Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala in Yala offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with local specialities, warm dishes, and international cuisines. Guests can enjoy halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Leisure Facilities: The lodge features a garden, terrace, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating areas. Additional amenities include a picnic area, outdoor play area, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 33 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Tissa Wewa (7 km) and Bundala Bird Sanctuary (24 km). Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips, deserts, and safaris.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Asian, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Leanne
Australia Australia
“We loved everything about this property. The bungalows have a quiet and casual elegance that was perfect for a relaxing stay in this beautiful, natural setting. We particularly enjoyed the views, undercover dining hall and outdoor Bar-B-Que...”
Mireia
Spain Spain
“This place is different comparing with other acomodations you can find around. You get another kind of experience sleeping in a tent. The beds were confortable and the tent was really clean with everything you need. We did the bbq and was really...”
Trent
Australia Australia
“A peaceful place to stay on the edge of Yala National Park. We stayed in a glamping tent which was just perfect - complete with ensuite bathroom and generous terrace. Real highlight was the meals served under the stairs. Staff organised our full...”
David
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“We stayed in a beautiful little house, everything was new, clean, and smelled fresh – truly exceptional for Sri Lanka. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Through the accommodation, we booked a full-day safari in the national park. We had...”
Diego
Austria Austria
“Madshan was an incredible host throughout the entire journey. The breakfast was also really good.”
Harris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a really unique experience staying in a tent could be very bad but it was actually fantastic. It doesn’t feel like a tent feels more like your own private room. Staff for super helpful and the food they serve they was delicious.”
Andrea
Italy Italy
“Really nice location. We stayed in a comfortable tent, perfect for a family, which made us feel fully immersed in safari mode. The staff were kind and always helpful. We enjoyed a tasty candlelight dinner under a sky full of stars (indoor...”
Kirsten
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful property, both the safari tent and the cottage were beautiful, very well equipped and super comfortable. Lots of nice little touches: the outside shower, the filtered water ( no plastic bottles!), the bbq next to a camp fire, the birds.....”
Frédéric
France France
“Nice and quiet place Wonderful people We have had a pleasant stay and have enjoy dinner Thanks a lot 🙏 We full recommanded the place !!!”
Hanna
Belgium Belgium
“Our preferred place during the trip around Sri Lanka. We regretted that we had planned only one night there and will surely come back.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • British • Indian • Italian • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:30
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 of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$12 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.