Located in the town of Tissamaharama, Elephant Reach is a 1.5 mile drive, south from Colombo. The eco-friendly hotel offers an outdoor pool, restaurant and rooms with a DVD player.
Lisann
India
The rooms and staff were impeccably neat and good. Staff was very helpful and tended to all your needs. We didn't like the menu but they offered us srilankan food consisting of rice, curry, dal, different kinds of vegetables, papad and dessert. The food was lip smacking. We were beyond satisfied with the stay
Located in Yala, 5.6 miles from Tissa Wewa, Aqua Hotel Yala has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Ari
Israel
Warm hospitality, immaculate rooms! The staff's attention to detail and friendly demeanor make for a delightful experience, while the rooms offer a haven of cleanliness and comfort. An ideal choice for your national park getaway.
Located in Yala, 10 miles from Tissa Wewa, The Campers Lodge Yala provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Colin
New Zealand
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. In the morning Nero took us on a safari in the nearby Yala National Park, which was magical at sunrise. Highly recommended.
Located in Yala, a 18-minute walk from Kirinda Beach, Wild Culture Yala provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Spread across 38 acres of land, Jetwing Yala features an outdoor pool, a business center and luxurious rooms located on the borders of Yala National Park.
Only a 5-minute drive from the famous Yala National Park is Cinnamon Wild Yala. It features chalets with private balconies and free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
Krista
Saudi Arabia
This is such a special place to stay! We saw loads of wildlife around the property and out on the Safari. We booked two jungle family rooms for our family of 4 and they were spacious, clean and comfortable. The food was decent, drinks were yummy, and the service was great. They don't play music at the pool or restaurants and so you become attuned to all of the nature sounds around you. It's a wonderful place and great value!
"Yakaduru Yala is located on the buffer Zone of Yala National Park. It’s Just 5 minutes away from the Yala National Park Entrance.
Jonas Schmidt
Germany
Yakaduru is a great destination for visitors. The climate is hot and dry, but the abundance of trees and sea breeze helps keep it comfortable. The rooms, made with mud walls and natural materials, stay cool inside, and are equipped with fans, attached bathrooms, and clean beds, providing all necessary amenities. While different from luxury hotels, it offers a unique experience that everyone should try. The lodge serves delicious and customizable meals, including traditional Sri Lankan breakfast options. We enjoyed our lunch during the safari, where we spotted leopards, elephants, bears, peacocks, birds, and monkeys with the help of their safari jeeps. In the evening, we embarked on a bush walk through bush and rock areas, even visiting a chena area where we climbed tree houses and enjoyed coconut shell cups of tea. At night, we gathered outside the lodge for a delightful BBQ. We highly recommend Yakaduru to all - it's an experience not to be missed!
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.
Alasdair
United Kingdom
Great location within the park. Nice tents, magical setting for dinner.
Located 11 mi from Situlpawwa, Leopard Nest - Glamping in Yala offers accommodations and free WiFi in Yala. The property offers a complimentary game drive to Yala National Park.
Nayani
Sri Lanka
Yala Leopard Nest provides a fantastic wildlife experience within Yala National Park. The accommodations are comfortable, the staff is attentive, and the proximity to wildlife is unparalleled. Highly recommended for nature lovers!
On average, 3-star hotels in Yala cost £76 per night, and 4-star hotels in Yala are £160 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Yala can be found for £370 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Yala this weekend is £93 or, for a 4-star hotel, £180. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Yala for this weekend cost around £442 per night, on average (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 around £202 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Yala will cost around £402, on average (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.
Very beautiful and special property, I close distance to Yala.
I really enjoyed to stay here, the buildings are open structures,build from wood and palm tree leaves and furnished with amazing taste and sense for details.
The food was great and the whole team took very good care of us, starting with a lot of helpful information during booking, exte Ding to the Safari and the stay. it’s a magical place and I would recommend to anybody that wants to visit Yala or just wants to enjoy some serene days
We had a high room with a nice view from our balcony, and could see for miles on the roof terrace. The room was spacious, comfortable, modern, well decorated, with a fridge and TV, and a lovely bathroom.
Buddika welcomed us with refreshing drinks, organised a fantastic safari, and was a perfect host.
Restaurants were within easy walking distance.
I highly recommend staying here - we saw more more expensive options around Yala, but I doubt they were as good as the Blue Sky Hotel.
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.
We had an amazing stay at Cinnamon Wild Yala. The hotel is beautiful and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. we organised a safari through the hotel - our driver was very respectful of the animals and really knowledgeable. We were lucky enough to see a leopard as well as a whole host of other animals. It was probably one of favourite days in Sri Lanka. Amazing place to splash out and spend a few nights, especially if you are planning a safari in Yala.
One of the most unique and amazing properties I’ve been to in South Asia. Near the Yala National Park and having an amazing tour guides expect to see leopards elephants buffalos all types of birds and more… with an amazing staff super attentive, rooms to die for, clean spacious and fast WiFi. I will highly recommend this hotel for your stay on Yala. They even arranged for pick up at my Colombo hotel and back with a quick stop in Ella. It was wonderful trip
Udar awas an excellent host who took an interest in us and did everything he could to make our stay memorable. He took us to a local beach and showed us around. He also accompanied us as a guide on our Yala safari day after making all the arrangement for it. Breakfast and dinner were very good and more than enough. On the early start safari day, breakfast was packed for us to eat later. Very good wifi and the house is spacious and comfortable.
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.
Amazing location, amazing staff and a fantastic experience not to be missed.
Bandara looked after us so well, with so much help and kindness, it was very much appreciated.
Dinesh was our safari guide and he was brilliant. We were so lucky to see the 'Big Three' - which by all accounts, never really happens. So blessed!
The whole team were amazing and highly highly recommend.
Food was outstanding, both at the hotel and on the tour.
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.
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!
Amazing!!!
One of my best experiences in Sri lanka!!
Even though a bit expensive, worth every dime!
The facilities are great, a big nice pool that you can also swim up to 21:00,
Room absolutely amazing, I have never experienced something like that
Many monkeys all around , alligators in the lake, and one day an elephant came inside the hotel
We had a wonderful stay at the Yala in the middle of the jungle. The room was beautiful and the location was just great. The breakfast each morning was really good as well and we could each eat on our own schedule. We would certainly stay there again next time we are in Sri Lanka.
Excellent glamping experience in Yala - the tents are great, beds are comfortable. The staff in particular were very helpful and attentive. This is a very remote location though so do be prepared for something a bit off road.
This hotel, on the edge of Yala National Park is like a dream hotel. the staff are amazing and setting perfect and the wildlife which roam freely just make this hotel one of the best experiences you can have.
Unique experience in close proximity to Ayala national park. Glamping at its best. Incredible staff effort to bring luxury to a tranquil setting in a true wildlife surrounding.
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.
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