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.
Laurent
France
Nice place, restaurant a little bit expensive for us but with quality
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.
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.
Sanchit
United Arab Emirates
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.
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.
Storey
United Kingdom
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.
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.
Clemmie
United Kingdom
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.
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.
Katrina
Australia
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.
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.
VIPUL DESAI
India
Great location of the property, breakfast & dinner had a large spread but very limited options for the Indian Vegetarian so really not happy with the same.
Yakaduru Yala is located on the buffer Zone of Yala National Park. It's just 5 minutes away from the Yala National Park Entrance.
Ramona
Netherlands
Very friendly staff and that everything is so rustic but clean and comfortable :)
The food especially the bbq is very good! The tea on the rocks is definitely also a recommendation!
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.
Iva
Bulgaria
There was electricity and running water in the tent. The food at dinner was very good.
Wild Coast Tented Lodge All Inclusive is adjacent to the famous Yala National Park, renowned for its dense leopard population.
gopi
India
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
On average, 3-star hotels in Yala cost £126 per night, and 4-star hotels in Yala are £151 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Yala can on average be found for £385 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Yala this weekend is £46 or, for a 4-star hotel, £226. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Yala for this weekend cost on average around £335 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £61 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Yala for tonight. You'll pay on average around £227 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Yala will cost around £332 (based on Booking.com prices).
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.
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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.
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!
Leopard Nest in Yala offers a unique glamping experience amidst nature. The tents are spacious and well-equipped, providing comfort without losing the sense of adventure. The staff is attentive and the food is delicious, often featuring local cuisine. However, being close to wildlife means occasional encounters with insects and other creatures, so be prepared. Overall, it's a great option for those seeking a balance between luxury and the thrill of the outdoors.
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.
Would recommend staying here for the Yala Safari. The host can organize for you with an experienced guide. When you get to the park the difference in experience is night and day between those tearing around the park and those which know to wait and allow the animals to come out. Can't fault the location either, super close to Yala with a little private beach. Apparently elephants and turtles both frequent the area too, but not when we were there.
We loved our stay at Allure. From the moment we arrived, Ishan and the team really looked after us.
The rooms and hotel in general are absolutely gorgeous. Huge comfy beds, lovely big bathrooms and private little pool areas.
The location is great for visiting Yala National Park. It is really peaceful right by beautiful lake - we saw an amazing sunset from the rooftop one evening.
It's one of the most memorable places we've ever stayed.
Hotel is very clean and provides u great hospitality. Hotel room was very big and nice view. The hotel owner is very helpful and will guide u throughout your stay. The hotel provides u almost every facilities from good rooms to Yala park safari trip, jeep safari. We saw many wild animals and Leopard. There was a very nice restaurant too.
Overall experience was awesome. I'll recommend this hotel to every couple and families :)
Lovely hotel with a good room and nice swimming pool.
Staff were really friendly and helpful when I cut my leg and got plasters for her.
The restaurant manager, Samphah, ensured that we had a fabulous Sri Lankan curry for dinner.
The location was convenient to access Yala NP.
We went on an early Safari in Yala NP and they supplied a really nice packed breakfast.
Paid by credit card with no charges.
Big Game made my stay incredibly unique.
I love how close it is to Yala Safari Park, the ambience if staying in a tent, how peaceful it is to hear the nature’s singing.
The generosity and kindness of the staff, Avinka was great on explaining and giving a night walk tour around the camp at night.
The bbq dinner at the camp under the stars and moon was also a perfect experience.
🙏🏻 thank you.
This hotel is beautifully located in the Yala park. You get to see a lot of wildlife without even leaving the hotel. We saw crocodiles, water buffalo, lots of beautiful birds, wild boar roaming the hotel and of course monkeys. The food was one of the best. In the evening you have to be escorted back to your room for safety reasons, there was always staff there to help and this was not a problem.
Yakaduru exceeded all my expectations! Would happily recommend this to anyone and would stay again. The property is lovely, the location is amazing, the staff (especially Nishantha) were incredible and so was the food! Having a team that also provides tours of the Yala national park is great, makes the whole experience seamless! If you are wanting to experience Yala I would highly recommend Yakduru
The staff were excellent, the safari drivers were excellent. The location was near the entrance to Yala National Park, and they tried to make our experience very special. We saw lots of wild animals including elephants, 2 kinds of monkeys, crocodiles, boars, water-buffalo, big lizards, mongoose, peacocks, eagles, owls, lots of deer, 4 sloth bears, and even a leopard!
Udara's place is absolutely amazing. You have an entire house with comfort for you. Everything is new. Udara and his family are kind and helped us a lot organizing the safari in Yala at a very reasonable price and giving us the best experience. the mother of Udara cooked for us a huge and delicious dinner. thank you Udara
the rooms were spacious, the food was delicious, the staff was wonderful...the experience of "glamping" in the national park surrounded by nature and no walls was quite exciting. The safari was fun, the food provided was great, and we had a BBQ night which exceeded our expectations.
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!
Lovely place to stay, as described on the website. We had very soft sheets and both air conditioning and a fan to keep cool. The hotel organised our safari and provided breakfast, it was a great trip and we even saw a leopard!
The staff were mostly all very friendly and helpful. Shout out to the bar manager who looked after us exceptionally well every time we went in. The hotel is close to the safari park gate.
Beautiful hotel in a Yala National Park. The food was great, lots of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we were welcomed and looked after by all the friendly staff.
The rooms and location were amazing. The staff was friendly and was a great overall experience. A must visit place just to experience luxury living amidst the jungle.
Beautiful setting near the beach and national park.
If felt that the hotel was respecting its environment around. Breakfast was super nice and diverse in choice.
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