villa was exceptional with incredible design and features - including outdoor shower and indoor trees. Great seating and decor. Food - dinner and breakfast was superb . Served in the villa and in the restaurant area. The food was the best we’d had in Sri Lanka.

This villa was beautiful and huge with a great pool. Fahim was great for helping us organise a driver, safari tour and meals. The owner Sabirah was also amazing at setting everything up.

I couldn’t fault this place! Everything about our stay was just amazing. The location, the atmosphere, the food and the facilities were just perfect. We had just made for us on arrival and the food was delicious. We did the dining under the stars experience for dinner and it was incredible with the best SriLanka food we had tasted during our whole trip. They organised a safari for us and gave us a tasty packed breakfast to bring too! I couldn’t recommend this place more!! The staff were incredible and went absolutely above and beyond to make our experience even better than we could have imagined.

We had the whole property to ourselves during our stay. It’s a beautiful house, with a traditional charm, surrounded by nature. The food was delicious!

RedHill Yala is not a place for everyone. It is a place for someone with an open heart, not just open eyes. It is an utterly authentic place. We stayed as a group of four in a cottage by the rock. The living conditions are very basic, but in this place, it doesn’t matter. There is air conditioning in the rooms, but we chose to use only the fans. The place is looked after by siblings - Ranjeni and Munidasa. Their kindness and care surprised and touched us every day. When we went for an afternoon walk and it got dark, Munidasa made a few calls to locate us and sent a tuk-tuk to ensure we returned home safely. Every day, our hosts moved us with countless beautiful gestures, asking for nothing in return and gifting us with their warm smiles. We dined at RedHill Yala, and what appeared on our table was real homemade cuisine at its finest, prepared by Ranjeni, along with plenty of fresh fruits. You can also count on fully vegetarian meals if that’s your preference, as the hosts themselves are vegetarians. We also went on a safari organized by the owner – ask for the driver/guide named Eranga! He guarantees an unforgettable experience and the best spots for observing wildlife (highly rated by a photographer). The surrounding area of RedHill is a true paradise – a one-of-a-kind place. The enormous rocks surrounding the property protect it from the ocean and create an extraordinary landscape. On one side, there’s an endless empty beach, and on the other, a beach stretching nearly 2 km that leads to the village center. This is not the end of the world nor a total wilderness, but an evening walk in the area might not be entirely safe due to wild animals visiting this region. In the area, you’ll find a few local bars, one restaurant, and a paid swimming pool. The village itself seems forgotten by modern civilization, still bearing many marks of the 2004 tsunami that hit this region. However, RedHill gives you experience worth everything – on one condition – your open heart!