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The 10 Best Lodges in Yala, Sri Lanka

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Located 6.6 km from Tissa Wewa, Ranakeliya Lodge - Yala provides accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

Very nice and equipped tents! One of the best showers in Sri Lanka. We felt like close to the nature. The beds were very comfortable. The food was super delicious and the Safari that we booked with them was very nice. We asked them to leave 30minutes earlier and they managed to do so. Our Safari guide Oshan was very nice and put a lot of effort into our experience and showed a lot of different animals.

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9.3
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Featuring a terrace, Tree Tops Yala is a villa, set in Yala. It provides free private parking.

There is a seating area and a kitchen complete with an oven and a microwave. Towels and bed linen are featured at Tree Tops Yala. Other facilities at Tree Tops Yala include a barbecue.

Amazing huge family house with many rooms and swimming pool in the middle of the nature, local sweet family own and offer a great service , also cooking the best local food. We will come back ❤️

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9
Superb
71 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Providing pool views, Yala Leopard Lodge in Yala provides accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

The lodge offers a hot tub.

Situlpawwa is 20 km from Yala Leopard Lodge, while Tissa Wewa is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.

Everything is fantastic! We stayed here for two nights while going on safari in Yala with the all inclusive package. The staff at the Lodge were wonderful, and gave us everything we needed. The meals were delicious with lots of different menu options to choose from. The room was clean and comfortable with good aircon. The pool was also great. The perfect place to stay in Yala!

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8.4
Very good
19 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

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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 Yala

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 251 reviews
    Boutique safari style hotel, reminiscent of an expensive African lodge. Quiet location on the edge of rice paddies with only 8 guest rooms. Fantastic pool and bar area. Large rooms and bed. Nothing too much trouble for the staff, they were all very eager to please. A stunning property with only a few guests.
    Melinda
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £61.30
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 105 reviews
    We stayed in the tented lodge for one night. The lodge is amazing. It is beautifully built, very clean with mosquito nets on every entrance and window. The open air bathroom rounded up the glamping experience. There is electricity and even wifi in the tents. We booked two safaris and one starlight BBQ. The safari organisation went smooth and the guides were really good. The dinner was outstanding and one of our highlights of the whole vacation. The owners are super friendly. Would definately recommend!
    katerina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £135.47
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 271 reviews
    ▪️Recommended for all seeking a safari and traditional stay experience ▪️Not luxurious, but clean and comfortable accommodations ▪️Ideal for adventure-loving individuals ▪️Explored Yala National Park and observed wildlife ▪️Walked through rock areas and visited stunning forest areas ▪️Enjoyed good meals with fresh beverages ▪️Yakaduru Lodge offers a traditional and natural environment ▪️Comfortable accommodations and hospitable staff
    Aoife
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £135.47
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 271 reviews
    The lodge is really nice and well aligned with nature - beautiful view from the rock just beside of the main building. Very quite - just nature sounds. There is also a small and warm temperatured pool that invites to relax after a safari day in the yala national park. The staff is really friendly and supportive - always smiling. We really liked it here.
    Ivo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £35.86
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 61 reviews
    Unbeatable location, right next to a beautiful secluded beach and only 15 minute drive from Yala national park. The hosts are fantastic and have created a very special place, we felt like guests rather than clients. The home cooked dinner was amazing (likely the best culinary experience we’ve had during hotel stays), and it’s very nice to be able to chat with other guests lodging at the resort. Hosts can also help arrange safaris (but you can book directly, if preferred). I loved it so much that we came back twice :) can only recommend!
    Ianina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £92.88
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 19 reviews
    Everything is fantastic! We stayed here for two nights while going on safari in Yala with the all inclusive package. The staff at the Lodge were wonderful, and gave us everything we needed. The meals were delicious with lots of different menu options to choose from. The room was clean and comfortable with good aircon. The pool was also great. The perfect place to stay in Yala!
    Emma
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £61.30
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 105 reviews
    This lovely lodge was like your own little house. It was near to the owners house so you felt safe but had a lovely rustic feel with lots of nature surrounding you. Very clean and good size bed. Air conditioning was great. Family and owner were extremely friendly and welcoming. They cooked amazing authentic food. The bbq under the stars was a fabulous touch. Great proximity to Yala National park for a safari. The lodge arranged everything.
    michelle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £61.30
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 105 reviews
    The location was very nice and quiet. Our lodge was placed under some trees which gave us a good sense of privacy. The lodge itself was nice, spacious and clean. While we stayed at the lodge we saw quite a lot of animals. We even saw a turtle hiding in the bushes and a lot of fireflies during the night. The staff is really friendly as well. They took care of booking a shared safari for us and we wanted an early check out they helped us out. All in all this accommodation has some good potential, but we did mis some things.
    Bart
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £61.30
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 105 reviews
    Our hosts were exceptional. Felt so comfortable and looked after. We could not fault our stay one bit! Our lodge exceeded expectations. Hot shower, comfortable bed.. even had books and games in the room! Our safari was amazing. We cannot remember our drivers name (sorry!) but he was so knowledgeable. The lunch we had cooked for us on the safari was delicious. The evening bbq afterwards was so tranquil and perfect. Everything we asked was arranged for us. My laundry was even taken for me and picked up. You absolutely have to stay here!
    Megan
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £252.10
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 176 reviews
    The bush lodge was spectacular and inclusion of the plunge pool was great. Safari they put on was really good, best surprise was the breakfast in the treehouses. Don’t miss it
    Rhianon
    Young couple