Offering a garden and lake view, Eden Yala is located in Yala, 13 km from Tissa Wewa and 17 km from Situlpawwa. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The luxury tent provides an outdoor fireplace and a 24-hour front desk. Towels and bed linen are provided in the luxury tent. Additional in-room amenities include fruits. The family-friendly restaurant at the luxury tent serves American cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch. A car rental service is available at Eden Yala. Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 30 km from the accommodation, while Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 40 km from Eden Yala.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
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  • Lucie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved our stay at Eden Yala. The effort and attention to detail from our kind and thoughtful hosts made it a very special 2 days. Sitting in front of the fire being served dinner as if in a top restaurant was wonderful. They recommended a full...
  • Joel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A superb stay in the tranquillity of nature. The young men who work here are incredibly gracious. They give you space but ensure you are settled at camp. A wonderful breakfast is provided on return from The safari. The tent & amenities are of a...
  • Piyush
    India India
    Sleeping in a tent in the middle of scrub forest is a unique experience. The staff are hospitable and helpful. They arranged for us to be picked up and dropped off at tissamaharama.

Managed by Eden Yala

Company review score: 9.5Based on 20 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Eden Yala is managed by Eden-essence PVT (ltd). Eden Yala is the first property of us and currently growing as a tourism business.

Property information

Yala National Park is the second largest national park in Sri Lanka and is famous mainly for leopards. Generally, national parks are surrounded by buffer zones or natural parks that few active human use, such as agriculture and cattle farming. Eden-Yala is sheltered in the national park's buffer zone, and the founders are descendants of a Chena farming family. Chena farming is a traditional farming practice that clears the forest during monsoon and cultivates grains and vegetables by villagers living closer to the forest. Even though it is traditional, the founders decided to move from Chena farming to Eco-tourism as it protects and improves the natural environment. Buffer zones are more critical as there is considerably higher fauna due to the edge effect. Eden-Yala has minimized the disturbance to wildlife and planted native trees. We provide tailor-made tents as accommodation and always try not to be urbanized. Sustainable camping is a great way to unplug, enjoy the wildlife and appreciate Nature. Eden-Yala is the best place for people who live in urban areas most of their lives to unplug their busy schedules for a movement. Also, Eden-Yala thoroughly believes the earnings should go to locals. If they don't have enough income, they destructively utilize natural resources for survival, especially in developing countries. Therefore, Eden-Yala provides jobs for locals in this area after giving them sound training. You can do more activities with Eden-Yala, such as safari drives to Yala and Bundala National Park, night safaris, Nature walks, and cultural site tours (Sithulpahuwa Ancient Rock Monastery).

Neighbourhood information

Major attractions close to our site are Yala National Park and Sithulpahuwa ancient temple.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Local • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Eden Yala
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Dressing room
View
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Wake-up service
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Mosquito net
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Eden Yala takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 12:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 5 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    5 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$15 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$15 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and older are allowed)

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Eden Yala

    • Eden Yala offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Walking tours

    • Eden Yala is 11.2 miles from the centre of Yala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Eden Yala may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Eden Yala is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Eden Yala is from 12:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Eden Yala has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1