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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.

Enjoying a prime location, Cinnamon Wild Yala's restaurant provides beautiful landscapes and serves Asian and Western dishes. Meals can also be enjoyed in the privacy of guests’ rooms.

A wonderful and amazing place in the middle of Yala Nature Park! Nature is close by, you can hear the elephant's stomping while you are in the restaurant and you can see crocodiles and water buffaloes on the shore of the lake. Lots of birds and other animals. A wonderful swimming pool, delicious food in the restaurant and very friendly and helpful staff. The bungalows are beautiful, clean and well equipped. A short trip to go on a Yala safari in the morning. You can take a breakfast box with you on safari. This accommodation was the most memorable of the entire three-week trip. We would love to come back here again! Thank you to the entire staff for a wonderful experience!

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Superb
1,000 reviews
Price from
£219
per night

The open-air bamboo-clad Ten Tuskers bar and Dining Pavilion wrap around the resort’s free-form swimming pool. Guests can enjoy creative daily-changing menus of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in the restaurant, as well as sundowner cocktails and picnics al fresco on the sand dunes, watching dusk settle over the Indian Ocean. Guests learn about the wildlife in the park and watch documentaries in the library.

this space was beautiful and staff was exceptional- very kind, friendly, and helpful. super beautiful eco lodge with unique design and delicious interesting food! also very close to the national park which made safaris very interesting- safari guides were great as well.

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9.8
Exceptional
171 reviews
Price from
£607
per night

Yakaduru Yala is located on the buffer Zone of Yala National Park. It's just 5 minutes away from the Yala National Park Entrance. Yakaduru is renowned for its architecture and tourism, where guest can stay in properties built by Mud and palm thatched roofing. Yakaduru Yala runs on renewable energy sources, and features free WiFi, on-site parking and a barbecue facility.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can engage in various activities, such as cycling and hiking. The resort also offers bike hire.

Yakaduru is a beautiful place with many sustainable features. The Yakaduru restaurant is great to visit. We explored the chena in the village side of Yala, where we saw tree houses that offered an amazing view of the Yala area. We also enjoyed drinking tea from coconut shell cups, a unique and sustainable experience. The people we met were very friendly, and even though they couldn't understand us, they communicated well through expressions and with the help of our guide. It was a wonderful experience meeting such friendly people in Sri Lanka. The rooms at Yakaduru Lodge are comfortable and cool, with clay walls and palm leaf roofs. We also visited the beach and had a great time.

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9.5
Exceptional
313 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

Hilton Yala Resort has a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Yala. 21 km from Situlpawwa and 22 km from Tissa Wewa, the property provides a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

The Hilton Yala was a very unique state of the art property in the middle of a National Park! The hotel grounds, pool, architecture, and overall layout were stunning and something we haven’t experienced before. However what made this one of the most memorable experience for us is the amazing and ever smiling staff right from the reception, kitchen, and room service staff. Their executive chef was always there smiling and greeting the guests which made this super special!

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9.1
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£368
per night

All cabins are fully air-conditioned and comprise of living room, bedroom, en suite bathroom and shaded private built-in plunge pool. The luxurious bathroom boast of free standing bathtubs and twin vanity consoles.

Every damn thing. It was amazing.

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9.5
Exceptional
74 reviews
Price from
£605
per night

Laya Safari is tucked away amidst beautiful sea views. Only 2 km from the popular Yala National Park, this beach property features an outdoor swimming pool, spa and spacious guestrooms fitted with free Wi-Fi access.

This was my fourth visit to Laya Safari and I wouldnt think twice to visit again.

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6.9
Review score
58 reviews
Price from
£147
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £252.08
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 116 reviews
    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.
    Lakshan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £380.91
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 79 reviews
    Amazing luxury villa in tune with nature. Open air shower was great and so were the trees growing in the villa. Staff are top rate and speak good English. Food also excellent. Ideal for Yala safaris !
    Neil
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £77.50
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 101 reviews
    EVERYTHING - there was so much love in every detail and the staff was extraordinary. I have rarely experienced such an outstanding service. The safari organized for us was also super good!
    Carola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £145.77
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 120 reviews
    Staff were very nice especially the camp manager. Staff do go above and beyond to try to ensure a great experience. Location is remote and it was nice to give a different experience to our kids instead of resorts and hotels.
    Tyson
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £109.60
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 174 reviews
    A beautiful property close to Yala. It offered the luxury feel without the price tag. The hospitality and the staff were so welcoming and kind, and the food was delicious! We would definitely recommend having your dinner here. The pool was a welcome bonus to relax in after a hot Safari day.
    Claire
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £35.23
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 64 reviews
    Unbeatable location, right next to a beautiful secluded beach and only 15 minute drive from Yala national park. The hosts are fantastic and have created a very special place, we felt like guests rather than clients. The home cooked dinner was amazing (likely the best culinary experience we’ve had during hotel stays), and it’s very nice to be able to chat with other guests lodging at the resort. Hosts can also help arrange safaris (but you can book directly, if preferred). I loved it so much that we came back twice :) can only recommend!
    Ianina
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £52.67
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 264 reviews
    Luxury tent was luxurious
    Tracy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £845.59
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 74 reviews
    Uga Chena is an incredible resort. The huts are really amazing, they're really big and nicely furnished. The restaurant is really good, the breakfast is delicious!
    Marco
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £91.24
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 22 reviews
    Everything is fantastic! We stayed here for two nights while going on safari in Yala with the all inclusive package. The staff at the Lodge were wonderful, and gave us everything we needed. The meals were delicious with lots of different menu options to choose from. The room was clean and comfortable with good aircon. The pool was also great. The perfect place to stay in Yala!
    Emma
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £235.95
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,000 reviews
    Fabulous stay at luxury resort - food, ataff and accommodation all fabulous. Yes it was more pricey than most hotels in Sri Lank but worth every penny !
    judith
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