Located in Tissamaharama, 3.8 miles from Tissa Wewa, Yala Elephant Cottage has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available each morning at the hotel. At Yala Elephant Cottage you'll find a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian and kosher options can also be requested. The accommodation has a playground. Bike rental and car rental are available at this hotel and the area is popular for fishing. Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 14 miles from Yala Elephant Cottage, while Situlpawwa is 15 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 21 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Tissamaharama
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Japaki
    Germany Germany
    A nice clean room to stay in, in between the Safaris. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the beautiful view of the lake because we got home quite late from Bundala and we left before the parks opened as we had Yala booked the next day. They arranged a...
  • Vails
    Russia Russia
    Very nice room and helpful staff.we booked Yala safari here. it was an exellent . They offer the taxi service at reasonable price.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very Friendly Staff. They Organized a Grate Safari for us. Lovely view Of Lake . Very Relaxing Place and Nice swimming Pool..

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Yala Elephant Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Playground
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 1:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Yala Elephant Cottage

  • Yala Elephant Cottage is 2.5 miles from the center of Tissamaharama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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

    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Themed dinners

  • Yala Elephant Cottage has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #2
    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Yala Elephant Cottage is from 1:30 AM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Room options at Yala Elephant Cottage include:

    • Double

  • The prices at Yala Elephant Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.