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Hotel Elephant Reach, hotel in Yala

Located in the town of Tissamaharama, Elephant Reach is a 165 mi drive, south from Colombo. The eco-friendly hotel offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

Location for yala park
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
94 reviews
Price from£55.20per night
Aqua Hotel Yala, hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 5.6 miles from Tissa Wewa, Aqua Hotel Yala has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

The staff's friendliness made us feel right at home, and the rooms were spotless and cozy. Being so close to the national park allowed us to enjoy nature fully, and the comfort of the hotel made our trip unforgettable...
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
76 reviews
Price from£47.16per night
The Campers Lodge Yala, hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 10 miles from Tissa Wewa, The Campers Lodge Yala provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Fantastic little campsite in the middle of the Sri Lankan bush, only accessible by 4WD. Head in here and feel the serenity. With just the two tents it's a small, perfectly-formed operation run by the wonderful host Nero, who not only looks after your every need but whips up amazing meals in his little camp kitchen, served on a table under the stars, with a bonfire to complete the magic. In the morning Nero took us on a safari in the nearby Yala National Park, which was magical at sunrise. Highly recommended.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
52 reviews
Price from£32.07per night
Wild Culture Yala, hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, a 18-minute walk from Kirinda Beach, Wild Culture Yala provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Everything, food, breakfast, view to the rice fields, nice decoration, nice rooms, very big. Staff very friendly
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
257 reviews
Price from£131.27per night
Jetwing Yala, hotel in Yala

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

Beautiful place and staff
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
399 reviews
Price from£126.68per night
Cinnamon Wild Yala, hotel in Yala

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

Great wildlife experience. With one side forest and one side sea. Good staff, always smiling and happy to help. Food is great and rooms are spacious
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,001 reviews
Price from£123.81per night
Wild Coast Tented Lodge All Inclusive, hotel in Yala

Wild Coast Tented Lodge All Inclusive is adjacent to the famous Yala National Park, renowned for its dense leopard population.

Everything just outstanding, definitely we will come again
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
172 reviews
Price from£563.46per night
Yakaduru - Yala, hotel in 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.

Yakaduru Lodge is an amazing place to visit. We enjoyed a fantastic safari and saw many elephants bathing in the lake and playing. On Yala roads, we were thrilled to see leopards in their natural habitat. We had tea on the rocks during an amazing sunset, which was a breathtaking experience. At night, we participated in a Hoppers Night with the staff, where we cooked and enjoyed colorful hoppers together. The accommodation plan at Yakaduru is very traditional and sustainable. The views from the rooms are stunning, and the whole place has a great vibe. We felt like we were living in a traditional Sri Lankan village with many little houses. You might think it’s not good or too traditional when you look at them from the outside, but the rooms have all the modern facilities you need. We highly recommend Yakaduru for everyone. It’s a wonderful experience that combines the beauty of nature with the charm of traditional Sri Lankan culture.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
320 reviews
Price from£94.33per night
Mahoora - Yala by Eco Team, hotel in Yala

Mahoora - Yala by Eco Team- Level 1 Safe & Secure provides tented accommodations in a wilderness setting at the border of Yala National Park, the 2nd largest national park in Sri Lanka.

The tents were amazing.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
266 reviews
Price from£43.45per night
Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala, hotel in Yala

Located 11 mi from Situlpawwa, Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala offers accommodations and free WiFi in Yala. The property offers a complimentary game drive to Yala National Park.

I recently stayed at this property, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. The overall nest was perfect, offering a comfortable and cozy environment. The meals provided were fresh, clean, and absolutely delicious. Additionally, the safari experience was excellent, providing an unforgettable adventure. I highly recommend this place to anyone for a memorable stay.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
118 reviews
Price from£227.80per night
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What Guests Said About Yala:

  • 8.0
    Scored 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
    Sandra
  • 4.0
    Scored 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.
    A
    Anonymous
    Thailand
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Elizabeth
    Australia
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    The national park in Yala is beautiful however it is hard to...

    The national park in Yala is beautiful however it is hard to drive around as the roads are poorly maintained. There is a large populatin of birds and i think this safari would suit bird watchers more than those who want to see the elephants. The 6am -6pm safari is too long. Sigiriya is far superior when it comes to large herds of elephants.
    Antonia
    United Arab Emirates
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The hike in the nature reserve was amazing, we saw lots of...

    The hike in the nature reserve was amazing, we saw lots of amazing animals and landscapes. Were lucky and we were able to meet the tiger as well. It is important to note that the trip should take drinks and food, the hotel staff where we were did not tell us the length of the trip and did not make sure to let us know that we should take care of ourselves. Of course we were smarter and brought with us the necessary equipment .. But there were those next to us who did not and that was unfortunate
    or
    Israel
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We stayed at Laya Beach resort which was very beautiful and...

    We stayed at Laya Beach resort which was very beautiful and was very close to our safari's which made our stay even better. The beach, however, was too rough to swim which was a little disappointing.
    ERROL
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Yala

  • From £160.70 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,001 reviews
    This is a great hotel and we had a very enjoyable 3 night stay. The location is excellent, less than 5 minutes from the entrance to Yala. The hotel is in a lovely spot - there is direct access to the beach and the pool overlooks a lake with buffalo, crocodiles, birds etc. The rooms are well equipped, a good size and very comfortable. Dinner is a choice of a la carte or buffet - the buffet food was excellent, very high quality and plenty of choice. The staff were great, very friendly and always smiling and helped us with a late check out.
    rhyanna
    United Kingdom
  • From £424.40 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 20 reviews
    We had the most magnificent stay at Hilton Yala. Everything was perfect. You could really see that the hotel was newly built, everything in the room was perfect and designed to perfection and the rooms are very spacious. The personal was also super helpful and very friendly and catered all of our wishes. We even had the chance to see an elephant only a few meters away while we were laying on the pool and he entered the property which was amazing! Would definitely go back immeadiately.
    Simone
    Switzerland
  • From £133.63 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 320 reviews
    The exceptionally nice and friendly staff and the close location to the entrance of Yala National Park made this stay close to nature very special. We felt very well taken care of and were very happy of our choice to stay at Yakaduru camp. Very knowledgeable Nishanta took us for a very interesting bush walk with lots of insights about local wildlife and community. The full day safari - also organized by the friendly staff - was full of wildlife sightings and definitely recommendable.
    Christoph
    Germany
  • From £424.40 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 20 reviews
    The Hilton Yala was a very unique state of the art property in the middle of a National Park! The hotel grounds, pool, architecture, and overall layout were stunning and something we haven’t experienced before. However what made this one of the most memorable experience for us is the amazing and ever smiling staff right from the reception, kitchen, and room service staff. Their executive chef was always there smiling and greeting the guests which made this super special!
    Abdallah
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £209.41 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 189 reviews
    Amazing service, giving the best effort to make an unique experience. Despite camping, the rooms seems like a good hotel with large comfortable room. We stayed one night only, 2 could have been better for the safari and enjoy more the hotel. It was during our honeymoon and they made sure everything was pretty special. Special attention from food and beverage manager who seemed to be running the whole place, making sure everything worked out
    Hugo Henrique
    Portugal
  • From £25.94 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews
    This is a great hotel to book whilst in Yala! Very good value for money. Huge bed and very comfy and a nice warm shower. The safari we booked through them was incredible. We saw two leopards, many elephants and a black bear! (And many more beautiful animals). Our safari driver they arranged was particularly great (ask for Rowan!) They also packed us a lovely little breakfast for the safari. Highly recommend!
    Maddie
    United Kingdom
  • From £167.43 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 400 reviews
    We loved the room, its design, lication and coziness with beautiful views to the beach, and the staff friendliness, specifically at the pool bar and restaurant and mostly reception area. The pool is definitely a highlight! And ideal starting location for Safari but still wanting to enjoy beach flair. Breakfast buffet and staff friendliness was just outstanding, a true 5 star hospitality experience !!!!
    Stefanie
    Germany
  • From £96.69 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 32 reviews
    5th March 2023 Allure Yala is a beautiful property, bordering the Yoda Lake with spacious rooms & all amenities you could ask for including a plunge pool. We were impressed by the Friendliness & Professionalism of the staff. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would ideally recommend the hotel to anyone. Thank you for the hospitality & for making our visit so memorable! Hiruni & Chathura .
    Hiruni
    Sri Lanka
  • From £69.82 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    Great place to stay if you are wanting to visit Yala for safari. Large rooms, good Sri Lankan food and nice to have the option to use the swimming pool. Good communication with host via WhatsApp He arranged our transfers and an excellent safari trip where we saw elephants. A good base for if you are wanting to visit Yala for safari
    Aoife
    United Kingdom
  • From £56.72 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 76 reviews
    Our stay at Aqua Hotel Yala was pure bliss! The staff's hospitality and the cleanliness of the rooms surpassed all expectations. Being so close to the national park allowed us to easily explore the wonders of nature, knowing we had a cozy retreat waiting for us. We can't wait to return!
    Hayat
    Cyprus
  • From £133.63 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 320 reviews
    the rooms were spacious, the food was delicious, the staff was wonderful...the experience of "glamping" in the national park surrounded by nature and no walls was quite exciting. The safari was fun, the food provided was great, and we had a BBQ night which exceeded our expectations.
    Jewel
    United States of America
  • From £167.43 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 400 reviews
    Everything was perfect The best place stay in Yala Restaurant was the highlight in the hotel Breakfast & dinner buffet was very delicious Also the staff very helpful The hotel arrange safari trip for very reasonable price We enjoyed our stay & will come back again
    Florence
    Austria
  • From £69.82 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 71 reviews
    My friends and me had a very nice stay in this hotel. The house was clean, calm, and the staff was really nice. We took the safari trip to yala with them also and we don’t regret it. It was really well organised and the guide was so motivated! So go for it!
    Roxane
    Belgium
  • From £145.71 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 257 reviews
    Our hotel room was exceptional and very beautiful! Our hotel did organize a full day safari tour and prepared breakfast and lunch for us. We really enjoyed the stay at Wild Culture Yala!
    Melanie
    Switzerland
  • From £160.70 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,001 reviews
    The location is amazing and the views over Yala National park are out of this world. The rooms as well were so unique and beautiful and the staff were very welcoming and friendly.
    Megan
    United Kingdom
  • From £253.11 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 118 reviews
    Unique experience in close proximity to Ayala national park. Glamping at its best. Incredible staff effort to bring luxury to a tranquil setting in a true wildlife surrounding.
    Marcel
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £261.76 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 23 reviews
    Amazing property, amazing staff and amazing facilities. Has to be one of the best hotels I have stayed at by far. There is nothing in this facility that I would change!
    Asim
    Italy
  • From £181.50 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 58 reviews
    View of the Hotel is wonderful, Right next to the ocean. Since we couldnt have breakfast, because Safari starts at 5am, they packed a lunch for us.
    Stefan
    Austria
  • From £120.45 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 142 reviews
    Very friendly and helpful staff. Good location for Yala safari. Good food
    Diane
    United Kingdom
  • From £58.11 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 94 reviews
    Location for yala park
    Kareem
    Egypt