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Situated in Tissamaharama, 6.1 km from Tissa Wewa, Yala Elephant Cottage features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The hotel offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. At Yala Elephant Cottage you will find a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian and kosher options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for fishing. Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 23 km from Yala Elephant Cottage, while Situlpawwa is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 33 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Tissamaharama
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vails
    Russia Russia
    Very nice room and helpful staff.we booked Yala safari here. it was an exellent . They offer the taxi service at reasonable price.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very Friendly Staff. They Organized a Grate Safari for us. Lovely view Of Lake . Very Relaxing Place and Nice swimming Pool..
  • Alexander
    Austria Austria
    Nice place to stay before yala safari. Very clean room and staff was very helpful . Nice pool and nice view on Yodha Lake.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Yala Elephant Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 01:30 to 22:00

Check-out

From 04:00 to 11:30

 

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prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Yala Elephant Cottage

  • Yala Elephant Cottage is 2.5 miles from the centre of Tissamaharama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yala Elephant Cottage has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #1
    • Restaurant #2

  • Room options at Yala Elephant Cottage include:

    • Double

  • Yala Elephant Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Themed dinner nights

  • Check-in at Yala Elephant Cottage is from 01:30, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • The prices at Yala Elephant Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.