Palatupana, 82600 Yala, Sri Lanka
#1 of 43 hotels in Yala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 123 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.0
Free Wifi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 8, 2024
Lucy
AustraliaEverything.... We've never stayed anywhere like this. It was unique, amazing, and memorable. Every little touch was well thought out, and we didn't want to leave. All the staff are wonderful and make you feel very special. Kavi looked after us, and he was extremely attentive and professional with a lovely personal touch, nothing was too difficult. The food and drinks were delicious, and sunset cocktails a beautiful touch. The included Game Drive was soooo good!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 30, 2024
Martha
United KingdomOnly comment would be that there were loud children in the pool and the screaming was a bit annoying.
Everything here was amazing and worth every penny. We had such a good stay and an amazing safari with a very knowledgable guide. Hasindu was super helpful. We would definitely love to return.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 21, 2024
Ella
AustraliaNo gym.
The accommodation was beautiful and included everything you could want plus more. Lovely decor. Comfy beds. Claw foot bath. Delicious food. All inclusive. Attentive staff that went out of their way to make the stay enjoyable. Own private pool. Game drives - saw elephants, leopards, sloth bears.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 7, 2024
Heather
United States of AmericaEverything!!!!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 6, 2024
N/a
United KingdomLiterally nothing we would change!
Outstanding in every way! Thoughtfully and beautifully appointed cocoons / pods with an old colonial feel. One of the best place’s we have stayed in - nothing we would change! We loved the Suite layout. The outside deck with a plunge pool that was very clean and at a perfect temperature! Binali deserves special mention for her help arranging a surprise anniversary dinner. Meghawarna the manager was also helpful re our pre transfer arrival and made us feel very welcome. Sumit and Asangar our guide and driver (+Ashant) were all brilliant helping us to see 4 leopard’s and many more animals and birds. The food was very good and we would recommend dinner on the beach Ruhini (?) Yahesh (?) who looked after us were really excellent also.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 3, 2024
Can
TurkeyNothing
We were very pleased with everything, everything was great. You truly feel the Quality in every step. All of the staff were friendly and professional, especially Marapana, who took care of every issue. Our safari guide Buddhi is very knowledgeable and very friendly, and he had a great communication with our son. If we come to Sri Lanka again, and we definitely want to, this hotel will definitely be one of our main destinations.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 25, 2024
Bonnie
AustraliaThere is nothing to improve on. Every need is catered for in the most exceptional way.
The warmest welcome from all staff, including the resort manager and Prince, the head of staff training. Our safari guide Avinka was the most knowledgeable and remarkable person. His tour of Yala was an incredible experience, we are so grateful for his expertise. The high tea, cocktails on the point and dinner were absolutely outstanding. The most attentive staff made for a truely wonderful experience. Thank you for having us to stay. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 25, 2024
Catarina
BrazilMinor details can be improved, such as more lighting in the rooms and safari snack can be better.
Property had a great design, very environmentally friendly integrated with nature. Staff and food were main highlights - absolutely great service and very flexible with the menu. Attention to detail and guest preferences was also brilliant.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Gopi
IndiaReally cant put anything here even if ur looking to.
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
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Hannah
Hong KongFabulous experience
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Helen
GermanyAbsolutely incredible experience - a shame that I could only stay for one night because the daily safari was wonderful with an incredibly knowledgable guide. Each of the meals were delicious. I was lucky to experience the BBQ dinner night. The private pool was wonderful. The room itself included everything one could ask for and the decor was sensational.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Muhammed
TurkeyAccess road from main road to hotel is a semi off-road surface, so might not be suitable for everycar...
Such a different room (or I should say tent) style, eveything was as expected from a 5 star hotel. Stayed 1 night, breakfast & dinner options and taste were really good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Nezar
United Arab EmiratesEverything just outstanding, definitely we will come again
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Kristin
SwedenWonderful safari experience. Beautiful location at the edge of the national park. Tents were very comfortable. Friendly attentive staff, excellent food. Knowledgeable, engaging guides brought the safari experience alive
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Sandra
SwitzerlandNothing! We loved it!
This is an incredible hotel that exceeded our expectations in many ways. It is hard to fault - the staff regularly went out of their way to meet our needs. The facilities were exceptional - our family pods were very comfortable and the decor classy and in keeping with safari vibes. Kids loved our private plunge pool! The spa was fabulous - possibility one of the best massages I have ever had thanks to experienced therapists. The quality of the food and choice at the restaurant can not be faulted.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Alexandros
United KingdomThe day of our arrival the resort had 17 kids staying and the main restaurant / bar / pool area felt like a big circus with kids screaming, splashing water and running around. It was impossible to enjoy the pool - we ended up taking a swim at 7pm once the pool area quieted down. That said friends of ours went 2 weeks prior after we told them of our reservation and they had only one kid during their stay and apparently the resort felt super serene, so ideally avoid holidays if you rather enjoy a serene environment. For families this is obviously great but as a couple look for peace and quiet at this price tag the kids situation was a bit much - even at the sundowners.. Food was great but service a tad too slow (even when we went late for breakfast with just a few tables being served it took 30min to receive our first food item - felt a tad exaggerated of a wait). Oatmeal also never arrived but after an hour we could not be bothered. Value for money more a 8/10 in light of the above.
Amazing location by the ocean and in the midst of the jungle. They’ve done an amazing job with the tents. We were very pleasantly surprised by the food - loads of options (esp at dinner) and everything was super tasty. Staff super nice, especially our amazing curator Sashi who went out of his way to ensure we had a good time.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Hannah
Hong KongExceptional property with wonderful facilities and staff. The game drives were amazing and food and drink were all wonderful!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Paul
United KingdomSite, people, food, beach... All WOW
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Thomas
United KingdomNothing.
A very unique and beautiful hotel. The room was spotless and had a beautiful private pool surrounded by trees, a great mix of tented/safari style and luxury. The staff were all fantastic and the foot was amazing, especially the meal that we had on the beach (shout out to Aishira for his amazing service and providing a birthday cake for my partner). The safari's themselves are very well organised and we saw Elephants, leopards etc. They pre book the entry tickets to the park as well so you go straight to the front of the queue and you have your own, highly knowledgeable, assigned driver and guide for the duration of your. The all inclusive package is also very good and everything you could need is included. Our room host Shak was great too and always responsive via WhatsApp, Venura was another stand out waiter.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Livia
SwitzerlandWhile the hotel offers an exceptional experience, it may be noted that it comes with a price tag, exceeding the typical cost for accommodations in Sri Lanka.
Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Yala National Park, our stay at this luxurious hotel surpassed all expectations. The rooms exuded style and comfort, providing a serene sanctuary amidst the wilderness. Each detail was meticulously crafted, offering a perfect blend of modern amenities and rustic charm. The culinary experience was nothing short of exceptional, with every meal earning a perfect 10/10. However, what truly set this hotel apart was its remarkable staff. Their warmth and hospitality knew no bounds, ensuring that every aspect of our stay was seamless and memorable. Their genuine kindness and eagerness to assist added an extra layer of joy to our safari adventure.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Debabrata
IndiaNothing worth mentionable .
Location of the property was out of the world , very well designed & maintained . Services were excellent .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Kathryn
IrelandWe liked everything
The food, the staff, everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Steven
United Kingdom…….road to the Property is poor condition. Driver damaged car on the way out!
Everything……almost!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Claire
United KingdomThere were some poorly behaved children who unfortunately disturbed some of our experiences - not a lot the hotel could have done - poor parenting.
Everything - it was amazing The staff were wonderful and really helpful and attentive without being overly pushy
Stayed in February 2024
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