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Set in Kataragama in the Monaragala District region, with Kataragama Temple nearby, Wadula Safari - Yala offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Situlpawwa is 15 km from the lodge, while Tissa Wewa is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 35 km from Wadula Safari - Yala.

This is not a stay in a hotel. this is an experience! From the moment you arrive, location is a bit hard to find, but they’ll pick you up and drive you to the resort. The other brother stands with a welcome drink and a refreshing towel. The room is great, good bed good shower and clean. Even good wifi in the room… I had twice dinner there and once lunch. I asked for a lake view table and they arranged it beautiful with lamps and a campfire. Stunning! The food is sooooo good, best I had in Sri Lanka. Everything you ask, nothing is too much for them. I really was amazed Go here!!! you will love it 😍

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9.5
Exceptional
61 reviews

Offering garden views, Flying Peacock Yala, Katharagama, in Kataragama offers accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

Situlpawwa is 14 km from the lodge, while Tissa Wewa is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 37 km from Flying Peacock Yala, Katharagama, .

I have been to Sri Lanka three or four times, and when I come, I mostly stay in places connected with nature. Really, this place is very beautiful, and no matter how hot it was, it didn't feel like it inside this room. Here is a place of amazing beauty combined with a real jungle-like environment. I highly recommend this place to anyone. This is the place that provided the best service at the lowest price among the places I have visited in Sri Lanka. The staff was very close to us and provided good service. I highly recommend it as the only place that gave the best service for the lowest price.

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7.1
Good
12 reviews
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Offering mountain views, Elephant Arcade in Tissamaharama offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant.

Tissa Wewa is 10 km from the lodge, while Situlpawwa is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 37 km from Elephant Arcade.

Lovely owners! They served great meals and helped us with the booking of a nice safari! Highly recommen staying here.

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9.3
Superb
26 reviews

Yala Village Eco Tree House has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Tissamaharama, 10 km from Tissa Wewa.

There is a fully equipped shared bathroom with bidet and free toiletries.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.

We had an amazing stay with the heartwarming family that is taking care of the eco village. We were welcomed very lovely by the host and her daughter. She served delicious Sri Lankan food and was always checking whether everything was fine. The property is really beautiful and gives the feeling of an authentic jungle stay. The huts are small but cosy and mosquito nets are already provided. Sadly we booked our safari tour beforehand but the hosts of the eco village also offer safari jeep tours so we would highly recommend to book it with them. The brother of the host was also very friendly and took care that we get to the bus station on time to catch our bus to Hiriketyia. In total we would really recommend to stay at this place and get the chance to live with locals.

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9.5
Exceptional
19 reviews

Located in Yala, 3.9 km to Yala safari entrance gate (Detagamuwa entrance), 1 km from Kataragama city center, 11 km from Tissamarama and 36 km from Mattala international airport.

An American breakfast is available daily at the lodge.

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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Lodges that guests love in Kataragama

  • Avg. price/night: US$100
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 61 reviews
    The lodge was really clean and excellent size with good air conditioning. The hotel organised a great safari and transfer to next destination. They communicated well prior to arrival re safari options. Food made to order was lovely.
    Karen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Very friendly and helpful staff, good food in the restaurant, rooms were very clean. Perfect location to go on a safari in Yala. The hotel also organised a Safari for us. Prasad was the best guide and was so knowledgeable! He told us all about the wildlife in the park and did everything he could to make sure we get to see a Leopard! It was a great experience in the Lodge and on The safari with Prasad!
    Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Stayed 2 days at this lodge . The room was clean and comfortable and the safari we booked through the lodge was really good. The driver was really knowledgeable about the wildlife and it was a fabulous experience.
    Alison
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Perfect location for the National Park. Very quiet. Great staff and really good food. The lunch provided for our Safari was excellent too. Safari arranged with the staff and couldn’t fault the operation. Our particular lodge was wonderful for watching an early evening monkey exodus and bat display. For the money this is a great choice.
    Rachel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Great value for money - the lodges were big, modern and clean. This is a really nice place to stay if you are going on a safari in Yala National park! The safari tour was also arranged through the hotel and we had the best guide, who showed us the leopards and told us all about the animals living there. Simply amazing!
    Kristy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Great stay - so convenient for Yala. The Lodge organised our safari too which was so helpful
    Kat Ridgway-Taylor
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Beautiful rooms and brilliant service! We arrived around 6.30pm and ordered dinner to be seated at 7.30 straight away at the reception, so it was super easy sitting down and they bought the food right out to you. Beautiful lodges.
    Laura
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Kind people, nice lodge! Perfect location if you want to do Safari there. Walkable distance to the market and temple.
    Tibo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Very courteous staff. They arranged everything we asked for. We had a comfortable stay with family. The location is accessible for safari too. The lodge arranged our safari as well. It was good.
    V
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$29
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    This place was very calm, quite and also very beautiful... And the room and the bathroom also very clean.... I enjoyed the environment well and all around the resort was very nice and cool... Foods also very delicious and the staff also very friendly... I love the stay in Safari Lodge Yala and hope to come again...
    Thisari
    Family with young children