What a memorable stay!! Everything was amazing. The staff, the food, the accommodation, the safari - we loved it all!!! Special shout out to Silva. Thank you 🙏🏼

Stayed in February 2024

Extra charges for softdrinks at this price lvl is a no go

Real jungle feeling with super clean and nice houses. The food was amazing and mister silva was just unbelievable. Because of the rain it was not sure if we could do a safari but silva arranged it for us. He was super friendly and made us feel like home since the beginning of our adventure. You made our days oustanding !! Thank you !

Stayed in January 2024

The staff were brilliant but we were not given a choice about what we would like to eat for each meal, which was ok for us as we don’t have any food allergies/intolerances but for someone who does, or who is a fussy eater, it would be really difficult. It would also be nicer I think to be able to choose from a couple of options as we were served a lot of food for each meal which wasn’t necessary and meant a lot was wasted. We booked our safari through Yala Reach and our driver was absolutely fantastic!! We saw a leopard twice which was the absolute highlight of our trip!! I will say though that we opted for the full day safari which was very tiring as the roads are SO bumpy, and we had a 2 hour stop at the local beach at lunchtime but weren’t told about this and didn’t have any provisions to be able to enjoy it so ended up sitting in the van which was a huge shame.

Our accommodation was absolutely beautiful, with wonderful facilities and a comfortable bed!! We really felt like we were immersed in nature! The staff were very accommodating and looked after us very well. The communal facilities were a little lacking, but enjoyed our stay and felt very relaxed when we left.

Stayed in November 2023

Unfortunately staying in the jungle means sometimes we had to stop the dogs and cats fighting outside our tent. Also the food was great for vegetarians, meat eaters and fish eaters but average for vegans. The second night had mostly meat and diary with only one side portion for vegans and in the jungle you can't nip out for more food! However out of the 5 meals we had there I still ate very well bar that second night.

We loved our room, it was incredible and loads of books on Sri Lanka in the room, the hot tub in the room was amazing and Aircon. On the first night the staff did an incredible BBQ for us and made us feel very special, the food was incredible and the service very attentive. We couldn't recommend this more!

Stayed in October 2023

Jakuzzi water was cold

Great experience overall, very boutique place surrounded by nature and very good service. Price to stay around Yala is in general very high for the type of accommodation comparing to other places in Sri Lanka

Stayed in September 2023

temperamental wifi

beautiful rooms

Stayed in September 2023

If running the hot tub be weary that the hot water doesn’t last long - not an issue though.

Sooo much food!! Great mini-safari (raining so we did nearly 3 hours and saw loads of deer, boars, monkeys, crocodiles, birds etc). Woken up to monkeys on our tent room which was amazing!

Stayed in September 2023

We have been three couples of friends and we have enjoyed an experience that we will never forget. Its location is perfect to enjoy nature, the environment, and its proximity to the entrance of the Yala National Park. The rooms are magnificent, everything is well taken care of, the food is excellent and all the staff are dedicated to making the stay very pleasant. The BBQ party was awesome. Thanks to Jayakodiy and all his team for this wonderful stay.

Stayed in August 2023

the breakfast could be improved

stunning place in the middle of the wilderness. nicely kept and Amazing hospitality

Stayed in August 2023

The water was not heated , the air con in the day time was not cold, the food for breakfast and lunch could be more substantial which is surprising as dinner was 11 out of 10. Also a few of the items were leaking in the room eg jacuzzi and bidet shower.

The staff were exceptional in terms of service especially when they took us for a mini safari & organised a bbq dinner with delicious chicken and fish, the best bbq I have tasted. The bonfire was also extra special. We booked 1 room but because we were the only ones at the property they allowed us to have 2 rooms for the same price!

Stayed in August 2023

No correct maps Showing the right routs to reach the destination. One should avoid to travel their in the night time as there is a luck of signboards and definitley needs 4x4 or higher car to be able to reach the place safley. One should be aware about regulations such as no bringing your own alcohol or a visits from outside. The entrance and tour to National Park nearby will cost Extra 160 USD.

Ideal place for couples or group of youngsters who loves to Combine special traditional environment with authentic treatment in wilderness. Very nice food and facilities. The staff is great and supportive.

Stayed in July 2023

Choice of food

Location is very good

Stayed in June 2023

We loved everything really it was a real gem! The only thing I would say is maybe with families offer some food a little kid friendly in each meal. one of my kids was adventurous but the other was not so struggles in some meals. The bbq was spot on for them though.

What a location! Totally in the wild away from it all. the whole setting is magical. The lodge was perfect. the boys loved the dart board and archery board to keep them entertained. The WiFi in the room was excellent as well as the satellite TV. The staff who worked there were so accommodating and friendly they sorted everything for us as well as the extra safari which was fantastic. The bbq and bonfire on our second night was a lovely way to end our stay and the food was yummy. We couldn’t believe there were only 3 lodges. We basically had the place to ourselves. We chose when to have all our meals and were able to request things if needed.

Stayed in April 2023

Don't know even where to start as experiance with Kind Yala was unforgettable! At the beggining I was a bit afraid as the hotel is situated in the jungle behind fence under electricity (due to elephants) and we were the only quests! So if you have similar worries, don't! Every person from the staff was absolutely great, helpful and very friendly. They tried their best to make your stay as best as its possible. I must mention the manager who organized everything for us and was avaliable under whatsapp all the time for us! They also organized a suprise dinner with bonfire and romantic atmosphere which was simply perfect!! Food was amazing no matter if this was breakfast, lunch or dinner - nicely presented, very tasty, variety od choice, made with love. The tent/bungallow looks exactly as on the photos - pretty large, clean, had everything you need, good air con, comfortable large bed. At night you could hear jungle voices which was pretty amazing. On a day of arrival staff organized a bike trip for us - to avoid getting lost one person came with us a a quide! Last but not least - next day they organize mini safari and later a main safari which was another wonderful experiance - we saw many animals including elephants, crocodiles and even leopard! Overall this was the best stay of that kind I ever had, dont hesitate and try King Yala! I bet you wont regret!!!

Stayed in March 2023

picturesque location. helpful staff

Stayed in January 2023

Near to our room was a power generator, which was a bit noisy. The location is great, however, keep in mind that there is nothing around.

We had an outstanding time! The staff was so caring, they prepared a special treat for New Year‘s Eve and fulfilled all wishes which we had. They, moreover, took the time to take us on a trip with a Jeep. Our room was very clean, the food was very delicious! The location of the facilities is quite far into the landscape which makes it even nicer to have the possibility to get some calm days. Furthermore, we booked our Safari Tour through the Yala Nationalpark with the Hotel, they had the best guide who is very fond of all animals walking around. He gave us great insights. We were really happy to stay here!

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing

ı love the hotel! staffs are amazing, kind, helpful, friendly. Meals were delicious, room is clean. I recommend the place for everybody who loves nature. The hotel is like a secret heaven in the world! ı also want to special thanx to Dana who works at the hotel 🤩 he is the best☺️and all stuff who informed us while safari at Yala National Park.

Stayed in December 2022

Unfortunately where the room and food quality is good, there we many reasons why we were left disappointed. - Our room was next to an incredibly loud generator that vibrated the tent at night. We had to move to a new room the next day. - The hotel is located down a very troublesome dirt road which was washed out with rain and caused our safari jeep to get stuck in the mud. Surprisingly the hotel had no such contingency for this despite it being a common occurrence and couldn’t provide us with a new jeep so we lost 3 hours off a costly safari. - The service in the hotel means well, but is lacking the skills that come as a minimum compared with some of the cheaper home stays in Sri Lanka. We ordered white wine and instead was given red in a chilled bottle. We requested beer but they only had 2 cans of warm beer on site. The welcome video and promotional marketing shows a bar on site but they had NO drinks available on Christmas Day. - When we were eventually able to order 2 cans of beer they were added on to the supposed ‘all inclusive’ bill. - Prior to arriving we asked if we could book a afternoon safari. They said yes. When we arrived they had forgotten and so we waited around for 2 hours until we had a driver who eventually took us but charged €100 per person for only 4 hours. And despite all of the above problems with what was a expensive treat for my newly wed and I on our honeymoon, there was no apology of suggestion of compensation when we checked out. To be honest, we wished we stayed in a hotel in the nearby Tissamaharama and would have saved over £500!

The room is aesthetically stunning providing a luxury 5 star experience inside the Yala National Park. The bed was super comfy, the shower was strong, and there was lots of nice detail added such as books on local wildlife. On our first evening we were treated to a special bonfire dinner with delicious food, and they provided vegan options because we WhatsApp’ed them a week before with notice of our diet. We also arranged a taxi pick up from Ella and then eventually on to Tangalle which was very helpful.

Stayed in December 2023