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Wild Culture Yala

Hotel in Yala

Set in Yala, 1.6 km from Kirinda Beach, Wild Culture Yala offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

G
Grace
From
United Arab Emirates
We had a marvellous, relaxing and peaceful stay at Wild Culture. The facilities were great and we spent most of our time relaxing by the lovely and clean pool. The rooms were massive and beautifully presented. Bed was large and comfy, and air conditioning was effective. All the staff were so helpful and friendly. They organised our half day safari, where we saw leopards, elephants, crocodiles, birds, lizards, deer and water buffalo’s. They also frequently checked in on us while we were relaxing by the pool and were attentive throughout our stay. The food was excellent. We ordered a variety of dishes at lunch and dinner, and we couldn’t fault anything we tried. The breakfast was delicious and varied too. Drink options were great, including a full list of cocktails. Our whole experience was delightful and I thoroughly recommend staying here to anyone visiting Yala National Park and/or if you want a special place to relax and unwind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews
Price from
US$235
1 night, 2 adults

Rock Wild Yala

Hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 600 metres from Kirinda Beach, Rock Wild Yala provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

S
SANGOI
From
India
Cleanness, Excellent staff, Location, home away from home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Price from
US$200
1 night, 2 adults

Jetwing Yala

Hotel in Yala

Spread across 38 acres of land, Jetwing Yala features an outdoor pool, a business centre and luxurious rooms located on the borders of Yala National Park.

X
XIAOQIAN
From
China
Pefect location, beautiful hotel with decent price. Staffs are friendly and polite and considerate
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$152.64
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Elephant Reach

Hotel in Yala

Located in the town of Tissamaharama, Elephant Reach is a 265 km drive, south from Colombo. The eco-friendly hotel offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

S
Sean
From
Ireland
if you are looking for a relaxing couple of days in Yala I cannot recommend this enough.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
US$83.43
1 night, 2 adults

Haritha Resort Yala

Hotel in Yala

Set in Yala, 15 km from Tissa Wewa, Haritha Resort Yala offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

N
Nika
From
Slovenia
The rooms are small but clean and comfy! If you are planning to go in Yala national park it's great location for 1 night stay. I recommend 😊!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$31
1 night, 2 adults

Vanaro Resort

Hotel in Yala

Situated in Yala, Vanaro Resort features 3-star accommodation with private terraces.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$22.40
1 night, 2 adults

Arana Yala

Hotel in Yala

Situated in Yala, 1.8 km from Kirinda Beach, Arana Yala features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

K
Kasturi
From
Australia
This was a nicely designed hotel, with spacious rooms. Conveniently located for Yala safari pickups. There was even a peacock to greet us every morning outside our balcony!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

Yakaduru - Yala

Yala

Yakaduru Yala is located on the buffer Zone of Yala National Park. It's just 5 minutes away from the Yala National Park Entrance.

S
Salome
From
Switzerland
Excellent base for safari in yala. Only 15 minutes to the national park. Very welcoming, kind staff and always ready to help. They are well educated to show the wildlife, flora and fauna (really nice walk to a little village, exceptional safari in yala nationalpark). There is a rock just on the camp and after 2 minute walk you have a nice view. The rooms are fumigated every evening, so we didn't have to deal with any mosquitoes in the bed (the mosquito net worked perfectly if it was closed properly). We also didn't have to worry about elephants or other animals, as the doors could be closed well. We felt very safe at all times. The food was really good. If you like nature, it is just the perfect place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,022 reviews
Price from
US$153
1 night, 2 adults

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.

F
Femke
From
Netherlands
What an incredible stay! The room was really clean, and the breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious. The highlight of our stay was the safari organized by the host. My friend fell ill, so it was a delightful surprise that the host accompanied me on the safari. The host's extensive knowledge of birds was truly remarkable, and I learned so much about the fascinating birdlife in Yala. This was one of the most unforgettable experiences during our stay in Sri Lanka. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

Yala

Located in Yala, 6.6 km from Tissa Wewa and 24 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.

W
Wendy
From
Switzerland
Lovely safari tents Very friendly staff Great location, near Yala, safaris organised with private driver from the lodge
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews
Price from
US$49.73
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
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
From US$108.78 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
From US$31.19 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
From US$198.40 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
From US$150 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
From US$49.95 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
From US$52.90 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
From US$150 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
From US$67.90 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
From US$22.50 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews

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Hotels located in the centre of Yala

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

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

From US$115.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews

Set just 8.5 km from Situlpawwa, Mahoora Yala - by Eco Team features accommodation in Yala with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

From US$139.50 per night

Yala Expeditions, a property with a garden, is situated in Yala, 45 km from Tissa Wewa, 28 km from Kataragama Temple, as well as 40 km from Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village.

From US$66.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 324 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.

From US$126 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Situated within 13 km of Situlpawwa and 22 km of Tissa Wewa, Leopard Safaris Yala features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Yala.

From US$691.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Tented Safari Camp by Base Camp Yala, a property with a bar, is set in Yala, 15 km from Situlpawwa, 22 km from Tissa Wewa, as well as 47 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary.

From US$46.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,158 reviews

Only a 5 - minute drive from the famous Yala National Park is Cinnamon Wild Yala. It boasts chalets with private balconies and free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

From US$402.38 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Yala and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Situated in Yala, less than 1 km from Situlpawwa, Kulu Safaris - All Inclusive features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace.

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What guests said about Yala:

10

This place is amazing.

This place is amazing. We stay with our 3 young kids and the staff were so kind and attentive. All of the small details have been thought of and it’s a wonderful experience in nature. Lovely local Sri Lankan are served for each meal.
Guest review by
Brendan
Australia
10

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

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

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From US$150 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
We loved our stay. We were in Yala just one night and took advantage of the pool the first day and booked a safari for the next morning. The hotel is wonderfully clean and well maintained. But what was even better was the staff. We are both vegans and the staff did everything right for the dinner. We got a full set meal rice and curry with 6 different currys - even soy meat curry! And this was just perfect. The sundown from our hotel room was just insane btw. They also gave us a vegan breakfast to take with us on the safari!
Guest review by
David
Germany
From US$225 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
Dont book this hotel. Dishonest owner. Did not keep his promise n attached our WhatsApp conversation. I regret the choice of accommodation. The Wild Trails Yala & Wild Trails Yala by Suri are the same hotels. They don't have a water heater, n we had to shower in cold, miserable poor water pressure water n bed frame was broken n did not fix it. Mattress was placed on the floor. Overpriced with dated property
Guest review by
La Vi Ra
Singapore
From US$93.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 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 US$289.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
All staff were pleasant, welcoming and attentive. The hotel was peaceful and relaxing, with a strong focus on sustainability. A wide range of choices were available at meal times with organic and locally sourced products. The location was perfect for Jeep Safaris into Yala with provision of an excellent packed lunch on request.
Guest review by
Heather
United Kingdom
From US$402.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,158 reviews
Wow, perfect location for exploring Yala nationalpark. The safari litteraly starts at the hotel, we saw buffalos on the way into the hotel. Over all expecations, loved it. Great service - all 10/10!
Guest review by
Veronica
Norway