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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, restaurant and rooms with a DVD player.

Pool
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
88 reviews
Price from€ 64.68per night
Aqua Hotel Yala, hotel in Yala

Situated in Yala, 9 km from Tissa Wewa, Aqua Hotel Yala features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Frendly staff very acamadative.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
42 reviews
Price from€ 61.35per night
The Campers Lodge Yala, hotel in Yala

Located in Yala, 16 km from Tissa Wewa, The Campers Lodge Yala provides accommodation 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.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
52 reviews
Price from€ 33.82per night
Rock Wild Yala, hotel in Yala

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

The hotel was stunning, the room was large with a/c and beautiful view towards the pool and beyond. All the staff were immaculate, so friendly and courteous to us. They cook our meals to order, so fresh and delicious. They even prepared a packed breakfast for our early morning safari and waited with us till our jeep arrived. Absolutely recommended this beauty. Thank you.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
173 reviews
Price from€ 128.96per night
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.

Rooms were outstanding - spacious and felt like a home away from home. Beautiful pool. Staff delightful and went out of their way to help. The hotel organised two safaris for us. Food and drinks also extremely tasty.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
251 reviews
Price from€ 170.75per night
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.

The hotel was excellent. The pool like all the pools was very hot, not refreshing but huge and good to get wet and let the breeze slightly cool you down.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
396 reviews
Price from€ 173.01per night
Cinnamon Wild Yala, hotel in Yala

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.

The location of the hotel was stunning and very peaceful. Breakfast and dinner in the restaurant upstairs were delicious. A breakfast package was prepared for us which was great for the day we had safari starting at 5am although tea/coffee and snacks were also available from 5am in the bar for early risers.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
993 reviews
Price from€ 279.77per 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.

We loved our time at yakaduru. The place only has a few buildings so it had a really intimate feeling. It was right in amongst the national park and nature so you felt like you were really immersed. I don’t mind camping but hate bugs so had been a bit worried but the yakaduru team check your room every night and use a special smoke recipe to detract animals. The staff were so attentive and kind, would recommend this special place in a heartbeat.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
296 reviews
Price from€ 110.53per 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 place was a very unique experience, well organised with great, friendly, knowledgeable staff! The food was excellent and the safari organised by the camp for us was a great experience.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
258 reviews
Price from€ 50.92per 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.

We booked all inclusive and we really got to see the true meaning for all inclusive. Food was simply superb. Cocoon rooms were very beautifull and really wud love to spend another day. Check in smooth like i havent seen before and got the room ahead of check in time which i really liked as it was hot. Overall the surrpundings beach area and pool area were amazing to spend time Chathuka contacted us ahead of time and arranged everything as planned and as per out watsapp chats. All the staff were very humble and very nice looking to make us happy and comortable
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
169 reviews
Price from€ 864.79per night
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  • 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

  • Avg. price/night: € 128.96
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 173 reviews
    We loved everything about this hotel! As this is a small hotel (only 3 rooms), we were the only guests (we booked 2 rooms here). Everything looks like new, there’s a nice pool zone, you can reach beach on foot (takes less than 10 minutes). The staff was amazing and we couldn’t imagine a better service. They prepared a lunch box for our 5AM Yala safari tour. We also had lunch and dinner here - the food was amazing and the portions were huge. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who considers having a safari at Yala national park!
    Ernesta
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 299.14
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 993 reviews
    Everything about this hotel was excellent. The location amid the Yala National Park is ideal for any wildlife enthusiast. The Staff is very attentive and friendly and their service was beyond expectations. The food was superb (Kudos to the chef) and had a very good Variety. The hotel Naturalists has very good knowledge about the wildlife in Yala and would definitely recommend going on a Safari with them. Overall the experience at Cinnamon wild was away beyond our expectations and would definitely go again whenever we can.
    KaviB777
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 51.58
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 199 reviews
    This camping site is in a good position.Afternoon walk and afternoon tea are free so far, especially afternoon walk is worth to go for,I saw a lot of monkeys and birds,because we just walked beside the fence of Yala National Park. The dinner is delicious,including a bowl of soup ,roast chicken and sea fish, dessert,of course it’s not free.In the night, I saw some of the fireflies.when I waked up,I heard different birds singing.It’s very nice. You can take a hot shower in the tent.but the water is salty.
    Chen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 156.59
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 296 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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 30.40
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    We had a high room with a nice view from our balcony, and could see for miles on the roof terrace. The room was spacious, comfortable, modern, well decorated, with a fridge and TV, and a lovely bathroom. Buddika welcomed us with refreshing drinks, organised a fantastic safari, and was a perfect host. Restaurants were within easy walking distance. I highly recommend staying here - we saw more more expensive options around Yala, but I doubt they were as good as the Blue Sky Hotel.
    Alexander
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 51.58
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 199 reviews
    Wow! Honestly could not recommend this stay when staying in Yala. The staff are absolutely amazing and made the trip so much more enjoyable and stress free. I loved my time here so much and we extended our stay. The tent was immaculate and a lot nicer than most hostels we have stayed in. It was so close to the national park yet so very secure. The camp site itself is lovely. I really really couldn’t recommend it enough. You will not be disappointed.
    Becky
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 137.03
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 31 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
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 81.82
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 71 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.
    Susan
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 196.20
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 396 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.
    Heather
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 107.36
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews
    This hotel is equipped with shampoo, shower gel, refrigerator,air conditioner and swimming pool. The staffs are very friendly and helpful, They took me to see the nearby beach and the temple built in the rocks for free.very thankful. This place is close to the gate of Yala National Park,the staffs can pack breakfast for you.
    Chen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 66.46
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 42 reviews
    Aqua Hotel Yala sets the standard for excellence! The attentive staff ensured every need was met, and the rooms were impeccably clean and comfortable. After a day of wildlife spotting in the national park, coming back to such a welcoming atmosphere was the cherry on top of an amazing adventure.
    Kristo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 193.43
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 35 reviews
    The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. Reaching the hotel was a real adventure because there had been a flood at Yala National Park two days before and the transfer from Tissa required a full size safari vehicle. This is peaceful and relaxed place in the jungle.
    Prof. Dr. Wolfgang F. Finke
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 17 reviews
    Its a beautiful villa very close to yala national park. It was comfortable and clean and exceeded our expectations.. would definitely recommend the host and staff for a wonderful stay . We booked a safari as well at a bargain rate through the host
    Mason
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 307.86
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 77 reviews
    Exceptional experience at O2 Villas Yala! So beautiful, private and peaceful. Amazing staff! So accommodating and truly went the extra mile. Lovely pool and views! A monkey even came to visit on the balcony. What an experience!
    Nicolle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 171.51
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 117 reviews
    Excellent glamping experience in Yala - the tents are great, beds are comfortable. The staff in particular were very helpful and attentive. This is a very remote location though so do be prepared for something a bit off road.
    William
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 170.75
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 251 reviews
    Rooms were outstanding - spacious and felt like a home away from home. Beautiful pool. Staff delightful and went out of their way to help. The hotel organised two safaris for us. Food and drinks also extremely tasty.
    Clemmie
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 918.84
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 169 reviews
    Such a different room (or I should say tent) style, eveything was as expected from a 5 star hotel. Stayed 1 night, breakfast & dinner options and taste were really good.
    Muhammed
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 156.59
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 296 reviews
    Adventure in the wilderness of Yala. Great hotel , very delicious traditional cuisine. All types of birds, insects, and even snakes are there. Very recommended
    khalid
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 196.20
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 396 reviews
    Great hotel near yala park, beautiful pool. Elephant walks around in the evening by the hotel.
    Kevin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 299.14
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 993 reviews
    Amazing pool, cool hotel
    Lilli
    Family with young children